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Dela240 · 08-12-2003, 02:09 AM

i was just wondering if anyone can tell me my offset and boltpattern for my 1990 240 sx fastback. im planning on buying some rims. thanks

**mrmephistopheles** · 08-12-2003, 02:27 AM

SEARCH, MAN!!!
stock wheel's offset is +40, and lug pattern is 4x114.3

Seriously. I bet you have a bajillion questions that could be answered by just searching.

Dela240 · 08-12-2003, 02:35 AM

so does that mean i can fit a rim with a offset of 42?? im looking at some nippon spyder's 17's tell me what you think..

**mrmephistopheles** · 08-12-2003, 02:46 AM

sure you can fit them, but it'll look like ass.
Try for something with lower offset, like +30 or +20 or even less.
Lurk on this forum for awhile, see what offsets and widths people use, and with what size tires..
You WILL regret getting FWD offset wheels.

Dela240 · 08-12-2003, 03:09 AM

im pretty new to the game but can you explain offset to me..and direct me to certain areas of the forum....does it mean thinner in the front thincker in the back?? thanks bro..

Dousan_PG · 08-12-2003, 07:25 AM

use the search mode!

uiuc240 · 08-12-2003, 08:11 AM

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Originally posted by Dela240
im pretty new to the game but can you explain offset to me..and direct me to certain areas of the forum....does it mean thinner in the front thincker in the back?? thanks bro..

Offset is pretty simple if you just picture the wheel in your head. Sideways. OK, imagine a line going straight through the middle. On a 7" wheel, this would be 3.5" in from either edge (hint, hint). The offset is the distance (in millimeters) that the back of the mounting pad is from that imaginary center line.

Hence, if you have a +40 offset, that means the back of the pad is 40mm to the "outside" of that middle point. The higher the number, the "flatter" the wheel, and the more "sunken in" it will look on your car. Some cars, like Hondas, have a hub/brake design that works well with high offsets...Subarus too. But our cars, like Bimmers, Porsches, Mustangs and Vettes, prefer lower offsets.

Just FYI:

17x8 +30 is flush with "normal" camber. With more camber, 17x9 +15 can be flush...refer to NiteKids poseur ride for more info.

Oh, and check this out:

www.google.com

Eric (the f*ckin tech mastah today!)

08-12-2003, 02:09 AM	#1
Dela240 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OFFSET BOLT PATTERN for 1990 240 sx fastfback i was just wondering if anyone can tell me my offset and boltpattern for my 1990 240 sx fastback. im planning on buying some rims. thanks

08-12-2003, 02:35 AM	#3
Dela240 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey so does that mean i can fit a rim with a offset of 42?? im looking at some nippon spyder's 17's tell me what you think..

08-12-2003, 03:09 AM	#5
Dela240 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey once again im pretty new to the game but can you explain offset to me..and direct me to certain areas of the forum....does it mean thinner in the front thincker in the back?? thanks bro..

08-12-2003, 07:25 AM	#6
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	use the search mode! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

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08-12-2003, 02:27 AM	#2
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	SEARCH, MAN!!! stock wheel's offset is +40, and lug pattern is 4x114.3 Seriously. I bet you have a bajillion questions that could be answered by just searching.

08-12-2003, 02:46 AM	#4
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	sure you can fit them, but it'll look like ass. Try for something with lower offset, like +30 or +20 or even less. Lurk on this forum for awhile, see what offsets and widths people use, and with what size tires.. You WILL regret getting FWD offset wheels.