4DRZ

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I am considering both of these rims in a 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 in the rear- Gunmetal with mirror cut face in the Nurburgring and Silver with mirror cut face in the Interlagos. I see some people running 20" in bronze, gun metal, and black, but I cannot seem to find any pics on a G37 in the colors and sizes I am looking for.

If you are running these rims on your G, please post a few pics from different angles. Thanks!

dbeachy1

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I'm running 19x9" TSW Nürburgring gunmetal with machined face wheels with 245/40-19s. I realize you're looking for 18" wheels, but here is how they look in 19" on my red 2010 G37x coupe: https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...ml#post3934045

blnewt

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You're right, hard to find silver or machined, even just 18s is a chore, the best I could do~
Here's a thread w/ 18s
https://www.myg37.com/forums/picture...and-tires.html

These look like 19s

4DRZ

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Thanks guys, that helps and actually makes me rethink my original idea of 18's for lighter weight and a slightly taller sidewall for a bit better ride. I am doing suspension before wheels so I will see how it rides after that.

Beachy, those rims look way better on your car than the static pics I am seeing on websites. I like how they become concave the closer you get to the lugs. Nice!

blnewt

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A buddy of mine has the Bronze Nurburgrings on a black Camaro and they look really good. The matte bronze has different looks depending on the angle and the lighting, very cool overall look IMO.

4DRZ

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The bronze does look cool on black. I could probably pull it off on white, but I just got rid of a white car with gold wheels so I think I will change it up a bit this time.

Anyone else have pics or am I pretty much going to be one of the first with either of these wheels in silver?

4DRZ

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So I am trying to convince myself to get 18's to save weight, money, and ride quality. I am not going to do 20's, but considering 19's. Is the only advantage to 19's the style?

blnewt

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19s is probably the best compromise size, you get the bold wheel presence and the firm sidewall but not as jarring a ride as you would w/ 20s.

Main downside is the 19 tires are the most expensive of the three options.

When I'm ready for new wheels (actually been ready for awhile but $$$ is not flowing as well as I'd like) I'd go 18s, but more aggressive than my current setup.

4DRZ

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How wide are your rims and tires now? I was thinking of 245/45/18 & 275/40/18. I have been giving lots of thought to 19's though as I think they will look better and give a little more room for the brakes. They are so close to the spokes and the wheel weights right now!?!

The other reason I am considering 19's is that the only tires I like (RE-11) in the 18" size I want are almost 2lbs. heavier than the 19" tires I could go with which would almost completely make up the weight difference of going with 19" rims instead of 18's. Also, I am leaning toward the TSW Interlagos and they look easier to find in 19"

blnewt

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My rims & tires are 8.5 on 245 and 10 on 285s (were 295s previously)
IMO the 245/285 combos is about perfect if your offsets will allow the extra 5mm over the 275s at the fender.

4DRZ

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You want to go more aggressive than that!?! How wide are you planning to go?

blnewt

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Not in tire width but less positive offset, like a 9.5 +34 all around would be a possibility. My offsets are pretty mild, 8.5+40 and 10 +45.

nbast

My X coupe with 19" Machine faced Nurburgrings:


There are more pics n my garage link.

Because it's AWD, I went with a square set. I use the stock 18" wheels for winters.

4DRZ

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Nice! I thought the 19's would be too big, but they look good on your car. This is making my choice more difficult.