Specs for 17/18 inch wheels I’m making

[nFaiz]

So I’m in contact with a manufacturer to make a wheel but I don’t know what specs I should use because I want a deeper lip but I don’t want it to be too big.

I want type-S zero rims but with a lip so I sent two wheels as reference.

So I sent this as the design for the actual rim and then I sent this for the lip.

They said it wouldn’t be possible with the NSX.

Does anyone know what wheel specs I could give them so it would fit?

 

[docjohn]

Take a look at the specs for the Blitz type 03 in nsx fitment, we have discussed it in the past, for my 96 I still needed a 5 mm spacer to clear the caliper.

 

[bogle]

It will be tough to get a big lip for the fronts. Send them a caliper template if you can. If you have a bbk, you can probably find a 1:1 template on the internet for clearance. Generally stock body limits are

F: 17x8+33
R: 18x9.5+22

Wider wheels will change offsets, so front 17x8.5+40, 17x9+47 will be similar in caliper to fender clearance.

You can fudge a couple mm here and there and you can get more offset under there with camber, rolling your fenders, and more stretched tires

I’m not totally sure what the specs are, but this is probably max front lip you will be able to get on a stock body car:

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[docjohn]

C

Thread 'Blitzy Type 03 with Tires $1600'

29 October 2012

Selling My Blitz Type 03 wheels. Includes new set of Potenza S03's with less than 100 miles. Sold the car dont need the wheels anymore.

$1600 + shipping + paypal fees if applicable.

Gold Centers.
Spacers for Front included.
Longer studs included.

Front
225/35/18
18x8 front with +41 offset
4" lip

Rear
285/30/18
18x10 rear with +22 offset
6" lip

Excellent Condition

pics:

• coldhammer
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• Forum: NSX Parts For Sale (Gen 1)

 

[docjohn]

 

[nFaiz]

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Would I have to run 18 square with this setup?

 

[docjohn]

I ran a 17/18 set.

 

[nFaiz]

Would 17x8 +41 rub the fender?

 

[docjohn]

Post in thread 'widest wheel & tire's for 98 NSX tracking'

10 April 2007

Mmm, not sure. The wheel's offset doesn't change per se but the spacers do bring them out to clear the brake caliper (front).

I know the wheel offset dosnt change, but the total offset of wheel + spacers will make the total wheel offset (from the hub) different.

Which would add to the positive offset (if I'm reading you correctly) so +47.5 front and +45 rear.

I hope that helps?:wink:

Didn't you say that you are using a 5mm rear spacer?

I'm pretty sure adding wheel spacers would lower the offset number, because it is offsetting from the wheel centerline. Adding...

• stuntman

 

[bogle]

Would 17x8 +41 rub the fender?

No, it’s a pretty conservative offset, the lower the offset number, and the closer it gets to +33 for an 8” wheel, the more likely you are to rub

 

[docjohn]

The higher the offset the more tword the centerline of the car the wheel will go......says Yoda...

 

[pvmike]

https://www.nsxprime.com/threads/here-we-go-again-97-spa-yellow-nsx-restore-refine.222016/

 

[Mintifresh]

https://www.nsxprime.com/threads/here-we-go-again-97-spa-yellow-nsx-restore-refine.222016/

Rear looks great !