16" wheels that clear r32 gtr brakes (non brembo)?

[ronmcdon]

I'm trying to look for a set of staggered 16" wheels (16x7 and 16x8) that will clear the front skyline r32 gtr brakes, that use 296mmx32mm rotors. I've tried searching, and while there are a good deal of threads discussing z32 brake & wheel fitament, there's not so much on the r32 gtr brakes.

Reason I believe 16" wheels will work with the r32 gtr wheels is b/c I think I also read somewhere that the z32 wheels will fit the r32 gtr brakes, but I couldn't find the thread so i cant be certian. this is for a s14 chassis.

Does anyone have any experience with fitting a given 16" wheel on r32 gtr brakes? Im not so concerned about offsets (as long as its reasonable, spacers can be used), as i am about spoke design. Right now I'm looking at the jdm enkei rpf1's and the ssr comp-C's/competitions. The Enkeis are cheap, but it doesn't seem the spoke design has a lot of room for the brakes. the SSR's seem like they have more space, but I'm a bit reluctant to get them not knowing whether or not they'll work. here is a link for ssr comp-C sizes; http://www.gruppe-s.com/SSR/SSR_TypeC.htm

I'd rather not get 17's if at all possible. I prefer the more subtle looks of 16's, and i already have a set of tires for them.

Any input or other suggestions would be very much appreciated, thanks!

[ronmcdon]

ok, i found a thread on another nissan site that says the 16" z32 wheels (and the S14 16" SE wheels) fit the r32 gtr brakes. supposedly, the z32 wheels are an even tighter fit, maybe it has more to do with the +45 offset though.

http://forums2.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=16570&highlight=r32+brake+clearance

Id imagine the 16" ssr's with lower offsets would offer even better clearance, but thats just speculation unfortunately. wish there would be some solid info. if it works, im jumping on the ssr's!

[chmercer]

offset has nothing to do with brake caliper clearance.
16 wheels will fit diameter wise. some will clear the spokes, some will need spacers. no way to tell except by looking at them and guessing. if the wheels are basketweave mesh, you will need a mega huge spacer. high disk will clear, low disk will not, etc etc. you can fit bigger in 16" wheels, biggest i have seen is vr4 rotors (12.5") with sumitomo 4pots. any bigger and you need 17s or larger.

[95zilvia]

why don't u use r32 gtr wheels.
MAYBE those will clear.

[Wei240]

clearing brakes = wheel design...

i believe the kosei k1/buddy club p1, the old school flat 6 spokes will clear any brakes... and they have 16X7.5 and 16X8.5 or something similar with decent offsets,

ask luke @ tirerack.com, they used to sell them even tho it's not listed...

[Slidin240Wayz]

+1 for R32 GTR Rims- plenty of clearance.
and yes, s14 se and r32 gts-t rims clear.

Carlos

[TheTimanator]

clearing brakes = wheel design...

i believe the kosei k1/buddy club p1, the old school flat 6 spokes will clear any brakes... and they have 16X7.5 and 16X8.5 or something similar with decent offsets,

ask luke @ tirerack.com, they used to sell them even tho it's not listed...
I'm pretty sure those are dicontinued. I tried contacting Luke about a while ago and everyone told me they are no longer available. Buddy club doesn't sell then anymore either. I've always wanted a set of those wheels.

[ronmcdon]

Thanks a lot for the feedback guys! :)

yeah, i've checked on the Kosei K1's as well. They're ideal, considering the price and weight. I initally had my eyes on those. Checked tirerack already. they are discontinued, and tirerack has none in stock. There's another place i know that sells them (for cheaper too), www.g-forceperformanceandsound.com . But it seems like their website is being 'redesigned'. they won't answer their emails or phonecalls either. maybe they're out of business or something.

The r32 gtr wheels are nice, but kinda expensive (for a used wheel) and heavy (around 20 lbs?). They're aethetically pleasing no doubt and functional with regards to brake clearance, but the z32 wheels would make more sense. SSR C's or Enkeis rpf1's would be really cool. I think they are under 12lbs a wheel for the 16x8's! :)

CHMERCER - Yes, i do think that the spoke design of the wheel has more to do with caliper clearance than actual offset. However, I'm guessing that a lower offset will help with clearance somewhat. What I'd like to ask is, say if I get some 16x7, +30 ssr's and it doesn't clear the calipers. If I put on some say 20mm spacers, will that increase (if not guarantee) the possibility of caliper clearance? I figure I will need to get at least 10mm spacers later on to clear coilovers anyways. In the end, if its just a matter of adding a larger spacer, as long the offset is reasonable (preff not lower than +10), then i fugure it should work ok.

You figure theoretically if the Z32 wheels with such a high offset (+45) can clear the r32 gtr calipers, then a lower offset ssr wheel, with spacers should work.

[TheTimanator]

What I'd like to ask is, say if I get some 16x7, +30 ssr's and it doesn't clear the calipers. If I put on some say 20mm spacers, will that increase (if not guarantee) the possibility of caliper clearance? I figure I will need to get at least 10mm spacers later on to clear coilovers anyways. In the end, if its just a matter of adding a larger spacer, as long the offset is reasonable (preff not lower than +10), then i fugure it should work ok.

You figure theoretically if the Z32 wheels with such a high offset (+45) can clear the r32 gtr calipers, then a lower offset ssr wheel, with spacers should work.
by putting spacers on a wheel you are pushing the mounting surface further out giving you more clearence between the spokes and the brake calipers. Make sense? This is why we say offset does not determine brake clearence, spoke design does. You can make any wheel clear with spacers. (as long as diameter is not a problem)

As far as the SSR goes they normally have different disks A, B, and C which will determine brake clearence, no matter what offset. I don't remember which is designed for big brakes though.

[ronmcdon]

TIMANATOR - yes, thats what i assumed pretty much. thanks! :) May have to do some more research on which if the ssr comps work best.

[cdlong]

The r32 gtr wheels are nice, but kinda expensive (for a used wheel) and heavy (around 20 lbs?).

17 lbs actually, not a light weight but pretty good for a factory wheel. and being forged, they should be crazy strong. i've never "tested" them though.