4 lug FC wheel Question

Thumper · 12-28-2010, 02:12 PM

Ok first off i have decided to keep my FC 4 lug. I am looking around for wheels and I found some that I like, but I am unsure if the offset will work? Ive read the thread on wheel fitment but i am still unsure. The wheels i am looking at are the Sportmax 513, them come in 16x7 +15 and 16x8 +0. I am also looking at the Sportmax 002 which come in 16x7 +38. Which would be the better of the two? Or will either work?

Hitman Cody2130 · 12-29-2010, 08:44 PM

16x8 0 offset will fit I believe with a little fender work and the +38 will fit under the fender with room to spare.

WE3RX7 · 12-30-2010, 12:15 AM

Glad to hear you're keeping it 4 lug. Its the only part I decided to keep on my SE years ago and catch a lot of flack for it.

The 0 offset wheels won't work well without modification, but they can be made to fit. What kind of wheel are you looking for? I like to consider myself a bit of an expert everything 4 lug on the FC, lol and can probably help you find a good wheel....

Something to consider, if you're ok with buying used wheels, check out the wheel/tire section of the zilvia.net forum. Its focus is on drifters and nissans, but the early 240sx cars are the same lug pattern and most of those guys run some pretty good wheels. Just watch the offsets, they also like to stretch tires!!

The 38 offset will fit fine. And don't let the brakes let you down, there are solutions for us 4 luggers too if you ever decide to upgrade them....

***TitaniumTT*** · 12-30-2010, 12:54 AM

Yeah, it's called starting with a 5-lug conversion

Stay away from the 0 offset, I ran a 17x7 and 17x8 +38 (diameter doesn't matter much as long as the overall tire height is fit properly) and they fit wonderfully especially with the factory strut/shock assemblies

Thumper · 12-30-2010, 09:07 AM

What about the +15?

Thumper · 12-30-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

And don't let the brakes let you down, there are solutions for us 4 luggers too if you ever decide to upgrade them....

Like what

WE3RX7 · 12-30-2010, 08:07 PM

Custom - you can put together a great wilwood system. Not really needed unless you track your car, but there is an upgrade path. Even good pads/rotors on the 4 lug system works well for every day driving and light track use...

+15 on what width?

***TitaniumTT*** · 12-30-2010, 08:31 PM

Offset

No

-Brian

Thumper · 12-31-2010, 07:53 PM

I think I am just going to get the Sportmax 002 16x7 +38 offset.

WE3RX7 · 01-03-2011, 07:46 PM

Sweet - put some pics up when they're on!

12-28-2010, 02:12 PM	#1
Thumper Backyard Mechanic Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 15	4 lug FC wheel Question Ok first off i have decided to keep my FC 4 lug. I am looking around for wheels and I found some that I like, but I am unsure if the offset will work? Ive read the thread on wheel fitment but i am still unsure. The wheels i am looking at are the Sportmax 513, them come in 16x7 +15 and 16x8 +0. I am also looking at the Sportmax 002 which come in 16x7 +38. Which would be the better of the two? Or will either work?

12-29-2010, 08:44 PM	#2
Hitman Cody2130 FB junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Washington state Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	16x8 0 offset will fit I believe with a little fender work and the +38 will fit under the fender with room to spare. __________________ Overkill is under-rated

12-30-2010, 12:54 AM	#4
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Yeah, it's called starting with a 5-lug conversion Stay away from the 0 offset, I ran a 17x7 and 17x8 +38 (diameter doesn't matter much as long as the overall tire height is fit properly) and they fit wonderfully especially with the factory strut/shock assemblies __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

12-30-2010, 08:31 PM	#8
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Offset No -Brian __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

12-30-2010, 12:15 AM	#3
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Glad to hear you're keeping it 4 lug. Its the only part I decided to keep on my SE years ago and catch a lot of flack for it. The 0 offset wheels won't work well without modification, but they can be made to fit. What kind of wheel are you looking for? I like to consider myself a bit of an expert everything 4 lug on the FC, lol and can probably help you find a good wheel.... Something to consider, if you're ok with buying used wheels, check out the wheel/tire section of the zilvia.net forum. Its focus is on drifters and nissans, but the early 240sx cars are the same lug pattern and most of those guys run some pretty good wheels. Just watch the offsets, they also like to stretch tires!! The 38 offset will fit fine. And don't let the brakes let you down, there are solutions for us 4 luggers too if you ever decide to upgrade them....

12-30-2010, 09:07 AM	#5
Thumper Backyard Mechanic Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 15	What about the +15?

12-30-2010, 08:07 PM	#7
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Custom - you can put together a great wilwood system. Not really needed unless you track your car, but there is an upgrade path. Even good pads/rotors on the 4 lug system works well for every day driving and light track use... +15 on what width?

12-31-2010, 07:53 PM	#9
Thumper Backyard Mechanic Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 15	I think I am just going to get the Sportmax 002 16x7 +38 offset.

01-03-2011, 07:46 PM	#10
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Sweet - put some pics up when they're on!