R32 Gtr With 17x8 Looks Too Small

[itbmils]

Ok Guys - I have a BIG problem with my R

I currently have a set of ROH Drift Rs 17x8x114 with 235/45 ZR17 tyres and they just don't fill the gards like they should. She looks like she's on roller skates.

I'm not sure what the offset is - but they seem to sit way too far under the gards (front and rear).

To be clear, they seem to sit a long way back from the edge of the wheel arch. Even when I lower the ride hight – they seem to sit too far back and look very odd.

I've considered fitting wider tyres - and I have some quotes to fit up 255s (yes – they tell me they will fit them onto an 8 inch rim) - but I'm not sure that will help too much

talk to me - do I need to change the wheels or what ?

I know - I know 17x8 aint big enough for a GTR - and only 275s will look any good, and I aint gonna get that on a 8 inch rim - but I'd like to stick with 17s as I like to ride comfort of the taller side wall, and I do not what to make the same mistake again.

[scathing]

Depending on how much they're in by, you could just fit spacers (and use longer wheel studs if necessary).

Its should be cheaper to buy spacers and new wheel studs than replacing your rims.

[lwells]

Sounds like an offset problem if you talking about the space between the edge of the guard and the edge of the wheel.

You could get spacers, as scathing said, but be aware they are illegal (in every state IIRC).

[blind_elk]

How long have you had these wheels on the car? It is clearly a problem of offset (too much +ve). If you bought them from a dealer, then take them back and tell them they are wrong.

[Sydneykid]

Wrong offset, you have around 35mm and you need around 25mm. They are Ok for R32GTST and R33GTST owners, so maybe sell them and buy the right offset.

cheers

[itbmils]

Wrong offset, you have around 35mm and you need around 25mm.  They are Ok for R32GTST and R33GTST owners, so maybe sell them and buy the right offset.

cheers

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Bugger

I thought so - a 10mm spacer sounds too scary to me - watch the for sales section I suppose

[itbmils]

How long have you had these wheels on the car? It is clearly a problem of offset (too much +ve). If you bought them from a dealer, then take them back and tell them they are wrong.

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nice try - had them for over a year now (they were cheap tho)

[scathing]

Sell them to a GTS-t owner (they should fit on Silvias too) and get a set of rims with the right offset then.

[garage-13]

changing wheels best, or 35mm bolts ons allround ($340)