question on s14 se wheels

[toledo240]

do these clear 300zx 30mm brakes?what are the widths and the offsets of the wheels?does anyone have pics of these on their s13 coupe?would you perfer these or the z32 wheels?

[hannibal]

S14 SE are 16x6.5 +40 offsetYes they clear 30mm Z brakes. (I swore they didnt until someone showed me pics...)

Z32 wheels are 16x7.5 +45, giving you less clearance to the struts. Ive heard running 225/45 (vs 225/50) will allow them to clear struts.BTW, turbo rears are 16x8.5 +35.

[SmithSR]

Z32 front wheels clear the strut on S13 with S14 spindle(5lug kit) ONLY with 205/55-16. Nothing wider than 205.

225/50-16 will rub the front strut when using the Z32 wheel.

I have pics of them on my hatch but no coupe pics. Working on fitting them to my friend's coupe and getting photos this weekend.

[MAXIMUS Nismo]

that is simple but oh so elegant. Looks nice man. real nice.Amazing how a stock wheel on a different car can change its character.

[toledo240]

that loks real good, how flush do the wheels look though?

[Onizuka]

For that size the rears still sit in a little (I have R32 GTS rims on mine, same size and offset). I think it looks good, even though its not flush.

[hannibal]

Smith, your S13 always looks so clean...

[toledo240]

what tires should i run if i do the se wheels? i have it dropped with s-tech springs and kyb agx's.

[SmithSR]

An easy fitment is 205/55-16. There are a number of summer performance tires and / or UHP brands and models available, and also several competition brands. It's the OEM size for S14 SE and it's exact match to the S13 OEM tire overall diameter. Perfect in every way in my opinion.

As for fitment, like the above poster said about the R32 wheel, they don't sit flush, but making the wheel sit flush is not my goal. I like how they sit and I like having wheel travel without the hassle of tire rubbing fender, rolling fenders, pulling fender....

[babowc]

i know this is major gravedigging, but i couldnt find any info on the 300zx wheels clearance with coilovers.does anyone know how they would fit?

[SmithSR]

Depends on three things

Tire size

Coilover spring perch design (if it's tapered, you have a very good chance of clearing, assuming correct tire size)

Ride height

with coilovers, too low a ride will put the perch in line with the tire. no fit. get a good coilover with a tapered perch and fitment chances increase. Use the correct sized tire, for the win.