Some time ago I found this wheel fitment chart for the V/G35 Skylines. Every time somebody asks will these wheels fit, I think of that chart. Does anybody have enough info so we could do one for the Zed's ? It could save a lot of grief.
You're right, this would be handy to have for our Zeds, and would possibly save a lot of the same questions being asked 50 times. Another factor (when it comes to the extreme widths and/or offsets), would be tyre sizes fitted to what width rims aswell (to account for tyre wall bulge). ...and then if the guard lips are rolled or not. Ahh, my head spins just thinking about all the extra questions that would flow. lol.
That tt.net chart is pretty outdated and inaccurate. It's hard to have a "this will fit and this will not fit" kind of chart because a lot of variable exist in wheel fitment. From, wheel width, to offset, to tyre size, to fender modifications, down to even how shifted the subframe might be and what kind of tyre you are running.
Wouldn't it be best to assume that tyres (consumables after all is said and done) are purchased to fit, and that the subframe is straight and true? I'm not wheel/tyre buff, but I know that the current information is dispersed and sketchy. Even by tabulating suitable combinations, i reckon that a way better understanding and application of the information would be gained. Also sticking to relatively 'normal' fitment would be wise, those taking it to the extreme and pushing the limits of fitment need to be discouonted from initial revisions, with further revisions 'fine-tuning' the details of fitment.
While definately a little old (no 19" info for example) it gives a good reference of what will bolt straight up without any issues. If people are happy to run camber, stretched tyres or do fender work then yeah of course there's a load more variables & a lot more potential sizes/offsets that will work. At the very least its a pretty good baseline for people to start from.
As a very general guide, you could shift the 0mm starting measurement (where it indicates "Outside Fender Line") approximately 20mm further over to the left - while keeping the horizontal width/offset reference bars anchored, and this would be getting pretty close to our Z32's fender arrangement. IMHO. (except ignore the "Front Suspension Cutoff" mark, it's actually nearly the same as the rear mark) But i personally wouldn't vouch for this integrity, as there are so many other factors and variables that come into play. Particularly sagged springs, and lowered Cars - as they introduce more, and more camber as it sags more which can help clear wilder offsets upon full compression, which blows these theories out the window most of the time. Then you can introduce adjustable camber arms, which changes things even more. Too many variants to have a solid guide to go by.
Usually, a 9.5 +35 with a 265 will just barely clear the guards front and rear with no modification. It would be the most agressive set up you can do without having to resort to fender rolling and extreme camber. Anything past that fitment is a case by case deal, with high chances for rubbing.
