Need help picking wheel spacers

[edwards30]

So i have a 1995 240sx SE. Z32 calipers in the front. I have 17 inch falken rims and they do not clear my cailpers because of the offset. I tried to shave down the calipers but i don't want to go any further. So my question is what size spacers could i get so that i can still tuck 8 in rims without needing to roll fenders?

[-RJ-]

what wheels do you have? whats the offset

[edwards30]

what wheels do you have? whats the offset

what is the easiest way to tell?

[Tyler]

the offset should be stamped on the back. and any self respecting person knows what wheels he has, i mean come on.

[edwards30]

the offset should be stamped on the back. and any self respecting person knows what wheels he has, i mean come on.

i just picked them up off of my friend today, i was able to find a picture online. i will find offset tommorow.

[simmode1]

Don't bother buying spacers. Here's a revolutionary idea... try to stick with me here:

Put them up for sale to some other sucker and then buy wheels that don't need spacers.

[Tyler]

17x7 +40 falken circuit spec

[xX RB Xx]

15mm spacer because i dont know how the backspacing is.

[duffman1278]

Can you add and subtract?

[xX RB Xx]

me?

[duffman1278]

op

[mrgreeneyes]

lol. those will bring you up to sunk status.

youre much further than sunk ATM.

[FusionR300zx]

lolllllllll hahahahaha

yea dude.. u need like 50mm spacers.

[duffman1278]

I just read your post. You're retarded, it's the design of the wheel that's causing you NOT to fit the Z32 calipers NOT!!!! offset. This has been discussed numerous times go do your damn research

[edwards30]

you people would turn this into a flaming spree, i haven't even had these wheel for a day, my intentions were to get some help on selecting some good spacers. It doesn't matter if it is the offset or the design. Adding spacers will fix the problem

[duffman1278]

Looks like you know exactly what you're doing so why don't you just request to delete your thread and not ask any more questions. You don't want our help, then don't ask for it.

[mrgreeneyes]

PARTS SHOP MAX SPACERS!!!!!!!!

[TJcars2]

WTF are those?!!

Bt srlsyy dood lol. If you want spacers we can't tell you how big you need. Your best bet is to either a] Sell those wheels and buy ones that clear the calipers, or b] measure how much you need to clear the calipers and then buy spacers.

[hilux30]

Unless $$$ is a big issue, f*** the spacers, that is like half assing your ride. Go and get proper wheels. 17x7 ???? that crap belongs on civics. you need something like 17x8 to 17x10 with offset from +30 to +20. And YES the spoke design is the main issue in any wheel. You don't have to buy new, there is PLENTY used on this forum and ebay....

[edwards30]

money is somewhat of an issue seeing how i am in college. i have a lot of other things in line on that car before another set of wheels too.

[E7-S14]

i just bought a set of 18x9 18x10 wheels WITH good tires for 300bucks.

look around bro, you can find a better set of wheels, sometimes all it takes is a bit of patience

ive ran spacers on both my s14s and i have no prob with them, but ive recently been able to sell them, which im glad.

if you must buy a spacer.mount the wheel get it as close as you can and measure the space between the wheel hub and the rotor hub. or measure the space between the tire and the QP/fender.

you'll spend 200 bucks atleast on spacers,

[ZX88]

you will spend an extra 200 on spacers for these wheels.

you should sell them save that 200 and put it towards better wheels.

[simmode1]

you will spend an extra 200 on spacers for these wheels.

you should sell them save that 200 and put it towards better wheels.

One day... a newb will listen when we dispense this sage advice...

[Dazzla]

I feel ashamed to run 18x8 +30 after reading this thread. (350Z wheels)

[simmode1]

I feel ashamed to run 18x8 +30 after reading this thread. (350Z wheels)

Well, Nissan OEM wheels are the exception IMO. As long as they are for RWD fitment... It's a good choice for an 'in-between wheel' upgrade or drift spares. Just keep your dignity intact and don't bother spacing them out.

I run 18x8.5+33 Z33 Track wheels...

[hilux30]

money is somewhat of an issue seeing how i am in college. i have a lot of other things in line on that car before another set of wheels too.

If you are in college and $$$ is an issue, then f*** tricking the car, wheels all that s***, don't make the same mistakes I did. Finish what have to do and then when you rolling with deeper pockets then you can do what you like. Thats my 2-cents...

[Razi]

If you are in college and $$$ is an issue, then f*** tricking the car, wheels all that s***, don't make the same mistakes I did. Finish what have to do and then when you rolling with deeper pockets then you can do what you like. Thats my 2-cents...

Wisdom...

[OM3GA]

50mm spacers at least, god what a horrible size wheel.

Put them on a van or something.

[edwards30]

thanks for all of the advice, even though some of it may have been a little harsh i have made a better decison i think.

[DizzyKitty]

thanks for all of the advice, even though some of it may have been a little harsh i have made a better decison i think.

high five nico!