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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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GUYS I NEED HELP! I JUST BOUGHT VOLK GT-V 19INCH WITH +24 OFFSET ALL AROUND. IT IS WHAT HE SUGGESTED TO CLEAR MY BREMBOS, IS THIS CORRECT? I NOW SEE ALL DIFFRENT OFFSETS on our forum. IM WORRIED I PURCHASED THE WRONG SIZE OFFSET. OOPS SORRY FOR THE LOUD CAPS. help!!!!!!!! RX
Please reply fast so i can change if needed. thanks RX

he also threw in Muteki 20 piece wheel locks from Japan "better than Gorilla locks" per dealer. for only a few bucks! just worried i got the wrong offset after seeing theese posts. Thanks in advance RX
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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What are the rim widths that were purchased? That may be a critical piece of information.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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What are the rim widths that were purchased? That may be a critical piece of information.
9.5 front and 10.5 rear. He seemed to know what he was talking about but i see all diffrent offsets now. I remember +24 on volks on ano0thwer post. im thinking it depends on the brand wheels right?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Someone more knowledgeable about the Volk GT-V's needs to chime in here to confirm for sure, since each spoke design is different.

With the an 9.5 wheel in the front at +24, I think it should clear the Brembos. However, it seems that the offset is a bit low to where the wheel would stick out a bit too much. That would be a bit of a problem since you can't really roll the front fender. Perhaps +30 would probably be better in the front. But my gut tells me that it would clear the Brembos only by a few millimeters (which is the look that most folks are going for these days anyway).

10.5 in the rear at +24 should clear the rear caliper. However, depending on the tire selection, you may need to roll or cut those fenders. I would suggest a +30 offset on this as well, but then again too high of an offset on a 10.5" wheel may rub on the inside.

Basically, I believe +30 for the front and +24 for the rear would probably be best.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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hey thanks for the info. anyone else? So +24 on rear seems fine? you think 30 on front? i told the guy exactly what i had. you sure that 24 on front will rub? anyway tyo find out? i dont want the front to look out of wack and dissproportionate. i want the best fit all around. also, i have sprint springs which lower my ride by 1-2 inches. thanks RX
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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The 24mm offset will fit fine. That is what i was running on my car before I sold them.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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I think you will be fine and actually very happy!

Mine are 30 front and 24 rear.

The rears sit perfect....but the fronts could come to the outside a little more.

Wanna trade????
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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+24 front and rear should fit just fine.

the rear has a lot of clearance, you can even fit +40 10" wide
wheels. but the front might be close. just add a spacer if it
rubs the caliper. no big deal.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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I have +24 all around with 9.5/10.5 volk gt-7's... should be cool!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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i had no idea +24 GT-V's were made for fronts with a high pad. the +24 rears will be perfectly fine. i'd run a +17 front instead just in case you plan to swap out the Brembo's for say Endless, or Brembo GT, Grex. +30 will be fine over stock Brembo's, but may not fit over others.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sen_jen
i had no idea +24 GT-V's were made for fronts with a high pad. the +24 rears will be perfectly fine. i'd run a +17 front instead just in case you plan to swap out the Brembo's for say Endless, or Brembo GT, Grex. +30 will be fine over stock Brembo's, but may not fit over others.
Yea i dont see myself switching out the brakes so from what i see here i should be fine. thanks to all for the reply.
I should have said i have Sprint Springs and it is dropped pretty low. about 2 inches. this is why i didnt get 20's. will that matter? inm afraid of the rubbing.

thanks again RX
 
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I just ordered GB GT-7's in the same size/offset as you since it was the last set left in the US. I was a little concerned because on the Volk offset chart, it doesn't show the high pad clearance for that offset and width combo in 19's. My dealer checked with the distributor and he mentioned the +24 offset is a special size for the G35/350Z and it will clear the Brembo's.

If not, we're both SOL.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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hey where did you buy yours from? i got mine on E-Wheelz.com thanks RX
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by helldorado
I just ordered GB GT-7's in the same size/offset as you since it was the last set left in the US. I was a little concerned because on the Volk offset chart, it doesn't show the high pad clearance for that offset and width combo in 19's. My dealer checked with the distributor and he mentioned the +24 offset is a special size for the G35/350Z and it will clear the Brembo's.

If not, we're both SOL.
SOL? nahhhhh we'll just return them and get the right size. I might even get 20's if there is even a little bit noticeble gap between tire and well. RX
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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after readfing all these replies, i think i am even more confused now! I just hope it clears the Brembos and doesnt rub with +24 all around. RX
 
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