for those with the 300zx brake upgrade, do any of you also use the 300zx wheels?
11-30-2000, 02:55 PM
#2
I'll try and answer that -->
I believe the 4-piston calipers for the 300Z brake upgrade that some Max owners do only come on the twin-turbo models, whose wheels are fairly wide (9"? rear, ?"front) and would cause some major rubbing, especially in the back......
Hopefully someone will get off their duff and type a 'complete and accurate' post about why TT wheels can't be used on the Max.
Hopefully someone will get off their duff and type a 'complete and accurate' post about why TT wheels can't be used on the Max.
11-30-2000, 03:10 PM
#3
Re: I'll try and answer that -->
Originally posted by bill99gxe
I believe the 4-piston calipers for the 300Z brake upgrade that some Max owners do only come on the twin-turbo models, whose wheels are fairly wide (9"? rear, ?"front) and would cause some major rubbing, especially in the back......
Hopefully someone will get off their duff and type a 'complete and accurate' post about why TT wheels can't be used on the Max.
I believe the 4-piston calipers for the 300Z brake upgrade that some Max owners do only come on the twin-turbo models, whose wheels are fairly wide (9"? rear, ?"front) and would cause some major rubbing, especially in the back......
Hopefully someone will get off their duff and type a 'complete and accurate' post about why TT wheels can't be used on the Max.
16x7.5" front w/ positive 45mm offset, 66.1 mm centerbore, 5 x 114.3mm lug pattern
the TT uses 16x8.5" rear, +35 mm offset
12-01-2000, 02:31 PM
#5
Re: So..since we are talking 300zx rims...
Originally posted by Zprime
So how much does the non TT rim weigh? (90 and on models)
is it really 16lb?
or is that number wrong?
GotRice...do you know? Thanks....
So how much does the non TT rim weigh? (90 and on models)
is it really 16lb?
or is that number wrong?
GotRice...do you know? Thanks....
16x8.5 - 19 lbs
02-05-2001, 11:07 PM
#10
What's the smallest rim that will clear the 300ZX calipers?
I read in another post that there was a 300ZX caliper install on a Sentra using 15in rims.
What's the spec on offset and width to clear them?
I'd guess that spoke design would have something to do with it as well.
So far I've been looking at 16" rims, including the 300zx rims, Kosei K1s and even 16x8 RX-7 wheels and Mustang Cobra knockoffs.
I'd love to look into 15" rims to look a little more sleeper and even save on some tire $$
What's the spec on offset and width to clear them?
I'd guess that spoke design would have something to do with it as well.
So far I've been looking at 16" rims, including the 300zx rims, Kosei K1s and even 16x8 RX-7 wheels and Mustang Cobra knockoffs.
I'd love to look into 15" rims to look a little more sleeper and even save on some tire $$
02-06-2001, 12:50 AM
#12
Re: What's the smallest rim that will clear the 300ZX calipers?
15"s will work. Keep in mind that the diameter of the rotors is less than the factory maxima brakes. They are cut down 3mm in radius, 6mm in diameter. My 17"s clear the brakes with a ton of room to spare, the only part you need to worry about is the width. That's what makes some wheels not fit, it's not the size of the wheel, it's more the offset, width and spoke design.
Originally posted by philpoe
I read in another post that there was a 300ZX caliper install on a Sentra using 15in rims.
What's the spec on offset and width to clear them?
I'd guess that spoke design would have something to do with it as well.
So far I've been looking at 16" rims, including the 300zx rims, Kosei K1s and even 16x8 RX-7 wheels and Mustang Cobra knockoffs.
I'd love to look into 15" rims to look a little more sleeper and even save on some tire $$
I read in another post that there was a 300ZX caliper install on a Sentra using 15in rims.
What's the spec on offset and width to clear them?
I'd guess that spoke design would have something to do with it as well.
So far I've been looking at 16" rims, including the 300zx rims, Kosei K1s and even 16x8 RX-7 wheels and Mustang Cobra knockoffs.
I'd love to look into 15" rims to look a little more sleeper and even save on some tire $$
02-06-2001, 09:20 AM
#13
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Re: What's the smallest rim that will clear the 300ZX calipers?
