need advice on Rim offset please
10-22-2001, 11:26 PM
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need advice on Rim offset please
hey guys, I found rims, 17x8 w/ the right bolt pattern but offset is 28mm, now please, no stupid responses, I really need responses from people who either have this setup or tried this and it didn't work
the only thing that concerns me is scratching w/ the fender, now I know the rears will most likely fit, but I'm worried about the front when the wheels is turning
again, please, only knowlegeble responses
Konstantin
thanks in advance for the help
the only thing that concerns me is scratching w/ the fender, now I know the rears will most likely fit, but I'm worried about the front when the wheels is turning
again, please, only knowlegeble responses
Konstantin
thanks in advance for the help
10-22-2001, 11:41 PM
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That's pretty off from stock
I have a set of 50mm 17X8" GS400 wheels on my Maxima. I had to use a 6mm spacer in order to clear my Wilwood calipers, but other than that everything is fine. I wish they were 38mm so I wouldn't have had to do anything. They should fit and not rub the fender considering the fender gap. I have H&R's and I still have plenty of gap. I'm guessing they'd fit since I went 12mm the other way. I'm assuming you are looking at a set of deep dish wheels are wheels that have a huge lip.
10-23-2001, 12:00 AM
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Re: That's pretty off from stock
Originally posted by Kevin Wong
I have a set of 50mm 17X8" GS400 wheels on my Maxima. I had to use a 6mm spacer in order to clear my Wilwood calipers, but other than that everything is fine. I wish they were 38mm so I wouldn't have had to do anything. They should fit and not rub the fender considering the fender gap. I have H&R's and I still have plenty of gap. I'm guessing they'd fit since I went 12mm the other way. I'm assuming you are looking at a set of deep dish wheels are wheels that have a huge lip.
I have a set of 50mm 17X8" GS400 wheels on my Maxima. I had to use a 6mm spacer in order to clear my Wilwood calipers, but other than that everything is fine. I wish they were 38mm so I wouldn't have had to do anything. They should fit and not rub the fender considering the fender gap. I have H&R's and I still have plenty of gap. I'm guessing they'd fit since I went 12mm the other way. I'm assuming you are looking at a set of deep dish wheels are wheels that have a huge lip.
when you add spacers to get clearance, you actually add stress to your wheel bearing which can cause premature wear & eventually destroy you wheel bearing & hub
10-23-2001, 01:59 PM
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I already ordered them, from another website
but here's what they look like though
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...988441&r=0&t=0
I like 'em, hopefully I won't have any problems
but here's what they look like though
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...988441&r=0&t=0
I like 'em, hopefully I won't have any problems
10-24-2001, 09:54 PM
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Originally posted by Vinipux
I already ordered them, from another website
but here's what they look like though
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...988441&r=0&t=0
I like 'em, hopefully I won't have any problems
I already ordered them, from another website
but here's what they look like though
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...988441&r=0&t=0
I like 'em, hopefully I won't have any problems
10-25-2001, 01:29 AM
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Re: That's pretty off from stock
Originally posted by Kevin Wong
I have a set of 50mm 17X8" GS400 wheels on my Maxima. I had to use a 6mm spacer in order to clear my Wilwood calipers, but other than that everything is fine. I wish they were 38mm so I wouldn't have had to do anything. They should fit and not rub the fender considering the fender gap. I have H&R's and I still have plenty of gap. I'm guessing they'd fit since I went 12mm the other way. I'm assuming you are looking at a set of deep dish wheels are wheels that have a huge lip.
I have a set of 50mm 17X8" GS400 wheels on my Maxima. I had to use a 6mm spacer in order to clear my Wilwood calipers, but other than that everything is fine. I wish they were 38mm so I wouldn't have had to do anything. They should fit and not rub the fender considering the fender gap. I have H&R's and I still have plenty of gap. I'm guessing they'd fit since I went 12mm the other way. I'm assuming you are looking at a set of deep dish wheels are wheels that have a huge lip.
