Offset frustrations

Mark N said:
This is a view of an 17x9.5J RKR with an offset of -19 and 275/35 R17 tyres.
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If you run an 8" wheel with -19 offset, it will be 19mm further in.
My gold 280Z has 15x9 et -15 RKRs all round and needs a 5mm spacer on each.
If you are fitting flares, why not maximize your wheel and tyre size, especially in the rear given your engine choice?
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Can't believe it your car is the same look as mine . lush it is indeed.
 
Wally said:
I'm wanting to keep a square setup with the tyres to keep balanced handling as the 240z is near enough 50/50 weight distribution. I think 235 tyres all around will be plenty for the 300hp ish I'll be running. I'm leaving the rb fairly standard power wise. For now.

I am tempted to go to 15x8 wheels as there seems to be a slightly better choice of tyres. The wheels come in a maximum of et -20 so I'm tempted to have that on all 4 corners. If its out slightly I should be able to adjust with the LCAs.

Thanks for your info. Just been digging through your rb26 build. How you getting on with it?
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Hi great thread I asked the same question ages ago and got lost in the answers. I did listen and was misinformed about the off set. Mine are 15x8 ET20 and I have the Toyota 4 pot callipers on the front I had to use 25mm spacers all round to clear the strut from the tire. I have 225s 60 on the rear 215 60 on the front and looks great. I did buy the bolt on spacers which where a good fit in the rear but had to Dremel the front hub to get the spacer over. It is a mind field to get your fit correct. I know some people only had to use 5mm spacers but don't know how. Good luck. Eddie
 
Fastededdie said:
Hi great thread I asked the same question ages ago and got lost in the answers. I did listen and was misinformed about the off set. Mine are 15x8 ET20 and I have the Toyota 4 pot callipers on the front I had to use 25mm spacers all round to clear the strut from the tire. I have 225s 60 on the rear 215 60 on the front and looks great. I did buy the bolt on spacers which where a good fit in the rear but had to Dremel the front hub to get the spacer over. It is a mind field to get your fit correct. I know some people only had to use 5mm spacers but don't know how. Good luck. Eddie
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Cheers for the info.

One thing I've definitely overlooked is I'm using different rear hubs from a 300zx and using all the apex gear front and rear. This us going to maje a huge difference for me. I think I'm stuck until I get the shell back and the suspension all built up. Then I'll dig a ruler out and do some measuring. Thanks for everyone's help.
 
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