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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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Did one of you q60 guys order rims yet?

I just ordered some Rotiform QLB's last Friday, and I'm still kind of pondering sizing, leaning towards 19x9.5+25 19x11+45 then run 255/40/19 and 295/35/19, which was the size Vossen had originally recommended. Debating if I can go more aggressive or not.

Apparently I have a week or so to decide on offset, as they can work on the other pieces of the wheel.

Before someone comments on it, yes the wheel design will be a tad annoying to clean, but I'm getting them ceramic pro'd, as well as the car and inside right away, so I'm not worried :-P.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gavingw
Did one of you q60 guys order rims yet?

I just ordered some Rotiform QLB's last Friday, and I'm still kind of pondering sizing, leaning towards 19x9.5+25 19x11+45 then run 255/40/19 and 295/35/19, which was the size Vossen had originally recommended. Debating if I can go more aggressive or not.
Do you have a RWD or an AWD? that staggered set up seems aggressive only if you have an AWD.

Your wheels reminds me of the new competition package for the M3/4 wheel.


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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Goonz
Do you have a RWD or an AWD? that staggered set up seems aggressive only if you have an AWD.

Your wheels reminds me of the new competition package for the M3/4 wheel.



Damn! those do look similar.

I have the AWD (sadly the only thing sold in Canada, couldn't even special order RWD). It actually comes with a 1.1% variance stock, so I bumped it up a tad to 1.9%, which is still no where near the 3% max.

Locked in the specs at Front: 19x10 +24 with 275/35R19 Rear: 19x11 +44 with 295/35/19.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gavingw
Damn! those do look similar.

I have the AWD (sadly the only thing sold in Canada, couldn't even special order RWD). It actually comes with a 1.1% variance stock, so I bumped it up a tad to 1.9%, which is still no where near the 3% max.

Locked in the specs at Front: 19x10 +24 with 275/35R19 Rear: 19x11 +44 with 295/35/19.
A little off topic, but I wanted a RWD Q50RS when I was at the dealership and I couldn't find one close enough that was spec'd the way I wanted it so I settled for awd. I'm glad I did knowing that even with the Red Sport you only get an open rear diff. If it was the VLSD I would have pushed harder to get RWD.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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...even with the Red Sport you only get an open rear diff. If it was the VLSD I would have pushed harder to get RWD.
Wait... Infiniti dropped the LSD rear end on the RWD Q50S?
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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Wait... Infiniti dropped the LSD rear end on the RWD Q50S?
From what I've read it does not have the LSD as an option.

The Q50 has good grip and excellent body control, but it never reacts the same way twice—except that if given full throttle with stability control off, it always lights up one rear tire and does absolutely nothing to stop the one-wheel peel.
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/infin...t-test-review/
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by '11G37S
From what I've read it does not have the LSD as an option.
Yikes! So the RWD Q50S has no manual transmission, and no limited slip. Does the "S" get a tighter steering? No wait... steer by wire.

It's like upside-down world for what once made Infiniti's mid-sized car such a sweet sport sedan.

Yes, given all that, I'd be wanting the AWD Red Sport too.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Yikes! So the RWD Q50S has no manual transmission, and no limited slip. Does the "S" get a tighter steering? No wait... steer by wire.

It's like upside-down world for what once made Infiniti's mid-sized car such a sweet sport sedan.

Yes, given all that, I'd be wanting the AWD Red Sport too.
Is this the same for the Q60 as well?
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Goonz
Is this the same for the Q60 as well?
I would imagine so. Heck, I bet the Q60BS (lol) has a open diff too.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by '11G37S
I would imagine so. Heck, I bet the Q60BS (lol) has a open diff too.
What a bummer.
Like yourself, I too wanted a RWD but here in New England, that is impossible to come by. A 2015 RWD Q50 Sport sat at my local dealership for 1.5 years until they converted the poor thing in to a loaner. Heck my previous coupe sat for almost a year until they gave it to me for a steal knowing I was the only one who would actually take it. Sucks shopping for a RWD here.
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 09:57 PM
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Threads gone cold, let me revive it. My wheels are on, these are the performance wheel package 19x9 with 255/40/19 Michelin PSS. I had my roof vinyl'd as well. The Tanabe exhaust looks stunning and I also upgrade the shift ****/boot to that of the Q60. I haven't had a chance to take good pics yet but here's a teaser for now. I'm installing my midnight black grille this weekend.

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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 02:43 PM
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Looks super nice I like the wheels.

I get to drive these all the time since I work at an infiniti dealership, what a difference the turbos make over a G.
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Goonz
Threads gone cold, let me revive it. My wheels are on, these are the performance wheel package 19x9 with 255/40/19 Michelin PSS. I had my roof vinyl'd as well. The Tanabe exhaust looks stunning and I also upgrade the shift ****/boot to that of the Q60. I haven't had a chance to take good pics yet but here's a teaser for now. I'm installing my midnight black grille this weekend.

Amazing find on those wheels. They suit your Q to a T!
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 01:51 PM
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My wheels are still on the way. but I got the car tinted and coated.

Ended up going with G Techniq at my dealers recommendation and it seems to work great. Outside, Inside and the Stock Wheels for now, then aftermarket once they come in.

Friend wanted to take a few photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vt4ep0j9j...v-Hd3CzUa?dl=0

how you like the Q @Goonz? Did the different tires make a big difference on traction?
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 02:24 PM
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Fantastic quality shots on that Coupe. Car takes a very nice picture.
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