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Need your help fellas. I'm in the market for 18" Volk TE37 SL and need help with brembo clearance for the TL-S along with tires.
Here it is:
18x9 +45 - from research these should clear without a problem but may not be as concave
My questions are:
Will 18x9.5 +40, +35, or +22 offsets clear? Correct me if I'm wrong: the lower the offset the deeper the concavity for these wheels.
Will 18x9.5 poke? And will a 245 tire with a max stretch of 9.5" fit without requiring fender rolling?
Cheers!
my advice: offsets don't matter as much as the design of the wheel. some +30 fit, some don't.
your 18x9 +45 will most likely NOT clear brembos...EDIT: I think accuratein ran 18x9.5 +43 but i don't know if he had spacers or not
+22 will generally clear, the others depends on the wheel design
9.5 will poke if the offset is a lower number than 40 (point of reference...mine is flush and i have 18x9 +32)
9.5 and a 245 will need rolled fenders at a minimum (maybe also a camber kit for more camber or pulled fenders) if you're dropped
picking the right wheel to have the right fitment and stance takes lots of research...it took me a few months to figure out my current set and my last set of wheels
So for TL-S with brembos, the Volk TE37 SL in 18x9.5 with decent concavity is only attainable with the currently available +22 offset. I'm still looking into the +35 offset but from initial pics it appears more on the flat side.
Members who have ran similar specs are correct in that it will cause poke. Depending on lowering amount and tires, it will likely require fender work in the front and rear with aggressive tire stretch. Going with a staggered setup will allow for concavity in rear.
Trying to talk myself into 19" TE37 ultras in matte blue...
Attempting to revive the original spirit of the thread because I found it personally very useful and also have something to contribute now. Thanks OP for starting this, (IMHO) it remains relevant! +1 for making it a sticky.
Tried to clean up the formatting and fix the broken links as best as I could.
Lightweight but no offsets so not sure which offset works
5Zigen Beckets FN-01R 17x8” (14.70lb)
Buddy Club P1 Racing QF 17x8” (13.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 2 17x8” (14.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 17x8” (15.00lb)
Racing Sparco LE 17x8” (14.60lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8” (14.30lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8.5” (15.00lb)
Wed's TC-005 17x8” (14.90lb)
Wed's TC-105N 17x8” (14.90lb)
Unverified suggestions that may work (wheels designed for BBKs)
Enkei GTC-01 18x8" +45 (20.6lb)
Enkei OEM Nissan 350Z Track V.1 F 18x8" +30 (18.2lb) / R 18x8.5" +33 (18.6lb)
Tirerack.com search, specific to Type S
Rules and Legend: If you are unsure of the weight of the wheel, please highlight the weight in Red font and hopefully someone on here who knows the actual weight will come and correct it. Wheels that do not clear the Brembos will be highlighted in Purple font. This information will be useful to perspective buyers so that they know what size they can not fit.
Also, lets keep this list in alphabetical order in the case that this list becomes rather large. It will make the information on here a heck-of-a-lot easier to find.
HYPERLINK pictures, don't post photos on the list.
Attempting to revive the original spirit of the thread because I found it personally very useful and also have something to contribute now. Thanks OP for starting this, (IMHO) it remains relevant! +1 for making it a sticky.
Tried to clean up the formatting and fix the broken links as best as I could.
Lightweight but no offsets so not sure which offset works
5Zigen Beckets FN-01R 17x8” (14.70lb)
Buddy Club P1 Racing QF 17x8” (13.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 2 17x8” (14.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 17x8” (15.00lb)
Racing Sparco LE 17x8” (14.60lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8” (14.30lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8.5” (15.00lb)
Wed's TC-005 17x8” (14.90lb)
Wed's TC-105N 17x8” (14.90lb)
Unverified suggestions that may work (wheels designed for BBKs)
Enkei GTC-01 18x8" +45 (20.6lb)
Enkei OEM Nissan 350Z Track V.1 F 18x8" +30 (18.2lb) / R 18x8.5" +33 (18.6lb)
Tirerack.com search, specific to Type S
Rules and Legend: If you are unsure of the weight of the wheel, please highlight the weight in Red font and hopefully someone on here who knows the actual weight will come and correct it. Wheels that do not clear the Brembos will be highlighted in Purple font. This information will be useful to perspective buyers so that they know what size they can not fit.
Also, lets keep this list in alphabetical order in the case that this list becomes rather large. It will make the information on here a heck-of-a-lot easier to find.
HYPERLINK pictures, don't post photos on the list.
18x8.5+40 TE37 clear, 18x8.5+40 SE37k clear, RPF-1 17x9.5+38 do not. Will update with pics when I'm at my desktop later.
Attempting to revive the original spirit of the thread because I found it personally very useful and also have something to contribute now. Thanks OP for starting this, (IMHO) it remains relevant! +1 for making it a sticky.
Tried to clean up the formatting and fix the broken links as best as I could.
Lightweight but no offsets so not sure which offset works
5Zigen Beckets FN-01R 17x8” (14.70lb)
Buddy Club P1 Racing QF 17x8” (13.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 2 17x8” (14.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 17x8” (15.00lb)
Racing Sparco LE 17x8” (14.60lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8” (14.30lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8.5” (15.00lb)
Wed's TC-005 17x8” (14.90lb)
Wed's TC-105N 17x8” (14.90lb)
Unverified suggestions that may work (wheels designed for BBKs)
Enkei GTC-01 18x8" +45 (20.6lb)
Enkei OEM Nissan 350Z Track V.1 F 18x8" +30 (18.2lb) / R 18x8.5" +33 (18.6lb)
Tirerack.com search, specific to Type S
Rules and Legend: If you are unsure of the weight of the wheel, please highlight the weight in Red font and hopefully someone on here who knows the actual weight will come and correct it. Wheels that do not clear the Brembos will be highlighted in Purple font. This information will be useful to perspective buyers so that they know what size they can not fit.
