Looking for fitment advice for your 2003 - 2008 Nissan 350Z? Our Nissan Z fitment guide has vehicle-specific wheel and tire size recommendations that allow you to run wider tires and increase performance on and off the track. This guide covers all models of the Z33 Nissan Z ranging from the base model to the NISMO and everything in-between. We know that these days, factory Z wheel specs simply don’t cut it, so we made sure all of our offerings are meaningful upgrades over stock. Always drawing the perfect blend between aesthetics and performance, our forged VS-5RS is a great wheel option for those looking for a more aggressive look on their street car and for those looking to turn consistent laps at the track.
Brake Clearance Information
In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.
*All Apex Nissan Z wheels are designed to clear factory Brembo, NISMO, and Akebono brakes.
Available Wheel Designs
Forged Designs
Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for Z owners looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented Summer tires or track oriented R-compounds.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x9.5" ET18
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x10.5" ET15
- Available in: VS-5RS, ML-10RT
- Popular Fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 255/40-18
- Rear Tire Size: 275/35-18
Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an increase in front negative camber may be required with compounds that run wide.
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 19x9.5" ET18
- Rear Wheel Size: 19x10.5" ET15
- Available in: VS-5RS, ML-10RT
- Popular Fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 255/35-19
- Rear Tire Size: 275/35-19
Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an increase in front negative camber may be required with compounds that run wide.
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
Hardcore Track Wheel Fitment
Track focused fitments that require significant modifications
These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium. Everything from Extreme Summer tires to full Racing Slicks are commonly used depending on your experience behind the wheel, class rules, etc. These aggressive wheel specs will require supportive modifications commonly found on track cars.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x10.5" ET15
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x10.5" ET15
- Available in VS-5RS, ML-10RT
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 285/30-18
- Rear Tire Size: 285/30-18
- Aggressive negative camber (minimum 3°) required for clearance
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
- Narrow Alternative:
- Front Tire Size: 275/35-18
- Rear Tire Size: 275/35-18
- Aggressive negative camber (minimum 3°) required for clearance
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
Spec Race Wheel Fitment
Similar to our Hardcore Track fitments, these wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium. These fitments however are specifically engineered for class-specific rules such as wheel size, offset, weight, and more.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x10" ET15
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x10" ET15
- NASA Spec Z / SCCA Touring Class Spec - Specifically designed for class rules that have a max wheel width of 10-inches for Z cars.
- Available in VS-5RS
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 275/35-18
- Rear Tire Size: 275/35-18
- Aggressive negative camber (minimum 3°) required for clearance
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
- Narrow Alternative:
- Front Tire Size: 265/35-18
- Rear Tire Size: 265/35-18
- Aggressive negative camber (minimum 3°) required for clearance
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
Additional Resources
Brake Clearance Information
In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.
*Coming Soon
Should I Dial in Negative Camber, and How Much is Right for me?
Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hardcore racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article The Positives of Negative Camber.
