WHEEL OFFSET Z32

[brian300zx]

Alright guys I know there's a write up on wheel offset for z32's but I'm confused as to what the offset limit is for z32's before it touches the calipers, I am looking at some 18x17.5 +42. Please let me know what offset I should look for and if these would work

[DCaff300ZX]

I'm assuming that you have mistakenly written 18X17.5 when meaning 18X7.5? There is no way to compare a wheel that is nearly as wide as tall for fitment, as that wheel will simply be a complete mess to fit as it surely would only possibly be a drag rear tire, and would protrude from the wheelwells significantly and surely hit the suspension as well without a huge outward offset and probably spacers as well.
There are several calculators in the wheel offset sticky in the Z32 section, which allow you to input your specs and compare/troubleshoot. The sizes given in the charts are the best possible sizes and requiring the least possible work to make fit, as the Z32 is finicky and relatively fewer sizes fit than many/most vehicles.
Wheel fitment is a difficult situation to advise on from a distance, so I'd also suggest speaking to a reputable tire/wheel shop and using their advise in conjunction with your own info gathered from the sticky and calculators.

[brian300zx]

yes sorry 18x7.5 sorry I was unable to edit again but alright thanks man!

[NolimitZ32]

the stock NA wheels are 7.5 +45 so you should have no problem fitting the 18s. Read throught this http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/wheel- ... 300zx.html and check out rimtuck.com, also use one of the many offset and wheel size calculators available online.

[brian300zx]

I am still not too clear on how this whole fitment thing works. I understand the offsets etc but clueless as to what will fit on my Z and what won't. I have a guy selling me some wheels that are 18x10.5 +15 all around. I know people usually recommend a staggered set up but I am wondering if I will be able to fit 18x10.5 on the front even if I have to roll and pull my fenders? I will be hot boy stance but it is some what for what I'm going for

[NolimitZ32]

+15 will not fit with anything wider than a 7" wheel.

[brian300zx]

Just spoke to a guy on instagram who had a stance set up and said he was able to run 18x10.5 +19 on the fronts so im thinking on pulling the trigger on some wheels

[NolimitZ32]

Stance setup? don't you mean herrafrush stretch? The whole point of installing wider wheels on a vehicle is to install wider tires so you can have more grip. It obviously personal preference but I personally think that stretched tires look like hammered dog s*** on a hotdog bun. But that's me. Before you pull the trigger, please consider the safety aspects of your setup and make sure that you are running the tire width specified for your wheel width (manufacturer's recommended specs). I'll refrain from further expressing my opinions so as not to hurt-butt anyone.

[itsa300zx]

Just spoke to a guy on instagram who had a stance set up and said he was able to run 18x10.5 +19 on the fronts so im thinking on pulling the trigger on some wheels

I agree with Nolimit here. The term "Stanced" = hella retarded flush look. JMHO.

Did you ask what his suspension setup was, ie camber setting etc. What size tires on the 10.5" wheels?

[brian300zx]

Yes I know many of you won't like the stance and I totally understand where you guys are coming from but I will most likely be going that route. And I did not ask for any type for suspension setup he just told me he was able to run that. I saw on a previous post on here a guy was running 18x9.5 +17 all around on 215/35/18 and -3 camber all around. The guy was on stock suspension as well no camber arms etc. Very similar to what I will most likely be going with. I tried looking for stance setups and did not find too many but there are a lot of guys on instagram with stance setups and resorted to just asking them.

[itsa300zx]

How do you run -3 camber on stock suspension? Front upper arms and springs are not adjustable. Rears only have minimal adjustments. cut the springs LOL, JK

[NolimitZ32]

215 is manufacturer recommended for a MAX 8" wide wheel, this is what I am talking about. If you share the road with other motorists and run unsafe setups you are putting in danger everyone else on the road. When you over-stretch a tire you are putting your sidewalls (inner sidewalls at that) in constant contact with the pavement, tires are not designed for this type of use/wear, this causes a lot of premature blowouts.

[DCaff300ZX]

Not trying to hurt butt anyone, but this is why the "stance" movement these days is SOOOO out of control: people don't understand how dysfunctional it is for the car and therefore unsafe it all is, and think they can run these setups as DD's.
Plus, they don't understand completely how these setups are achieved (adjustable coilovers and support hardware best option, cut up stuff and worse other option) and think they just throw tires and wheels on their car and they are set to go.
Before you buy ANYTHING PLEASE do read up on tire sizes and why/how they are what they are, and what is being done to make these cartoonish "stance" setups seen everywhere on the web. It helps immensely to understand how and why they are "show only" and never intended to be driven, as they are basically completely unsafe and excessively wear all components involved. This is why so many use the air lift systems, so they can return their car to a driveable state after a show with the car sitting on the pavement, and the wheels all wonky-wobbly set at crazy angles. LOTS of money invested just to be able to look like they do, and also still be driveable at some point...not something the average guy can afford to do for no real gain.

[brian300zx]

I'm obviously not going to go some super cambered and stretched set up just going to have a little fitment. And yes I understand these are not safe set ups for driving but I don't drive the car too far ever always within my town. I was just saying on what I've seen other guys run and go off of that. I have already purchased coilovers, the wheels I got are 18x9.5 +15 all around. I will also be ordering adjustable ruca all around and toe rods.

[NolimitZ32]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so any argument concerning this is a moot point, as long as you are adhering to safety standards no one can really say anything, just make sure that you are being safe.

[brian300zx]

Yes totally agreed. And of course just wasn't able to find too many "stance" set ups on here and I think it would be good to have some as this is the only forum I ever go on and I would assume this is the first forum that a new z32 owner will go on. I will be posting everything once it is put together and see what you guys think.