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hardcoregonzo · 7th October 2008, 01:53 PM

Like the title says, been thinking about getting a new rim and tire setup for the R32. I've been reading and researching a lot on this forum and the general consensus is that an 18 x 9.5 with a 265/35/18 tire would work well and that a +22 offset is ideal.

So here is my dilemma. I am wanting to run the setup mentioned above. The rims that I'm looking forward to purchasing are 5Zigen FN01RC Hot Version face polish:

They come in 12, 35, and 45 offsets. I was thinking about going with the 35s and using spacers to fill out the wheel wells. Now on to my questions:

Will this offset work without spacers?
Will the tires and or rims rub against any suspension components?
I believe the stock setup on GTRs is a 30 offset. Would spacing out to a 30 offset work?
Should I just go with a spacer to make up the difference and run a 22 offset look?

Thanks in advance.

nino_brown · 7th October 2008, 02:10 PM

Just run the +12's and roll the inner arches

I hate spacers!

V1H · 7th October 2008, 02:13 PM

265/35/18 on a 9.5 wide +22 may need more camber or mods to inner liners/arches to avoid rubbing.

not sure if +35 will make the wheel sit too far in and rub, best to check one of those offset calculators (std wheel 9x18 +30).

if you use a spacer then you need approx 13mm to sit flush with wheel arch, this may mean you'll need to get longer studs, if you keep the original studs and use a thinner spacer, it might not be hubcentric.

personally, if you're in japan, i'll go with a wheel that fits without spacers.

hth

7th October 2008, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
hardcoregonzo GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Japan Posts: 10	Thinking about getting some new shoes. Like the title says, been thinking about getting a new rim and tire setup for the R32. I've been reading and researching a lot on this forum and the general consensus is that an 18 x 9.5 with a 265/35/18 tire would work well and that a +22 offset is ideal. So here is my dilemma. I am wanting to run the setup mentioned above. The rims that I'm looking forward to purchasing are 5Zigen FN01RC Hot Version face polish: They come in 12, 35, and 45 offsets. I was thinking about going with the 35s and using spacers to fill out the wheel wells. Now on to my questions: Will this offset work without spacers? Will the tires and or rims rub against any suspension components? I believe the stock setup on GTRs is a 30 offset. Would spacing out to a 30 offset work? Should I just go with a spacer to make up the difference and run a 22 offset look? Thanks in advance.

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7th October 2008, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
nino_brown GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 93	Just run the +12's and roll the inner arches I hate spacers!

7th October 2008, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
V1H GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London Posts: 373	265/35/18 on a 9.5 wide +22 may need more camber or mods to inner liners/arches to avoid rubbing. not sure if +35 will make the wheel sit too far in and rub, best to check one of those offset calculators (std wheel 9x18 +30). if you use a spacer then you need approx 13mm to sit flush with wheel arch, this may mean you'll need to get longer studs, if you keep the original studs and use a thinner spacer, it might not be hubcentric. personally, if you're in japan, i'll go with a wheel that fits without spacers. hth