17X7" rims on S13 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

will · 05-15-2002, 12:25 PM

was looking at some 17x7" rims, is offset of 40 ok or should I get a different offset.  Not sure as I more familiar w/ offsets for Honda/Acura's.
tia,
-will

240meowth · 05-15-2002, 12:59 PM

+40 will fit, but if u want it sexy, try +35

will · 05-15-2002, 02:07 PM

yes, i want it madd sexy, will +35 give it more "lip" on the rim?
-will <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>

240 2NR · 05-15-2002, 03:07 PM

Lip is more a product of the wheel design than offset until you start going really low.  A +35 may give you a slight bulge in the spoke depending on the wheel but again its unlikely unless part of the design at that offset.

17x7 +40 will clear everything stock and depending on spokes may or may not clear Z brakes (my friend has more clearance on the stock 7 spokes than his 17x7 wheels).  +35 will look a bit better and make them more flush.  I have 16x7 +40 right now and its better than stock but that extra 5mm would be nice, not that I'm complaining as the wheels were very cheap.

There are plenty of pictures of peoples rides and wheels up right now.  Search through those.

bing · 05-15-2002, 04:15 PM

i saw soem 17's with a +47 offset, is that too much, i dont plan on a Z brake conversion..

i will prolly pick up a set of rims when i find a decent pair cheap w/ rubber, but i do also have offset questions..

05-15-2002, 12:25 PM	#1
will Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 250 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	was looking at some 17x7" rims, is offset of 40 ok or should I get a different offset.  Not sure as I more familiar w/ offsets for Honda/Acura's. tia, -will __________________ Honda's are like tampons, every pussy needs one 91-S13 coupe S13koop.net coming soon...

05-15-2002, 12:59 PM	#2
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 38 Posts: 2,399 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	+40 will fit, but if u want it sexy, try +35 __________________

05-15-2002, 02:07 PM	#3
will Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 250 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes, i want it madd sexy, will +35 give it more "lip" on the rim? -will <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'> __________________ Honda's are like tampons, every pussy needs one 91-S13 coupe S13koop.net coming soon...

05-15-2002, 03:07 PM	#4
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lip is more a product of the wheel design than offset until you start going really low.  A +35 may give you a slight bulge in the spoke depending on the wheel but again its unlikely unless part of the design at that offset. 17x7 +40 will clear everything stock and depending on spokes may or may not clear Z brakes (my friend has more clearance on the stock 7 spokes than his 17x7 wheels).  +35 will look a bit better and make them more flush.  I have 16x7 +40 right now and its better than stock but that extra 5mm would be nice, not that I'm complaining as the wheels were very cheap. There are plenty of pictures of peoples rides and wheels up right now.  Search through those. __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale

05-15-2002, 04:15 PM	#5
bing Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ontario canada Posts: 2,698 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i saw soem 17's with a +47 offset, is that too much, i dont plan on a Z brake conversion.. i will prolly pick up a set of rims when i find a decent pair cheap w/ rubber, but i do also have offset questions.. __________________ www.son240sx.org /// www.nyspeed.com

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