Do you know what 15" rims were on the Sentra? I'm plan on the 300Z brakes and I want to able to buy rims for my 15" snow tires. The OEM steel rim probably won't clear the breaks.
Originally posted by philpoe
I read in another post that there was a 300ZX caliper install on a Sentra using 15in rims.
What's the spec on offset and width to clear them?
I'd guess that spoke design would have something to do with it as well.
So far I've been looking at 16" rims, including the 300zx rims, Kosei K1s and even 16x8 RX-7 wheels and Mustang Cobra knockoffs.
I'd love to look into 15" rims to look a little more sleeper and even save on some tire $$
I read in another post that there was a 300ZX caliper install on a Sentra using 15in rims.
What's the spec on offset and width to clear them?
I'd guess that spoke design would have something to do with it as well.
So far I've been looking at 16" rims, including the 300zx rims, Kosei K1s and even 16x8 RX-7 wheels and Mustang Cobra knockoffs.
I'd love to look into 15" rims to look a little more sleeper and even save on some tire $$
02-07-2001, 04:41 AM
#14
Re: Re: What's the smallest rim that will clear the 300ZX calipers?
Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
Do you know what 15" rims were on the Sentra? I'm plan on the 300Z brakes and I want to able to buy rims for my 15" snow tires. The OEM steel rim probably won't clear the breaks.
Do you know what 15" rims were on the Sentra? I'm plan on the 300Z brakes and I want to able to buy rims for my 15" snow tires. The OEM steel rim probably won't clear the breaks.
A buddy of mine runs 15" Volk TE37s in the back when racing. All this wheel stuff and offsets gives me a headache! lol
02-10-2001, 09:47 PM
#15
Re: What's the smallest rim that will clear the 300ZX calipers?
The reply that I got to the same question was Volk TE37s. The Sentra was mentioned in the thread called "Volk TE37s" or something similar. I couldn't find the article in SCC, but I think that I have the issue with the project car statuses, so it may be in there.
Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
Do you know what 15" rims were on the Sentra? I'm plan on the 300Z brakes and I want to able to buy rims for my 15" snow tires. The OEM steel rim probably won't clear the breaks.
Do you know what 15" rims were on the Sentra? I'm plan on the 300Z brakes and I want to able to buy rims for my 15" snow tires. The OEM steel rim probably won't clear the breaks.
Originally posted by philpoe
I read in another post that there was a 300ZX caliper install on a Sentra using 15in rims.
What's the spec on offset and width to clear them?
I'd guess that spoke design would have something to do with it as well.
So far I've been looking at 16" rims, including the 300zx rims, Kosei K1s and even 16x8 RX-7 wheels and Mustang Cobra knockoffs.
I'd love to look into 15" rims to look a little more sleeper and even save on some tire $$
I read in another post that there was a 300ZX caliper install on a Sentra using 15in rims.
What's the spec on offset and width to clear them?
I'd guess that spoke design would have something to do with it as well.
So far I've been looking at 16" rims, including the 300zx rims, Kosei K1s and even 16x8 RX-7 wheels and Mustang Cobra knockoffs.
I'd love to look into 15" rims to look a little more sleeper and even save on some tire $$
02-10-2001, 09:49 PM
#16
Re: Re: What's the smallest rim that will clear the 300ZX calipers?
I thought that the 300zx rotor diameter was the same as the Maxima rotor diameter, and the reason Max owners had to shave them was because the calipers sat lower once put on the maxima.
Originally posted by Shadow
15"s will work. Keep in mind that the diameter of the rotors is less than the factory maxima brakes. They are cut down 3mm in radius, 6mm in diameter. My 17"s clear the brakes with a ton of room to spare, the only part you need to worry about is the width. That's what makes some wheels not fit, it's not the size of the wheel, it's more the offset, width and spoke design.
15"s will work. Keep in mind that the diameter of the rotors is less than the factory maxima brakes. They are cut down 3mm in radius, 6mm in diameter. My 17"s clear the brakes with a ton of room to spare, the only part you need to worry about is the width. That's what makes some wheels not fit, it's not the size of the wheel, it's more the offset, width and spoke design.
