Strut Space

[Chaseme3]

Hey,

I just ordered a set of rims because the 1972 240z i bought only came with 3 and a donut. The wheels i ordered were 16x8 114.3mm at a +15 offset. I know the car is a 0 offset car but after looking i hoped they would fit. The rear wheels worked fine however the front two do not leave enough room to turn the steering wheel and they rub the strut at the top of the rim. Right now i am running two rims that came on the car on the front and the ones i bought on the rear. Does any one know of any way to create more space between the rim and the strut in the front so i can put the other two on the front? If you need pictures or any more information just let me know and ill get it right to you.

Thanks

[ZCurves]

First you should have really studied the differences for the rim and tire sizes with the geometry of the car prior to ordering. There is some 'wiggle' room for the tire and wheel sizes and you could use spacers if you needed to. What would concern me is the offset and the differences in steering. I would search the forum for what others have done. Is there any chance that the tire shop would let you do a mock up to make sure you have plenty of clearance?

[Chaseme3]

I had been looking all around before i bought them and i had measured under the car and i was like 98% sure that a +15 was not ganna be too much, its like barely hitting it just enough to keep it from working. So what im looking for now is some way to come up with like a quarter to a half inch of space preferably without using spacers. Im not sure what other ways there are like idk what kind of space adding camber or lowering the car would make just wondering if any one else has worked with this issue.

[robftw]

Just get a 10mm spacer

[Chaseme3]

Im not sure if the wheel studs are long enough to use a spacer, thats why im trying to brain storm for other ideas. Thanks for the input though XD

[Arne]

There really are no other options. Either get different rims for the front, or use spacers with longer wheel studs. About all you can do.

[LeonV]

Is the tire/rim touching the spring perch on the strut? Others have grinded part of the perch down in an effort to fit their tires, but I think that'll gain you maybe a maximum of 1/4" clearance. You should also check clearance over the entire wheel travel. The other issue you may have would be your wheel/tire hitting the frame at full steering lock. If you don't want to get different wheels or longer studs plus spacers, then your options are limited to adapting a spindle/upright which supports a more positive offset.

Hmm, which option seems like the better one...

[Chaseme3]

Yes it hits just at the perch idk what ill try first thanks for the ideas!

[LeonV]

In case you didn't get my not-so subtle hint - get wheels that fit properly. If you're so set on keeping the ones you have, then you will very likely have to get longer studs and spacers. Personally, I'd get wheels with the appropriate offset.

[Chaseme3]

With it being so close to working I really dont wanna have to get different ones

[John Coffey]

Get longer wheels studs and 10mm spacer as suggested above.

[Chaseme3]

Any recommended brands or places to get those spacers?