Rim's For The M35

[Tonkachow]

I'm looking at buying a set of WORKS S1 rims 19" x 12.5 for the M35. What offset do they need to be and are they fine for a brake upgrade? Also is there a straight fit DBA slotted rotor swap available.

Sorry to ask once again but the brake section is out of control.

Cheers.

[Daleo]

19x12.5? Any offset you like, not going to fit under the guards anyway...

The widest confirmed (non ridiculous) fitment in a 19" is around 9.5" wide, at +35 offset. No guard rolling or clearance issues.

Brake discs are 350z touring (non brembo). RDA's are probably better value for money, approx $350 front slotted, $250 rear slotted, retail. You should be able to go ceaper than that if you look around.

Edited November 10, 2010 by Daleo

[Tonkachow]

19x12.5? Any offset you like, not going to fit under the guards anyway...

The widest confirmed (non ridiculous) fitment in a 19" is around 9.5" wide, at +35 offset. No guard rolling or clearance issues.

Brake discs are 350z touring (non brembo). RDA's are probably better value for money, approx $350 front slotted, $250 rear slotted, retail. You should be able to go ceaper than that if you look around.

Ok. I only stated that rim size because the site said that's the size available in the 19" riim so I guess those aren't gonna fit.

I probably should have just asked what the M35 standard off set was.

Cheers for the reply.

[PN-Mad]

I probably should have just asked what the M35 standard off set was.

+40... I think...? Anyone confirm?

I think Keir prob has about the biggest I know - 19x9.5 +30's

[Daleo]

+40... I think...? Anyone confirm?

I think Keir prob has about the biggest I know - 19x9.5 +30's

Stock 17x7" is +45, ARX 18x8" is +40. In an 8" they need at least +30 offset, even +25 offset would go fine without clearance issues.

Just need to allow for caliper clearance for further down the track if you're going to upgrade.

My bad, I thought his were +35 .

Edited November 10, 2010 by Daleo

[PetroDola]

Stock 17x7" is +45, ARX 18x8" is +40. In an 8" they need at least +30 offset, even +25 offset would go fine without clearance issues.

Just need to allow for caliper clearance for further down the track if you're going to upgrade.

My bad, I thought his were +35 .

yup you made me think about it also.. +30 offset for mine on 9.5's x 19

with about a fingers clearance from the strut tower. no scrub on 245s all round either (at full lock which is cool) but the front if i bottom out hard enough will hit the gaurds so they'll probably need a slight roll (they just sit out by about 5mm)

not that its ever bottomed out yet.. just a concern on tyres worth more than my r33.

Edited November 10, 2010 by PetroDola

[PN-Mad]

Oh, and just incase you haven't found it yet, everyone is pretty much in consensus that you can't run staggered wheels, because it screws with the AWD system.

(sneaky little point, since your a series 2 M35, you can pull the fuse, make it RWD, and run staggered rims, but only in RWD mode...)

[Tonkachow]

yup you made me think about it also.. +30 offset for mine on 9.5's x 19

with about a fingers clearance from the strut tower. no scrub on 245s all round either (at full lock which is cool) but the front if i bottom out hard enough will hit the gaurds so they'll probably need a slight roll (they just sit out by about 5mm)

not that its ever bottomed out yet.. just a concern on tyres worth more than my r33.

Does the axis have flared guards or is that just body kit to make them look like they are flared. I'm talking about the AWD series 2 model, similar guards to the AR-X.

[Angus Smart]

Oh, and just incase you haven't found it yet, everyone is pretty much in consensus that you can't run staggered wheels, because it screws with the AWD system.

(sneaky little point, since your a series 2 M35, you can pull the fuse, make it RWD, and run staggered rims, but only in RWD mode...)

you can pull a plug on the series 1 too.. have had it done for over 8 months now.. so much better to drive with stock power..

i run 18x10+20 on my m35 at the moment. the front only slightly stick out the guards. but it does need to be a little lower.. the rears is only a touch out of guards and look fine..

this is a non arx m35..

i can get good prices for rda and dba brake rotors.. i havent priced up the dbas yet however but my friend moves alot thru his store and gets good prices.

