thinking of SSR SP1 or VF1

vehl · 11-07-2009, 03:14 AM

I might pull the trigger on one of these wheels, but i want 19s, 9.5,10.5s instead of the usual 20s for my z. i dont intend to lower the car as the place here is quite hilly and will dent its usability.. opinions? will it look weird on 19s?

also, if anyone knws a proper offset for these wheels which look flush AND does not rub. i intend to use the factory 245f/275r size still.

bullitt5897 · 11-07-2009, 10:23 AM

You should check out the offset discussion thread. The last page has flush fitments

vehl · 11-07-2009, 06:14 PM

tx buddy. im under the impression that if i found a number for the offset i want, say+22, this will work for watever rim i choose? be it a volk SF or an SP1 or anything out there?

bullitt5897 · 11-07-2009, 09:06 PM

yep!

offset refers to the distance of the pad to the center of the wheel. not the face as most people often confuse it for. you must determine whether you run a low pad, normal or high pad setup depending on your brakes.

vehl · 11-09-2009, 01:21 AM

wah? low/normal/high? whats the sport package brakes mean?

Snakebite202 · 11-09-2009, 08:40 AM

I'm sorry, I have to ask this...how does lowering a car dent it's usability in a "hilly" area exactly?

Snakebite202 · 11-09-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

yep!

offset refers to the distance of the pad to the center of the wheel. not the face as most people often confuse it for. you must determine whether you run a low pad, normal or high pad setup depending on your brakes.

And by pad he means backpad not to be confused with brake pads - not that anyone will or anything.

vehl · 11-09-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakebite202

I'm sorry, I have to ask this...how does lowering a car dent it's usability in a "hilly" area exactly?

our roads are pretty bumpy, and by hilly i mean some places are actually on a hill which you have to drive up. so a lowered clearance means less accessibility. i thought it was obvious? scraping my bumper doesnt really bode well with me..

11-07-2009, 03:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
vehl Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: asia Posts: 140 Drives: 370z PW/ GTI Rep Power: 16	thinking of SSR SP1 or VF1 I might pull the trigger on one of these wheels, but i want 19s, 9.5,10.5s instead of the usual 20s for my z. i dont intend to lower the car as the place here is quite hilly and will dent its usability.. opinions? will it look weird on 19s? also, if anyone knws a proper offset for these wheels which look flush AND does not rub. i intend to use the factory 245f/275r size still.

11-07-2009, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	You should check out the offset discussion thread. The last page has flush fitments __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-07-2009, 09:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	yep! offset refers to the distance of the pad to the center of the wheel. not the face as most people often confuse it for. you must determine whether you run a low pad, normal or high pad setup depending on your brakes. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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11-07-2009, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
vehl Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: asia Posts: 140 Drives: 370z PW/ GTI Rep Power: 16	tx buddy. im under the impression that if i found a number for the offset i want, say+22, this will work for watever rim i choose? be it a volk SF or an SP1 or anything out there?

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vehl Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: asia Posts: 140 Drives: 370z PW/ GTI Rep Power: 16	wah? low/normal/high? whats the sport package brakes mean?

11-09-2009, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Snakebite202 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 182 Drives: Future 370z owner Rep Power: 427	I'm sorry, I have to ask this...how does lowering a car dent it's usability in a "hilly" area exactly?