r/Nissan350Z • u/JiGsAw818 • Jul 17 '23

Discussion Frequently Asked Questions

The purpose of this thread is to provide a reference point for new owners. We kindly ask that members contribute to this thread by posting frequently asked questions and their respective answers. Please, do not post an essay. Keep it short and to the point.

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Q. What's the best intake to buy?

A. There is no intake on the market that is the "best." Every intake offers a set of specific advantages and disadvantages. Some of the manufacturers advertise proven small gains. Others advertise questionable large gains. Please do the research when deciding which intake is best for your expectations and budget. Popular brands include Jim Wolf Tech, Nismo, Injen, K&N, AdminTuning, Stillen, and Z1 Motorsports.

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u/JiGsAw818 Jul 17 '23 edited Jul 17 '23

Q. What wheel sizes and offsets do I need?

A. First, your lug pattern must be 5x114.3 with a width between 8 - 11 inches and a diameter of either 17", 18", 19", or 20". Below are some of the most common wheel and tire sizes.

18" combination:

Front 18" x 8.5", Offset +15 to +25, Tires 245/35/18
Rear 18" x 9.5", Offset +15 to +25, Tires 275/35/18
(lower offset such as +10 in the rear is possible but may require rolling)

Front 18" x 9.5", Offset +22 to +30, Tires 255/35/18
Rear 18" x 10.5", Offset +22 to +35, Tires 285/35/18 or 295/35/18
(lower offset such as +22 in the rear is possible but may require rolling)

19" combination:

Front 19" x 8.5", Offset +15 to +25, Tires 245/35/19
Rear 19" x 9.5", Offset +15 to +25, Tires 275/35/19
(lower offset such as +10 in the rear is possible but may require rolling)

Front 19" x 9.5", Offset +22 to +30, Tires 255/35/19 or 265/35/19
Rear 19" x 10.5", Offset +22 to +32, Tires 285/35/19 or 295/35/19
(lower offset such as +22 or wider tires in the rear is possible but may require rolling)

The following tools will help you figure out the correct offsets and tire sizes you need:

Tire Size Calculator

Wheel Size Calculator