Hello all! I am asking a question that I am pretty sure I already know the answer to, but just wanted confirmation. I have a 2009 G37x sedan, and am looking for a set of decent summer wheels/tires. My plan is to mount a set of snow tires to my stock 17" wheels for the winter, and pick up another set of wheels/tires for the warmer months here. I'm not looking for anything too fancy, but would like to keep my approximate tire diameter (don't want speed-o issues), but with a wheel that takes up a little more of the gap in the fender wells. I would also like to run a slightly smaller sidewall than the uber-tall 55-series the car comes with, along with more aggressive summer tires.

For all of these things, I think a set of factory 18" wheels that come stock on the G37 coupe would work great! Specifically the double 5-spoke design, as I like their simple look, and with measurements of 18 x 8.0" (verified via Infiniti's spec page) all around, they seem to be a perfect fit. I'm fine with the 225 contact patch width, and think the 50 series height would be just fine to still keep a nice, smooth ride. From what I understand, the standard 18" coupe wheels are not staggered, so I'm assuming there should be no issues there. I'm pretty sure all G37's have a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, so I don't see an issue there. Although I think the AWD sedans have a 45mm offset, and I think the 18" coupe wheels have a 43mm offset. That seems pretty minor, but does anyone think that will pose a problem?

Just to be clear, these are the wheels I'm referring to:


I'm pretty sure these should fit without an issue, but figured I would post up here prior to picking a pair up just in case someone knows something I don't. Anyone have any reason why these won't work, or am I good to go?

Thanks in advance!

-Brandon

 

Any input?

 

Yes they will fit unless you have the Akebono brakes (S model).

 

Thanks for the confirmation! I appreciate it.

 

To anyone who was curious, I actually bought a set of 18" coupe wheels from a guy on Craigslist this past weekend, and not only did they fit without a problem, they look MUCH better than the stock 17's!

 

we did this accessory option at my dealership and it sold quick! Yes it does look better!

 

I can definitely see why! IMO, the 18" coupe wheels look better than the factory option 18" wheels for the AWD G37x sedan. Good option for those of us who are trying to keep an OEM appearance, and don't care for the factory option wheels.

I snapped a quick pic of them with my sub-par POS iPhone cam:

 

Looks good; I agree, the OEM wheels for the G37 sedan are really atrocious looking.

 

it looks clean! i was debating between this and 19". i might go with 19" though.

 

This raises a question for my future upgrade. I have 09 G37x Coupe with the wheels shown above. I want to install the Akebono BBK. Will it interfere with the spokes? Just want to make sure before I buy the kit and realize I can not install it. Thanks!

NN