350z rims on a 2g dsm

[JiveMasterT]

My friend is selling his rims from his 350z and I was thinking about getting them. I dont even know if they will fit, but does anyone know if they are going to stick out or be too far in and where can i find more info on these? i looked all over.

 

[GSleeper]

What are the specs? I would think they fit. They aren't Honda wheels with the tiny centerbore.

 

[JiveMasterT]

What are the specs? I would think they fit. They aren't Honda wheels with the tiny centerbore.

I honestly have no idea. I couldn't find any info on them online anywhere other than they are 17s with a 5 lug pattern.

 

[will90Eclipse]

Just take one of your rims off and put on a 350Z rim.

Then tell us what happens.

 

[1GenDSM]

yes, they will fit. both lug patterns are 5x114. so you can do it.

 

[ndilo21]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Niss...66483QQitemZ8030429573QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Don't think they will fit, our wheels are 5x112 right?

EDIT: I lied guess they are 5x114.3.

 

[1GenDSM]

yup same as the 350z.

 

[half-cocked]

What about off set?

 

[Flash]

What about the width of the wheels?

 

[JiveMasterT]

I'm going to just go throw one on and see how it looks and I'll let you know what happens. Just thought maybe someone had done this before.

 

[wret]

References on the web put stock 350z wheels at +30mm offset. They will fit but the offset is lower than what is recommended for a street car.

 

[JiveMasterT]

References on the web put stock 350z wheels at +30mm offset. They will fit but the offset is lower than what is recommended for a street car.

so they will be farther in the fenders than the stock wheels?

 

[andymoraitis]

No, they'll stick further out. Stock offset on our wheels is +46. The smaller the positive offset number, the more the wheel protrudes from the wheel well. Depending on wheel width, most people go with a +38 to +46 depending on the width of the wheel.

Hope that helps,

Andy

 

[xveganxcowboyx]

No, they'll stick further out. Stock offset on our wheels is +46. The smaller the positive offset number, the more the wheel protrudes from the wheel well. Depending on wheel width, most people go with a +38 to +46 depending on the width of the wheel.

Hope that helps,

Andy

I never really understood offset. So it's essentially the distance from the back-side of the wheel where it bolts up to the outer lip?

 

[wret]

It's the difference between the centerline of the wheel and the mounting surface. The german term 'Einpresstiefe' or ET which translates to 'Insertion Depth' is a little more descriptive. All passenger cars (that I know of) have a positive offset, meaning they are positioned inward from the mounting surface.

 

[xveganxcowboyx]

It's the difference between the centerline of the wheel and the mounting surface. The german term 'Einpresstiefe' or ET which translates to ‘Insertion Depth’ is a little more descriptive. All passenger cars (that I know of) have a positive offset, meaning they are positioned inward from the mounting surface.

Ah, that makes more sense as it wouldn't be effected by rim width as with my previous understanding. Thanks!

 

[JiveMasterT]

ah, I see. Thanks for shedding light on that. Also, do you happen to know what width they are? I'm assuming 17x7s or 17x8s.

 

[wret]

xveganxcowboyx, what you are thinking of is "backspacing." It's a term not often heard in dsm and import fitment data but it's still in active use in some circles. It's related to offset and initially seems easier to get a mental picture of, but considering that it changes with rim width when offset does not, I'll stick with offset calculations.

 

[wret]

ah, I see. Thanks for shedding light on that. Also, do you happen to know what width they are? I'm assuming 17x7s or 17x8s.

The sometimes helpful wheelspecs.com shows two sizes for the base "enthusiast" model; 7.5 and 8 inch.

 

[dsmmyth]

It's the difference between the centerline of the wheel and the mounting surface. The german term 'Einpresstiefe' or ET which translates to ‘Insertion Depth’ is a little more descriptive. All passenger cars (that I know of) have a positive offset, meaning they are positioned inward from the mounting surface.

Dang.

Suspension guru.

 

[jay_jay_n]

so would 18x7.5 with a +30 offset fit?

 

[D_Eclipse9916]

They dont fit, ship em over to me.

However, do remember that they are staggered...cant run that on awd.