Need Help Re: Fitting Certain Rims

[R-SPEC]

evening,

i've bought some 2nd hand rims mainly coz they were dirt cheap and are jap

i havent tried on the rears but i've tried the fronts and they do not clear the calipers

just wondering (btw this is for the r34 gt-t experts) what size spacers would i need to use?

rim size on the fronts is 18x8 +42

thanks in advance

[alr33x]

i rkn 20mm might get away with 15 just..

[queensalnd]

I had the same problem with a set of 18" jap rims on 33 gtst, ended up running 20mm bolt on spacers, ended up removing wheels as I didn't trust them going hard into corners

[Transpass]

you can check the clearance yourself - measure the distance between the brake disc flange and the caliper horizontally and do the same at your wheel/rim.

How to do:

...with a right angled square.

-> e.g. http://www.akcol.com/modules.php?name=Inde...newlang=english

[Marcus89]

aren't stock r34 gtt rims like 17x7 or 7.5 and +40? If that's right a 10mm space should do the job

[blags]

Pretty sure you will be fine with a 10mm spacer

[Transpass]

You can't say "this wheel dimension/offset will fit with a xx mm spacer" - has a lot to do with wheel design. Offset is measured at the wheel center line (distance between this line and the flange). E.g. a deep dish wheel (racing type) comes with an offset of +5 measured at the wheel center line (WCL), means there's only 5mm between the brake disc/wheel flange and WCL. Now, if the wheel has a flat shape, it should be impossible to fit a big caliper, if it has a round shape or bulge, then there's (often) enough room.

Too much spacer isn't any good for the bearings or braking capability.

Edit: 10mm spacers should be ok just wanted to explain for people reading this thread!

Edited September 11, 2010 by Transpass