KenshinX Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Would 14x7 rewinds with -9mm offset work on a 240,260,280z with coilovers? being offered a set for $260 brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essdeezee Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Why wouldn't they? Those wheels work on a stock application, and coilovers give you more clearance from suspension to the wheel. On top of that, those new ones are negative offset, which would move the inner part of the rim even further from the suspension. Should be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Except that your tires will rub the wheelwells...with coilovers you want positive offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Yea I know the 14x7 measurement is fine its just the -9mm offset is throwing me off. -9mm would give it a deeper lip correct? thats what I want but I dont want it to rub anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essdeezee Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Except that your tires will rub the wheelwells...with coilovers you want positive offset. I have seen a z locally with the 14's. It looked good, and he said there were no rubbing issues. I do not recall his tire size. YMMV. And FWIW, positive offset on an s30 makes me sad. Unless you're trying to stuff huge meats under stock fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Well, I just wanted the 14s for that reason there arent many street tires avaliable past 215 or 225 plus I plan to get bigger wheels when I swap to my turbo motor. these would just be for now. I saw them as a very good deal that i can resale later I have seen a z locally with the 14's. It looked good, and he said there were no rubbing issues. I do not recall his tire size. YMMV. And FWIW, positive offset on an s30 makes me sad. Unless you're trying to stuff huge meats under stock fenders. Did he have a -9mm offset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huy350Z Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I used to run a set of 14X7 -6 offset slotted mag with 195/60/14 tires and they were every close to rubbing the front fenders. I never ran into any problem because the car was not lowered. If you plan on installing 205/60/14 tires on the -9 offset wheels on a lowered Z, I think they will rub just a little bit. Rolling the fenders should solve the problem. Did he have a -9mm offset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essdeezee Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 They were Konig Rewinds, which I believe for our bolt pattern and a 14" rim were only ever available with the -9 offset. Easy way to find out how the rim will sit in relation to your fender: Remove wheel, use framing square (metal "L" shape) against the mounting surface. 7"/2= 3.5" 9 mm= .354" So, take your square, and measure 3.354" from the hub face. This is how far your wheel will stick out. You can find your overall diameter based on your tire choice, and search to find actual mounted and inflated width of the tires you would use. Measure up half the overall diameter from the center of the hub and out your 3.354" + however far the tires stick out beyond the rim. Compress suspension and measure to see if you'd rub. Make sure you try it with the wheel turned both directions in the front. Ok maybe not EASY, but easier than reselling wheels you just bought because a intarweb stranger said they'd fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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