b210 wheel question

[caseyg4017]

Hey, I was wondering if anybody knew what width and offset wheel fits best on a lowered b210. My girlfriends Datsun is stock height on 17s and she loves the size but wants to lower it and can't because the will rub. I attached a pic of the Altima I built her and the Datsun I'm building now at a local show. Let me know what you think.

[CWhip]

I put 15" Z rims on mine, lowered it a little and they still rub sometimes. Sorry, I'm on my phone and can't post pics.

[caseyg4017]

That's what I figured, I don't think i'm going to be able to lower it with this big of a wheel unless I get the perfect offset and size or modify the fenders.

[hurricane14]

flare the fenders.....

[datsunfreak]

That's what I figured, I don't think i'm going to be able to lower it with this big of a wheel unless I get the perfect offset and size or modify the fenders.

 

The problem with the 17s is the overall diameter of the tire. That is why it rubs.  ;)

 

You will get a lot less rubbing with a 14" or 15" wheel (assuming proper tire size).

 

If she is set on having 17s, she is set on this ride height.  ^_^

[datsunfreak]

3" front lowering, 2" rear, 14x7, no rubbing

 

 

 

 

3" front 2" rear, 15x7, no rubbing

 

[caseyg4017]

What offset do you run with the 15x7? they look killer!

[datsunfreak]

What offset do you run with the 15x7? they look killer!

 

Those are a zero offset. In the rear, it's a very good fit. Up front you really only want to go that "aggressive" if you already have 280ZX struts fitted (narrows the track 1/2" per side).

 

If you are keeping the stock struts, you'd be better off with something in a +10 to +15 range up front. 

[caseyg4017]

Cool, that's what I needed to know, thanks for the info.