16x8 Offset +53, On The Front Of R32 Gtst

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I have been advised i'll need spacers here to fit.

Please help thank you!

[Rekin]

+53 holy shit, i seriously doubt you will fit them on!

The factory offset is like +38... (need to be confirmed)

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so what sort of spacers will i need.? the guy ran these on his 180sx with some spacers, he was unsure of what spacers he used though so i'm trying to find out.

Thanks for all your help so far.

[tm_r33]

lol bad offset for a skyline. To be completly honest that offset is probably more suited to say a pulsar. You will want spacers. Even if the wheels fit they will not be the best looking fitment. Yer about +38 is factory i think. I run 30 mm spacers behind my 9.5 +38 driftecs currently

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thanks for the info,

can someone just summarise please the amount of spacing required to get this wheel on the front hubs of my gtst?

I've already made the purhcase so no backing out now!

[Rekin]

do they even have the correct PCD for a skyline? My money is they arent...

[clip14]

5x114.3 correct spacing!

[ARTZ]

sound perfect for my honda wanna swap for some good gtst rims....

[Rekin]

5x114.3 correct spacing!

ah thats okay then.

Have a look at the offset calculator on http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html

+53 and +38 (assuming same tyre size)

The edge of the new tyre will be 14mm closer to the inside of the wheel well and suspension components, and 14mm further in from the edge of the bodywork.

So im assuming you would need 14mm spacer to bring it out to stock offset. +30 will give you a flush stance on r32's (and possible cause scrubbing depending on suspension setup). So I would assume you would need a 27mm spacer?

Someone verify the above.

edit; fyi. wheel spacers are illegal and can cause more stress on the thread if they are not bolt-on type. You may also have wheel balancing issues if they arent hub-centric spacers.

[Rekin]

you would need something like this im assuming

http://justjap.com/store/product.php?produ...at=0&page=1

[alr33x]

this cant be serious my mongoose has better dimensions..

dude try whatever you can to get out of the deal worst possible choice EVER

dont forget spacers are illegal incase your worried about that side of things

[-Jimmy-]

Rekin, don't think you've got it entirely right mate. In your calculations you haven't factored in the width of rims. 16x6.5 +40 are your stock GTS-t wheel specs. 16x8 +53 will stick out 6mm more than your stock wheel specs, however the inside of the rim will sit 32mm closer and I'm guessing this will then be hitting your suspension.

Try this offset calculator instead: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

I think more to the point, where and why did you find a rim that has +53 offset?

In my opinion you'd be better off looking at something like 17x8 +25 and 17x9+30.

Edited August 15, 2010 by -Jimmy-

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they are ssr mesh rims, very old school. picked them up at a great price so just trying to make them work. i wil of course be using bolt on spacers, and the car will be certified (you can get away with more in nz anyway). not sure where the actual rim came from where they'd be usinga 53 offset, never seen that sort of number before tbh!

So just wondering what spacer thickness i need to clear the brakes on the front without sticking out of the guards. from what i;ve read in here, a 25mm spacer should be appropriate?

any other opinions?

cheers for all your help everyone.

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calculator using a 25mm spacer says that i lose 2mm of clearance with the strut, and the wheel will extend out towards teh guard edge by 36mm

might fit under the guard, barely, might need to do a little flaring or rolling.

does everyone agree?????? i know the 53 was a bad offset to choose, but i love the wheel and it was a very very sharp price.

[BTM]

If you buy these you're an idiot.

Get something that fits properly.

[Rekin]

Rekin, don't think you've got it entirely right mate. In your calculations you haven't factored in the width of rims. 16x6.5 +40 are your stock GTS-t wheel specs. 16x8 +53 will stick out 6mm more than your stock wheel specs, however the inside of the rim will sit 32mm closer and I'm guessing this will then be hitting your suspension.

Try this offset calculator instead: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

I think more to the point, where and why did you find a rim that has +53 offset?

In my opinion you'd be better off looking at something like 17x8 +25 and 17x9+30.

yeah you're right, my mistake! Forgot to factor in the width! Cheers for clearing that up

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

+53

seriously that shit exists?