BBK and wheels

[Bori83]

What will offset will i need to clear my BBK? I currently have 20x8.5 40mm and require two 0.5 cm (1/4" I THINK) spacers. Any ideas, I need clear my BBK.

I am going to purchase these, once I have the offset right.

http://www.vexmotorsports.com/Stance-Wh ... 13318.html


Thanks

[spawn01]

The stance sc5 wheel is a concave design and normally will offer plenty of caliper clearance. The offset is not as important as spoke design when it comes to bbk clearance. The ap racing bbk is not really that big. I run g37 sport brakes and my original 20x8.5 with 35 offset would not even come close to fitting. My new wheels are still 20x8.5 35 offset and they fit fine. I have a friend who has a g37 sport sedan with the stance sc5 wheel in 20x8.5 with a 30 offset and he has plenty of clearance. The g sport brakes are much larger than the ap racing. I think you should be good with a 35 offset or lower, especially in a 20 in. Best bet would be to contact stance and ask them what would fit on the front of a g37sport in the 20x8.5. by the way, it is a good looking wheel.

[Bori83]

The stance sc5 wheel is a concave design and normally will offer plenty of caliper clearance. The offset is not as important as spoke design when it comes to bbk clearance. The ap racing bbk is not really that big. I run g37 sport brakes and my original 20x8.5 with 35 offset would not even come close to fitting. My new wheels are still 20x8.5 35 offset and they fit fine. I have a friend who has a g37 sport sedan with the stance sc5 wheel in 20x8.5 with a 30 offset and he has plenty of clearance. The g sport brakes are much larger than the ap racing. I think you should be good with a 35 offset or lower, especially in a 20 in. Best bet would be to contact stance and ask them what would fit on the front of a g37sport in the 20x8.5. by the way, it is a good looking wheel.

Thanks much spawn.......Also, what affects the wheel from protruding out from the fender? Is it the offset or the width? I want these, but now you mention concave spoke will they protrude?

Thanks

[wade001]

Both the offset and width affect how far the wheel sticks out. Theres a number of members that report their wheel specs and if they are flush if thats what you are going for .

[spawn01]

As mentioned, both offset and wheel width will affect how much the wheel sticks out past the fender. A lower offset like 20 or 15 will stick out further. The wider the wheel, the more it will be. A higher offset like a 40 or 50 will suck the wheel inside the fender. You can compensate by going with a wider rim. An 8.5 in wide wheel with about a 30 to 35 offset will set pretty flush. A 9.5 in wide wheel with a 40 to 45 offset will also sit pretty flush. you made up the offset difference with wheel width. The concave spoke design will not affect this at all. It will still be based on offset and width. On a flush spoke design, a lower offset just means you will have a bigger lip on the wheel. For concave, the lower the offset, the more of a deeper dish look you will have.



I am not sure of the look you are after. I run 20x8.5 on a 35 offset wheel with 245/35 tire and sit just about flush.


like I said, when it comes to brake clearance, it about spoke design. The day we brought her home brand new from the dealership

Couldn't stand the look of the tiny brakes so put something on a little bit bigger. I figured I would be alright with 20 in wheels. Installed the brakes bled everything and tried to put the wheels back on. That was a rude awakening! So, had to go wheel shopping.

[AlexM.]

Couple of other things you could look into, on top of what spawn said would be: 1) asking the wheel company if they offer different types of backspacing and 2) using spacers

I can't explain backspacing very well, other than saying that it is the amount of material behind the hub mounting surface. Some wheels offer little backspacing (for those who don't have bbk) and others have larger backspacing (for those conscious of bbk clearance).

And then lets say they don't offer various types of backspacing, you get the wheels and they don't clear bbk, you can try using spacers to push out the wheel from the hub so that they don't hit your brakes.

[DJ_B_Easy]

Best diagram ever. Should be stickied in the "What wheels will fit my Altima" thread.

[Bori83]

thanks fellas for all the info. Sorry late response, military life.

Once i get the wheels ill post some pics.

[beeristasty]

To clarify backspacing, it is the measurement from the mounting pad to the back edge of the rim.

Assuming 2 wheels of the same design -
The wheel with the lower backspacing (lower offset) would provide more clearance between the mounting pad and the wheel's spokes, which will give more clearance between the wheel's spokes and a caliper.

The wheel with the higher backspacing (higher offset) would make the mounting pad closer to the front face of the wheel, which means less clearance between the wheel's spokes and a caliper.

[Richice87]

Hey spawn01 did you receive my pm regarding g37 bbk? This august ill be getting the g37 akebono bbk. I just need a walkthrough of how you did it. I was thinking of getting the whole set with 4 calipers, 4 rotors, hardware pins and clips with brake pads for $1595. Did you have to get the caliper adapter on the front? Or does it fit right up with just the banjo bolt needed. Your help would be awesome bro. Thank you

[spawn01]

Sorry for the late response Richice87, real simple install, They are a direct bolt on, no adapter brackets required. You will need the banjo bolts to a g37 or 370 sport model. Your brake lines will work with the new banjo bolts. Or you can get steel braided lines. Just make sure they are for the altima and not a g37. Your parking brake works with the new rear rotors. Front dust shields fits fine, rears need to be trimmed a little. Your original caliper mount bolts work perfectly. I am sure you will be real happy with them.

[DJ_B_Easy]

^Have any pics? I dont think Ive ever seen this set-up on an AC.

[Richice87]

Thank you spawn01... Hopefully these banjo bolts are inexpensive lol. I heard they are a little heavy but I could careless lol I'm not racing or racking it anyways and plus my oem's are warped and it looks small on my 19's so a little upgrade would be nice and hoping it will clear on my new brakes if not then spacers is all I need.

[spawn01]

The banjo bolts from a dealership will run about $35 for all four. When I got my calipers, they came with them. when you order your brakes, tell them you need the bolts, and they should be able to take care of you.

^Have any pics? I dont think Ive ever seen this set-up on an AC.

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[DJ_B_Easy]

Looks great, thank you for posting. If I hadnt replaced all 4 corners rotors and pads about a year ago I might have gone this route.

[TA2 TA]

Does anyone know if the Brembos from a G35/350Z would fit onto the Altima Coupe?

Thanks in advance.

[Bori83]

Hey fellas, its been a min. Read all the post, great info. Here is a tricky one, so I have the same 20x8.5 with 40MM offset and the 1/4 spacer. Looking at the car from the front, my front left, sticks out from the fender. It is only my front left. Any takers? I cant figure it out.

Thanks