Wheel Help - 32gtr

[Beer Baron]

hi guys,

I am looking at some 18X9.5 inch TE37s for my R32 GTR. They only thing is they are +12 offset. The question is will that offset be suitable for my 32GTR or do i need to get the +22 offset ones?

Lucien, what offset are your TE37s? They are 18X9.5 right?

thanks.

[NXTIME]

I am pretty sure that Rays recommend +22 for the 18 x 9.5 on an R32 GTR with Brembos and +12 or +22 without.

In comparison, Work have the 18 x 9.5's as being +20 offset.

Edited August 17, 2005 by NXTIME

[Beer Baron]

hahaha i know! I just bid on a set of Work Emotion CR Kai's in 18X9.5 +20 offset and on their site that is what they reccomend for the 32GTR.

Question: will the +12 offset move the wheels further out from the strut or closer to it (relative to the +20 offset)?

Thanks Charlie.

[Beer Baron]

ooh, i think i just figured it out. the +12 will be closer to the strut that the +20? if that's the case i could run a 10mm spacer which would effectively make them the same as a +22 offset. correct?

[NXTIME]

It will move it out 8mm more as there is less offset from the centre of the rim width.

CR's? TE37's man!

Anytime.

[NXTIME]

ooh, i think i just figured it out. the +12 will be closer to the strut that the +20? if that's the case i could run a 10mm spacer which would effectively make them the same as a +22 offset. correct?

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No, its the other way round mate. I was going to suggest that the +22's could have a spacer fitted to decrease the positive offset, but you have already bid on the +12's

[NXTIME]

It is also interesting to note that Rays only has a +12 18 x 9.5 size for the GTR in the LM GT4 range.

[Beer Baron]

hmm it looks like +12 may be the go then. hopefully not too wide for my lil' ol' 32.

i hear you on the CR vs TE37 debate, but you have to admit the CR kai in bronze is a pretty sexy looking rim. cheaper than the TE37 too.

TE37 has been a long time favourite though and are about as good as a lightweight forged rims gets. the bronze looks very nice on a grey 32 too.

thanks for clearing up my offset misconception! makes sense that the lower number = wider track.

[Beer Baron]

these are the works i was trying to buy, but i got out bid

these are the volks:

both nice, but in some ways i reckon the works will suit my 32 better. i dunno they are both pretty damn good. Plus i've never seen a 32 GTR with those works on but plenty with T337s...

[Beer Baron]

I have been looking at Weds Sports SA90 in bronze too. so many choices.

only thing with the weds is it's either 17X9 or 18X10.5 they don't come in 18X9.5. I think the 10.5 width is a tad much for a 32...

[NXTIME]

There seems to be plenty of (new) Work CR's for sale at very reasonable prices. Can't say the same for the TE37's though. I actually don't mind the CR's, but I think that the pumped guards of the R's need dish. SP1's and Work Meisters are my choice there. But don't let me (or anyone else) sway you - it's your car

[Beer Baron]

yeah dish is nice, but i like the jap wannabe, GT500, rice boy racer theme

don't get me wrong the 5 spoke S1s etc with the deep dish are pretty horn but for me it's always going to be a wide-ish (ie 9inch+) race style rim in bronze. I think they look very nice on a grey GTR. It's just a question of which one.

[NXTIME]

yeah dish is nice, but i like the jap wannabe, GT500, rice boy racer theme

don't get me wrong the 5 spoke S1s etc with the deep dish are pretty horn but for me it's always going to be a wide-ish (ie 9inch+) race style rim in bronze. I think they look very nice on a grey GTR. It's just a question of which one.

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Then why are you selling that wonderful wing that came with the car?

It's all good mate I actually think the R34 wheels are perfect for the grey GTRs. I want to get a huge set of dished rims for my R32 eventually

Edited August 17, 2005 by NXTIME

[Beer Baron]

hehe, i'm not that bad. i still like the standard lines of the car, just like the wanky wheels too!

yeah 34 wheels are pretty good but again every man and his dog has a set these days and for the same money i'd rather the TE37s

[NXTIME]

hehe, i'm not that bad. i still like the standard lines of the car, just like the wanky wheels too!

yeah 34 wheels are pretty good but again every man and his dog has a set these days and for the same money i'd rather the TE37s

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I agree, the R34's just aren't worth it when you can buy other brand names for the same price.

[Ronin 09]

NO NO NO NO NO!!!!

you want +22 NOT +12 - The 12's will move it OUT of the wheelarch and stick out!

i almost bought a set of TE37 in 18x9.5 +12 but it is the wrong offset

+12 is for R33 and R34GTR

!!!

[NXTIME]

I think that the ultimate deciding factor would be tyre width. But at least with the 22's you can use spacers to bring down the offset if need be.

I wonder what is the widest rim (and tyre) that can be fitted to an R32 GTR (without major mods)? Where is always_me?

[Duncan]

I have 17x8 bronze weds on the race car atm. not sure off the offset tho I guess it must be +22 since they fit over the brembos

[BBGTR]

hi guys,

I am looking at some 18X9.5 inch TE37s for my R32 GTR. They only thing is they are +12 offset. The question is will that offset be suitable for my 32GTR or do i need to get the +22 offset ones?

Lucien, what offset are your TE37s? They are 18X9.5 right?

thanks.

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You definitely need the +22's. Even then they will be marginal without a bit of neg camber.

I have 18*9 +24 and they are a perfect fit on my R32 GT-R. I need some lightweight track rims and the TE-37's are what I wanted, unfortunately they don't come in +24 - very few light rims seem to???

Regards

Andrew

[BBGTR]

hahaha i know! I just bid on a set of Work Emotion CR Kai's in 18X9.5 +20 offset and on their site that is what they reccomend for the 32GTR.

Question: will the +12 offset move the wheels further out from the strut or closer to it (relative to the +20 offset)?

Thanks Charlie.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Try this site, it's really helpful: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Regards

Andrew