Offset question (yes I searched)
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Offset question (yes I searched)
If my research is correct, 9.5 inch wheels with +35mm offset will not fit on the front of my Z without spacers. (rub the inside)
I also read that a 9.5 inch wheel with (less) than a +22 offset might rub the fender. (rub outside)
Am I correct in assuming that the 9.5 inch SSR Comp-H wheels that come with a +35mm offset can "thread the needle" by simply installing a 10mm spacer? (9.5 inch, +25mm) Again, this is only a question regarding front fitment.
***Update!***
9.5" wheel with +35mm offset and 275/40 17 tire = RUB! (On the inside, not the fender side)
I could turn the wheel with my hands, but I could also hear it rubbing and, when I took the wheel off, I could also see the black mark it left just from turning it by hand a little.
Oh well. I guess I am going spacer shopping...
I also read that a 9.5 inch wheel with (less) than a +22 offset might rub the fender. (rub outside)
Am I correct in assuming that the 9.5 inch SSR Comp-H wheels that come with a +35mm offset can "thread the needle" by simply installing a 10mm spacer? (9.5 inch, +25mm) Again, this is only a question regarding front fitment.
***Update!***
9.5" wheel with +35mm offset and 275/40 17 tire = RUB! (On the inside, not the fender side)
I could turn the wheel with my hands, but I could also hear it rubbing and, when I took the wheel off, I could also see the black mark it left just from turning it by hand a little.
Oh well. I guess I am going spacer shopping...
Last edited by Z1NONLY; 01-10-2009 at 04:51 PM.
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They will even fit without the spacers .
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It looks like I have just a little over a half inch gap (inside) with my 8.5 +31mm. I thought it would be real close if I just bolt it (9.5 +35mm) on.
Are you sure?
If it clears when parked, should it also clear under hard cornering?
Are you sure?
If it clears when parked, should it also clear under hard cornering?
Last edited by Z1NONLY; 01-10-2009 at 12:35 PM.
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***Update!***
9.5" wheel with +35mm offset and 275/40 17 tire = RUB! (On the inside, not the fender side)
I just bought the identical set of SSR wheels I have on my Z now (from another Z owner), in hopes of replacing my 8.5 inch fronts with the 9.5 inch rears from the set I just bought. (SSR Comp-H wheels, if anyone wants to know.)
I could turn the wheel with my hands, but I could also hear it rubbing and, when I took the wheel off, I could also see the black mark it left just from turning it by hand a little.
Oh well. I guess I am going spacer shopping...
I am thinking 10mm. I will track the car with these spacers, so they need to be a good, solid fit. Any suggestions?
9.5" wheel with +35mm offset and 275/40 17 tire = RUB! (On the inside, not the fender side)
I just bought the identical set of SSR wheels I have on my Z now (from another Z owner), in hopes of replacing my 8.5 inch fronts with the 9.5 inch rears from the set I just bought. (SSR Comp-H wheels, if anyone wants to know.)
I could turn the wheel with my hands, but I could also hear it rubbing and, when I took the wheel off, I could also see the black mark it left just from turning it by hand a little.
Oh well. I guess I am going spacer shopping...
I am thinking 10mm. I will track the car with these spacers, so they need to be a good, solid fit. Any suggestions?
Last edited by Z1NONLY; 01-10-2009 at 04:52 PM.
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