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js2k · 11-10-2008, 09:52 PM

Ok, so I bought a set of 18x8.5 +36 and 18x9.5+35 wheels from memoryfab.com, they show up and the rears are +42!!! They refund me back part of my money so i'm cool with the price. I really like how they look and they are clean. Will these even be worth trying to fit because I plan on a z32 brake upgrade with my 5 lug swap. Help me out. I know all about offsets for a S2000 because its my main car and I bought my 240sx and Sr20det for a toy so I could beat up on a car but now I want to make it really nice. thanks

I have a S13 as well if that helps

Pank · 11-10-2008, 09:53 PM

brake clearance is 100% dependent on spoke design, they MAY (probably will) hit your coilovers, nothing a spacer cant fix, though.

js2k · 11-10-2008, 09:56 PM

I understand that spoke design is a huge factor but i'm more worried about them hitting the struts and sinking into the fenders. A +35 offset like I had been told they were would have been almost perfect but +42 may look bad. They will fit my S2000 but I have a set of SSR Type C 17x7.5 +40 and 17x9 +40. they look perfect and fit a BBK so I don't want to change them.

azndoc · 11-10-2008, 10:00 PM

Like Pank said.

All you have to do is get yourself some spacers.

I would say 15mm or 20mm spacer for the rear and maybe even a 10mm for the front just to be cool.

Whatever.

Edit: Oops just saw that your from OK, no wonder for the inability to understand what Pank said.

And yes I'm originally from Texas. Thus the mandatory hate.

js2k · 11-10-2008, 10:03 PM

I'm waiting on the circuit sports ver. 2 5 lug hubs with extended studs to be released and i'm buying them. You think 10mm or 15mm spacers would work? I didn't even think of that. Thanks for all the quick responses and while its being said, Down with the longhorns!! haha I'm an OU fan.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-10-2008, 10:10 PM

With those sizes, you need to drop the offset down to +20 to make them pretty flush.

js2k · 11-10-2008, 10:15 PM

Or I can use a 15mm spacer and not rub even If i drop it nearly 3 inches. I'll run around with it dropped like 2.75" most of the time though

Brentbohn · 11-15-2008, 06:36 AM

im running 18 7.5 +42 all the way around and looks fine, no fitment issues at all.

11-10-2008, 09:52 PM	#1
js2k Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Age: 35 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Help!!! Another Offset question Ok, so I bought a set of 18x8.5 +36 and 18x9.5+35 wheels from memoryfab.com, they show up and the rears are +42!!! They refund me back part of my money so i'm cool with the price. I really like how they look and they are clean. Will these even be worth trying to fit because I plan on a z32 brake upgrade with my 5 lug swap. Help me out. I know all about offsets for a S2000 because its my main car and I bought my 240sx and Sr20det for a toy so I could beat up on a car but now I want to make it really nice. thanks I have a S13 as well if that helps

11-10-2008, 09:53 PM	#2
Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 38 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brake clearance is 100% dependent on spoke design, they MAY (probably will) hit your coilovers, nothing a spacer cant fix, though. __________________ high performance driveway photography zenki s14---v8 fc rx7 my crappy flickr page (drift cars whoo)

11-10-2008, 10:10 PM	#6
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	With those sizes, you need to drop the offset down to +20 to make them pretty flush. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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11-10-2008, 09:56 PM	#3
js2k Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Age: 35 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I understand that spoke design is a huge factor but i'm more worried about them hitting the struts and sinking into the fenders. A +35 offset like I had been told they were would have been almost perfect but +42 may look bad. They will fit my S2000 but I have a set of SSR Type C 17x7.5 +40 and 17x9 +40. they look perfect and fit a BBK so I don't want to change them.

11-10-2008, 10:00 PM	#4
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Like Pank said. All you have to do is get yourself some spacers. I would say 15mm or 20mm spacer for the rear and maybe even a 10mm for the front just to be cool. Whatever. Edit: Oops just saw that your from OK, no wonder for the inability to understand what Pank said. And yes I'm originally from Texas. Thus the mandatory hate.

11-10-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
js2k Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Age: 35 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm waiting on the circuit sports ver. 2 5 lug hubs with extended studs to be released and i'm buying them. You think 10mm or 15mm spacers would work? I didn't even think of that. Thanks for all the quick responses and while its being said, Down with the longhorns!! haha I'm an OU fan.

11-10-2008, 10:15 PM	#7
js2k Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Age: 35 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Or I can use a 15mm spacer and not rub even If i drop it nearly 3 inches. I'll run around with it dropped like 2.75" most of the time though

11-15-2008, 06:36 AM	#8
Brentbohn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: minnesota Age: 41 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	im running 18 7.5 +42 all the way around and looks fine, no fitment issues at all.