GT-R Wheel Swap Doable?

[OhThatGuy]

Wow, you're not kidding. I just checked TireRack's listed weights for non-run flats in this size and the lightest (Hankooks) was 27 lbs. So I could drop 25 lbs. between the 2 rears by switching to those when it's time for new tires. That is incredible.

 

[Logan]

If those tires are in good shape you could sell them......

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Wow, you're not kidding. I just checked TireRack's listed weights for non-run flats in this size and the lightest (Hankooks) was 27 lbs. So I could drop 25 lbs. between the 2 rears by switching to those when it's time for new tires. That is incredible.

You would then be @ 52.75 Lbs.........

 

[parkstr8]

Can we see more pics?

I have 20" FX50 sport rims on my 12 EX - and Im having the hardest time finding another wheel that is a thick 5 spoke concave....Stance and Vossen are too thin in the spokes for me.

thx

 

[OhThatGuy]

More pics coming once my other set of GTR rims gets in around 12/27.

 

[la_fx35]

Very nice setup. :good:

 

[OhThatGuy]

I had a heck of a time locating somebody to swap me the half set of the 2013 style wheels so I'm selling that set and going with the 2010 gunmetals as they're easier to find...

 

[jdTrader]

wow those rims look awesome on the EX!

 

[OhThatGuy]

This looks pretty weird til I get the other 2 GTR wheels on...

 

[angryfx]

Nice i like it but the fx wheels look bigger ..... Maybe its the fatter tires hmmmm kool

 

[OhThatGuy]

Thanks. Those OEM front EX35 wheels are only 18's. The GT-R wheels are 20's. The odd thing is that the 2013 GT-R wheels I had one there (with the same exact tires) had the same measurements but seemed to fill the wheel well more. Must be a trick of the eye with the color of the newer wheel being darker or something.

 

[infinitifan1]

Are the cars still drivable with these low tires? I mean still fairly comfortable?

 

[shadow191]

Not as comfortable as stock, but certainly livable and drivable. That tire looks like there's decent sidewall for a 20" wheel. Right now my wife drives a car with much lower profile tires than that, 245/30/20 and 285/25/20. Even in the city, it's fine, just have to avoid potholes a little bit.