How much do the 18" Enkie's weigh on the 2009 S-Sedan?
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Would the car drive funny or not handle well with 225/50-18's (non staggered wheels) all around?
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Got REAL close this past weekend, but the seller misrepresented the car as a 6MT, when it was really a Journey w/Sport, Premium and Nav packages. A rarity in its own right, but still... only 2 pedals.
I'm targeting an '09 for the engine (duh) and the trim, which I prefer over the changes that came about in '10. Looking for a 2009 Sedan 6MT in Lakeshore Slate or Moonlight White, with a Stone Leather interior, normal mileage, clean car-fax, fair price ($22 - $27 USD, depending on miles and Nav Package.)
I've been wondering that too. When people go aftermarket on the G, do they retain the staggered layout? I'm not sure I understand the reason for it in the first place, particularly if only the Sport Package gets the staggered wheels.
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I'm not sure exactly what you're asking here. If the car has non-staggered wheels, you would run the same size of tire all the way around. The xS has non-staggered 18's and wear the exact size, 225/50-18, that you state. Are you asking if you can get non-staggered aftermarket wheels and still have the G handle well? If so, I'd say the answer is yes.
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I have stock 17's on my 2009 sedan. I'd like to get 18's or 19's, but don't want staggered. Just trying to understand the driving behavior of doing that. I assume it wouldn't hurt anything, just asking here.
I would love the Infiniti split 7-spoke 18's that are offered on the Sport Appearance package but they are way too expensive.
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I'm not sure exactly what you're asking here. If the car has non-staggered wheels, you would run the same size of tire all the way around. The xS has non-staggered 18's and wear the exact size, 225/50-18, that you state. Are you asking if you can get non-staggered aftermarket wheels and still have the G handle well? If so, I'd say the answer is yes.
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According to michelin's tire selector - Pilot Super Sport | Michelin Tires
The pilot super sport in a 245/45/18 is approved to fit on a 7.5-9" wheel. Given this information, I may very well go with 245's on all four corners after the OE tires wear out. The narrower front wheels may pinch the tires slightly. I wonder how/what this will affect when those front wheels/tires get rotated to the rear of the car?
The pilot super sport in a 245/45/18 is approved to fit on a 7.5-9" wheel. Given this information, I may very well go with 245's on all four corners after the OE tires wear out. The narrower front wheels may pinch the tires slightly. I wonder how/what this will affect when those front wheels/tires get rotated to the rear of the car?
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On the 2009 models, the Enkei wording was only on the inside of the wheels; starting with the 2010 model, the Enkei wording was stamped on the outside of the OEM 18" wheels.
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These are still, by far, my favourite 2nd gen OEM Sport wheel. I dislike my 2011 S wheels so much that they have been relegated to snow tire duty...permanently.
#28
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You can put 245/45/18 on them, but it will "bulge" a little more on the sidewalls.
I personally would not put 245's on my 18"x7.5" wheels...I would like to upgrade to 8.5" wheels all around with 245/45/18 tires.
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For some reason, I don't see a lot of them on G's where I live.
It' actually called "performance", not the "sport" wheel...
Last edited by tejasg37x; 01-21-2012 at 11:49 PM.
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