MrBigTanker got a wagon now.Oh boy.

[datsunfreak]

Datsunfreak said a 15x8 0 offset will work with a stretched tire under the fender wells. But i want to be sure or it will be a costly mistake.

 

I just said that Lance made it work.  ^_^

 

I can say with confidence that a 15x7 0 is tough if you plan on going low.

 

And I would agree. 

[datsunfreak]

Pic of Lance's car (aka kyushakai) for reference. As I recall, he said it's a 15x8 +0 with a 175/55-15 tire. 

 

[mrbigtanker]

I Pm'ed him but no reply. And i am trying to put my order in now for the Watt's.

[datsunfreak]

I Pm'ed him but no reply

 

He's not on here much any more. But he'll usually reply on instagram. 

[Just Joel]

Yep, Lance is for sure running 8j zeros but the door bump is cut and he has rolled/stretch a lot to get them to work.

[mrbigtanker]

Well then thanks for that info, I guess that will be a big NO then on the 15x8 's. Any other idea's.

 

I was thinking of just getting the 2 piece wheels i posted the other day. Just re do the centers.

[datsunfreak]

Well then thanks for that info, I guess that will be a big NO then on the 15x8 's. Any other idea's.

 

The Enkei 92s like on that red wagon would work. They are 15x8 +25 with a decent amount of lip, and clearance should be better. Will probably need a small spacer to get them into the +15 range. 

 

[wayno]

There are photos in this thread, big improvement.  :thumbup:

 

I like Joels wagon, there's a reason it wins awards, to bad it's not up to JCCS standards. 

[mrbigtanker]

The Enkei 92s like on that red wagon would work. They are 15x8 +25 with a decent amount of lip, and clearance should be better. Will probably need a small spacer to get them into the +15 range. 

 

Not what I am looking for, But good to know it will fit with that offset.

[Just Joel]

Agreed ^^^^

[Just Joel]

How bout some mk3's Tanker? ;)

[Dantheman]

There's a set of 15/8's zero offset on the 510realm. They're not wats but they would look great on a black and red wagon.

[skyblue]

Keep it old school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lulz

[mrbigtanker]

I might still go with the 2 piece Watt's.

[mrbigtanker]

Pic of Lance's car (aka kyushakai) for reference. As I recall, he said it's a 15x8 +0 with a 175/55-15 tire. 

 

So what do i have to do to make it work. 

[Just Joel]

Cut, role and pull ;)

[wayno]

Oh if it was only that easy. :lol:

Cut, role and pull ;)

[tr8er]

So what do i have to do to make it work.

Take it to a shop and start throwing money at everybody.

[wayno]

   

 

Take it to a shop and start throwing money at everybody.

[earlyvws]

Hey Ray where did u get seat covers? We're they custom made, pre-made kit or NOS, since ur the NOS king on here!

[mrbigtanker]

They are custom made Joe. Just waiting on the panels.

 

And to throw more money at something. You dicks.lol

[shacks510]

Time for you to dust off the 'ol Louisville Slugger and get to the rollin'

[Just Joel]

Honestly though, it's not horrible but will involve cutting/welding. The door bump will need to be removed and the fender lip will need to be stretched and flattened. Even after all this work, you may still have clearance issues at full bump if you don't dramatically limit up travel. Option B is formed mini flares in the rear door/fender but this is a lot of work $$$$

 

[Just Joel]

Here's my door bump removal... Not paint friendly soooooo hurry :)

 

Start by hacking the crap out of your inner fender until you have enough room to clear. This is what mine looked like when I was done...

 

 

this was probably the hardest part of this whole thing... I had to use worn out cut off wheels in the die grinder to get all the small corners done. I didn't want to use plasma because I wanted to avoid not only the heat but also the slag that will contaminate welding and take time to clean.

 

 

Ahhh, so nice...

 

 

Chunk...

 

 

next was putting back the metal. I chose to make it in two pieces...

 

 

and then the front... Weld this off extremely slow, your don't want to warp the shit out of your rear panel.

 

 

when your done, sit back and bask in your new found fender clearance :)

 

 

Later

Joel

[mrbigtanker]

Very nice Joel. I was still thinking about time money and resources i have but i just dont think i want to put that much money in the wagon. Just going to keep what I got or get the 2 piece Watt's and be happy.Or spend the money and tub the shit out of this wagon.