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

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:53 pm

Everyone (including me) always wants to know if certain wheels will clear 300ZX brakes. So I personally have checked a few and thought that a thread with input from many others would be very valuable to the 240SX community. So this is what I gathered so far.

What everyone should know already - OEM Wheels:

S13 4-lug SE Alloys will clear 26mm Z Brakes. They have to have the support ridge offset from the middle (located on the back of each spoke).

S14 SE 5-lug Wheels clear all Z Brakes (26mm and 30mm).

What I have tested so far:

17x7 +42 Offset Centerline Forged Wheels clear the 26mm Z Brakes, but not the 30mm ones.

17x7 +38 Offset Enkie Cast Wheels clear the 26mm Z Brakes, but not the 30mm ones. Tested with blank wheel only, and no actual braking. They are very very close, so a 2mm spacer might be needed, but I am unsure. They spin freely when just mounted.

17x7.5 +40 Offset (pictured) and 17x8 +35 offset 5Zigen Typhoons clear both 26mm and 30mm brakes.

If you have a set of wheels that clear either 26mm or 30mm brakes, post them up with a pic!

Post by **Dammitboy** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:36 pm

Enkei RS5 ---17x7 +40. Will clear 30mm with room to spare.

Kevin

Post by **Dammitboy** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:58 pm

Post by **Clawhammer** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:05 pm

This seems like a really good idea.

Post by **S-14boy** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:25 pm

I think this is a good idea too.

I have 17x8 +28MB Motoring Weapons that clear.

Post by **Fenvy** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:30 pm

5Zigen FN01RC 17x7 4x114.3 +35 offset will clear 30mm z32 caliper. Caliper still have the NISSAN lettering, not shaved

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:33 pm

Maybe this should be a sticky lol

Post by **~4N~** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:34 pm

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:38 pm

~4N~: What size are those wheels?

Post by **SeVa-S13** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:52 pm

ElNegro wrote:Maybe this should be a sticky lol

Was definitely impressed when I was prepared to be diasappointed (your title got my hopes up for a rare good thread, lol) by your initial research, so this gets a link in the 240SX FAQ, which I'm hoping to expand soon ala Maxima.org -- I've always been a fan of their FAQ.

Not sure how many 240 owners are members over there, but it's a bit more...... mature a forum than 240 gen here; we're slightly more entertaining, though.

(Really tryin' to cut back on stickies as we're overloaded already. )

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:08 pm

Anyone else have pics/info?

Post by **nismo_power** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:53 pm

hmmm...has anyone ever tried 15 by 7 with a 0 offset, enkei mesh rims yet???it will be very helpful if some can tell me...thanks

Post by **240on430** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:14 pm

can/should the suspension and tire size also be posted?

Post by **Rex** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:18 pm

17" G35 C 7 spoke wheels18" 350Z Rays Track wheels

Post by **skydragoness** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:16 pm

Hmm...

SSR Integral A2's clear the 26mm Z32 calipers (with plenty of ease!)Hell i can fit my skinny hand between the spokes and the caliper so they'll fit 30mm calipers as well. No doubt.16x7+32 front16x8 +38 rear

Post by **94_240sx** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:41 pm

Okay, I have to ask this. I'm planning on SPL big brake kit for the front and also doing z32 rear w/e-brake. My question is how thick the spacer has to be to install donut on front and rear. If I can't install no matter what, I'll take it out cuz there's no point keeping it in the trunk. But, I've had flat tires before, so I rather want to keep it for emergency. I don't want to be stranded and calling a tow truck. I also lowered my car w/coilovers, so I cut rotating portion of scissor jack and it's much easier to use now. Anyway, I need to know what's going to take to mount donut. Anyone has experience?

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:47 pm

You might just want to have a full size wheel/tire in the trunk for extended driving.

Post by **nwmrkt** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:02 pm

rota d2's

Post by **Hellngo15** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:08 pm

when i get brake upgrade for my s13 it has abs does it matter what kind of 300zx brake caliper i get?

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:14 pm

Hellngo15 wrote:when i get brake upgrade for my s13 it has abs does it matter what kind of 300zx brake caliper i get?

No

Post by **ILikeMy240sx** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:16 pm

Whats with all the wheels with terrible offsets?

Anyways,

Mine are 17*8 +20

Post by **AeonTorpor** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:33 pm

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?

YouTube · Post by **yokota180sx** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:19 am

i see a spacer

~4N~ wrote:

Weds Farmas 17x8+8 clears

Post by **eds13** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:59 am

30mm s14 alloys had 15mm spacer in pic but didnt need. 300zx na wheels clear just fine and stern 17x8x34

Post by **nismo_power** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:45 am

so no knows if the 15 by 7 enkei mesh will clear or not???tokico shocks with tein springs...

Post by **2_Liter_Turbo** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:54 am

nismo_power wrote:so no knows if the 15 by 7 enkei mesh will clear or not???tokico shocks with tein springs...

I doubt they will clear. I'd say no until someone proves otherwise.

Post by **eds13** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:45 am

seriously doubting it

Post by **Feint of Heart** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:10 pm

eds13 wrote:seriously doubting it

They never do. Usually. I've never, ever seen a set that have.

Post by **Dammitboy** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:54 am

Enkei RS5 17x7 +40 Could use a spacer, but TONS of room.

Kevin

Post by **nissanman04** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:22 am

R32 GTR, R32 GTS-T both clear

GTR:16x8 +30

GTS-T: 16x6.5 +40

would get pics but my car is under a foot of snow 2 hours away

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