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Itsuki · 10-03-2002, 08:19 PM

16X7.0J offset +35 5x114.3 mm bolt pattern
16X7.5J offset +29 5x114.3mm bolt pattern
16x8.0J offset +37 +35 +30 +20 5x114.3mm

Ok i need some help i am a complete moron when it comes to picking the size of rims, i have a 96 240sx and i would like to know what offset i need for the front and rear to make them flush with the fenders...

i was thinking 16x7.0 in the front with the 35 offset.
and 16x7.5 in the rear with 29 offset.

I have the 30mm 300zxz brake conversion kit with tein coilovers also.. they told me these rims will clear them but do i have to pick a certain offset? thanks..

uiuc240 · 10-04-2002, 09:27 AM

try this:

wheel offset calculator

you can find out how many millimeters you need to "flush" them by just using a straight edge and a ruler on your own car.

personally, if i were you, i would choose the 16x8 +30 all around, or the 16x7.5 +29 all around.  use 245's with the 8's, and 235's with the 7.5's.  there is VERY little good reason to get a staggered setup.  only good for looks.  and that means that if your rear tires are worn more than the fronts, you can't swap ends.  or, like me, your fronts wear faster than the rear due to cornering.  either way, you won't want to swap front to back.  just get the same all around and avoid that problem.

if you need more traction than a 235/245 can provide, get better tires <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Eric

Thorpedo · 10-04-2002, 11:48 AM

What is the stock specs for the tear drop alloys? offset and rim widths

uiuc240 · 10-04-2002, 04:57 PM

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i'd put $20 on them being 15x6" +40mm.  they don't clear the Z brakes because of spokes being too thick in the back.

Eric

Itsuki · 10-05-2002, 12:45 AM

thanks for the help got it figured out now <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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10-03-2002, 08:19 PM	#1
Itsuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	16X7.0J offset +35 5x114.3 mm bolt pattern 16X7.5J offset +29 5x114.3mm bolt pattern 16x8.0J offset +37 +35 +30 +20 5x114.3mm Ok i need some help i am a complete moron when it comes to picking the size of rims, i have a 96 240sx and i would like to know what offset i need for the front and rear to make them flush with the fenders... i was thinking 16x7.0 in the front with the 35 offset. and 16x7.5 in the rear with 29 offset. I have the 30mm 300zxz brake conversion kit with tein coilovers also.. they told me these rims will clear them but do i have to pick a certain offset? thanks.. __________________

10-04-2002, 09:27 AM	#2
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	try this: wheel offset calculator you can find out how many millimeters you need to "flush" them by just using a straight edge and a ruler on your own car. personally, if i were you, i would choose the 16x8 +30 all around, or the 16x7.5 +29 all around.  use 245's with the 8's, and 235's with the 7.5's.  there is VERY little good reason to get a staggered setup.  only good for looks.  and that means that if your rear tires are worn more than the fronts, you can't swap ends.  or, like me, your fronts wear faster than the rear due to cornering.  either way, you won't want to swap front to back.  just get the same all around and avoid that problem. if you need more traction than a 235/245 can provide, get better tires <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

10-04-2002, 11:48 AM	#3
Thorpedo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest ohio Age: 39 Posts: 314 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is the stock specs for the tear drop alloys? offset and rim widths __________________ 1991 Coupe ::Current Status:: Disassembled Future Status To be determined hopefully reaching a track sometime this year!

10-04-2002, 04:57 PM	#4
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Thorpedo @ Oct. 04 2002,12:48)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What is the stock specs for the tear drop alloys? offset and rim widths</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> i'd put $20 on them being 15x6" +40mm.  they don't clear the Z brakes because of spokes being too thick in the back. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

10-05-2002, 12:45 AM	#5
Itsuki Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the help got it figured out now <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________