18" wheel pic thread
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18" wheel pic thread
Only 1 post per set of wheels
Only max of 4 pics please and preferably 1 of the wheel, 1 of the whole side of car, one from the front at an angle, and one shot down the side showing the fit at the fender. These are just guideline suggestions, but would be good to include as many of those views as you can in your 4 shots.
Please provide as much info as you can such as~
***Please keep ANY replies limited to specific questions about the wheels. To keep this thread as useful and easy to navigate as possible, if you like the wheels send a PM to the OP or push the thanks button. Really appreciate if you guys/gals can stick to these guidelines.
Thanks for your contributions, hopefully this can become a concise and useful folder for those wanting to see what's out there, and how they look on our cars
Only max of 4 pics please and preferably 1 of the wheel, 1 of the whole side of car, one from the front at an angle, and one shot down the side showing the fit at the fender. These are just guideline suggestions, but would be good to include as many of those views as you can in your 4 shots.
Please provide as much info as you can such as~
- Wheel Brand & Model
- Wheel Sizes, including offset
- Tire sizes
- Wheel weight (if known)
- Big Brake clearance
- If Spacers are being used
***Please keep ANY replies limited to specific questions about the wheels. To keep this thread as useful and easy to navigate as possible, if you like the wheels send a PM to the OP or push the thanks button. Really appreciate if you guys/gals can stick to these guidelines.
Thanks for your contributions, hopefully this can become a concise and useful folder for those wanting to see what's out there, and how they look on our cars
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- Wheel Brand & Model: Enkei Raijin in Hyper Silver
- Wheel Sizes, including offset: 18x8.5 ET35 Squared
- Tire sizes: 225/50/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Squared (24lbs)
- Wheel weight (if known): 21.2lbs
- Big Brake clearance: N/A
- If Spacers are being used: None
Dropped on Eibach Pro Kit...
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When I first bought my car, a buddy of mine looked at the design and called them duckfeet. I mentioned it here on the forum, and it stuck. To this day, if someone says "duckfeet", you know they're talking about the OEM Sport Package 18" rims.
These are my winter wheels, mounted with snow tires.
18" Enkie G37 Sport Sedan wheels
Staggered at 18x7.5" in the front, 18x8.5" in the rear.
In the pics below, they're dropped on Swift lowering springs front and year, with 15mm wheel spacer adapters.
As a general rule, no one here really likes the duckfeet. I think when dropped and spaced, they look OK. Either way... winter wheels.
These are my winter wheels, mounted with snow tires.
18" Enkie G37 Sport Sedan wheels
Staggered at 18x7.5" in the front, 18x8.5" in the rear.
In the pics below, they're dropped on Swift lowering springs front and year, with 15mm wheel spacer adapters.
As a general rule, no one here really likes the duckfeet. I think when dropped and spaced, they look OK. Either way... winter wheels.
Last edited by Rochester; 06-29-2016 at 09:43 PM.
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John, pretty crazy how a nice setup can make even your snow duckfeet look pretty damn good
Enkei sport package 18" wheels (later a g37 option)
18x7.5 45mm offset (~23.7lbs) 225/50-18 Potenza S04
18x8 50mm offset (~22.4lbs) 245/45-18 Potenza S04
370 nismo front springs, oem rear sport springs
Considering selling these, orrrrrrrrr powdercoated still can't decide lol
Enkei sport package 18" wheels (later a g37 option)
18x7.5 45mm offset (~23.7lbs) 225/50-18 Potenza S04
18x8 50mm offset (~22.4lbs) 245/45-18 Potenza S04
370 nismo front springs, oem rear sport springs
Considering selling these, orrrrrrrrr powdercoated still can't decide lol
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Work Emotion 11R
18x9.5 +38
265/40R18
Wheel weight: 23.4lbs
Big Brake clearance: Yes
If Spacers are being used:No
Sitting on fully adjustable coilovers, lowered around 1 inch. Could use some spacers but I need to get the extended studs installed first. Stock alignment, 0 toe.
I'll be swapping these out shortly for a set of Enkei NT03M+, 18x9.5 +27, which weigh 19.9lbs. I'll grab photos when that happens.
18x9.5 +38
265/40R18
Wheel weight: 23.4lbs
Big Brake clearance: Yes
If Spacers are being used:No
Sitting on fully adjustable coilovers, lowered around 1 inch. Could use some spacers but I need to get the extended studs installed first. Stock alignment, 0 toe.
I'll be swapping these out shortly for a set of Enkei NT03M+, 18x9.5 +27, which weigh 19.9lbs. I'll grab photos when that happens.
