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What is the cheapest 18" wheel that will clear the Akebono / bbk?

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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What is the cheapest 18" wheel that will clear the Akebono / bbk?

I am trying to price out a cheap winter option for what is likely to be a 2011 S Sedan.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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search for 350z anniversary 18" wheels... those will clear

or people are actually selling the g37x AWD sport 18" wheels for 2009-2011...those clear as well
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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da mayor... what size tires should I run on those 18s?
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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da mayor... what size tires should I run on those 18s?
you can go with the staggered size: 225-50-18 front, 245-45-18 back or 225-50-18 all around.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 03:57 AM
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Check your local classifieds. You could find a nice decent set of rims on there. Try the rim on, negotiate a little and get a great deal! Picked up a set of nearly new fastwheel 18" rims for 400$. Dirt cheap for a decent looking set of winter wheels.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Looks like the most efficient option is to go to tirerack. They have $129 wheels and I can get the winter tires tires mounted and balanced at no additional charge. I'll probably run 225-50-18 all around.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Looks like the most efficient option is to go to tirerack. They have $129 wheels and I can get the winter tires tires mounted and balanced at no additional charge. I'll probably run 225-50-18 all around.
just make sure they have the caliper clearance.... that is the issue people had
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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just make sure they have the caliper clearance.... that is the issue people had
Neal (from TireRack) stated he talked to to the techs and they said all listed wheels for the G37S Sedan would clear the bbk calipers. That was my main concern as well.
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