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Old 07-16-10, 11:24 AM
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Default Problem w/ 350Z wheels...

Went and got an alignment yesterday. I bought the car lowered with 350Z touring wheels on it... Apparently they are of a staggared offset and while the front wheels lined up fine with 1.5* of camber, the backs rub at anything less than 3.0*. I have 225/45/18's on it now, and I know people run much wider tires than that on these cars, I just can't figure out how. What do you suggest? Rolling the fenders? Finding new wheels? I can't raise the rear of the car back up because it has lowering springs (the front has coilovers... I know... strange... I bought it that way).

So Any ideas how I can fix this and get some decent tire life?
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I'm running those wheels with 255/40/18 in the rear. When I switched from 245 to 255 I had to roll my fenders, so you may need to as well. Now I'm running with a 15mm spacer in the rear with 255's and still not having any rubbing issues.
Old 07-17-10, 07:41 AM
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I'm rocking the G35 18's (same set up as your rims. First thing is to drop to a 40 series tire not a 45. Then roll your rear fenders and you will be money!
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