Enkei RPF1 18" on Sedan

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Old Jan 31, 2017 | 11:04 PM
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Enkei RPF1 18" on Sedan

Hey all! I wanted another car as my FX35 was becoming a bit impractical to daily drive and I have plans for that car and my R35 to go all out. So I decided to buy a black "daily" 2011 G37s Sedan. I have wheels that I had on my 350z DE and they are Enkei RPF1s 18x9.5 +38 and 18x10 +38. I'm going to get them powdercoated RAYS bronze or go PVD black chrome on them. I haven't picked up the car yet so I cannot do any measurements, but will these fit and clear the Akebono on a sedan? I used one of the 9.5 +38 as a spare on my FX which has Akebonos and it barely cleared... Not sure of tire sizes yet, maybe you guys can give me some recommendations. They currently have 265/35 and 285/30 NT05s mounted on them, but will need replacing anyways. The car is stock height as well. Thanks and I can't wait to drive my G!
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Old Feb 1, 2017 | 01:14 AM
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You were rockin NT05s on an FX?? Those tires are way too low profile vs. the OEM diameter, should clear your Akebonos and I'd run 255/45 front 275/40 rear, you might get some poke at stock height but should tuck ok under compression.
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 01:15 AM
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You were rockin NT05s on an FX?? Those tires are way too low profile vs. the OEM diameter, should clear your Akebonos and I'd run 255/45 front 275/40 rear, you might get some poke at stock height but should tuck ok under compression.
Nope. The wheels came off of my 350z but I had to run one on my FX as the stock spare didn't fit over the Akebonos when I had a flat. It sits on 22s. thinking of running 255/45 with a 285/40 looks like its the same diameter. You think I would have to roll fenders in the rear if I do a mild drop on coils?
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 01:21 AM
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Should be ok in front, I'm running 18x9.5+38 all around on 245/45 and have room to spare. 255s in front should be ok, in back I think a 275/40 would be an easier fit, 285s with that offset on a 10 at stock height will poke a fair amount and may contact the fender under compression.
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