OEM Height + rims

Old 11-28-2012, 03:41 PM
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OEM Height + rims

I'm looking at 3 different sets of rims ATM, and I just wonder if it will look funny on my g37s since its stock height. I have no plans of dropping it since the location where I live isn't slammed friendly and although I have read I'm still not sure. ATM I am looking at g35 rays, enkei Gtc 01 in 19" x8.5 width 42 offset, enkei raijin 18" x 9.5 35 mm offset. According to the calculator they all should fit but I wanted a second opinion to verify it won't look cheesy. Gtc 01 are gonna cost $800 used in perfect condition same price and condition for raijins. Thanks for any help n maybe one day I'll understand offsets better. BTW 09 g37s in red
Old 11-28-2012, 04:21 PM
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I am not sure what the stock height is maybe 9 inches but if you just get the springs you might be only a 1 1/4inch drop which is just enough to close up the wheel gap which will look better.
Old 11-28-2012, 04:53 PM
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Do a 1" drop, will make a nice difference
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I totally feel you eddie.

I'm also living in an area which is NOT road friendly to lowered cars, I've even read the reviews for the Swift springs (which have the mildest drop) and seems you'd end up with only 3 inches of clearance below the engine cover, which is unacceptable where I am. Lots of dirt roads and low quality paving.

Stick to your guns and keep it stock height.
Old 11-28-2012, 05:04 PM
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Yeah I had an civic which lost its lip here a few years ago, even my 530i seemed to scrape and that was at factory height. I should drive a truck but I can't do it quite yet so I'm still hoping
Old 11-28-2012, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by eddie903
I'm looking at 3 different sets of rims ATM, and I just wonder if it will look funny on my g37s since its stock height. I have no plans of dropping it since the location where I live isn't slammed friendly and although I have read I'm still not sure. ATM I am looking at g35 rays, enkei Gtc 01 in 19" x8.5 width 42 offset, enkei raijin 18" x 9.5 35 mm offset. According to the calculator they all should fit but I wanted a second opinion to verify it won't look cheesy. Gtc 01 are gonna cost $800 used in perfect condition same price and condition for raijins. Thanks for any help n maybe one day I'll understand offsets better. BTW 09 g37s in red
the G35 rays and the Enkie GTC will fit fine. The Raijin in 9.5 et35 might poke out too much on stock height. Although it will fit, it will look a little goofy.
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Originally Posted by sniper27
the G35 rays and the Enkie GTC will fit fine. The Raijin in 9.5 et35 might poke out too much on stock height. Although it will fit, it will look a little goofy.
That's the info I needed thanks
Old 11-28-2012, 06:47 PM
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Leave it on stock rims. 18s on stock height look better than 19s on stock height and OEM 18s>Aftermarket Enkeis.
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I strongly dislike 09 g37s rims or I would
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Anyone know what car these are off of? OEM and I like better
Old 11-30-2012, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by eddie903
Anyone know what car these are off of? OEM and I like better
Those came off a 370z base model
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