So I finally decided on getting 19s for my 2011 G37S....checked everything out...called Element Wheels directly and told them over and over that I had a Sport model. I ordered Roderick RW3's, 19X8.5 and 19X9.5....get them in...and they don't fit. Not even close. They sent +35 for front and +45 for rear. I'm so pissed I can barely type. Soooo, now I have 19'' Conti's sitting around while I find something that fits to mount them on. While waiting to get these returned. Awesome.

 

Too bad. Nothing's worse than getting all worked up over a costly purchase, only for it to have some sort of problem.

 

That sucks. Those wheels look good, shame they don't fit.

 

Can't You call them and return them due to them not being the correct wheels?

There's gotta be something they can do.

 

How did they not fit? Those sizes and offsets should have no problem fitting.

 

I didn't believe it either until they showed me....

 

What did not fit? I ran similar sizes and dozens have ran the same sizes on their sedans. What size tires did you buy?

 

I'm guessing they don't clear the front brakes. I had the same issue when ordering a set of winter wheels. Fortunately it was a local dealer.
When it comes to clearing a BBK, size and offset isn't the only factor if the wheel spokes are too inset or concave.
All too often this happens. I feel bad for the OP. Good luck getting it resolved.

 

Still doesn't sound right. People have ran 19x8.5 +45 in the front on sports and have had no problems. Looking at the specific wheels in question it doesn't appear he would have a problem.

Oh well. Guess he did though.

 

Its all about spoke design more than offset. The wheels the op bought have a 2 or 3 inch lip on the front wheel which makes brake clearance an issue.

 

Who can name a 19" staggered setup that will fit a Sport? Preferably without requiring spacers. I've liked some Lorenzo WL28's, the Axis Shine, Vertini Hennessey's....

 

Look here to get ideas... http://m.g35driver.com/forums/attach...7&d=1318629134

 

Those wheels look good

 

Forgestar F14.

 

So I still am not clear why they dont fit. Wrong disk type and dont clear the brakes? I would try to return them but are you totally against running spacers? Offsets are kinda weak anyway.