96blkonblkse

iTrader: (18)

well i have an opportunity to get a set of OZ superleggeras in 17x7(15.2lbs each) for cheap. Were talkin like 400$ cheap.

The only thing is there offset is +25, so i know without spacers these wouldnt work. I am wondering if i were to get a set of 20mm spacers, would that bring it into an accepetable range? so if i were to get 20mm spacers, that would bring it to a +45mm offset?

he also has a set of 25MM H&R spacers, he had these on a S14 240sx. If i were to use the 25mm spacers he has, would that make the wheels stick out?

Really i just want something that sits flush or close to flush. These are the exact wheels i wanted to..

Also being 17x7, would i be able to get a 235/45/17 on there?

Thanks
Chris

Puppetmaster

iTrader: (48)

20mm spacers make a +25mm offset rim effectively 5mm don't they? Spacers with push the rims farther out from the hub and lower offset means your rims will stick farther out. You shouldn't need spacers, but they may rub. I guess the good thing is that these rims are only 7" wide so you may be able to get away with it, but use a tire/rim calculator to check for sure.

A33 VQ30DEK

iTrader: (23)

17x7 = garbage. And the 25 offset is pretty damn low offset for a maxima... but with the width of 7 inches.. it probably wouldn't matter. If you were to get a 20mm spacer it would bring your offset to +5. If you get the 25mm spacer your rim offset would become 0mm.

I would use the offset calculator. Do some research before purchasing them

Chunger

iTrader: (1)

I have the OZ SL 18X8" with 35ET... i wouldn't use anything (numerically) less.

Optimum offset would be 40mm IMO. You'll have to balance between almost rubbing the fenders or slightly rubbing the inner frame at full turn (at least with my with my 35ET) with 245/40/18...

z32drifter

They should fit with out spacers, 7s are really narrow so your limited on tire choice.

96blkonblkse

iTrader: (18)

Yeah..im sorry guys i tried to research and i also asked some freinds, but for some reason i just cant grasp the concept of wheel offset...i dont know im probably missing just 1 little thing and its making everything so hard to understand.

What i really want to know is, will these sit flush with the fenders? I know they are skinny, but there light and cheap so at the moment they really appeal to me. Im sure i could probably fit 235's on there, some of the 5.5gen people do, and there also 17x7 so im sure it wouldnt be too big of an issue.

I wish they were 17x8 and +40..but not everything works out my way lol..

soundmike

iTrader: (24)

Long story short, a higher positive offset (e.g. +45, 45ET, etc..) means the wheel will tuck in more. The lower the number gets, the more flush it will be with the fenders. The ideal range for Maxima's are +30 to +35 for 8" wide wheels. Although tire width also determines how it works overall. (e.g. rubbing? flush?)

After plugging in the info comparing a 5th gen stock size of 225/50/17 +45 with a theoretical 225/50/17 +25 using this calculator, the OZ's will stick out by approximately 0.8" towards the fender. That in effect will look similar to installing 20mm spacers on the stock set-up. (This how-to has nice photos illustrating the effect, scroll to the bottom for comparisons.

LeX

iTrader: (14)

those should work out fine at the back if you're on stock suspension... could possibly stick out a little at the front... if you are running 17x7 i would highly recommend running 225 width not 235

d4ster3

yeah i recommend 225 too

z32drifter

If you use my setup for example, your front will be in 4mm and the rear will be in 19mm.


The front should look flush. I don't forsee any rubbing issues, considering I have only minor rub in the rear with a lot more wheel and tire.

Maxim(a)SerjVQ

you should be fine. stick to the stock 225 size. you might need to roll the fenders though. get better tires before getting larger tires

96blkonblkse

iTrader: (18)

Yeah i checked them out. The guy also mentioned that if they stick out, you can have the hub milled down. he works at a shop that does it, he said its fairly common, if people want a certain wheel but the offset isnt correct. He also had the resprayed this metallic dark silver color..looks sick.

the rims also have 225/45/17 michelin pilot sport a/s all around

Got anotehr quick question, he has a set of centering rings, there for his S14, do you guys know if the center bore is the same as the maxima?

thanks
chris

z32drifter

The S14 rings will work for the Maxima. Don't worry they are not going to rub the fenders.

96blkonblkse

iTrader: (18)

z32 drifter, what is the offset on your wheels? I am still a little concerned about them if they are going to sit flush or will they stick out of the wheel well. on the rears i dont think they are going to stick out, because theres atleast 30mm till they get close to the fender lip. the front i am a little concerned about, if they move out 20mm more, which is what i think they might (assuming the oem 5 se are +40).

thats the other quesiton, are the oem 97-99 se 5 spokes +40mm offset?

Edit- after playing around with the offset calculator. assuming the offset on my stock rims are +40. These wheels should look the same as installing G35C 18x8 +30. they both move the wheel out 20mm on both front and back. I have seen pics of those and it sits pretty damn flush. I think the OZ's should look the same. could anyone chime in on this?

I think the main reason why im jumping on these, is because i fell in love with these wheels when i saw them on this girls 350z at my work(yes its modded, yes shes hot, and shes 18) and i wanted them, but they were always to pricey for my liking, i almost jumped on these kosei rims, but at 25.7lbs per rim that didnt meet my criteria for a light weight wheel. these things at 15.2lbs each are over 4lbs per rim lighter then my stock se 5 spokes (19.6lb per rim). Now i am upgrading in tire size so that will add a bit of weight, but i cant imagine much at all.

thanks for all the help guys!

96blkonblkse

iTrader: (18)

Alright im going to add my piece of information here.

I test fitted the rims, they look SICK just to say.

in the front they sit perfectly flush, maybe 5mm in, no rubbing whatsoever.

The rears could still use a 10mm spacer id say, they sit in a little bit but not as much as stock.

Let me just say something, this wheel/tire combo must weigh atleast 10lbs less then my stock combo (bfg traction t/a 215/55/16 and 97-99se 5 spoke)

The difference is crazy. he has the 17x7 oz superleggera with 225/45/17 michelin pilot sport a/s.

So to some this up 17x7 +25 WILL fit, almost perfectly other then the rears are still sunken in a bit. i got a few pics only 1 wheel tho lol..





this is of the rear and how mch they stick in, fronts are flush


they have been refinished in some metallic silver color, he works at a wheel refinishing place.

Puppetmaster

iTrader: (48)

Looks good. This is exactly as soundmike said; they fit just like stock 5th Gen wheels (+45 mm) with 20 mm spacers (so effectively, 17x7s with +25 offset). IMO, I'd leave em as is and not add a spacer, because making them perfectly flush will probably cause rubbing over bumps. I guess it also might depend on the tire size you pick.

XJinCT

iTrader: (3)

well well well. is that a e30 bmw behind your car? god i miss mine.

z32drifter

My wheels are 8.5 +40 (255/40/17)front and 9.5 +38 (275/40/17)rear, you still have room to go compared to my setup.

96blkonblkse

iTrader: (18)

yeah, if i do add a spacer i think id would be a small one only on the rear. i love how they look on my color sterling mist.

thanks for the comments and all the help here! thanks to you guys i finally understand how offset works now..i never got it untill i tried explaining it to my freind, then i was looking at the picture puppetmaster posted up and it all made sense.

thanks guys
chris