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

[2_Liter_Turbo]

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!

[Dammitboy]

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



Kevin

[Dammitboy]

ttt

[Clawhammer]

This seems like a really good idea.

[S-14boy]

I think this is a good idea too.

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

[Fenvy]

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

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Maybe this should be a sticky lol

[~4N~]

[2_Liter_Turbo]

~4N~: What size are those wheels?

[SeVa-S13]

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. )

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Anyone else have pics/info?

[nismo_power]

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

[240on430]

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

[Rex]

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

[skydragoness]

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

[94_240sx]

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?

[2_Liter_Turbo]

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

[nwmrkt]

rota d2's

[Hellngo15]

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

[2_Liter_Turbo]

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

No

[ILikeMy240sx]

Whats with all the wheels with terrible offsets?

Anyways,

Mine are 17*8 +20

[AeonTorpor]

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?

[yokota180sx]

i see a spacer

Weds Farmas 17x8+8 clears

[eds13]

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

[nismo_power]

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

[2_Liter_Turbo]

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.

[eds13]

seriously doubting it

[Feint of Heart]

seriously doubting it

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

[Dammitboy]

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



Kevin

[nissanman04]

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