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jonathanvolk
10-08-2002, 08:39 PM
whats the recomended wheel offset for 16x7 wheels? couldnt find it w/ the search

anyone know if rota circuit 8's fit? i know the bolt pattern is right.
Dousan_PG
10-08-2002, 09:27 PM
i have 15x7 +27 offset.
clears coilovers and z brakes. perfect

16x7 would be same of course

oh mine are Kosei K1s
just about flush with fender, not FLUSH like the +14 offset (my rears 15x6.5) but pretty darn close!
adey
10-08-2002, 11:02 PM
It depends largely on the spoke design of a wheel whether or not they'll clear Z or even stock brakes.
Believe it or not, but I have a pair of old school Volk racing rims that DON'T clear my STOCK front calipers... they're 15x7 +5. And no, I'm not missing a "0" at the end of the +5. They're 5mm offsets and don't clear stock front calipers! Ridiculous! It's a good thing I only have two, 'cause they clear the rears just fine. -_-

edit: I would stay with an offset between +20 and +35 or so to make it look good.
jonathanvolk
10-09-2002, 07:36 AM
http://www.seriousauto.com/events/Events-2001/Deals_Gap_2001/images/P1010556.jpg

found out theyre +40 offset...think theyll be a problem?
AKADriver
10-09-2002, 07:52 AM
The stock wheels are ~+40 so they'll fit.

They just won't fit flush, and you might have coilover or caliper clearance problems.
jonathanvolk
10-09-2002, 07:58 AM
ok, thanks for the input, ill give em a try...looks like the spokes flare out so esp. w/ 16" wheels i dont think ill have any caliper problems. and as far as springs go i prefer regular springs/struts since i live in the northeast and see alot of snow and salt air...less shit to go wrong.
jonathanvolk
10-09-2002, 07:59 AM
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uiuc240
10-09-2002, 09:06 AM
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you WILL need spacers for those wheels to clear Z brakes.

Eric
LanceS13
10-09-2002, 11:11 AM
Are you getting them off that Miata? If so, I'm pretty sure the bolt pattern is 4x100, not 4x114.3 like ours.

edit: &nbsp;never mind...it looks like they accommodate both bolt patterns
jonathanvolk
10-09-2002, 11:52 AM
hmmm, scratch that ideal then if they wont work w/ the 300 calipers. Ill probably like to upgrade someday so i wanna keep my options open....

anyone know if racing hart c3,c5,cp8, or c10 in 17" clear the 300zx calipers?