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2010 G37xS
Swift Springs
19x9 Convertible Anniversary wheels +30
245/40/19 Bridgestone Potenza S04
Akebono brakes
no spacers
How is your camber on this setup? Would an alignment shop be able to get is very close to spec so I dont wear tires? I did come calculating for the new wheels, I just bought four (19x9.5) and I want to run a 265/35/19 square. I have a G37S Sedan 6MT. I know I will likely need to lower, looking at either Eibach or Swift, Swift seems to look really nice on your car.
Well...I don’t think it’s pointless. If you like the style and can get a set at the price you want to pay, then it’s worth doing IMO. I have a square set of older 8x18 30ET 7 spoke on my Q40 for summer. I like them pretty well. They were around $600 shipped and all refinished. They sit flush (only OEM 18s that do from what I could find) with the fenders and look pretty good on a non-lowered AWD. I went with those because they look decent, sit flush, and of course have the factory hub bore size. I didn’t want to go with 19” since they tend to exacerbate the unsightly wheel gap and tend to ride rougher than 18s.
Last edited by Cafasco; 08-12-2019 at 11:40 AM.
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You'll be similar to my setup 18x9.5 +38 running 245s all around.
Wheels will be a bit outside the wells but will tuck fine but you WILL need at least a rear camber kit, especially the toe kit to keep rear toe in spec, this is critical for good tread wear.
Was hoping to run this same squared setup with the Emotion CR Kiwamis on my G37x coupe.
Everything should workout nicely with BBK fitment and sitting flush with wells @ ~1" drop?
Lowered on Swift Lowering Springs with Z1 Motorsport rear camber arms and SPC Toe Bolts installed (No Front Camber Arms)
I attached the Alignment sheet below. I am extremely happy with the results, a little bit of poke but nothing too crazy. No rubbing at all, tire tucks right up into the fender. I have complete turning radius and a decent amount of caliper clearance for the Akebonos. This has been about a two and a half month process, I've researched offsets and camber more than I needed but I have to say, it was all worth it. And for all the guys and girls out there wondering if your square setup will work, I hope this post helps because thanks to all of you that have posted on here with your cars, your information is what allowed me to complete this project. (Please ignore my awful before alignment numbers, I tried to make some adjustments to the camber and toe to get as close to stock as I could but I could only eyeball so much before I took it in for a professional alignment
OEM coupe 19x9 ET45 anniversary edition wheels, 265/35/19 RE-11 all four corners. Plan to switch back to the stock staggered 18's with Conti DWS for winter.
Would've loved to lower no more than 1/2 in, only Impul springs will fit my need, but needed special order and probably a long wait. Will stay stock height unless I get lucky.
Been wanting the 19' version of these wheels, missed out on the fire sale few years back, been punching myself ever since. Used sets are hard to come by. Finally sucked it up and bought a brand new set via ebay.
YES!!!!
I really like the look of the AE style wheel however would like for it to be wider and 19s.
Didnt even know these existed. I love the look.
Do you have any side pictures?
I know I probably shouldn’t have to ask this given the vast amount of information available, but honestly...it’s TOO much info. It’s overwhelming and I’m not really sure where to start. So I’m gonna hope there’s a kind soul out there who won’t just tell me to use the search and can help me out.
I have a (mostly) stock 2012 x coupe. I just ordered a set of Eibach springs that should lower it about 1-1.5”, as I understand it. What I’d like to do next is to get the widest wheel/tire set that I can so that there’s more rubber on the road to improve handling and braking and whatnot.
With improved performance as my goal, what range of dimensions should I be looking for as far as diameter, width, and offset for new wheels and the correct size tires to go on them that won’t rub or require rolling the fenders or anything?
Lowered on Swift Lowering Springs with Z1 Motorsport rear camber arms and SPC Toe Bolts installed (No Front Camber Arms)
I attached the Alignment sheet below. I am extremely happy with the results, a little bit of poke but nothing too crazy. No rubbing at all, tire tucks right up into the fender. I have complete turning radius and a decent amount of caliper clearance for the Akebonos. This has been about a two and a half month process, I've researched offsets and camber more than I needed but I have to say, it was all worth it. And for all the guys and girls out there wondering if your square setup will work, I hope this post helps because thanks to all of you that have posted on here with your cars, your information is what allowed me to complete this project. (Please ignore my awful before alignment numbers, I tried to make some adjustments to the camber and toe to get as close to stock as I could but I could only eyeball so much before I took it in for a professional alignment
I'd love to see more pics of these, do you have an Instagram or something? Been eyeing this setup for a while...looks great on your graphite G
Since you have an S you'll need to confirm brake clearance w/ whatever wheel you decide, and zaz comment is based on a 8.5" width, your 9.5 will be 13mm further out from his. I run 18x9.5 +38 on 245s all around, I ran 285s in back on the same wheels and they tucked ok. Have room for 255s in front but 265s you may have to flat roll the front fender edge. You will have poke at stock height too.
I found some 19x9.5 +30 wheels for a good price. Curious if it'll poke too much. Car is stock but do plan on dropping soon.
Well...I don’t think it’s pointless. If you like the style and can get a set at the price you want to pay, then it’s worth doing IMO. I have a square set of older 8x18 30ET 7 spoke on my Q40 for summer. I like them pretty well. They were around $600 shipped and all refinished. They sit flush (only OEM 18s that do from what I could find) with the fenders and look pretty good on a non-lowered AWD. I went with those because they look decent, sit flush, and of course have the factory hub bore size. I didn’t want to go with 19” since they tend to exacerbate the unsightly wheel gap and tend to ride rougher than 18s.
did you have any rubbing? Was this on a sedan or coupe ?
You could go with Enkei TS-10 18x8.5 35ET 4x4.5 wheels. I almost bought a set of those recently. Those would look great on a sedan IMO and sit flush w fender wells.
07-04-2019, 01:10 AM
