18" Wheels that clear Akebonos.

tbonesteak · 02-18-2010, 02:14 AM

Hey Guys,

What 18" wheels clear the sport pkg brakes without using any spacers? Thanks in advance.

Tim

schrute · 02-18-2010, 02:36 AM

The OEM 18's fit, so do the SSR Type F's (Mike Bonanni had them on his car before he sold them to me). Probably lots of others too, wish I could help more.

If you're looking for 18's I'll be selling my Racing Harts if you're interested, not sure about the clearance on the sport BBK but should be able to figure that out.

Mike · 02-18-2010, 08:22 AM

the stock 18s also do. thats the way the sell them to our friends down under.

tbonesteak · 02-18-2010, 09:02 AM

oh wow....had no clue the stock 18s cleared akebono brakes....Thanks! and i'll let you know about your racing harts, but if someone throws you a good offer, just sell em. Thanks.

schrute · 02-18-2010, 10:15 AM

A couple things about stock 18's - they need spacers to look flush. I'm using stock 18's as my winter wheels (powdercoated flat black) and have 25mm front and 20mm rear spacers. Some good news is that v2 spacers work in these lengths and with these wheels so no stud replacement is necessary. The other thing about the stock 18's is they're an inch narrower front and rear (compared to the OEM 19's), so tire sizes also shrink. This is great for winter setups but not ideal for other seasons or climates. I know Mike has had some wheels widened and it sounds like it's worked out well for him - maybe he can point you in the right direction if you want to go that route. GL.

RCZ · 02-18-2010, 10:21 AM

RPF1's clear it.

wheee! · 02-18-2010, 10:54 AM

Enkei EK2 Eurosports do as well (winter wheels on sport package)

tbonesteak · 02-18-2010, 02:13 PM

Those enkeis look pretty good. Does anyone know if the enkei NT03s will clear bbk? 18x9.5 front. I know the rears will clear....

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-18-2010, 06:27 PM

I'm assuming those are 18" wheels and that their BBK is either the same size or bigger than the Akebonos. PM "Bluemeanie" or "Robispec" for more information.

nogoodname · 02-18-2010, 06:28 PM

TE37's clear it

jeffreyfranz · 02-18-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

oh wow....had no clue the stock 18s cleared akebono brakes....Thanks! and i'll let you know about your racing harts, but if someone throws you a good offer, just sell em. Thanks.

Enkei makes this very fine wheel in 18" and appropriate offset, I believe, for our car. You can buy it in various sizes for good prices at Goodwin Racing.com (click on RX-8 Wheels & Tires--it's a Mazda race-shop site). Brian Goodwin is an honorable man, a nice guy, and very helpful. The wheel comes in silver, black, and a chrome-look "SBC" finish. Good luck.

tbonesteak · 02-19-2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

I'm assuming those are 18" wheels and that their BBK is either the same size or bigger than the Akebonos. PM "Bluemeanie" or "Robispec" for more information.

That front is 18x10.5 and is a square setup. I would like to go staggered and get 9.5 for the front but nobody seems to know if they clear bbk. I even called enkei USA and they don't even know!!

jkim23 · 05-06-2013, 04:01 PM

So the spacers are only for appearances?

What's the maximum width tire you can run on the 18s? 235?

Quote:

Originally Posted by schrute

A couple things about stock 18's - they need spacers to look flush. I'm using stock 18's as my winter wheels (powdercoated flat black) and have 25mm front and 20mm rear spacers. Some good news is that v2 spacers work in these lengths and with these wheels so no stud replacement is necessary. The other thing about the stock 18's is they're an inch narrower front and rear (compared to the OEM 19's), so tire sizes also shrink. This is great for winter setups but not ideal for other seasons or climates. I know Mike has had some wheels widened and it sounds like it's worked out well for him - maybe he can point you in the right direction if you want to go that route. GL.

diddy535 · 05-06-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkim23

So the spacers are only for appearances?

What's the maximum width tire you can run on the 18s? 235?

Stock 18s?

245 and 275

jkim23 · 05-06-2013, 04:47 PM

So you wouldn't be able to run a square setup with the stock 18s.

Would two rear wheels fit on the fronts with Sport package brakes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by diddy535

Stock 18s?

245 and 275

02-18-2010, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	18" Wheels that clear Akebonos. Hey Guys, What 18" wheels clear the sport pkg brakes without using any spacers? Thanks in advance. Tim

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schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	The OEM 18's fit, so do the SSR Type F's (Mike Bonanni had them on his car before he sold them to me). Probably lots of others too, wish I could help more. If you're looking for 18's I'll be selling my Racing Harts if you're interested, not sure about the clearance on the sport BBK but should be able to figure that out. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

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tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	oh wow....had no clue the stock 18s cleared akebono brakes....Thanks! and i'll let you know about your racing harts, but if someone throws you a good offer, just sell em. Thanks. Last edited by tbonesteak; 02-18-2010 at 09:49 AM.

02-18-2010, 10:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	A couple things about stock 18's - they need spacers to look flush. I'm using stock 18's as my winter wheels (powdercoated flat black) and have 25mm front and 20mm rear spacers. Some good news is that v2 spacers work in these lengths and with these wheels so no stud replacement is necessary. The other thing about the stock 18's is they're an inch narrower front and rear (compared to the OEM 19's), so tire sizes also shrink. This is great for winter setups but not ideal for other seasons or climates. I know Mike has had some wheels widened and it sounds like it's worked out well for him - maybe he can point you in the right direction if you want to go that route. GL. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

02-18-2010, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
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02-18-2010, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	Those enkeis look pretty good. Does anyone know if the enkei NT03s will clear bbk? 18x9.5 front. I know the rears will clear....

02-18-2010, 06:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I'm assuming those are 18" wheels and that their BBK is either the same size or bigger than the Akebonos. PM "Bluemeanie" or "Robispec" for more information. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

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