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Old 03-02-2010 | 12:45 AM
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Volk TE37 18x8.5 rims

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I've done some searches and it seems like the rims in question would fit, but I figured I would make sure. I have a set of 18x8.5 Volk TE37 Time Attacks on my current car that I would like to move on to a 2010 G37 sedan. The offset set is 50mm. As I read, the stock rims are 48mm. I'd like to confirm if the set I current have would actually fit without any problems. Would I need any spacers at all? Any help would be much appreciated. I know a lot of people are looking at 25mm offsets, but I'd like to make do with what I have - assuming it fits. Any rims experts? Thank you.
Old 03-02-2010 | 09:42 AM
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Wow........

I am pretty sure they will fit, but it will look horrible.
Old 03-02-2010 | 09:52 AM
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Haha...it might. I figured I would try it anyways. Worst case scenario is I don't like it and I will sell the rims to buy another set. I already have the rims from my current car and I'm purchasing the G37 in the next few weeks so it's not as if I'm taking a chance by buying something new just for it to look bad. We'll see what happens. Thanks for confirming on the offset anyways.
Old 03-02-2010 | 05:41 PM
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Lol Dam Buddie, thats gacho.
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Originally Posted by TruuG
Lol Dam Buddie, thats gacho.
In English please? I do not speak whatever that is.


The stock wheels are staggered as follows:
Front - 19"x8.5" +43 offset
Rear - 19"x9" +45 offset

The OP is planning on using smaller radius, thinner, non staggered wheels. It will look even smaller and more sunken in, giving the impression of riding on 4 spare doughnut tires, hence looking horrible.

Best best is to sell the wheels and use the funds to purchase a proper fitting set for the G37.
Old 03-02-2010 | 07:16 PM
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[QUOTE=WhosUrBuddiee;2867377]In English please? I do not speak whatever that is.


The stock wheels are staggered as follows:
Front - 19"x8.5" +43 offset
Rear - 19"x9" +45 offset


The OP said it was a sedan. I thought the sedan comes with 18" wheels on Sport and 17" on Non-Sport?
Old 03-02-2010 | 07:27 PM
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TE37s belong on a:



IMO

For a sedan, get some nice and wide 20s
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I didnt know it was a sedan. It will definatly fit.... still just unsure about it looking decent. Still best bet is to sell them and use the money to buy some proper wheels.
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My mistake, I actually have the CE28's. Size wise, the stock one's should be the exact same size - 18 x 8.5. Nonetheless, my main concern is just the fitment. I figured since I have the rims and also the bolt size is exactly the same, the only thing I am losing is time to manually swap out the rims and tires. No extra money out of my pocket to worry about. If nothing else, I put it on and take a few pictures for a few quick laughs and then figure out what I want to buy next. We'll see in a few weeks...=)
Old 03-05-2010 | 01:55 PM
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LOL. Dam, you did it again. GACHO. = Messed up. Im not spanish, but I watch TV.
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just throw them on and see how it fits. add spacers probably.
Old 03-06-2010 | 10:48 PM
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add some 10mm spacers and call it a day
Old 03-08-2010 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by w0ady
just throw them on and see how it fits. add spacers probably.
Spacers are another thought I had, which will probably be the route I take after I see how they look. Just got the G yesterday, so probably next weekend will be spent making the wheel changes.
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Post pics up when you do it. I am really curious how it will turn out.
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Will do!



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