18x9 Wheel Fitment With Ackebono Brakes

Tracer 09 · 03-30-2015, 05:25 PM

Did a search and could not find information I was looking for. Is the issue with fitment on Ackebono brakes and 18" wheels offset or barrel size of wheel. I have called a couple of wheel manufacturers and ask if their 18" wheels will clear and I think without even knowing they just state no. Getting kind of frustrating. Not wanting to spend a ton of money on wheels as I hoping 370z gets moved to STU next year for autocross.

90 ST · 03-30-2015, 05:28 PM

I think it's off set, maaaaybe barrel shape, I run a set of 18's off a track edition 350Z with no problems, could use some wheel spacers, but just for the look, everything clears, but they sit in a lot.

BGTV8 · 03-30-2015, 05:38 PM

I run the folllwoing with no problems

Rays 57Gram Lights 8.5 x 18 +33
Rays TE37 8.5 x 18 +30
Enkei PF01 9.5 x 18 +35 with 13mm spacer

The barrels all clear Akebono calipers

Mike · 03-30-2015, 06:34 PM

offset and spoke design. I run 350z track wheels, widened an inch to the inside, and they fit just fine. that and 18" Forgestar F14s.

Brendan · 03-30-2015, 06:48 PM

What is Rim Offset and Backspacing? How Do They Affect Fitment? - The Truth About Tires | Tire Rack

You'll need to measure the backspacing. When armed with measurements, it will be much easier for a vendor to help you.

It will vary from wheel to wheel depending how the spokes are designed which is why an 18 like the the advan tc3, even in higher offsets, can clear gtr brakes

while the rpf1 cannot.

As mike mentioned, a lot of autocross guys like forgestars.

Waiz · 03-31-2015, 11:09 AM

^RPF1 does fit, in 18x9.5 (+15)

Test fit Enkei RPF1 in 18s :(

You have to take it on a case by case basis

First question is what is your budget? Second is try to find a style you like and we can offer suggestions

Most 1-piece wheels from a reputable brand should fit, it all depends on design

Tracer 09 · 03-31-2015, 12:37 PM

Wheel is made by Konig. 18x9 with +30 offset. As I stated earlier was hoping to get by with an "affordable" this year hoping the car gets switched to STU next year........

Tracer 09 · 03-31-2015, 12:46 PM

Brendan · 03-31-2015, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waiz

^RPF1 does fit, in 18x9.5 (+15)

Test fit Enkei RPF1 in 18s :(

You have to take it on a case by case basis

First question is what is your budget? Second is try to find a style you like and we can offer suggestions

Most 1-piece wheels from a reputable brand should fit, it all depends on design

I should have been more specific. The rpf1 in the same higher offset as the tc3 will not fit due to spoke design.

Mike · 02-23-2016, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waiz

^RPF1 does fit, in 18x9.5 (+15)

Test fit Enkei RPF1 in 18s :(

You have to take it on a case by case basis

First question is what is your budget? Second is try to find a style you like and we can offer suggestions

Most 1-piece wheels from a reputable brand should fit, it all depends on design

you have to remember, that post was from 2009 when enkei did not make the proper fitment. things have changed since.

14BlackCherry · 02-23-2016, 08:04 PM

I just got my 18x9 +35 PF01 and they clear the calipers more than the 19" S-tune wheels.

KamiSpeed · 02-26-2016, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14BlackCherry

I just got my 18x9 +35 PF01 and they clear the calipers more than the 19" S-tune wheels.

So they do clear, sweet man

14BlackCherry · 02-27-2016, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KamiSpeed

So they do clear, sweet man

Clear perfectly, check it:

KamiSpeed · 02-29-2016, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14BlackCherry

Clear perfectly, check it:

Awesome, glad that worked out!

Whose WRX is that in the background?

03-30-2015, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tracer 09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Marion, iowa Posts: 21 Drives: 09 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	18x9 Wheel Fitment With Ackebono Brakes Did a search and could not find information I was looking for. Is the issue with fitment on Ackebono brakes and 18" wheels offset or barrel size of wheel. I have called a couple of wheel manufacturers and ask if their 18" wheels will clear and I think without even knowing they just state no. Getting kind of frustrating. Not wanting to spend a ton of money on wheels as I hoping 370z gets moved to STU next year for autocross.

03-30-2015, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,503 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 29907	I run the folllwoing with no problems Rays 57Gram Lights 8.5 x 18 +33 Rays TE37 8.5 x 18 +30 Enkei PF01 9.5 x 18 +35 with 13mm spacer The barrels all clear Akebono calipers Brendan likes this.

03-30-2015, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	offset and spoke design. I run 350z track wheels, widened an inch to the inside, and they fit just fine. that and 18" Forgestar F14s. Brendan and labrador like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-31-2015, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	^RPF1 does fit, in 18x9.5 (+15) Test fit Enkei RPF1 in 18s :( You have to take it on a case by case basis First question is what is your budget? Second is try to find a style you like and we can offer suggestions Most 1-piece wheels from a reputable brand should fit, it all depends on design Last edited by Waiz; 03-31-2015 at 11:12 AM.

03-31-2015, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tracer 09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Marion, iowa Posts: 21 Drives: 09 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	Wheel is made by Konig. 18x9 with +30 offset. As I stated earlier was hoping to get by with an "affordable" this year hoping the car gets switched to STU next year........ Last edited by Tracer 09; 03-31-2015 at 12:41 PM.

03-30-2015, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	I think it's off set, maaaaybe barrel shape, I run a set of 18's off a track edition 350Z with no problems, could use some wheel spacers, but just for the look, everything clears, but they sit in a lot.

03-30-2015, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 626 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	What is Rim Offset and Backspacing? How Do They Affect Fitment? - The Truth About Tires \| Tire Rack You'll need to measure the backspacing. When armed with measurements, it will be much easier for a vendor to help you. It will vary from wheel to wheel depending how the spokes are designed which is why an 18 like the the advan tc3, even in higher offsets, can clear gtr brakes while the rpf1 cannot. As mike mentioned, a lot of autocross guys like forgestars.

03-31-2015, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tracer 09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Marion, iowa Posts: 21 Drives: 09 370z Sport Rep Power: 11

02-23-2016, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
14BlackCherry Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Colorado Age: 36 Posts: 178 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 10	I just got my 18x9 +35 PF01 and they clear the calipers more than the 19" S-tune wheels. KamiSpeed and Brendan like this.

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