I am considering both of these rims in a 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 in the rear- Gunmetal with mirror cut face in the Nurburgring and Silver with mirror cut face in the Interlagos. I see some people running 20" in bronze, gun metal, and black, but I cannot seem to find any pics on a G37 in the colors and sizes I am looking for.

If you are running these rims on your G, please post a few pics from different angles. Thanks!

 

I'm running 19x9" TSW Nürburgring gunmetal with machined face wheels with 245/40-19s. I realize you're looking for 18" wheels, but here is how they look in 19" on my red 2010 G37x coupe: https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...ml#post3934045

 

You're right, hard to find silver or machined, even just 18s is a chore, the best I could do~
Here's a thread w/ 18s
https://www.myg37.com/forums/picture...and-tires.html

These look like 19s

 

Thanks guys, that helps and actually makes me rethink my original idea of 18's for lighter weight and a slightly taller sidewall for a bit better ride. I am doing suspension before wheels so I will see how it rides after that.

Beachy, those rims look way better on your car than the static pics I am seeing on websites. I like how they become concave the closer you get to the lugs. Nice!

 

A buddy of mine has the Bronze Nurburgrings on a black Camaro and they look really good. The matte bronze has different looks depending on the angle and the lighting, very cool overall look IMO.

 

The bronze does look cool on black. I could probably pull it off on white, but I just got rid of a white car with gold wheels so I think I will change it up a bit this time.

Anyone else have pics or am I pretty much going to be one of the first with either of these wheels in silver?

 

So I am trying to convince myself to get 18's to save weight, money, and ride quality. I am not going to do 20's, but considering 19's. Is the only advantage to 19's the style?

 

19s is probably the best compromise size, you get the bold wheel presence and the firm sidewall but not as jarring a ride as you would w/ 20s.

Main downside is the 19 tires are the most expensive of the three options.

When I'm ready for new wheels (actually been ready for awhile but $$$ is not flowing as well as I'd like) I'd go 18s, but more aggressive than my current setup.

 

How wide are your rims and tires now? I was thinking of 245/45/18 & 275/40/18. I have been giving lots of thought to 19's though as I think they will look better and give a little more room for the brakes. They are so close to the spokes and the wheel weights right now!?!

The other reason I am considering 19's is that the only tires I like (RE-11) in the 18" size I want are almost 2lbs. heavier than the 19" tires I could go with which would almost completely make up the weight difference of going with 19" rims instead of 18's. Also, I am leaning toward the TSW Interlagos and they look easier to find in 19"

 

My rims & tires are 8.5 on 245 and 10 on 285s (were 295s previously)
IMO the 245/285 combos is about perfect if your offsets will allow the extra 5mm over the 275s at the fender.

 

You want to go more aggressive than that!?! How wide are you planning to go?

 

Not in tire width but less positive offset, like a 9.5 +34 all around would be a possibility. My offsets are pretty mild, 8.5+40 and 10 +45.

 

My X coupe with 19" Machine faced Nurburgrings:


There are more pics n my garage link.

Because it's AWD, I went with a square set. I use the stock 18" wheels for winters.

 

Nice! I thought the 19's would be too big, but they look good on your car. This is making my choice more difficult.