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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 :P

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

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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

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 :D just wanted to explain for people reading this thread!

Edited by Transpass

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