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nismo90 · 03-11-2012, 10:44 AM

Ok, i know some of these questions have been answered.. iv found several threads regarding wheel size and offset, but just want to be assured i am going the right direction with the wheel size i am looking at.

My setup: 95 S14, Tein lowering springs (1.5 front) (1.3 rear)

Looking at going with 17x8 front and 17x9 rear.. now the offset is what i am questioning, would +15 front and rear be good? And should i go a different offset for the rear? I do plan on upgrading to 300z brakes, so want to be sure the will clear (without spacers).

I have been playing around with a wheel offset calculator some, and between +10 and +15 keeps the wheel close to the stock backspacing. I may be doing this wrong though, so wanted to be sure.

Thanks for any advice Zilvia.

KiLLeR2001 · 03-11-2012, 11:02 AM

There's so many threads on this topic its sickening. Wheel design also plays a role in clearing Z brakes, not just offset.

Canked · 03-11-2012, 11:19 AM

^^ definately what type or style of rims are you going for cause then will depend on how much +/- offset you need

nismo90 · 03-11-2012, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

There's so many threads on this topic its sickening. Wheel design also plays a role in clearing Z brakes, not just offset.

Exactly, and the reason of my post..

I'm debating between Rota Grids, XXR 522, 5-Zigen Fn01r, or the MB Battle wheels.. All fairly close in design..

In The Works · 03-12-2012, 08:09 AM

You can also go through the pics of peoples rides and look for one similar to what you want and talk to them about fitment and what they had to do.

nismo90 · 03-12-2012, 12:23 PM

I have been looking around a bunch, and have found many many posts/threads regarding this.. Not many with what i am wanting to run. I'm just making sure going with a +15 offset in front is good with a 17x8 (225 45 tire) and what offset is safe on rear 17x9 (255 45 tire) Just kindof confused with the higher offset number people run in the rear after looking at the wheel/tire Comparer online. Correct me if i am wrong, isn't it the lower the offset the more it will push the wheel out towards the fender?? Sorry again for all the questions.

03-11-2012, 10:44 AM	#1
nismo90 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mboro Tn Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	S14 Wheel Question Ok, i know some of these questions have been answered.. iv found several threads regarding wheel size and offset, but just want to be assured i am going the right direction with the wheel size i am looking at. My setup: 95 S14, Tein lowering springs (1.5 front) (1.3 rear) Looking at going with 17x8 front and 17x9 rear.. now the offset is what i am questioning, would +15 front and rear be good? And should i go a different offset for the rear? I do plan on upgrading to 300z brakes, so want to be sure the will clear (without spacers). I have been playing around with a wheel offset calculator some, and between +10 and +15 keeps the wheel close to the stock backspacing. I may be doing this wrong though, so wanted to be sure. Thanks for any advice Zilvia.

03-11-2012, 11:02 AM	#2
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	There's so many threads on this topic its sickening. Wheel design also plays a role in clearing Z brakes, not just offset. __________________

03-11-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
Canked Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 33 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ definately what type or style of rims are you going for cause then will depend on how much +/- offset you need __________________ s14.5

03-12-2012, 08:09 AM	#5
In The Works Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sasebo, Japan Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	You can also go through the pics of peoples rides and look for one similar to what you want and talk to them about fitment and what they had to do.

03-12-2012, 12:23 PM	#6
nismo90 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mboro Tn Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have been looking around a bunch, and have found many many posts/threads regarding this.. Not many with what i am wanting to run. I'm just making sure going with a +15 offset in front is good with a 17x8 (225 45 tire) and what offset is safe on rear 17x9 (255 45 tire) Just kindof confused with the higher offset number people run in the rear after looking at the wheel/tire Comparer online. Correct me if i am wrong, isn't it the lower the offset the more it will push the wheel out towards the fender?? Sorry again for all the questions.