Curious about this upgrade so I started doing some research. From what I understand so far, my stock (i30t) 17inch rims wont fit over the BBK, but the i35 rims will. My rims are 17.0 in. x 7.0 in, with what I believe is a +45 offset (http://forums.nicoclub.com/stock-nis...rt-t69378.html).

So what can I do to get my rims to fit over? Will a spacer solve my problem?

**New rims are NOT an option currently.

thanks for the input

 

i know with the max's the 00-01 wont fit without a spacer...so i'd confidently say with a set of spacers you'll be ok

 

I was worried about this on my 2001 I30 with 16s as well (like you I didn't want to upgrade tires/rims), so I went the 5.5 gen upgrade route, which is larger than 5 gen, but smaller than 6 gen.

Some of the smarter members of the .org probably know the answer to your question better than me... sorry.

 

Tombinator - that's a good idea, but the 5.5 gen is only 11.65" disc. It just doesn't seem worth the trouble.

From my research it seems that the 02-03 wheel has a +40 offset so using common sense a 5mm spacer should do the trick. I still want some assurance before I decide to spend the money. Some one out there ??

 

I have a set of TE wheels (without tires) Id be willing to sell that will fit the 6th gen BBK upgrade. PM me if your interested.

 

sorry man, really cant afford wheels right now, especially since most of you guys are in america and im in canada (shipping will destory my life). Thanks for the offer though.

 

The 5.5 SE wheels fit the 6th gen brakes without any spacers.

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...e-upgrade.html

 

he's wondering about infiniti wheels..i'm 99% sure that they are the same, general wheel (width and offset) but i guess he just wants to make sure..

 

Ah okay, I see. They should fit no problem being that they're both 17x7 and have the same offsets (45mm)

 

I believe the 5.5 wheel is a +40 offset? according to this: http://forums.nicoclub.com/stock-nis...rt-t69378.html
and i have 5.0 wheels (I30) that are +45 offset and people say that it wont fit under these. So im thinking a 5mm spacer would solve my problem????

 

Yes they will fit, I ran mine like that now and then especially if I'm going to New Orleans and the roads over there suck...and the Oem 17" are tough as nails. They're close but clear...I think it's about .040"

 

for researchers wondering if the 5th gen wheels will fit behind the 6th gen bbk...yes they will, im speaking as i'm riding w/o a spacer, strictly 5th gen 17" wheels...whoever said it wont fit....was wrong. because its working

 

I told someone that the 5th and 5.5th gen wheel dimensionally are the same except for the center cap(5th)/lugged design(5.5th)....I think what it is that doesn't fit is when using 2004 calipers....but all the measuring I've done and fitment with both wheels I can't see that happening to just the earlier 5th gen 17" (SE) center capped wheels....I hate beleiving everything I read anyway.....

 

Hmmm This is interesting.

I want to upgrade to something bigger in the rear too though, I'm contemplating Z brakes or something. I need more money.

 

the offsets are different...+45 and +40....but on these 05 calipers i have...absolutely not an ounce of clearance issue

 

08 calipers, I30t wheels fit like a dream. Just to answer my own thread.

 

You sure? The distance between the inner spoke edge and the brake rotor outboard surface are identical and if that was true the wheels would have a different measured clearance btwn the inner spoke edge and the outboard rotor surface.....i think it the 2004 calipers that's the issue! THE 2004 CALIPERS ARE DIFFERENT THAN THE 2005-2008 CALIPERS SOMEHOW!!!!!!

 

Yeah, IIRC, the 05+ Calipers are also quite a bit cheaper from the factory too IIRC.

 

I have the 6th gen BBK, and my I35 6 spoke rims fit. thought maybe this might help someone