Wheels Tested That Clear 300ZX Brake Calipers for 240SX Cars

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heres a picture of the s13 se wheels that do and dont clear the 26mm calipers (i did not take this picture, but i dont remember where i got it)



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You beat me to it, lol.

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15 x 7 +0 volk te37's clear the 26mm al 300zx brakes. no pictures, but i've been running this setup for a year now.

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This is good info. For those worried about flats, Fix-a-flat is your friend. Unless you have major tire damaged.....

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isnt there a way to figure out if the wheels clear the brakes? other than trial and error?

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1998 mustang cobra wheels clear 30mm caliper (17x8 30mm offset)

enkie racing S 16x7 32offset do NOT clear 30mm calipers, and probably not even 26mm. you need at least an 8 or 10 mm spacer for them to clear.

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Any Others?

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well if anyone did a 5 lug swap, the bolt pattern on the 300zx and the S14 I believe is that same size,if so then any wheel that fits for the 300zx should clear the calipers, right?

As for wheels I wonder in the O.Z. Ulterleggera's fit? I've notice the really light weight on them and are supprised people aren't using them, so how strong are these rims also?

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Tarnag40k wrote:well if anyone did a 5 lug swap, the bolt pattern on the 300zx and the S14 I believe is that same size,if so then any wheel that fits for the 300zx should clear the calipers, right?

As for wheels I wonder in the O.Z. Ulterleggera's fit? I've notice the really light weight on them and are supprised people aren't using them, so how strong are these rims also?
I had them on another car (FWD) that I had, and I liked them. I road raced with them, but never had a problem. I don't know if they clear big brakes though, never tried.

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I <3 this thread.

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I got scared when I saw the word spacer in eds13's post concering S14 SE's.

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Rota D2's in 17x8.5 +25 DO clear 30mm calipers.

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I <3 this thread too!!!and i have a question....

17X7.0 FRONT AND 17X9.0 REAR SPORTMAX 962 WHEELS WITH 38MM OFFSET FRONT AND 35MM REARTire 225/45R17 Front & 245/40R17 Rear

i think it will clear z brakes, but will it look ?

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jackiechuikei wrote:I <3 this thread too!!!and i have a question....

17X7.0 FRONT AND 17X9.0 REAR SPORTMAX 962 WHEELS WITH 38MM OFFSET FRONT AND 35MM REARTire 225/45R17 Front & 245/40R17 Rear

i think it will clear z brakes, but will it look ?
I wouldn't run a 2" stagger personally, unless you like understeer

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AeonTorpor wrote:What I want to know is what rims will clear the z brakes w/ the SPL brackets. 17" fn01rc's are already cleared. What else?
i need to know this as well! and quickly!

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I have a quick question. does anyone know of where i can get a set of 10mm spacers for a 4 lug 240sx?

I havent had any luck finding a set.

Thanks alot!

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Z32 N/A wheels on an S13 with 30mm do not clear up front whatsoever.

You need a 25mm hubcentric spacer to clear the suspension. The brakes would be plenty clear if the suspension wasnt in the way.

The rears clear with no problems suspension and brakes.

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Leon Hardiritt Standard disk clears GTR brakesWork Emitz HIgh disk clearsWeds Kranze High Disk CLears.

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Kansei240sx wrote:Z32 N/A wheels on an S13 with 30mm do not clear up front whatsoever.

You need a 25mm hubcentric spacer to clear the suspension. The brakes would be plenty clear if the suspension wasnt in the way.

The rears clear with no problems suspension and brakes.
Mine clears just fine ... I don't have coilovers though...

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Hi, I would like to add my wheels to see if it will clear the 300zx 30mm brakes. I dont know because im still in the process of getting five lug hubs.

So here it is I got some used Work vs ss wheels, front is 18x8.5 + 38 offset, rear is 18x9.5 sorry no pics yet...

Let me know if my fronts will clear the brakes....thanks


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this thread is if your wheels CLEAR the brakestell us when you find out. dont ask

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yokota180sx wrote:this thread is if your wheels CLEAR the brakestell us when you find out. dont ask
Lol That was my original intention! haha

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Get some volks son!

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Anyone know of Enkei RS_7 with +35 offset clearing? They did come off a 300ZX, but making sure with the S14 of mine.

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this is all good stuff but have any of you bothered to look here?

zerothread/265282

most of this has all been covered already

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got_chub wrote:this is all good stuff but have any of you bothered to look here?

zerothread/265282

most of this has all been covered already
Actually, if you look, that thread was started 3 months after I started this one

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just wondering do 17x7 +35 super advan sa3r fits 30mm 300zx caplipers?

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Steve, this is a great idea for a thread! I'm going to move it to the Wheel forum, as it really belongs there and will be a good resource for a long time to come.

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I also added it to the Wheel/Tire/Suspension/Brake forum Table of Contents.


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