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Old 04-13-2017, 07:56 AM
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Sedan wheel change

On my 2009 G37x sedan I have the stock 17" rims. I am interested in swapping them out for something better looking, but I don't necessarily want to go up in size. Maybe 18" at the max, but I am really enjoying the ride quality of this car. I am not the type that has to dump $10k in it to upgrade it..it is just my daily driver.

So, can anyone suggest some nicer looking 17's or talk about the ride comfort between 17's and 18's. A lot of polarizing opinions on the internet about it, but the general idea is that bigger rims/smaller sidewall mean a rougher ride. Keep in mind, not trying to be a baller and impress anyone, just make it look a little nicer.
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I'd suggest 18s as a good balance between looks and comfort. Ride comfort is fine on my 18s.
19s would probably be fine too but i'd avoid 20s for sure.
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Old 04-13-2017, 09:41 AM
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I have the 17s on my car currently but plan on 18 or 19" wheels. If you need ideas for nice looking wheels try this thread
Wheels - MyG37
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Old 04-13-2017, 11:21 AM
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Microstar, welcome to the site!
If you don't plan on lowering your suspension 18s is the way to go, many wheel options and tires are reasonably priced. The extra 1/2" shorter sidewall won't really affect the ride quality at all. And best of all this opens you up to many more tire options, the 17" narrow wheel really locks you into a very narrow choice of tires, and only a couple are very good. A great wheel size for a stock AWD would be 18x8.5 with an offset of +30 to +35 running 245/45/18 tires. Another wheel option would be a 18x9 +36 to +40 running the same 245/45 tires. Check www.tirerack.com for tires, you'll be amazed how many more they have in that size vs. the 225/55/17
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Old 04-13-2017, 12:20 PM
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I have the 19" M45 wheels. The ride quality is still very nice (as I switched from the stock 17s) and of course the looks are night and day. These should have came stock on the sedan, IMO.
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Microstar, welcome to the site!
If you don't plan on lowering your suspension 18s is the way to go, many wheel options and tires are reasonably priced. The extra 1/2" shorter sidewall won't really affect the ride quality at all. And best of all this opens you up to many more tire options, the 17" narrow wheel really locks you into a very narrow choice of tires, and only a couple are very good. A great wheel size for a stock AWD would be 18x8.5 with an offset of +30 to +35 running 245/45/18 tires. Another wheel option would be a 18x9 +36 to +40 running the same 245/45 tires. Check www.tirerack.com for tires, you'll be amazed how many more they have in that size vs. the 225/55/17
What, no recommendation for 18x9.5's?
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Originally Posted by Coltrane1
What, no recommendation for 18x9.5's?
Oh well, Yeah I guess you could do what I did

I'm running 18x9.5 +38s on 245/45s, it's a flush fit so you'd poke a bit at stock height.
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Old 04-16-2017, 11:20 AM
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Check out the Wheels and Tires subforum under the Tech setion. Your eyes will fall out of your head from ALL THE PICTURES OF WHEELS.
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Old 04-18-2017, 12:09 AM
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These are okay at 22 lbs each. 18x8, should fit 245s fine.


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https://revwerkswheels.com/product/b...d-rs43-wheels/

I just bought these...granted RWD but they are custom built to your car. They take 1.5 months to be built. I should have mine in several weeks. Will be taking pics galore!




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