+38 offset in front, what size adapter?

  • rayz31
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    +38 offset in front, what size adapter?

    Anyone used a +38 offset wheel before for the front (17x7)? I just got mine and wondering what adapter I should use, 1" sound good? Thanks!

    My wheels are XXR 962s, oh and +35 for rear 17x9, will it be a flush fitment?

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  • reddzx
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    #2
    When I had 17x7 Z33 wheels with +30 on the front, I used a 1" adapter to get flush. I would think 1.25" adapters would be better for a +38 offset



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    1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
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  • Son of Lars
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    #3
    35mm spacer will get you close to flush. That's an awfully thick spacer though.

    25mm will get you close to flush on the back. I recently ordered a set of 17x9 et17 wheels, and I expect to run a 10mm spacer out back at least.
  • jesus94p
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    #4
    1.5" adapters
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  • Z-31Turbo
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    #5
    I've bought 17 X 9 R and 17 X 8 front BBS wheels two weeks ago.

    Offset is +38 also, bought 32MM (1,25'') spacer. I should sit pretty damn flush in the back, and a little inside in front.

    Get them to 0 offset and it should be right. Don't expect 17 x 7 to be perfect flush though, you would need negative offset to get that.


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  • rayz31
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    Does anyone have any link or source on where I can get good quality adapters? Thanks!

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  • reddzx
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    rayz31 wrote: Does anyone have any link or source on where I can get good quality adapters? Thanks!

    http://www.performancewheel.com/Spacers.cfm



    1988 300ZX Turbo, Shiro Special #760
    1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
    1991 Hard-body 2WD

    http://zccw.org/zccw/?page_id=1215
  • rayz31
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    #8
    [quote]reddzx wrote:
    Originally posted by rayz31
    Does anyone have any link or source on where I can get good quality adapters? Thanks!


    http://www.performancewheel.com/Spacers.cfm
    Thanks, I suppose it's the 6" material?

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  • 862sik
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    I use IChiba hubcentric adapters. They are found on ebay.

    Id buy something that you can simulate wheel spacers on your car. I went to pepboys and bought their cheap 8mm wheel spacers (not for driving). Then I put them together and mounted my tire as best I can, then put a load on the arm to see if it will rub.

    I was running a +20 offset, bought a 20mm spacer. Worked out. But I think I can go 8mm more and it will be super flush.
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  • reddzx
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    [quote]rayz31 wrote: [quote=reddzx]
    Originally posted by rayz31
    Does anyone have any link or source on where I can get good quality adapters? Thanks!


    http://www.performancewheel.com/Spacers.cfm
    Thanks, I suppose it's the 6" material?
    Yes, the 6" ones



    1988 300ZX Turbo, Shiro Special #760
    1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
    1991 Hard-body 2WD

    http://zccw.org/zccw/?page_id=1215
  • rayz31
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    #11
    Getting 1.25" for front and 1" for rear, how does that sound? :-D

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  • Z-31Turbo
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    #12
    Not enough to sit flush


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  • rayz31
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    Z-31Turbo wrote: Not enough to sit flush
    I'll need 1.5" then?

    http://z31performance.com/forum/…p?f=13&t=20711 B-n-B built 87T - 500whp goal.
  • Z-31Turbo
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    #14
    Do you have the wheels or not?

    Simply install them and use a tape. You should be able to tell exactly what you need. Get the closer available spacer from your mesure and call it a day. It's not complex at all, just make sure hub bore is fine.


    ''And at the end of the day you have a Mitsubishi. It's like masturbating with your own tears.'' Neit86T
  • 862sik
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    #15
    Also the tire size may have an impact on what spacer you run also. Azbum has good info on his site for a conservative spacer.
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