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Old 03-21-2006, 08:51 AM
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I search high and low for a set of Wheels that I like enough to buy and when I go to buy them I find they only come in a +42 Offset..

Life just sometimes Sux..
Old 03-21-2006, 09:12 AM
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Why not user spacers
Old 03-21-2006, 09:14 AM
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I am a bit nervous about them.. I think a 5mm would work.. But not sure..
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I can get a 6.3mm Spacer set for $30.. Will stock studs work OK there?
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You should probably space out +42 offset wheel quite a bit more than 5-6mm...

You want to be in the 20-30 range ideally, depending on wheel width. I've even seen people going as low as 15 offsets on some wheels.

I spaced out the G35 RAYS on my Z 15 and 20mm with KICS spacers and they are 30-33 offsets to begin with. Looks perfect.

No problems either. What are you wary about?
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Originally Posted by Silkk
You should probably space out +42 offset wheel quite a bit more than 5-6mm...

You want to be in the 20-30 range ideally, depending on wheel width. I've even seen people going as low as 15 offsets on some wheels.

I spaced out the G35 RAYS on my Z 15 and 20mm with KICS spacers and they are 30-33 offsets to begin with. Looks perfect.

No problems either. What are you wary about?
Good Info There. Should I go with a Longer Stud and Spacer "Plate" or those bolt on jobs like the H&R? I can get the former in 20mm for $180ish and the latter will run about $250ish.. Just buying 6mm Spacer with Stock Studs will only cost me $60, but may not look as good?

What about brake caliper clearance? I have non-brembros..
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i'm running wheels with a 42mm offset without spacers, unless nissan put spacers on there without charging me, which i highly doubt.
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Originally Posted by pingbling23
i'm running wheels with a 42mm offset without spacers, unless nissan put spacers on there without charging me, which i highly doubt.
What wheels? Do you have any Pics?

Thanks,
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Old 03-22-2006, 11:13 AM
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Well.. Im SOL.. No place on the Internet has the wheels I was trying to buy.. Why is it so hard to get 17x8 wheels that look good?
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Cuz 17X8" is a damn Civic, Integra, Celica, RSX, weaksauce size-so you'll likely find very ghey offsets. Man-up and get some 9.5" + wide wheels/rubber like a Z should have and offset in the 20's. You may not be happy, but at least we wont laugh at you....
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Cuz 17X8" is a damn Civic, Integra, Celica, RSX, weaksauce size-so you'll likely find very ghey offsets. Man-up and get some 9.5" + wide wheels/rubber like a Z should have and offset in the 20's. You may not be happy, but at least we wont laugh at you....

Great, Send me a check for a Grand to make up the difference and i will do that Alberto. Since we are such good friends i know you don't want anyone to laugh at me.
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The above was a joke, this is not: if you cant do it right why do it at all? Just stay stock or do some spacers on stock with wider tires to hold you off.
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Originally Posted by sq40
What wheels? Do you have any Pics?

Thanks,
They are 17x7.5 42mm offset. The wheels are msr 122. Im selling them for $250 if anybody wants them. I know alot of people like to have a set of track wheels.
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Originally Posted by Alberto
The above was a joke, this is not: if you cant do it right why do it at all? Just stay stock or do some spacers on stock with wider tires to hold you off.
Thats cool man.. I am considering a set of 18's and tires.. i really like the ride of the 17 with the 50 series on them.. but if I cant get anything nice, I will just save up for something larger.
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You look into like Axis Hiro's? You can get them staggered in 18" for under $1300, look good imo and nice and wide....
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