Alloy Wheels

[TOMO200]

Anyone know what alloys fit the S12 ive been looking around all weekend for some but most places said we dont list anything for it as theres not much demand for it.

Im looking for 17's

Any ideas? and where can i get them from

Thanks

[blueneon]

Stephanie has some nice 17's for sale,

http://www.nissansilvia.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=876

[30psi]

The best size you can get, and be able to go filthy low without any rubbing are 4x114.3 7" wide and ET35

[TOMO200]

Cheers mate, just try to find some now then

[Japster]

Originally Posted by TOMO200

Anyone know what alloys fit the S12 ive been looking around all weekend for some but most places said we dont list anything for it as theres not much demand for it.

Im looking for 17's

Any ideas? and where can i get them from

Thanks

Disclaimer: I know (and the guys will attest to this...) slightly less than f*ck-all about some stuff...

...However, I *think* I'm *mostly* right with regards to the following info! :-


I found out when looking for my wheels that several other manufacturer's fitments are the same for CERTAIN models of their cars (i.e. some examples of 4 x 114.3: Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, etc...)....

Some examples I found for you (ranging from the useless to the possibly quite likely ones...):-

(PS - Last figure's the centre bore, but most places supply hub inserts/rings with the wheels to ensure that they're snug - Also don't be put off by the smaller size bore for most of the other manufacturers when buying 3rd party wheels - With Wheelmania for example, I bought Jade wheels that weren't a primarily Nissan listed fit, and they simply supplied a thinner insert for mine - A smaller bore fitment would have been supplied with a thicker insert for example... - Having said that, I don't know what the other guys views on inserts are, so check first!)

Here goes:-

Model / P.C.D. / Offset / C/Bore

DAEWOO
Matiz 4 x 114.3 38 56.5

HONDA
Accord 92>, Prelude 92>, Legend >90, Civic V-Tec 97> 4 x 114.3 38 64.0

NISSAN
200SX >94, Bluebird, Prairie, Primera 4 x 114.3 35...42 66.0

ROVER
600, 800 4 x 114.3 35 64.0

VOLVO
T4, S40, V40 4 x 114.3 35...38 67.0

Looking for after-market wheels that *also* fit the above models may increase your chances, but also bear in mind that the early 4-stud 200sx shares the same fitment, and that wheel suppliers like CAM, Wolfrace, and Wheelmania normally have a fairly big range of wheels to fit the Silvia based on my findings above!...

One thing though - Check that the wheels DO have the right ET range! - 30-35 is normal, my 45 ET Jades DID foul the suspension cup without a 3-5mm spacer!

Hope that helps widen the choice, but I guess it's always best to ask if the wheel you're intending to buy will fit the car, bore-wise - It's the bit I'm not 100% sure of!!...


Den.

[PukkaSilvia]

thats top info Den. This should go to HOW-TO section once its taken its course.

17" wheels dont have rubbing problems on the arches when the car is dropped 40mm either which is good. I chose to run 205/45/17s when i had 17s as it was a slightly less harsh ride over the nasty roads around me.Also i found 215s on the front did make steering a little too heavy for my liking.But thats just preference.

Silvia Engineering reccomended 16x6.5 for best overall handling which i think is about right. Lastly with 17s i always use a strutt brace as it made a hell of a diference on my s12 when ive had 17s.

[TOMO200]

Cheers den and pukka, where would i be without this site, Shaun did say something about them before he left but i wasnt to sure, thanks to that info den i should be able to order some today just wot to go for now

[Japster]

Originally Posted by TOMO200

Cheers den and pukka, where would i be without this site, Shaun did say something about them before he left but i wasnt to sure, thanks to that info den i should be able to order some today just wot to go for now

No problem! - glad I could dredge something useful from out of my beer-addled brain for once!


Den.

[Japster]

Originally Posted by Pukkasilvia

thats top info Den. This should go to HOW-TO section once its taken its course.

17" wheels dont have rubbing problems on the arches when the car is dropped 40mm either which is good. I chose to run 205/45/17s when i had 17s as it was a slightly less harsh ride over the nasty roads around me.Also i found 215s on the front did make steering a little too heavy for my liking.But thats just preference.

Silvia Engineering reccomended 16x6.5 for best overall handling which i think is about right. Lastly with 17s i always use a strutt brace as it made a hell of a diference on my s12 when ive had 17s.

Cheers Pukka! - makes a change for me to be able to answer one, as I'm normally the one bombarding the forum with questions!... lol!

[TOMO200]

got some thanks to the info cheers,

Lenso Zeon

http://www.autopartuk.com/index.php?...FSdpEQodnAKJEg

6th one down, not in that colour silghtly lighter