[PetroDola]

you can pull a plug on the series 1 too.. have had it done for over 8 months now.. so much better to drive with stock power..

i run 18x10+20 on my m35 at the moment. the front only slightly stick out the guards. but it does need to be a little lower.. the rears is only a touch out of guards and look fine..

this is a non arx m35..

i can get good prices for rda and dba brake rotors.. i havent priced up the dbas yet however but my friend moves alot thru his store and gets good prices.

Interesting angus..

Im sure i read in another thread somewhere that it was possible with series 1 m35's for the fuse trick but it ended up having a detrimental effect on the attessa and the hicas on arx's eventually regardless? or something? anyone verify that ?

Edited November 11, 2010 by PetroDola

[Tonkachow]

you can pull a plug on the series 1 too.. have had it done for over 8 months now.. so much better to drive with stock power..

i run 18x10+20 on my m35 at the moment. the front only slightly stick out the guards. but it does need to be a little lower.. the rears is only a touch out of guards and look fine..

this is a non arx m35..

i can get good prices for rda and dba brake rotors.. i havent priced up the dbas yet however but my friend moves alot thru his store and gets good prices.

Excellent, I will be calling on you come time to get the brakes done.

Still might go for 18's as it may be a safer option once the car has two kids, wife and dog plus luggage in the back.

Not really interested in the Staggered Rims and AWD. Maybe if I had bought the Axis S.

[wht510]

Interesting to note:

Axis Autech runs a 225/45/18 tyre which gives an approximate rolling diameter of 660mm (assuming no weight on the tyre though)

I've been told you can run a commodore tyre which is 235/40/R18 (which should be cheaper) but the dia is smaller at 654mm

Anyone know what an RS Four runs from factory?

Is it a 215/55/17? (giving a diameter of 668mm)

[Daleo]

Interesting to note:

Axis Autech runs a 225/45/18 tyre which gives an approximate rolling diameter of 660mm (assuming no weight on the tyre though)

I've been told you can run a commodore tyre which is 235/40/R18 (which should be cheaper) but the dia is smaller at 654mm

Anyone know what an RS Four runs from factory?

Is it a 215/55/17? (giving a diameter of 668mm)

215/55/17 is correct.

On my 18s I run 245/45/18, this takes the factory 9% speedo error to about 3%, fills the guards a bit better, and rides better than 225/45/18. It's also std rubber for VE commodore 18's, so well priced too.

[wht510]

Hmmm. Interesting. Got any photos Dale?

245 is a wide tyre! (well for me anyway)

[Daleo]

Hmmm. Interesting. Got any photos Dale?

245 is a wide tyre! (well for me anyway)

On about pg 34-36 of the "What have you done to your Stagea" thread, or I'll put some up tomorrow for you.

Rubber sits basically flush with the rim edge. I reckon your AXIS rims would look tough then, mine do.

[wht510]

Damn. Looks awesome.

How much were the tyres?

[Tonkachow]

So I guess these aren't gonna fit either.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Wo...-F-t340622.html

Bummer. I know it's an M35 but I just like the look of a race wheel.

[Daleo]

Damn. Looks awesome.

How much were the tyres?

Thanks

Khumo KU31's, currently approx $225 each.

[Daleo]

So I guess these aren't gonna fit either.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Wo...-F-t340622.html

Bummer. I know it's an M35 but I just like the look of a race wheel.

Agreed, they are a beautiful wheel, especially in that width/offset. You'd be doing some pretty serious guard pulling to get them under, and I'd say you'd need to stretch a 245 or something to make it work.

Probably better to keep looking for a less aggressive offset...

[PetroDola]

these will fit easy..

go the 40's bro!

bahaha