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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Yes of course you would rub

If you want to run those wheels and brakes you are going to need to remove portions of your fender lining and add some negative camber
^ seems like the best options then.

What's more important to you.. the wheels you have now or the brakes?
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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I did see someone (i believe tylerxfire or something similar) selling 1-3mm spacers.

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-tire...ssortment.html

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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by iStan
^ seems like the best options then.

What's more important to you.. the wheels you have now or the brakes?
I'm going to keep the brakes and get new wheels.
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 07maximan
Actually 15mm would work but it's a little to close for me. 20mm would give it the extra clearance it would need.
You only need 1mm of clearance , not much is needed at all. There are factory setups with low clearance. The R32 Skyline is one of them, Mercedes does it a lot.
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
You only need 1mm of clearance , not much is needed at all. There are factory setups with low clearance. The R32 Skyline is one of them, Mercedes does it a lot.
He's still going to rub like a **** if he runs a 15-20 mm spacer

Best option is to scrap the wheels like we all agreed
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 04:29 AM
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06+ OEM wheels will work, but they are only 18" and i figured i'm the only one around here like them more than aftermarket wheels \0/
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 05:04 AM
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18x9.5 +15 and 18x10.5 +15 will work with them too.

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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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Looks nice Flo-rida, but Im trying to stick with 19's unless I can find a package deal then I might switch sizes....what about some thing like this. Ive always liked these wheels. Would these fit on a Z?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...265955328.html
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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I'm a bit of a wheel snob so my opinion won't be taken well.
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Originally Posted by Osborn Wu
06+ OEM wheels will work, but they are only 18" and i figured i'm the only one around here like them more than aftermarket wheels \0/
I loved my OEM 06s. I just wish I didn't powdercoat them and have them all crack on me.

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Ack, 20s? I would rather look for replacement 19s.
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I know a lot of you hate 20's, Im just trying to find 19's that are in my budget. There really isnt a whole that I can afford right now...Buying used is a gamble to, a lot of people dont know squat about whether they will work with BBK's or not.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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Not that I hate 20's… those Rohona's look like pure ****.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by iStan
I loved my OEM 06s. I just wish I didn't powdercoat them and have them all crack on me.

OP:
Ack, 20s? I would rather look for replacement 19s.
cracked after powdercoat? i am planning to powdercoat mine some time next year... i want to know more, pm me about the story?
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Originally Posted by 07maximan
I know a lot of you hate 20's, Im just trying to find 19's that are in my budget. There really isnt a whole that I can afford right now...Buying used is a gamble to, a lot of people dont know squat about whether they will work with BBK's or not.
Those 20's are way too aggressive for you, you would need to run the camber and do the fender lining work like I first suggested.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Those 20's are way too aggressive for you, you would need to run the camber and do the fender lining work like I first suggested.
Dont want to do that. Ok what about these...

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/4268923936.html

These look pretty nice.I sent him an email asking about BBK's.

Im sorry to have to keep doing this but you guys are the only ones I can trust to give me accurate info.
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Originally Posted by 07maximan
Dont want to do that. Ok what about these...

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/4268923936.html

These look pretty nice.I sent him an email asking about BBK's.

Im sorry to have to keep doing this but you guys are the only ones I can trust to give me accurate info.
Buy those right MEOW. I had Akebono's behind a set of 18" BBS LM 18x9/10 +25 set up and they fit. I also had another set of BBS RGR that were 19x9/10 +18/+22 and they fit great. They will most certainly fit behind those in that offset.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
Buy those right MEOW. I had Akebono's behind a set of 18" BBS LM 18x9/10 +25 set up and they fit. I also had another set of BBS RGR that were 19x9/10 +18/+22 and they fit great. They will most certainly fit behind those in that offset.
LOL...I have sent him an email but havent heard back.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 10:53 AM
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Wow that is a good deal, get those for sure.

They should fit or the would need a small spacer at the most
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Wow that is a good deal, get those for sure.

They should fit or the would need a small spacer at the most
Ok Ill post up after I hear from him.

Thanks for all the help everyone.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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Too late. I already bought those.
jk!
Get those!
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