10-25-2001, 09:40 AM
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Re: Re: That's pretty off from stock
Originally posted by SWEETSOUND2001
Wouldn't it make sense that the bigger the offsetm, the further away is the rim from the car, thus allowing 50mm offset wheels to fit on a max without problems.
Wouldn't it make sense that the bigger the offsetm, the further away is the rim from the car, thus allowing 50mm offset wheels to fit on a max without problems.
10-25-2001, 09:41 AM
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Re: Re: That's pretty off from stock
Originally posted by SWEETSOUND2001
Wouldn't it make sense that the bigger the offsetm, the further away is the rim from the car, thus allowing 50mm offset wheels to fit on a max without problems.
Wouldn't it make sense that the bigger the offsetm, the further away is the rim from the car, thus allowing 50mm offset wheels to fit on a max without problems.
10-25-2001, 10:46 AM
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Originally posted by iwannabmw
Konstantin,
What are you going to do with your old wheels? I'm looking for a set. See you this weekend.
Mark
Konstantin,
What are you going to do with your old wheels? I'm looking for a set. See you this weekend.
Mark
Andy, yes, the rims are only for AutoX
Mark: I'm going to keep the old rims, and put some $20 rubber for the street, since the 17x8 are only for AutoX
hopefully the weather will hold up, otherwise we'll be sliding like freaging last time
10-25-2001, 12:14 PM
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Re: That's pretty off from stock
I thought that most FWD had "true" positive offsets and that older RWD cars use negative offsets.
The pic at http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm
helped me understand a bit more in terms of caliper clearance. It seems that lower offsets push the spokes away from the rotor/caliper setup.
The pic at http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm
helped me understand a bit more in terms of caliper clearance. It seems that lower offsets push the spokes away from the rotor/caliper setup.
Originally posted by Chunger
The reverse is true... bigger number moves the rim more inward... The offset number is actually negative but no one says -45mm offset, just 45... i guess cuz no one 'needs' positive offsets.
The reverse is true... bigger number moves the rim more inward... The offset number is actually negative but no one says -45mm offset, just 45... i guess cuz no one 'needs' positive offsets.
10-25-2001, 12:16 PM
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Re: Re: Re: That's pretty off from stock
Originally posted by Chunger
The reverse is true... bigger number moves the rim more inward... The offset number is actually negative but no one says -45mm offset, just 45... i guess cuz no one 'needs' positive offsets.
The reverse is true... bigger number moves the rim more inward... The offset number is actually negative but no one says -45mm offset, just 45... i guess cuz no one 'needs' positive offsets.
10-25-2001, 12:57 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: That's pretty off from stock
Originally posted by got rice?
No, it's +45mm offset. Negative offsets are run by those lowrider cars :P
No, it's +45mm offset. Negative offsets are run by those lowrider cars :P
10-25-2001, 02:08 PM
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seouljah, 45 should be ok, as long as you dont put a big brake kit on. My Blitz 19x8.5s have a 42mm offset and yea they are huge rims but i still need 5mm spacers for the Stillen/AP brake kit... my ADR RSs were 18x8 with a 38mm and there was no problem with fitment
10-25-2001, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by Vinipux
Andy, yes, the rims are only for AutoX
Mark: I'm going to keep the old rims, and put some $20 rubber for the street, since the 17x8 are only for AutoX
hopefully the weather will hold up, otherwise we'll be sliding like freaging last time
Andy, yes, the rims are only for AutoX
Mark: I'm going to keep the old rims, and put some $20 rubber for the street, since the 17x8 are only for AutoX
hopefully the weather will hold up, otherwise we'll be sliding like freaging last time
10-25-2001, 05:55 PM
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Originally posted by iwannabmw
This weekend, I think we're going to be sliding everywhere except where we want to
This weekend, I think we're going to be sliding everywhere except where we want to
I can buy the same rims w/ rubber on 'em, I don't know if I want to do that
10-25-2001, 06:26 PM
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What rims, btw?
