need ASAP help.
10-03-2007, 05:06 PM
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need ASAP help.
im minutes away from ordering a set of wheels and i need to know if you guys can help me find out WHY these wheels wouldnt fit:
the SSR GT-7 17x8.5 +35mm shown @ tirerack for 03 350z BASE
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...ar=&sort=Brand
they are not listed for maxima. i see no reason WHY they wouldnt fit the 4th gen, called tirerack and they werent sure either but they told me that there has to be a reason why it doesnt fit, otherwise they would list it for maxima too. i smell BS and think because of offset. they are on a huge closeout sale and i want to pick them up in the next hour. someone please let me know if for sure they will fit. thanks
im 99% sure they will.
the SSR GT-7 17x8.5 +35mm shown @ tirerack for 03 350z BASE
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...ar=&sort=Brand
they are not listed for maxima. i see no reason WHY they wouldnt fit the 4th gen, called tirerack and they werent sure either but they told me that there has to be a reason why it doesnt fit, otherwise they would list it for maxima too. i smell BS and think because of offset. they are on a huge closeout sale and i want to pick them up in the next hour. someone please let me know if for sure they will fit. thanks
im 99% sure they will.
Last edited by VIP Maxima; 10-03-2007 at 05:09 PM.
10-03-2007, 05:14 PM
#2
Tirerack/Discounttire are both very conservative when it comes ti wheel fitment. Don;t listen to them, listen to us. You may have minimal rubbing, but it wont be an issue. z32drifter has a much wider wheel than that, and they fit.
I have ordered wheels from there and I had to tell them I had a different car just so they would sell them to me.
I have ordered wheels from there and I had to tell them I had a different car just so they would sell them to me.
10-03-2007, 05:31 PM
#4
235 on an 8.5 
My 245's (8" wide, +35) rub in the most extreme situations and I have an A33B.
So, I'd say, add .5" wheel width and a slightly smaller chassis = possible rub. Regardless if the tire width is smaller, the wheel width will ultimately make the tire stretch a touch.
My 245's (8" wide, +35) rub in the most extreme situations and I have an A33B.
So, I'd say, add .5" wheel width and a slightly smaller chassis = possible rub. Regardless if the tire width is smaller, the wheel width will ultimately make the tire stretch a touch.
10-03-2007, 05:35 PM
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well i have +40 245 on 8" right now and it completly clears even with my aggressive drop so i guess you are right, with the addition of half an inch and 5mm lower offset it might rub. not really worried about slight rubbing tho. where do you rub?
btw not worried about what tire size im going to get right now.
the question is, should i get them or no ?? only 18.5 lbs !!!!
btw not worried about what tire size im going to get right now.
the question is, should i get them or no ?? only 18.5 lbs !!!!
10-03-2007, 05:40 PM
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Semi-light, but for a 17, it's mediocre. If it were an 18x8.5 s(uch as OEM Z33 tracks) then that would be a decent weight.
My 17's weigh 14.3lbs, though they are only 8" wide, but still, over 4lbs for 0.5"
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I rub in the rear on severe bumps. But it's not bad at all, I wouldn't worry about it.
My 17's weigh 14.3lbs, though they are only 8" wide, but still, over 4lbs for 0.5"
. I rub in the rear on severe bumps. But it's not bad at all, I wouldn't worry about it.
10-03-2007, 05:51 PM
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Semi-light, but for a 17, it's mediocre. If it were an 18x8.5 s(uch as OEM Z33 tracks) then that would be a decent weight.
My 17's weigh 14.3lbs, though they are only 8" wide, but still, over 4lbs for 0.5".
I rub in the rear on severe bumps. But it's not bad at all, I wouldn't worry about it.
My 17's weigh 14.3lbs, though they are only 8" wide, but still, over 4lbs for 0.5"
. I rub in the rear on severe bumps. But it's not bad at all, I wouldn't worry about it.
:@$379/wheel
10-03-2007, 10:01 PM
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10-04-2007, 06:29 AM
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I'd rather skip the
and get the wheels shipped to me quicker.
10-06-2007, 02:31 PM
#21
damn those are some good closeout prices. that professor sp1 is nasty... 17" is sooo small though. when i was researching (jdm) ssr wheels, i found that a high disk is usually needed to clear bbk. also with grabbing a +35mm you've limited how much spacer you can use to clear a bbk without poking. i know you've already ordered so i hope it works out.
10-07-2007, 10:52 AM
#23
"Engineered to accept most of today's O.E. and aftermarket big brake kits"
looks like you're right. +35mm is good then. i think you should drop the extra cash and get the sp1. that price is insane for a true jdm 3 pc.
looks like you're right. +35mm is good then. i think you should drop the extra cash and get the sp1. that price is insane for a true jdm 3 pc.
10-07-2007, 01:41 PM
#24
seriously if you want light then just go for motegi traklites and add like 20mm spacers (more $$ though
)
Last edited by MorpheusZero; 10-07-2007 at 02:58 PM.
10-07-2007, 07:27 PM
#25
i think they'll fit the z32 calipers no problem mike. my Enkei RPM2's fit and the spoke design was very similar. and i know youre not gonna rub in the front either with that tire size. if anything, camber the fronts a bit and you should be fine depending how low you are. the hub size might be different tho seeing its for a 350z, but thats about it.
10-07-2007, 07:28 PM
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i have heard that motegi tracklite are forged and light weight, they come in 16" tho (from TR)....... arent they hella expensive???
i just cant justify spending $1000 for a whopping difference of 2 lbs. max ill spend on wheels is $400 each
i just cant justify spending $1000 for a whopping difference of 2 lbs. max ill spend on wheels is $400 each
Last edited by VIP Maxima; 10-07-2007 at 07:38 PM.
10-07-2007, 07:56 PM
#28
I have Tracklites. 14.3lbs, 17x8", +45. I added spacers, but needed to shave off about 1/8" or they would not have fit.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=398086
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=398086
10-07-2007, 08:30 PM
#33
http://www.rd-tanabe.com/lineup/ssr/sp1/index.html
you can get specs from there, not sure what they have at tr but i would guess normal disk. if thats true you would probably need to get a lower offset and spacers.
10-07-2007, 08:42 PM
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the sp1 is from the jdm line where you have to get a mid/high disk for larger bbks.
http://www.rd-tanabe.com/lineup/ssr/sp1/index.html
you can get specs from there, not sure what they have at tr but i would guess normal disk. if thats true you would probably need to get a lower offset and spacers.
http://www.rd-tanabe.com/lineup/ssr/sp1/index.html
you can get specs from there, not sure what they have at tr but i would guess normal disk. if thats true you would probably need to get a lower offset and spacers.
Oh well that cool. That stuff seems confusing lol. Those are pretty nice wheels for that price but I def am not spending money to get them and then have to spend more to get spacers or what not. I want some wheels without having to have spacers. I guess ill call and ask them or what not and see if I can find out anything.
