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quad_ova · 02-08-2017, 02:16 PM

Could someone tell me why a 15" teardrop rim from the 89-90 240sx's won't fit?

Is it because of the rims shape?
Or the calipers size?
Or is it because of the offset? If so, wouldn't spacers clear it?

Why am I asking? To learn something new of course. Besides I do not have a set on my car and the curiosity is strong within. Per usual, I have tried searching and all that comes up are the newer 7 spoke rims "will it fit" questions. Appreciate your calm responses!

Tempast · 02-08-2017, 06:26 PM

Because they BARELY fit under stock Z31 16" wheels on a Z31.
the calipers sit further out on the sides, and if you're using an adapter it moves the caliper out about an inch.

gaz_moose · 02-09-2017, 06:45 AM

because of the shape of the back of the rims and they were designed for tiny little breaks.

some 7 spoke wheels also massively foul the callipers where some have a different webbing on the rear and clear with a small spacer fitted

quad_ova · 02-09-2017, 09:58 AM

You guys rock. Thanks for the knowledge!

02-08-2017, 02:16 PM	#1
quad_ova Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Teardrop Wheels and z32 Calipers. Why Not? Could someone tell me why a 15" teardrop rim from the 89-90 240sx's won't fit? Is it because of the rims shape? Or the calipers size? Or is it because of the offset? If so, wouldn't spacers clear it? Why am I asking? To learn something new of course. Besides I do not have a set on my car and the curiosity is strong within. Per usual, I have tried searching and all that comes up are the newer 7 spoke rims "will it fit" questions. Appreciate your calm responses! __________________ Back after 10 years...

02-09-2017, 09:58 AM	#4
quad_ova Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You guys rock. Thanks for the knowledge! __________________ Back after 10 years...

02-08-2017, 06:26 PM	#2
Tempast Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver Island Age: 30 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Because they BARELY fit under stock Z31 16" wheels on a Z31. the calipers sit further out on the sides, and if you're using an adapter it moves the caliper out about an inch.

02-09-2017, 06:45 AM	#3
gaz_moose Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: engerland Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	because of the shape of the back of the rims and they were designed for tiny little breaks. some 7 spoke wheels also massively foul the callipers where some have a different webbing on the rear and clear with a small spacer fitted