Originally posted by Vinipux
dude, I'm so ****ed, the website that I wanted my rims from e-mailed me and told me that they're out of the rims, so now I'm screwed
I can buy the same rims w/ rubber on 'em, I don't know if I want to do that
dude, I'm so ****ed, the website that I wanted my rims from e-mailed me and told me that they're out of the rims, so now I'm screwed
I can buy the same rims w/ rubber on 'em, I don't know if I want to do that
10-25-2001, 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by Vinipux
dude, I'm so ****ed, the website that I wanted my rims from e-mailed me and told me that they're out of the rims, so now I'm screwed
I can buy the same rims w/ rubber on 'em, I don't know if I want to do that
dude, I'm so ****ed, the website that I wanted my rims from e-mailed me and told me that they're out of the rims, so now I'm screwed
I can buy the same rims w/ rubber on 'em, I don't know if I want to do that
10-25-2001, 07:51 PM
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Originally posted by iwannabmw
Dude, can you get the rims and tires for the same price since they screwed up? If you can why not get them, pull the tires off and sell them and put whatever rubber on them you want?
Dude, can you get the rims and tires for the same price since they screwed up? If you can why not get them, pull the tires off and sell them and put whatever rubber on them you want?
10-25-2001, 07:53 PM
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Originally posted by philpoe
LOL, oops! brain freeze on my part... sorry!
If Autox only, why 17x8? why not a smaller (and lighter) rim?
LOL, oops! brain freeze on my part... sorry!
If Autox only, why 17x8? why not a smaller (and lighter) rim?
10-25-2001, 08:49 PM
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Originally posted by Vinipux
the reason you want to use 17" is because of the sidewall roll, the smaller the rim is, the bigger the sidewall, so it rolls a lot, instead of turning the car, so that's bad, if you have 17" then you're at about perfect side wall, where they are stiff enough that when you turn, they actually turn instead of roll the sidewall, and when you get competitive tires, the sidewall is also reinforced so you have perfect turning
the reason you want to use 17" is because of the sidewall roll, the smaller the rim is, the bigger the sidewall, so it rolls a lot, instead of turning the car, so that's bad, if you have 17" then you're at about perfect side wall, where they are stiff enough that when you turn, they actually turn instead of roll the sidewall, and when you get competitive tires, the sidewall is also reinforced so you have perfect turning
10-26-2001, 01:34 AM
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Originally posted by carnal_c30
seouljah, 45 should be ok, as long as you dont put a big brake kit on. My Blitz 19x8.5s have a 42mm offset and yea they are huge rims but i still need 5mm spacers for the Stillen/AP brake kit... my ADR RSs were 18x8 with a 38mm and there was no problem with fitment
seouljah, 45 should be ok, as long as you dont put a big brake kit on. My Blitz 19x8.5s have a 42mm offset and yea they are huge rims but i still need 5mm spacers for the Stillen/AP brake kit... my ADR RSs were 18x8 with a 38mm and there was no problem with fitment
10-26-2001, 06:25 PM
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dude, it sucks, I went to get the rims finished in San Diego, and this body shop told me to go to this place and so i went down there today but they dont do aftermarket rims, so I have to take them direct to Wheels America in Long Beach, thats why i'm in Irvine today. gona drop em off tomorrow, soooo damn annoying... so then the 5mm Spacers i got em today... so the rims are holding me up, I cant install the brakes, they wont fit with the stocks, so damn, and i dont wana put the body kit on until i get rims, for obvious ricer reasons
then comes the intake/Y-pipe/cat/exhaust waiting for the exhaust and y-pipe
by the end of next month my car should be pretty pretty also gota Carbon Fiber hood
PM me seouljah, see if you wana meet up this weekend
-Malik
then comes the intake/Y-pipe/cat/exhaust waiting for the exhaust and y-pipe
by the end of next month my car should be pretty pretty also gota Carbon Fiber hood
PM me seouljah, see if you wana meet up this weekend
-Malik
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