350z Anniversary Wheels won't fit
08-18-2012, 10:37 AM
#1
350z Anniversary Wheels won't fit
So I just tried to get my new 350z anniversary wheels mounted and they will not fit. The issue is the hub of the wheel won't sit flush on the rotor. I was wondering for those who have this setup, did you have any issues or am I completely missing something? At this point I'm guessing I'll have to get some spacers, which I'd rather not. Any suggestions here? Thanks guys
Not sure how to post pictures, just going to send a link to photobucket.
1. http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...9/e79ca53f.jpg
Shows width of dust cap
2. http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...9/82fd4d4d.jpg
Mille Miglia 18x8 inside hub diameter. No issues at all
3. http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...9/e4586bdf.jpg
Inside diameter of 350z wheels. They wont sit flush
4. http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...9/d99c102f.jpg
A different 350z wheel. Fits fine, looks like someone has grinded it down.
After further inspection. I can tell that the previous owner had grinded down the inside of the hub to make them fit. Why they didn't do it on all four is beyond me. I can do the same on the other two that do not fit. I was baffled to see they didn't fit. I suppose that what I get for buying wheels on craigslist.
FYI - They were mounted on an I30 previously.
Thanks for the input guys.
Not sure how to post pictures, just going to send a link to photobucket.
1. http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...9/e79ca53f.jpg
Shows width of dust cap
2. http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...9/82fd4d4d.jpg
Mille Miglia 18x8 inside hub diameter. No issues at all
3. http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...9/e4586bdf.jpg
Inside diameter of 350z wheels. They wont sit flush
4. http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...9/d99c102f.jpg
A different 350z wheel. Fits fine, looks like someone has grinded it down.
After further inspection. I can tell that the previous owner had grinded down the inside of the hub to make them fit. Why they didn't do it on all four is beyond me. I can do the same on the other two that do not fit. I was baffled to see they didn't fit. I suppose that what I get for buying wheels on craigslist.
FYI - They were mounted on an I30 previously.
Thanks for the input guys.
Last edited by 4thKizyle99; 08-18-2012 at 01:18 PM.
08-18-2012, 11:03 AM
#2
are you going from stock? remember you have to jack the car up higher to accommodate for a bigger wheel.
if thats not the problem, are you tightening the lugs down in the star pattern theyre supposed to be tightened in?
if thats not the problem, are you tightening the lugs down in the star pattern theyre supposed to be tightened in?
08-18-2012, 02:51 PM
#10
thats why unless i can see them, im not buying another set of wheels from someone i dont know. never bought 1 item from craig's list, i dont trust it.
Last edited by max ride 41; 08-18-2012 at 09:38 PM.
08-18-2012, 03:12 PM
#11
Needless to say this is driving me nuts, especially when it seems as if nobody else has ran across this issue.
For those who do not know, the wheels are staggered. Which I dont think has any affect with my problem. 18x8 and 18x8.5. The front will mount either size no problem. I'm planning on putting the wider wheels in the back and the following pictures are with the 8.5's on the back, which will not sit flush.
As shown in the previous pictures. It looks like some has grinded down the inside hub. Looks like thats what I'll be doing too. Excuse the finish on the wheels, I'm planning on painting them shortly.
For those who do not know, the wheels are staggered. Which I dont think has any affect with my problem. 18x8 and 18x8.5. The front will mount either size no problem. I'm planning on putting the wider wheels in the back and the following pictures are with the 8.5's on the back, which will not sit flush.
As shown in the previous pictures. It looks like some has grinded down the inside hub. Looks like thats what I'll be doing too. Excuse the finish on the wheels, I'm planning on painting them shortly.
08-18-2012, 04:53 PM
#16
Are you sure they are not honda rims. The bore is either too small, or you have a big ding on the edge of the center bore. Looking at your pic, I see a gap at 12:00, and what looks like a ding at 3:00 causing interference.
08-18-2012, 06:05 PM
#18
08-18-2012, 06:07 PM
#20
Honda?!? Really?!? Lol, no, I've been looking for the anniversary Z wheels for a while.
08-18-2012, 06:10 PM
#21
08-19-2012, 09:58 AM
#26
For the price I paid its still worth this headache... So far
08-20-2012, 09:25 AM
#28
Im sorry to say but now that I have seen the pictures parts of those wheels or the whole thing is a replica. The hub look terrible and looks like the wrong size to begin with. Pictures of the whole wheel?
08-20-2012, 06:49 PM
#29
I will post some of the entire wheel when I get a chance. Seems odd to me to make a "replica" that doesn't have the same specs, what would they fit on?
So, now I need to fix the prob or just move on. Would you guys suggest a 10mm spacer? With a 8.5" wide wheel + 10mm paired with KSport Coilovers, might be rubbing issues? I think I'll probably grind them down and hope to avoid balance issues...
Thanks for the input guys.
So, now I need to fix the prob or just move on. Would you guys suggest a 10mm spacer? With a 8.5" wide wheel + 10mm paired with KSport Coilovers, might be rubbing issues? I think I'll probably grind them down and hope to avoid balance issues...
Thanks for the input guys.
08-20-2012, 07:48 PM
#30
They make replica wheels so dishonest people can sell them as the real thing or people can buy look-a-likes for half the price. I would advise against grinding. I do not see how you could grind it down evenly. I would recommend you take it to a machine shop so they can mill it down. Expensive it will be, yes but you will not ruin it
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