Fitment issue

Sway · 07-08-2019, 12:19 PM

Got new work wheels 19x9.5 +22 in the front, have 255/35/19 in pss’ for them.
But they barely touch the front caliper....
Sooo I bought 3mm spacers as I don’t want the wheel to stick out anymore than it has to from the fender...

It spins freely now and doesn’t touch. But man is it close..
1.5 mm space between the caliper and spokes ... should be okay right?
Or should I switch out for 5mm spacers?

Thanks for the help

OptionZero · 07-08-2019, 12:43 PM

my worry is that **** starts moving and heats up that 1.5mm clearance starts disapearing

and are you really tripping over a 3mm vs 5mm spacer as "poking out too much"?

Folks are wild

Sway · 07-08-2019, 12:50 PM

I went with the 3 in the first place because I wanted minimum poke... now I’m just curious if it’s worth the hassle of returning and buying a different set.

But also yes, I’m anal over details and work as an engineer with caterpillar dealing with quality, so in my head 2 mm can be go or no go lol

OptionZero · 07-08-2019, 01:34 PM

If you're going to sell your wheels over 2mm of "poke", then the problem isn't the wheels, the brakes, or any part on the car.

crazy4oldcars · 07-08-2019, 01:38 PM

Your fun is where you find it. As an "engineering type", I fully understand.
Personally, I'd worry about flex in the wheel when cornering. Keep the 3's, use the 5's, and add the 3's if you need to, later.

Kirk B.

CM370z · 07-08-2019, 01:56 PM

Very similar to your situation, I had a set of wheels in the past that barely did not clear the front brake caliper (Akebono). After putting on a 3mm DRS style spacer, the wheel cleared the caliper by a hair. I did not have any issues.

Do remember to torque the lug nuts to spec (around 80 ft/lbs) after about a week of driving on new wheels.

Sway · 07-08-2019, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

If you're going to sell your wheels over 2mm of "poke", then the problem isn't the wheels, the brakes, or any part on the car.

Lol not sell the wheels, return the 3mm and get 5mm spacers,
I think I’m going to do the exchange just for piece of mind.

It means getting extended studs etc, but I’ll just feel better in the end I think.

It just bothers me that my te37s poke just a little more than I like already, and these have the same offset so I’m essentially adding more when I already want a little less.

It’ll probably bug me for a week or two then I’ll get use to it.

cooltoy · 07-08-2019, 02:35 PM

Good decision. You will not see a 2 mm difference. Neither will anyone else.

Sway · 07-08-2019, 02:42 PM

Thanks for everyone’s input!

OptionZero · 07-08-2019, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sway

Lol not sell the wheels, return the 3mm and get 5mm spacers,
I think I’m going to do the exchange just for piece of mind.

It means getting extended studs etc, but I’ll just feel better in the end I think.

It just bothers me that my te37s poke just a little more than I like already, and these have the same offset so I’m essentially adding more when I already want a little less.

It’ll probably bug me for a week or two then I’ll get use to it.

You don't need extended studs for 5mm.

Sway · 07-08-2019, 05:19 PM

The way this work wheel is and how the lugs sit, I disagree. Almost didn’t want to run 3mm without them.

07-08-2019, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37871	Fitment issue Got new work wheels 19x9.5 +22 in the front, have 255/35/19 in pss’ for them. But they barely touch the front caliper.... Sooo I bought 3mm spacers as I don’t want the wheel to stick out anymore than it has to from the fender... It spins freely now and doesn’t touch. But man is it close.. 1.5 mm space between the caliper and spokes ... should be okay right? Or should I switch out for 5mm spacers? Thanks for the help __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

07-08-2019, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	my worry is that **** starts moving and heats up that 1.5mm clearance starts disapearing and are you really tripping over a 3mm vs 5mm spacer as "poking out too much"? Folks are wild Sway likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

07-08-2019, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37871	I went with the 3 in the first place because I wanted minimum poke... now I’m just curious if it’s worth the hassle of returning and buying a different set. But also yes, I’m anal over details and work as an engineer with caterpillar dealing with quality, so in my head 2 mm can be go or no go lol __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

07-08-2019, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	If you're going to sell your wheels over 2mm of "poke", then the problem isn't the wheels, the brakes, or any part on the car. scope22 likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

07-08-2019, 01:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	Your fun is where you find it. As an "engineering type", I fully understand. Personally, I'd worry about flex in the wheel when cornering. Keep the 3's, use the 5's, and add the 3's if you need to, later. Kirk B. scope22, Sway, Memphis370Z and 2 others like this.

07-08-2019, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
CM370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Riverside Posts: 409 Drives: Nismuse Rep Power: 26	Very similar to your situation, I had a set of wheels in the past that barely did not clear the front brake caliper (Akebono). After putting on a 3mm DRS style spacer, the wheel cleared the caliper by a hair. I did not have any issues. Do remember to torque the lug nuts to spec (around 80 ft/lbs) after about a week of driving on new wheels. Sway and wideglideleon like this. __________________ Motordyne \| Fast Intentions \| Berk \| Stillen \| Amuse \| Nismo \| Ferrada \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Airlift \| SPL \| EcuTek

07-08-2019, 02:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Good decision. You will not see a 2 mm difference. Neither will anyone else. Sway and Falconquey like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 07-08-2019 at 04:45 PM.

07-08-2019, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37871	Thanks for everyone’s input! __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

07-08-2019, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37871	The way this work wheel is and how the lugs sit, I disagree. Almost didn’t want to run 3mm without them. __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

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