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offset question guys
i am shopping for my 80 280zx and am wheel hunting.. my questiones are
how will off set effect the car? right now im intersted in these rims that have +20 offset will this effect the stance? please any advise on how - and + offset effect the car, particularly the bigger numbers, 15 to 40. i do have steady pay roll so any thoughts on how to correct offset will be appreciated. any rims chosen will be 15 or 16 inch |
Before you do any wheel searching, you need to understand the difference between + and - offset...
First Google result: what does positive offset mean versus negative offset in regards to wheels? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com) Zero Offset The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel. Positive The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars. Negative The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset. If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle. |
thanks dude my world is now complete. lol so much for the sweet set of 92's i wanted to buy..
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Check out MSA's wheel selection... or buy a set of hub adapters and then you can run virtually any wheel you want (that will fit within reason).
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hub adapters?? to do what??
to balance the offset depending on what wheels i choose? i.e if i choose +45 wheels i need +45 adapters?? i want my wheels to pop out so i can roll the fenders.can adapters do this? also any idea on the front hub size on my z ? i read once 73mm?? |
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Originally Posted by koprutzxt
(Post 309848)
hub adapters?? to do what??
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Originally Posted by koprutzxt
(Post 309841)
i am shopping for my 80 280zx and am wheel hunting.. my questiones are
how will off set effect the car? right now im intersted in these rims that have +20 offset will this effect the stance? please any advise on how - and + offset effect the car, particularly the bigger numbers, 15 to 40. i do have steady pay roll so any thoughts on how to correct offset will be appreciated. any rims chosen will be 15 or 16 inch |
right up my ally fric frac, lookin for a reason to roll the suckers
thanks man the minus offset for 17's is major mucho for sale here in SAN antonio.. did u adjust suspention at all?? did they effect the stance for the better ?? post a pic if you can.. |
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Originally Posted by koprutzxt
(Post 309939)
right up my ally fric frac, lookin for a reason to roll the suckers
thanks man the minus offset for 17's is major mucho for sale here in SAN antonio.. did u adjust suspention at all?? did they effect the stance for the better ?? post a pic if you can.. |
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i litterally tried to pull them right off my screen... jammed my finger ha ha i like em
did you slot yours?? and i been trying to knock out wheels before my allignment year warrenty goes out?? and ima probally jack that exact offset found some "rays" here intown with negitve 19 and 17"s thier purple but i can score them for 800 super light as well.. same shop has some white 5 ziegans that fitt. what do you think about 18's on the zx |
too big imo, but it is your car, not mine :080:
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Originally Posted by Tsuka89
(Post 309968)
too big imo, but it is your car, not mine :080:
You'll also have a hard time finding anything performance/size wise in anything smaller than a 17" now.... |
Originally Posted by koprutzxt
(Post 309957)
i litterally tried to pull them right off my screen... jammed my finger ha ha i like em
did you slot yours?? and i been trying to knock out wheels before my allignment year warrenty goes out?? and ima probally jack that exact offset found some "rays" here intown with negitve 19 and 17"s thier purple but i can score them for 800 super light as well.. same shop has some white 5 ziegans that fitt. what do you think about 18's on the zx I really like the Rays - they make nice stuff but it's not cheap. What is the width of the wheel? Any pics of the actual wheel? I didn't slot my rear cross member because it was still in spec. I may slot them if I go to coil overs... |
they are legit .my tuner guy is a tokyo man and we are good friends i have bought him alot of cutomers thats why they are on a steal for me..
.. maybe 8 0r 9 inch wide not sure but ima test fit if i want to commit.. |
Originally Posted by FricFrac
(Post 309970)
They are the exact same diameter as the stock wheels. 40 series is a good performance sidewall - I find the 60's on my 240Z are too much but since it's a full Nismo suspension it's about all that gives on it. I think 17s are perfect on the S130, 16s for the 240Z and 18s on the 300ZX. 19s look fine on the 350Z and 370Z.
You'll also have a hard time finding anything performance/size wise in anything smaller than a 17" now.... |
ok so after a long search, tons of test fits and a bunch of idiots who dont know what a lug pattern is.. and my freinds constant nagging about how i can just buy a perfect fit.. i decided to go with some custom diamond rims
so yall guys shoot me some spec numbers .. im thinking 7or 8 in the front and 8 0r 9 in the back and for sure gonna have a fat lip.. not sure about diameter yet but 15,16,17 maybe so include the tire diameter in your specs... im also thinking aBOUT -20 offset inpart due to FricFrac clean fit.. i am for sure going through with the purchase after more research on what looks good and works with the z..(function as well as style) thier rims are pretty affordable for custom, and im hoping my purchase will help more z's get that wide tire, dished lip we all deserve..."with-out mods" |
16's are too big for an S130. 17's are overkill and look like a giant donkey asshole.
I'm on 15s http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...37885573_n.jpg 15x8 -37 15x10 -50 195/50-15s all around. I'm going down to 14s because even 15s are too big for what I like. |
Originally Posted by PurePontiacKid
(Post 310890)
16's are too big for an S130. 17's are overkill and look like a giant donkey asshole.
I'm going down to 14s because even 15s are too big for what I like. |
Hey Pantiac kid...
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how come your only using 195's ?? on my stock snowflakes i use 215 and 225 any mods to the suspension? and if you want 14's id be more than happy to donate to the cause, in exchange ill properly recycle your rims for you :033: and can you post a pic from the side?? |
because when you buy proper tires, you don't need to buy oversize ones that look like a bag of dicks.
I've already got 14s, just need to get them rebarreled and they will go on. going with 185/55's on these yes, I have quite a few suspension mods. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...70335290_n.jpg this is when I wasn't rocking aero for a minute. |
is your car street worthy ?? aside from avoiding speed bumps
how did you get it that low, custom coilover fab??? and what kind of fire bird do you have?? i have always told myself i would sell one of my z's in heart beat, for an old school v8 trans am with square headlights(not flip ups) and t tops of course, near me . all are shit here in texas, we're more of an IROC kinda town :102: |
lol is my car streety worthy? really? it's my ****ing daily driver.
custom coilovers up front, S13's in the back. |
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