Gensaiken Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 spacers.. oh yeah... up front.... im running double spacers in front with the 280zx brakes.. before only one... weird.. i think together its like 1/2 inch spacer.. i want the gunmetal rb's but not sure what size offset i have to get... i want some wheels that wont require spacers... or me having to flare +10 to +25 or so should fit with out spacers. Thats kind of a safe range for 510's. Quote Link to comment
chebetio510 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 +10 to +25 or so should fit with out spacers. Thats kind of a safe range for 510's. really?? i was told +25 needed spacers.. so im thinking picking them up in +20...... Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 really?? i was told +25 needed spacers.. so im thinking picking them up in +20...... hmm, I was pretty sure +25 was safe. I know over +30 would need them. I'll have to find some +25's and test them out one day. +20 is pretty safe tho. Should fit nicely, I ran some +19 14x6 wheels on a lowered 510 with stock suspension and it fit perfectly. +15 seems to be perfect for 510's. Quote Link to comment
novita1021 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 how does mine look with the new wheels? Quote Link to comment
novita1021 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 ohh yeah heres a better pik of the whole car... Quote Link to comment
LAYEDOUTB2K Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 sportmax 002 Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 as far as offset is concerned the width plays a big role in fitment, +25 7" wide will fit in the front, but a +25 8" wide will have clearance issues with the strut casing I believe. back spacing is just as important in the case of the 510s as offset... also the type of suspension, changes things a bit as well. I like to use a plumbob to take measurements spacers.. oh yeah... up front.... im running double spacers in front with the 280zx brakes.. before only one... weird.. i think together its like 1/2 inch spacer.. i want the gunmetal rb's but not sure what size offset i have to get... i want some wheels that wont require spacers... or me having to flare The 280zx struts make your suspension 1/2" narrower, thats why you needed more spacers. When I first did them I had 14x7s with 185-60s and 0 offset, they stuck out almost a half inch on stock struts but tucked with the 280zx struts. how does mine look with the new wheels? looks good man, make any progress on your 280zx struts? find another one yet? Quote Link to comment
Ringracer Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 sportmaz 002 WHOA!! what size and offset? VERY nice! I likey. Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Novita your car looks sick! Quote Link to comment
LAYEDOUTB2K Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 WHOA!! what size and offset? VERY nice! I likey. 16x8 0 offset and a lot of suspension modifying Quote Link to comment
Ringracer Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 16x8 0 offset and a lot of suspension modifying Care to describe the mods? Quote Link to comment
LAYEDOUTB2K Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 not sure fully what has been done to the front but the rear is on heims and slider brackets to narrow it and getting coilovers. its actually one of my dads 510s theres a pic of the setup here. http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=5525 Quote Link to comment
Ringracer Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 not sure fully what has been done to the front but the rear is on heims and slider brackets to narrow it and getting coilovers. its actually one of my dads 510s theres a pic of the setup here. http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=5525 Very interesting, always looking for new ideas for my project. Thank you. Quote Link to comment
chebetio510 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 ok... so i should get the 15x7 ... +25offset.... right?? as far as offset is concerned the width plays a big role in fitment, +25 7" wide will fit in the front, but a +25 8" wide will have clearance issues with the strut casing I believe. back spacing is just as important in the case of the 510s as offset... also the type of suspension, changes things a bit as well. I like to use a plumbob to take measurements The 280zx struts make your suspension 1/2" narrower, thats why you needed more spacers. When I first did them I had 14x7s with 185-60s and 0 offset, they stuck out almost a half inch on stock struts but tucked with the 280zx struts. Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 you may need a 1/4" spacer... the 15x7 +25 will fit, your right in the ballpark anyway, it really just depends on the looks your after... wanna go really crazy? check this page out... its really old but the info is still current to the 510. http://kmhafer.datsun510.com/wheelFAQ.htm ok... so i should get the 15x7 ... +25offset.... right?? as far as offset is concerned the width plays a big role in fitment, +25 7" wide will fit in the front, but a +25 8" wide will have clearance issues with the strut casing I believe. back spacing is just as important in the case of the 510s as offset... also the type of suspension, changes things a bit as well. I like to use a plumbob to take measurements The 280zx struts make your suspension 1/2" narrower, thats why you needed more spacers. When I first did them I had 14x7s with 185-60s and 0 offset, they stuck out almost a half inch on stock struts but tucked with the 280zx struts. Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 ok... so i should get the 15x7 ... +25offset.... right?? i thought the offset was a little high for my own personal liking, they do make those wheels in lower offsets. I would shoot for a +15 and you would be more happy :) Quote Link to comment
chebetio510 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 in a 15??? i just want to get rid of those rims.. i want these... wish i wouldnt have to use spacers.. y the +15?? i thought the offset was a little high for my own personal liking, they do make those wheels in lower offsets. I would shoot for a +15 and you would be more happy :) Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 in a 15??? i just want to get rid of those rims.. i want these... wish i wouldnt have to use spacers.. y the +15?? 6mm is approximately equal to 1/4" so 10mm more offset would get you a little better fitment and would keep you from using spacers. if you can get +15 go for it... if not, a 1/4" spacer is not bad. Quote Link to comment
chebetio510 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 ok.. got it i believe they do carry them in plus 15.... hopefully my 205 will fit... thanks for the help.. i always get confused with the wheels stuff... btw....:D anyone interested in my wheels? Rota's... 6 rims.... 6mm is approximately equal to 1/4" so 10mm more offset would get you a little better fitment and would keep you from using spacers. if you can get +15 go for it... if not, a 1/4" spacer is not bad. Quote Link to comment
chumstone Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 i'd be interested in those rims. Thanks Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 ok... so i should get the 15x7 ... +25offset.... right?? I had those on mine. With stock struts all you will need is a 1/4" spacer in the rear. With 280ZX struts you need 1/4" rear, 1/2" front. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 sportmax 002 That looks eerily similar to how my car used to look... :D Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 thats kinda creapy almost clones Quote Link to comment
LAYEDOUTB2K Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 thats kinda funny because we had a set of BBS's like that that were laying around but they ended out on my moms lexus. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Is this better? :P Quote Link to comment
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