350z wheels for my 8
08-29-2007, 01:42 PM
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350z wheels for my 8
hey guys...i'm looking at getting a set of 03-05 6 spoke 350z wheels for my 8. I need some drift wheels. Has anyone used 350z wheels on their 8 before? I just talked to my local discount tire co...they said that the 03-05 350z is 5 x 4 1/2 (114.3) and they said the same for the rx8. The only thing i'm not sure about is the staggard setup of the 350z...what do you guys think....
08-29-2007, 03:05 PM
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i just need another set of cheap wheels and tires. but if i find a set of G35 wheels, thats cool with me. light wheels would be great!
08-29-2007, 03:15 PM
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the wheels in the pictures arent the same wheels as the ones i'm looking at. but i appreciate the post.
08-29-2007, 06:42 PM
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This keeps coming up here. RX-8 wheels are 50mm offset, if I remember right. If you can stay close to 45mm, that's best. Z wheels are in the 22-30mm range, typically. The difference is how much they'll stick out compared to the right fit.
Do yourself a favor and get wheels that fit right.
Do yourself a favor and get wheels that fit right.
08-29-2007, 06:44 PM
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The wheels in that post are AFTERMARKET wheels from someone's Z; definitely not the same as stock. I would add that in addition to an incorrect offset, I think the Z has a smaller hub bore than the RX-8, which would require some machining if you really, absolutely, positively, must have Z wheels.
08-29-2007, 07:02 PM
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just talked to les schwab...
the rx8 offset is 48+. The hub bore is 67.1
the 350z offset it 35-42. And the hub bore is 66.1
basically...thanks for your input guys...but they just wont fit
the rx8 offset is 48+. The hub bore is 67.1
the 350z offset it 35-42. And the hub bore is 66.1
basically...thanks for your input guys...but they just wont fit
08-30-2007, 01:07 PM
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"To maintain handling characteristics and avoid undue loads on bushings and ball joints, the car maker's original offset should be maintained when choosing new wheels unless there are overriding clearance issues." -wikipedia
i don't want to put any extra stress on my baby 8
i don't want to put any extra stress on my baby 8
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