02-11-2001, 01:36 PM
#18
Re: Re: Re: What's the smallest rim that will clear the 300ZX calipers?
That's what I meant, after shaving, the diameter is smaller.
Also, I don't think that a +45 offset would work, at least on a Maxima. Right now my wheels are +35 and they barely clear. I just tried to buy a set of 18" wheels in a +42 offset and when the shop called Dazz, they were told that it wouldn't work.
Also, I don't think that a +45 offset would work, at least on a Maxima. Right now my wheels are +35 and they barely clear. I just tried to buy a set of 18" wheels in a +42 offset and when the shop called Dazz, they were told that it wouldn't work.
Originally posted by philpoe
I thought that the 300zx rotor diameter was the same as the Maxima rotor diameter, and the reason Max owners had to shave them was because the calipers sat lower once put on the maxima.
I thought that the 300zx rotor diameter was the same as the Maxima rotor diameter, and the reason Max owners had to shave them was because the calipers sat lower once put on the maxima.
Originally posted by Shadow
15"s will work. Keep in mind that the diameter of the rotors is less than the factory maxima brakes. They are cut down 3mm in radius, 6mm in diameter. My 17"s clear the brakes with a ton of room to spare, the only part you need to worry about is the width. That's what makes some wheels not fit, it's not the size of the wheel, it's more the offset, width and spoke design.
15"s will work. Keep in mind that the diameter of the rotors is less than the factory maxima brakes. They are cut down 3mm in radius, 6mm in diameter. My 17"s clear the brakes with a ton of room to spare, the only part you need to worry about is the width. That's what makes some wheels not fit, it's not the size of the wheel, it's more the offset, width and spoke design.
02-11-2001, 09:09 PM
#19
Re: What's the smallest rim that will clear the 300ZX calipers?
Thanks for setting me straight on the shaving, etc...
There are people using the stock N/A 300ZX rims over the 300ZX calipers, and they're 45mm 7.5". So I guess spoke design playes a much larger part than I thought.
Also, on a larger wheel (like 18") with a 45mm offset, if the spoke design flairs away gradually from the bolts, it actually may have a _greater_ chance of hitting the calipers. I've been looking at Kosei K1 Racing as a "model" design. There are also ADR and Power Racing rims that have spokes that are immediately "vertical" and probably have the best chance of clearing.
The 300zx rims are also pretty darned light (16-17lbs). I think that I'm going to go with a used set.
There are people using the stock N/A 300ZX rims over the 300ZX calipers, and they're 45mm 7.5". So I guess spoke design playes a much larger part than I thought.
Also, on a larger wheel (like 18") with a 45mm offset, if the spoke design flairs away gradually from the bolts, it actually may have a _greater_ chance of hitting the calipers. I've been looking at Kosei K1 Racing as a "model" design. There are also ADR and Power Racing rims that have spokes that are immediately "vertical" and probably have the best chance of clearing.
The 300zx rims are also pretty darned light (16-17lbs). I think that I'm going to go with a used set.
Originally posted by Shadow
That's what I meant, after shaving, the diameter is smaller.
Also, I don't think that a +45 offset would work, at least on a Maxima. Right now my wheels are +35 and they barely clear. I just tried to buy a set of 18" wheels in a +42 offset and when the shop called Dazz, they were told that it wouldn't work.
That's what I meant, after shaving, the diameter is smaller.
Also, I don't think that a +45 offset would work, at least on a Maxima. Right now my wheels are +35 and they barely clear. I just tried to buy a set of 18" wheels in a +42 offset and when the shop called Dazz, they were told that it wouldn't work.
Originally posted by philpoe
I thought that the 300zx rotor diameter was the same as the Maxima rotor diameter, and the reason Max owners had to shave them was because the calipers sat lower once put on the maxima.
I thought that the 300zx rotor diameter was the same as the Maxima rotor diameter, and the reason Max owners had to shave them was because the calipers sat lower once put on the maxima.
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