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Enkei Kojin
18x8.5+35 fr 21.8 lbs 245x45-18 Goodrich GForce Comp2
18x9.5=30 rr 21.4 lbs 275x40-18 Goodrich GForce Comp2
Should clear BBK no problem
no spacers
Eibach Pro kit springs, no camber kits, camber is just out in front and within specs in rear. Tires are wearing very even
18x8.5+35 fr 21.8 lbs 245x45-18 Goodrich GForce Comp2
18x9.5=30 rr 21.4 lbs 275x40-18 Goodrich GForce Comp2
Should clear BBK no problem
no spacers
Eibach Pro kit springs, no camber kits, camber is just out in front and within specs in rear. Tires are wearing very even
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Squared setup: SSR GTV03 18x8.5 +40
245/45R18 BF Goodrich g-Force Sport Comp 2 A/S
Wheel Weight: 22.8 lbs
BBK Clearance: Don't know for sure.
No spacers or camber kits, lowered on Swift Springs (awd). Camber is a little out, but toe is in spec.
245/45R18 BF Goodrich g-Force Sport Comp 2 A/S
Wheel Weight: 22.8 lbs
BBK Clearance: Don't know for sure.
No spacers or camber kits, lowered on Swift Springs (awd). Camber is a little out, but toe is in spec.
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Finally got some tires for the Enkeis.
Enkei NT03+M
18x9.5 +27
265/40R18
Wheel weight: 19.9lbs
Big Brake clearance: Yes (with a 2.5mm spacer in the front)
If Spacers are being used: Yes (2.5mm in front to provide sufficient clearance for brakes)
Front fenders are just flat rolled, and pushed out about 3-5mm. Alignment is still within spec and have about a finger's worth of space when tucked.
Also, my driveway isn't exactly even, so that accounts for the fender gap. Otherwise, it sits like my other pictures above.
Enkei NT03+M
18x9.5 +27
265/40R18
Wheel weight: 19.9lbs
Big Brake clearance: Yes (with a 2.5mm spacer in the front)
If Spacers are being used: Yes (2.5mm in front to provide sufficient clearance for brakes)
Front fenders are just flat rolled, and pushed out about 3-5mm. Alignment is still within spec and have about a finger's worth of space when tucked.
Also, my driveway isn't exactly even, so that accounts for the fender gap. Otherwise, it sits like my other pictures above.
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Volk Racing VR.G2
18x9 +35 square
265/35R18 square Dunlop Direzza ZII
~18 lb (BMW fitment of 18x9 is 17.8)
Clears Akebono brakes
Eibach Pro-Kit spring, no spacers, no rolling, camber within factory limits, no rubbing
I don't recommend this tire/size for the G for the street, it loses about 3/4 inch of ride height and rides very harshly, not to mention speedometer/odometer error. They were perfectly good tires though and I didn't want to junk them.
Pictures aren't good to get a sense of how car really "looks" but shows fitment well.
Down side of car:
Front wheel:
Front wheel angle:
Rear wheel:
18x9 +35 square
265/35R18 square Dunlop Direzza ZII
~18 lb (BMW fitment of 18x9 is 17.8)
Clears Akebono brakes
Eibach Pro-Kit spring, no spacers, no rolling, camber within factory limits, no rubbing
I don't recommend this tire/size for the G for the street, it loses about 3/4 inch of ride height and rides very harshly, not to mention speedometer/odometer error. They were perfectly good tires though and I didn't want to junk them.
Pictures aren't good to get a sense of how car really "looks" but shows fitment well.
Down side of car:
Front wheel:
Front wheel angle:
Rear wheel:
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When I first bought my car, a buddy of mine looked at the design and called them duckfeet. I mentioned it here on the forum, and it stuck. To this day, if someone says "duckfeet", you know they're talking about the OEM Sport Package 18" rims.
These are my winter wheels, mounted with snow tires.
18" Enkie G37 Sport Sedan wheels
Staggered at 18x7.5" in the front, 18x8.5" in the rear.
In the pics below, they're dropped on Swift lowering springs front and year, with 15mm wheel spacer adapters.
As a general rule, no one here really likes the duckfeet. I think when dropped and spaced, they look OK. Either way... winter wheels.
These are my winter wheels, mounted with snow tires.
18" Enkie G37 Sport Sedan wheels
Staggered at 18x7.5" in the front, 18x8.5" in the rear.
In the pics below, they're dropped on Swift lowering springs front and year, with 15mm wheel spacer adapters.
As a general rule, no one here really likes the duckfeet. I think when dropped and spaced, they look OK. Either way... winter wheels.
I like your car a lot! The wheel essentially is one of many Infiniti 5 spoke STAR wheel. Dating back to the Cragar's of the 60's I've seen "star" 5 spoke wheel insets for nearly 60 years.
I've got the duckfeet wheels on a G37xS, and I'm wondering if I should just leave them and lower the car or consider a wheel and tire change.
Anyway, thanks for the post!
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