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Old 06-30-2008, 09:12 PM   #1
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Mb Weapons +27 offset clear z brakes?

Hey I was wondering If anyone here could help me out. I was wondering if anyone is running 17x9 +27 Mb Weapons and if they clear z brakes???
I'm planning on running 17x9 +27 all around. Let me know
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Hey I was wondering If anyone here could help me out. I was wondering if anyone is running 17x9 +27 Mb Weapons and if they clear z brakes???
I'm planning on running 17x9 +27 all around. Let me know
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i am pretty sure I had the same size weapons tand they cleared my z32 brakes fine.
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Old 06-30-2008, 09:43 PM   #3
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Hey I was wondering If anyone here could help me out. I was wondering if anyone is running 17x9 +27 Mb Weapons and if they clear z brakes???
I'm planning on running 17x9 +27 all around. Let me know
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Everyone runs MB weapons, and they will clear the brakes. Once again, rim/spoke design determine clearance, not offset(for the most part). I'd be more concerned w/it clearing your suspension w/that offset.
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rim/spoke design determine clearance, not offset(for the most part).
But of course sufficiently large spacers will make any wheel fits big brakes, correct?
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Yes, dont get +27. 'Specially on a S14. Get the +19(?). Roll the fenders, you'll be fine. You're going to stretch the tires a little anyway, you have nothing to worry about.


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Old 06-30-2008, 11:01 PM   #6
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Yea, the lower offset is actually a +17, and I'm getting these wheels for track use. So, I was thinking of running 245/40/17 all around. I was just thinking that the +27 would be able to give me more camber adjustment, and also the +27 would allow me to run a little more rubber underneath the fenders and preferably I wouldn't want to go with a stretched tire for my track setup(because it's going to be for grip). But just knowing that they will clear z brakes without spacers is big sigh of relief.
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Don't quote me on this but i think you need a 5 mil spacer in the front depending on coilovers. s13 or s14?
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So you would have to add a spacer inorder to clear coilovers, adding more rotational mass. Thats the exact opposite of what you want to do with aftermarket wheels. You would be better off get the +17 and pulling the fenders for fitment or just getting some fender flares.


For camber adjustments are you planning on going + camber?

just get some universal fender flares and fit the +17s.

Function over form for a track set up anyway right?
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Yea, the lower offset is actually a +17, and I'm getting these wheels for track use. So, I was thinking of running 245/40/17 all around. I was just thinking that the +27 would be able to give me more camber adjustment, and also the +27 would allow me to run a little more rubber underneath the fenders and preferably I wouldn't want to go with a stretched tire for my track setup(because it's going to be for grip). But just knowing that they will clear z brakes without spacers is big sigh of relief.
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I have the +17's on my s13 and I run a 235/40 up front and a 245/45 in the rear, and the only mod. I had to do was bang in the rear fender lip a little. I'm running MR coilovers, and up front, I actually have to lower it more for it to look right. On an S14, you'll have zero prob. w/the +17 and 245/40's.
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Old 07-01-2008, 04:26 AM   #10
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So you would have to add a spacer inorder to clear coilovers, adding more rotational mass. Thats the exact opposite of what you want to do with aftermarket wheels. You would be better off get the +17 and pulling the fenders for fitment or just getting some fender flares.


For camber adjustments are you planning on going + camber?

just get some universal fender flares and fit the +17s.

Function over form for a track set up anyway right?
the +17 ones have 10mm more material on the pad - so they have more rotational mass anyway - essentially they just have a spacer built into them.

so if u can get the +27 crazy cheap - it'll be fine with a small spacer...


dont get me wrong - rotational mass is bad (as is unsprung weight) - but the weight of a spacer isnt really gonna effect it with a mb wheel (they arent terribly light)
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mb wheel (they arent terribly light)
If you're weight-conscious you may want to consider another brand. MBs not heavy but the're not light either.
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Old 07-01-2008, 11:32 AM   #12
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dang guys! appreciate all the info this is helping out a lot! I guess I'm going to go with what DRTYRAT said and just get the +17 and run 245 40's all around since I already rolled my fenders it seems like i shouldn't have any clearence issues.
On a side note i just wanted to be able to not rub my front fenders with the 245's in front at 0 degrees camber.
Really appreciate this a lot.
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Old 07-01-2008, 11:42 AM   #13
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I'm running the +27's on my S14, clears Z brakes and coilovers without spacers. Running 245/40/17 in front and 265/40/17 rears.

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Edit: 8 inch front, 9 inch rears.
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i ran 17x9 +27 w/ 255/45 all around -2.1F/-3.0R camber, no roll nor pull. Front needs 5mm spacer to clear KTS coilover. I also have z brakes and they clear by a mile.

You guys should state your camber specs on top of all your spec because if I ran with an 0 offset, it would be sticking out past the fender.
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Old 07-02-2008, 01:26 AM   #15
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cool thanks for all the info guys now its just a matter of getting the +17's or +27's, any recommendations of which offset i should run for a grip setup? not going for looks just going for performance at this point. On a side note i would rather run a little higher offset and be able to stick a little bit bigger tire underneath, without having to worry about it rubbing my fender or coilover. I'm also running tein basics if that helps anyone, also probably going to run 1.5-2 degrees of camber all around.
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Old 07-02-2008, 01:30 AM   #16
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the +27 will hit MOST coilovers in a 9 wide.

you'll need a 5mm spacer... so id get +17 unless ur getting a crazy deal onm +27
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Old 07-02-2008, 11:56 AM   #17
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i 'm getting them from discount tire wholesale so i believe they are the same price, but i've explained my predicament. Anyone have a weapon on their car i can drive over and see if it hits my coils in either a +17 or +27 offset? I just want to see any clearance issues on my car? let me know
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Old 07-03-2008, 09:06 PM   #18
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I guess I'm going to go with the +17 all around and run a 245/40/17 all around with probably 1-1.5 degrees negative camber at the most. From what everyone has said thus far, I've gathered that since my fenders are rolled I should have no rubbing of the coilover nor rubbing of the fender with this setup, correct? If anyone has any more in put on this please let me know, I've really appreciated all the help this far.
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Old 07-06-2008, 08:52 PM   #19
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So does anyone want to confirm my setup for me? or at least just tell me if, with these specs will the tires be rubbing my fenders??
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