Wheel fitment concern on sport model
 

I have a 2009 sport 370z and I'm wanting to buy wheels. I want 19x9.5+22 front 19x10.5+12 rear but I want to make sure especially on the front that that offset will clear the front calipers.

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You'll be fine. That wheel setup has been a proven setup MANY times already now.

Chances are good they will clear the calipers but it depends on the specific wheel design. Which wheels are you thinking?

Varrstoen es-3. I wish I could afford the real volk ce28s but they're just out of my price range...

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Offsets don't make caliper clearance. The disk design and how thick the backpad is determines caliper clearance. Don't listen to the guy above that said the wheels should fit no problem.

R.K.

3.3.2s? I'm thinking that wheel design needs to be at +15 (+22 with spacer) or the +12 to clear the brakes.

Agree and disagree. Rpf1's have a horrible back spoke design that sticks inward. My 9.5 +25 fits fine. I doubt any wheel is worse so a +22 should fit no problem.

before I get into the whole 'why are you downgrading forged rims to knockoffs' and 'if you can't afford them, save up until you do', I'll agree that it's the wheel design that determines if it fits, not so much offset.

Different rim design, same offsets that you're looking for:
http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...rt-brakes.html

should fit

fixed. their wheels dont seem to have good caliper clearance for bbk's.

So you agree 100% with me... The face of the wheel determines brake clearance. That's why I have to run T-disk on my VS-XX's when normally I could just run R-disk (WORK Wheels). Its all in the face design.

R.K.

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Like I said. It fits.

Setup runs similar to Volk (it's a Volk knockoff), so 19x9.5 +22 front 19x10.5 +12 rear works.

From the thread I linked to earlier:


I've never run them, but I'd probably re-verify with a vendor before ordering them. Varrstoens do not have the same caliper clearance as Volks.

There's also nothing in the link you posted indicating a lack of spacers.

No because rpf1s come in different offsets. They all have the same spoke design but offset does make the difference for which will and won't fit. A different offset also changes the back design slightly so it's not one or the other, it's both.

You're totally right on cheap 1 piece cast wheels. I was thinking more the 2/3 piece wheels. Sorry about that. I have never bought cheap wheels before so am not very knowledgable in that respect.

R.K.

Yeah, show me a wheel that can perform like a rpf1 which isn't cast and we'll talk. Wasting your money for weak performance means nothing. Just shows a lack of intelligence.

Wait a minute here...I completely agree that anything from Enkei is great for a cast 1 piece wheel. We cannot use Enkei and Varronston's or any other Malaysian made wheels in the same sentence. Even WORKS 1 peice cast wheels are sourced out and not made by WORK.

My wheel intelligence probably trumps most. I am very familiar with the wheel companies and quality wheels. I don't need a lesson.

R.K.

The reason I buy multi piece wheels is because the size and offset are more custom and suits my needs. The one piece cast wheels usually have the wrong offsets and sizes. That might suit the masses but guys like me that like to be different, they just don't work.

R.K.

It amazes me how far off subject this conversation has gotten. I simply wanted to know if anyone knew if they'd fit. Not get opinions on why the only wheels I can possilby get are the likes of bbs ccw volk work and others. Fact of the matter is yes I would love to have those wheels but, there is no way on my salary I'll be able to afford them. Also yes casting in more inconsistent and heavier.I understand these shortcomings among others. My car is a daily driven car. Id hate to beat up such expensive wheels as well. Also im a professional mechanic and I'd much rather pay to replace a broken cast wheel than any of the suspension components under the car or tweak mounting locations even. Hell racers like ken block use wheels the shatter on heavy impact to save the suspension components. So id like just an answer to my question and not have people try to run a clinic on what they think I dont already know.

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Here's a perfect article for you then:

JDMphasis: Corner-Cutting Commentary

R.K.

You can afford anything on any salary. You own a Z don't you? How did you do it? By saving up money and/or by finding a good deal I assume (but you know what happens when you assume...). You can do that with anything you purchase whether it's rims, body kit, clothes, etc..

The reason why this thread went off topic is because many people on here support the original design from companies (Volks, Works, BBS, etc), and will pay for the quality (forged vs cast). And as always, there will be others that support the replica scene. Kind of like politics democrat vs republican. It's a never ending debate.

Why not just buy the OEM Rays 19s if you do not have some on the Z already.