offset vs tire size

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  1. carvinwood

    carvinwood New Member

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    I have an 04 350Z. i want to get new wheels. the offset is 30mm with 245/45/R18 (R) and 225/45/R18 (F). the wheels i like are either 25 or 35 offset. what happens with either choice concerning performance, handling, etc? Do I need to change tire size if I switch to different offset? I know very little about this topic. Please help. I am anxious to make the change.
     
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    Daniel Active Member

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    You may need to change tire size depending on the width of the new wheels? Are you getting 18" aftermarket wheels?
     
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    offset doesnt mean anything without knowing width.

    my friend is putting 18x10's on his Z33 with some 235/40-18's in the rear. front is getting 215/40-17 on 17x8.5 (i believe). ill talk to him tomorrow. i dont remember what fits the Z33.
     
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    right now i plan on staying with 18" wheels. if the wheel is 18x8, is the "8" equivalent to tire width, i.e., 245 or 225? (can you tell i am in unfamiliar territory?) if i stay with 18" wheels and the offset is 25, what is the correct width? How about an offset of 35? how do you determine what is correct?
     
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    Flush Fitment

    Im not Sure what look your Going
    After but a 18x8 might not get you Flush.

    I think a 18x9 Front 18x10 Rear
    and I would Highly Suggest Going 19'
    to get the Perfect Fitment.

    Im Going to look at a Similar Setups and Give your There Size...


    2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z
    http://blogs.superstreetonline.com/6203950/street-racing-rides/2007-nissan-nismo-350z/index.html
    (18x9-inch front, 19x10-inch rear)

    2003 Nissan 350Z
    http://www.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/130_0903_2003_nissan_350z/index.html
    19x9.5 and 19x10.5 Volk GTS were covered in 255/35 and 285/30 wide Toyo T1-R rubber

    Jun Auto's 838whp AWD Nissan 350z
    http://www.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/130_0705_jun_auto_nissan_350z_r/build_process.html
    Advan RGII 18x10 +25 offset (front), 18x10 +35 offset (rear); 265/35R18 Advan A048 tires


    2003 Nissan 350Z
    http://www.importtuner.com/features/impp_0811_2003_nissan_350z/index.html
    19-inch The fronts are 9.5 inches offset of +15mm rears are 10.5 inches wide offset is +7mm. 245/35 front 275/30 Rear
     
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