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Ian · 08-08-2004, 03:09 PM

AKA is right...the offsets he chose are gonna ride alot better then the super low offset (includign me to some extent...17x8 up front w/ +9 offset) AND they were 400 bucks so HA

but yeah...steering is gonna be close to stock w/ his car and the drawbacks from the "not as wide" wheel base are gonna be nominal...i'm just such a slave to looks that i had to have low offsets

KiDyNomiTe · 08-08-2004, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dmora79

what offsets are those?

:edit:
nevermind, i found em....
Seriously you guys are some hard asses.

Im sure the had the same problems i am currently having in trying to research appropriate offsets.
I get such wide variation and everyone saying "USE THE SEARCH" And again comming up with nothing consistent.

I think The ones pictured of "nitekids" are too wide, on top of the fact that NO ONE is using appropriate sized tires. On a 10" wide wheel you should be using 275~295s. From what people are posting it sounds like you are using 225s on rediculously wide wheels.
Thats simply absurd.

I want to have 18x9s all around and hope to fit 265s all around. Even still, those will be my bling wheels and i'll use my R33 GTR wheels for track events.

We have our reasons, with 265s you won't drift very well. You should be able to get close to the right offsets if you try hard enough. You guys are expecting someone to have your exact setup, well thats not gonna happen, you have to think for yourself sometimes, if thats asking too much then just be like the post starter and ask the company you are buying them from and get bad reccomendations.

Crab Spirits · 08-09-2004, 03:13 PM

"On a 10" wide wheel you should be using 275~295s. From what people are posting it sounds like you are using 225s on rediculously wide wheels.
Thats simply absurd."

Why?

And why not try to understand how to properly choose offsets and width for your intents and puposes before even copying what someone else has? Seriously, it is not that hard. It is SIMPLE geometry. Take wheels off your car and do some measuring.

AAA240SX · 08-09-2004, 10:45 PM

When "Search," is applied as advice it doesn't necessarily mean for someone to be dependent on this forum's past threads. since every1 here posts setups that are doing well for THEIR project, you will never know what is right for you.

it all depends on your goals for the vehicle (show, strip, autox). there is no real answer to be found here on the forum. just friendly (sometimes) advise and input through past experiences; especially from those that have been in this game longer than others.

to find YOUR perfect setup: determine your goal for the project, read actual chassis engineering/suspension engineering & dynamics material, and use that knowledge to measure out what's really good 4 u. like those new caramel kisses from hersheys (DOPE SHIZNAZIT!)

alkemyst · 08-11-2004, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VEX240

They are 18x8.5 +43 and 18x9.5 +35. Yeah I know its not enough now. When I asked what offsets to get for the sizes without having to pull the fenders. Well I got told to make the car fit the wheel and go bigger and flamed. I tried searching a little but dont have time to look over page after page of offest post. So I went with what SSR recomended. I'll just get spacers to make them more flush.

I am dealing with the same bullcrap now in my thread. "You know all this is 'easily' found on the internet", "call the wheel company and see what they say", "go look at pics, you can tell if they rolled or pulled the fenders", etc...

I guess if you are just buying $50 wheel sets you can play a bit....right?

I am debating a 17x8 +30mm up front and 17x9 +24mm out back....I don't know if 17x9 +24mm will work on all 4 corners without really stretching the front tires and it's obvious the backs will be sunk in more.

I think 1 17x8 +30mm upfront may be a little too far outside as well. I can't find a good shot of them at the right angle to tell.

supportTHEezln · 11-09-2004, 07:32 PM

The rims are cool, I dig 'em.

s14falcon · 11-09-2004, 07:53 PM

Can i slap you in the face for bringing up a pointless thread to say a pointless remark?

driftyour40 · 11-09-2004, 09:54 PM

I'm just sittin here reading all this eating a noodle bowl and smoking a cigarette, thinking I am Japanese (for the record I'm not) anyhow about this thread. It's cool, I think if he posted here and asked what do you think, then he's getting what he asked for. I like the rims but they are just a little to sunk in. I'm not a big fan of stretched tires, but it looks cool as hell. Anyhow your car dude, hope your happy with it. nice rims though.

08-09-2004, 03:13 PM	#93
Crab Spirits Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"On a 10" wide wheel you should be using 275~295s. From what people are posting it sounds like you are using 225s on rediculously wide wheels. Thats simply absurd." Why? And why not try to understand how to properly choose offsets and width for your intents and puposes before even copying what someone else has? Seriously, it is not that hard. It is SIMPLE geometry. Take wheels off your car and do some measuring. __________________ JDM fun

08-09-2004, 10:45 PM	#94
AAA240SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: IL Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	When "Search," is applied as advice it doesn't necessarily mean for someone to be dependent on this forum's past threads. since every1 here posts setups that are doing well for THEIR project, you will never know what is right for you. it all depends on your goals for the vehicle (show, strip, autox). there is no real answer to be found here on the forum. just friendly (sometimes) advise and input through past experiences; especially from those that have been in this game longer than others. to find YOUR perfect setup: determine your goal for the project, read actual chassis engineering/suspension engineering & dynamics material, and use that knowledge to measure out what's really good 4 u. like those new caramel kisses from hersheys (DOPE SHIZNAZIT!) __________________ -John 93 240SX FOR SALE!!!!!

11-09-2004, 07:32 PM	#96
supportTHEezln Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 552 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	The rims are cool, I dig 'em. Last edited by supportTHEezln; 11-14-2004 at 08:10 PM..

08-08-2004, 03:09 PM	#91
Ian Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: i'm gonna get INSIDE your face Age: 38 Posts: 3,658 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AKA is right...the offsets he chose are gonna ride alot better then the super low offset (includign me to some extent...17x8 up front w/ +9 offset) AND they were 400 bucks so HA but yeah...steering is gonna be close to stock w/ his car and the drawbacks from the "not as wide" wheel base are gonna be nominal...i'm just such a slave to looks that i had to have low offsets

11-09-2004, 07:53 PM	#97
s14falcon Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: south florida Posts: 574 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can i slap you in the face for bringing up a pointless thread to say a pointless remark?

11-09-2004, 09:54 PM	#98
driftyour40 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SoCal Age: 43 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm just sittin here reading all this eating a noodle bowl and smoking a cigarette, thinking I am Japanese (for the record I'm not) anyhow about this thread. It's cool, I think if he posted here and asked what do you think, then he's getting what he asked for. I like the rims but they are just a little to sunk in. I'm not a big fan of stretched tires, but it looks cool as hell. Anyhow your car dude, hope your happy with it. nice rims though.