Also, lets keep this list in alphabetical order in the case that this list becomes rather large. It will make the information on here a heck-of-a-lot easier to find.
HYPERLINK pictures, don't post photos on the list.
I just purchased a 2008 TL Type S with aftermarket rims already installed. From the pics, they appear to be Drag DR31 ( http://www.dragwheels.com/product.php?id=166 ). The previous owner installed factory size tires, but unfortunately I don't know the specs of the wheels (I assume 17x8, and probably +47, since it's closer to the OEM than the +35 option, but can't say for sure). I can measure them and update once I take them off. Added to the "no offsets" list below, pics here: Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet .
Lightweight but no offsets so not sure which offset works
5Zigen Beckets FN-01R 17x8” (14.70lb)
Buddy Club P1 Racing QF 17x8” (13.60lb)
Drag DR31 17" (unsure of width and offset) (21lb for 17x8) (Pictures)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 2 17x8” (14.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 17x8” (15.00lb)
Racing Sparco LE 17x8” (14.60lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8” (14.30lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8.5” (15.00lb)
Wed's TC-005 17x8” (14.90lb)
Wed's TC-105N 17x8” (14.90lb)
Unverified suggestions that may work (wheels designed for BBKs)
Enkei GTC-01 18x8" +45 (20.6lb)
Enkei OEM Nissan 350Z Track V.1 F 18x8" +30 (18.2lb) / R 18x8.5" +33 (18.6lb)
Tirerack.com search, specific to Type S
Rules and Legend: If you are unsure of the weight of the wheel, please highlight the weight in Red font and hopefully someone on here who knows the actual weight will come and correct it. Wheels that do not clear the Brembos will be highlighted in Purple font. This information will be useful to perspective buyers so that they know what size they can not fit.
Also, lets keep this list in alphabetical order in the case that this list becomes rather large. It will make the information on here a heck-of-a-lot easier to find.
HYPERLINK pictures, don't post photos on the list.
Lightweight but no offsets so not sure which offset works
5Zigen Beckets FN-01R 17x8” (14.70lb)
Buddy Club P1 Racing QF 17x8” (13.60lb)
Drag DR31 17" (unsure of width and offset) (21lb for 17x8) (Pictures)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 2 17x8” (14.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 17x8” (15.00lb)
Racing Sparco LE 17x8” (14.60lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8” (14.30lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8.5” (15.00lb)
Wed's TC-005 17x8” (14.90lb)
Wed's TC-105N 17x8” (14.90lb)
Unverified suggestions that may work (wheels designed for BBKs)
Enkei GTC-01 18x8" +45 (20.6lb)
Enkei OEM Nissan 350Z Track V.1 F 18x8" +30 (18.2lb) / R 18x8.5" +33 (18.6lb)
Tirerack.com search, specific to Type S
Just got these put on my TypeS. Enkei RPF1 17x9 +22 with 255/40 r17 tires on them. Huge improvement over the base wheels and worn tires I had before. Posting in case anyone is looking for pics with wide tires.
Volk Racing TE37 Saga, 17x8.5 +45 clears the calipers, but with only 0.5mm of clearance. Technically they clear, but that's not enough clearance, so I would say no go.
This wheel will work with at least a 3mm spacer but a 5mm spacer would be ideal. On a TL, the 5mm spacer would work great, but for those with a TSX with TL knuckles (like me)
then it really depends on how wide the tires are, but you likely will have to do some fender rolling. Below pics are with a 255/40R17 tire.
Lightweight but no offsets so not sure which offset works
5Zigen Beckets FN-01R 17x8” (14.70lb)
Buddy Club P1 Racing QF 17x8” (13.60lb)
Drag DR31 17" (unsure of width and offset) (21lb for 17x8) (Pictures)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 2 17x8” (14.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 17x8” (15.00lb)
Racing Sparco LE 17x8” (14.60lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8” (14.30lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8.5” (15.00lb)
Wed's TC-005 17x8” (14.90lb)
Wed's TC-105N 17x8” (14.90lb)
Unverified suggestions that may work (wheels designed for BBKs)
Enkei GTC-01 18x8" +45 (20.6lb)
Enkei OEM Nissan 350Z Track V.1 F 18x8" +30 (18.2lb) / R 18x8.5" +33 (18.6lb)
Tirerack.com search, specific to Type S
volk te37 19x8.5 +43 clears with about 2mm of clearance Attachment 120195
Lightweight but no offsets so not sure which offset works
5Zigen Beckets FN-01R 17x8” (14.70lb)
Buddy Club P1 Racing QF 17x8” (13.60lb)
Drag DR31 17" (unsure of width and offset) (21lb for 17x8) (Pictures)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 2 17x8” (14.60lb)
Motegi Racing Trak Lite 17x8” (15.00lb)
Racing Sparco LE 17x8” (14.60lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8” (14.30lb)
SSR Type-C (called Competitions in the US) 17x8.5” (15.00lb)
Wed's TC-005 17x8” (14.90lb)
Wed's TC-105N 17x8” (14.90lb)
Unverified suggestions that may work (wheels designed for BBKs)
Enkei GTC-01 18x8" +45 (20.6lb)
Enkei OEM Nissan 350Z Track V.1 F 18x8" +30 (18.2lb) / R 18x8.5" +33 (18.6lb)
Tirerack.com search, specific to Type S
05-04-2016, 08:18 PM
