Track Day Wheel Options

Read T · 09-04-2013, 05:02 PM

Hi guys,

I'm losing hope in finding a square setup that will clear the akebonos without a spacer in the front. I would rather not run a spacer for track days. I also have the sport akebonos. I am wanting to stick with 18" wheels (as I already have 275/40/18 sticky tires). Trying to get a decent and fairly cheap wheel to use -
I REALLY wish enkei rpf01 or nto3 would fit without spacers but need spacers for those guys. Any other options? If not I'll bread down with CCWs.

I am now entertaining the concept of a staggered setup so I can get a different offset up front / spoke design to clear those damn big calipers and fill out the back wheel well. Not looking to go over stock widths of wheel.

Read T · 09-04-2013, 05:30 PM

and ideally something I wouldn't have to get extended studs just to bolt the wheel on.

(Not that extended studs arn't a bad thing on the track).

Read T · 09-04-2013, 05:38 PM

Anyone know if 9.5" TC015N - R will clear?

Mike · 09-04-2013, 06:14 PM

Forgestar F14, 18x10 +34 don't need spacers to clear

Read T · 09-04-2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Forgestar F14, 18x10 +34 don't need spacers to clear

thank you sir!

Read T · 09-04-2013, 09:21 PM

Think those would work in the back too with that high of an offset? I'm not an aesthetics person, but just want to make sure they arn't sunken in 8 inches

martin82 · 09-04-2013, 09:41 PM

There are no issues running spacers at the track I run 18x10.5 +30 nt03 w 20mm spacer in the rear for 1.5 years no issues and I rotate wheels/tires for longer wear

synolimit · 09-04-2013, 09:51 PM

Rpf1 18x9.5+15, 18x10.5+15

I also run spacers, in the front, with the +45 wheel, 20mm spacer.

Read T · 09-05-2013, 12:07 AM

Running spacers at the track gives me the heebie jeebies. That said, it would save me about $1200 haha

DEpointfive0 · 09-05-2013, 12:10 AM

If spacers are installed correctly, you should have ZERO issues. And IMO, bolt ons are MUCH better than stud replacement.

Before you ask:
You can never get replacement studs on as tight as OEM.
The longer the stud, the easier to bend/break.

synolimit · 09-05-2013, 12:16 AM

I also read back in the day Porsche race cars ran some ginormous spacers.

clintfocus · 09-05-2013, 12:21 AM

thats why you get stronger then stock extended studs like ARP or Nismo studs.
Alot of time attack and wheel to wheel race cars run various spacers for certain wheels. when done correcty, no issues

Mike · 09-05-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Read T

Think those would work in the back too with that high of an offset? I'm not an aesthetics person, but just want to make sure they arn't sunken in 8 inches

i run them all the time. sometimes I use spacers for looks, but lately I haven't been using the spacers.

09-04-2013, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Track Day Wheel Options Hi guys, I'm losing hope in finding a square setup that will clear the akebonos without a spacer in the front. I would rather not run a spacer for track days. I also have the sport akebonos. I am wanting to stick with 18" wheels (as I already have 275/40/18 sticky tires). Trying to get a decent and fairly cheap wheel to use - I REALLY wish enkei rpf01 or nto3 would fit without spacers but need spacers for those guys. Any other options? If not I'll bread down with CCWs. I am now entertaining the concept of a staggered setup so I can get a different offset up front / spoke design to clear those damn big calipers and fill out the back wheel well. Not looking to go over stock widths of wheel. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

09-04-2013, 05:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	and ideally something I wouldn't have to get extended studs just to bolt the wheel on. (Not that extended studs arn't a bad thing on the track). __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

09-04-2013, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Anyone know if 9.5" TC015N - R will clear? __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

09-04-2013, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Forgestar F14, 18x10 +34 don't need spacers to clear __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-04-2013, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Think those would work in the back too with that high of an offset? I'm not an aesthetics person, but just want to make sure they arn't sunken in 8 inches __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

09-04-2013, 09:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	There are no issues running spacers at the track I run 18x10.5 +30 nt03 w 20mm spacer in the rear for 1.5 years no issues and I rotate wheels/tires for longer wear

09-04-2013, 09:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Rpf1 18x9.5+15, 18x10.5+15 I also run spacers, in the front, with the +45 wheel, 20mm spacer. __________________ 13 370z- Last edited by synolimit; 09-04-2013 at 10:03 PM.

09-05-2013, 12:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Running spacers at the track gives me the heebie jeebies. That said, it would save me about $1200 haha __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

09-05-2013, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	If spacers are installed correctly, you should have ZERO issues. And IMO, bolt ons are MUCH better than stud replacement. Before you ask: You can never get replacement studs on as tight as OEM. The longer the stud, the easier to bend/break. Zbrah likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

09-05-2013, 12:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I also read back in the day Porsche race cars ran some ginormous spacers. __________________ 13 370z-

09-05-2013, 12:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	thats why you get stronger then stock extended studs like ARP or Nismo studs. Alot of time attack and wheel to wheel race cars run various spacers for certain wheels. when done correcty, no issues

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