Smallest diameter wheel to fit over Sport Brakes?

98intrigue · 10-15-2010, 12:43 PM

Has anyone tested to see what's the smallest sized wheel that will fit over the Akebonos?

spearfish25 · 10-15-2010, 01:21 PM

Diameter wise is 18" for the front. No question on that one. As for offset, that depends on the individual rim model you're considering.

Z eliminator · 10-15-2010, 05:09 PM

i have a volk t-37 18 x 10.5 + 15 fits the back perfectly.

Jeffblue · 10-15-2010, 05:10 PM

18's for sure or 19's with a stepped lip

98intrigue · 10-16-2010, 10:03 AM

I'm more curious on the rear. I'm wondering if a 17" would fit for a drag setup.

Mike · 10-16-2010, 05:45 PM

I think it would on the rear

jeffreyfranz · 10-22-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Has anyone tested to see what's the smallest sized wheel that will fit over the Akebonos?

I share your interest, 98, but more for road-&-track for me, vs. your drag racing. Despite many searches on this site, I have yet to find (in one place) an inventory of 18" wheels/offsets known to work on the Z-Sport Package. It would sure be nice to have such an index for those of us looking for smaller, lighter wheels for competition and mountain twisties. Take care.

Jeffblue · 10-22-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffreyfranz

I share your interest, 98, but more for road-&-track for me, vs. your drag racing. Despite many searches on this site, I have yet to find (in one place) an inventory of 18" wheels/offsets known to work on the Z-Sport Package. It would sure be nice to have such an index for those of us looking for smaller, lighter wheels for competition and mountain twisties. Take care.

the issue with wheels and big brake kits isn't the offset, its the clearance or "x-factor" its the distance between the hub mounting surface and the spokes, which is determined by the thickness of the 'back pad.' the front akebono (sport package) brake requires 50mm of clearance and the rear requires 23mm. the width and offset is just going to deremine how aggresive/what the stance of the car is. that will be the same regardless of wheel diameter.

Scott @ RA · 10-22-2010, 03:13 PM

The question, IMO is will a 17" diameter wheel fit the rear of an Akebono equipped 370Z (so the OP can use a better drag slick). That answer is NO. The smallest diameter wheel to fit with these brakes (front or rear) is an 18" wheel. (offsets and backspacing is a different subject alltogether)

98intrigue · 10-22-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffreyfranz

I share your interest, 98, but more for road-&-track for me, vs. your drag racing. Despite many searches on this site, I have yet to find (in one place) an inventory of 18" wheels/offsets known to work on the Z-Sport Package. It would sure be nice to have such an index for those of us looking for smaller, lighter wheels for competition and mountain twisties. Take care.

I wish I could afford the road racing hobby...I drag because its cheaper, haha.

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Originally Posted by Scott @ RA

The question, IMO is will a 17" diameter wheel fit the rear of an Akebono equipped 370Z (so the OP can use a better drag slick). That answer is NO. The smallest diameter wheel to fit with these brakes (front or rear) is an 18" wheel. (offsets and backspacing is a different subject alltogether)

Thank you for the answer!

wdkwang · 08-27-2011, 02:03 AM

Sorry to bring up an old thread but Im curious as to why the rear wheels can't fit perhaps 16/17" rims since the rear akebonos are much smaller in comparison to the front calipers. I personally would like to run smaller rims in the back so I can beat on $30 tires for drifting purposes compared to $200 hankook v12's

10-15-2010, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 38 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 429	Smallest diameter wheel to fit over Sport Brakes? Has anyone tested to see what's the smallest sized wheel that will fit over the Akebonos? __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Diameter wise is 18" for the front. No question on that one. As for offset, that depends on the individual rim model you're considering. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	i have a volk t-37 18 x 10.5 + 15 fits the back perfectly. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

10-16-2010, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 38 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 429	I'm more curious on the rear. I'm wondering if a 17" would fit for a drag setup. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

10-16-2010, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I think it would on the rear __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	18's for sure or 19's with a stepped lip

10-22-2010, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scott @ RA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 410 Drives: Ridiculously Fast Rep Power: 15	The question, IMO is will a 17" diameter wheel fit the rear of an Akebono equipped 370Z (so the OP can use a better drag slick). That answer is NO. The smallest diameter wheel to fit with these brakes (front or rear) is an 18" wheel. (offsets and backspacing is a different subject alltogether)

08-27-2011, 02:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	Sorry to bring up an old thread but Im curious as to why the rear wheels can't fit perhaps 16/17" rims since the rear akebonos are much smaller in comparison to the front calipers. I personally would like to run smaller rims in the back so I can beat on $30 tires for drifting purposes compared to $200 hankook v12's __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

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