e series wheel offsets

[Allen]

Hey guys,

im looking for a set of mags for the NF, and there isn't much dedicated to e series anymore :(

I know that skylines and other cars share the ford's 144.3 PCD, but the offsets are slightly different.

What do i need to do to fit wheels made for skylines to the fairlane? will they bolt on without adapters and not hit the guard or springs?

I dont really want to run adapters due to legalities, so Im trying to keep my options open with wheels manufactured for other brands...

I cant quite remember, but I think hilux or rodeo's used the same stud pattern, as did some rx7's?

Can anyone shed some light on this?

[FRDXR6]

Only option is correct offset or spacers/hub adapters.

E-series offset is +6 and Skylines are about +35 I'm not sure how far you can vary that without running into problems.

If you look around at some of the businesses that import wheels and go fast bits for imports they can probably track you a down a set of unique wheels in the right offset from the auctions in Japan. This is the route i would definantly be taking if i decided to get new wheels.

Like these Work Equip wheels.

$2,200 +5 offset. There top quality not like some of the chinese cheapies you buy from tyre shops here.

Only problem is their 18x10 and 18x 11.5

[EBTom]

those are hot looking rims right there.

[Allen]

Fair enough, thanks for the info.

I recall seeing a BA running skyline GTR wheels, with 6mm spacers, so I guess that it makes sense about the offsets...

I'll just stick to haunting ebay and the for sale forum, to see what comes up

[FoRdChIc]

This won't help with offset, but I found this not too long ago and never knew so many cars had the same 144.3 PCD.

http://www.yhi.co.nz/fitment/2006fits.html

[Allen]

Originally Posted by FoRdChIc

This won't help with offset, but I found this not too long ago and never knew so many cars had the same 144.3 PCD.

http://www.yhi.co.nz/fitment/2006fits.html

That was quite interesting, its a pity it didn't list the offsets, so we could tell what cars run the same +6 offset...

This is what sparked my intrest into wheels for other cars,

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Skyline-Soare...QQcmdZViewItem

I know the style doesn't really suit the NF, but the 17x8.5" fronts and 17x9.5" rears got my attention... and the cheap price

[Sorted]

PRE AU is 5x114.3 not 5x144.3.............

But I guess thats what you meant.........

Ford changed the offest on AU plus vehicles so Ford Owners could have a much bigger range of afftermarket rims that they could fit to their cars........

You will find heaps of wheels with PCS of 5x114.3 but its the offset thats the killer......

[FoRdChIc]

Oops, yeh I meant 114.3

Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

I know the style doesn't really suit the NF, but the 17x8.5" fronts and 17x9.5" rears got my attention... and the cheap price

I quite like the look of those rims on the NF.



Looks a bit weird without the rotors behind I know.

[Allen]

Originally Posted by DRHEMI

PRE AU is 5x114.3 not 5x144.3.............

But I guess thats what you meant.........

Ford changed the offest on AU plus vehicles so Ford Owners could have a much bigger range of afftermarket rims that they could fit to their cars........

You will find heaps of wheels with PCS of 5x114.3 but its the offset thats the killer......

whoops, typo :P

Its great that there are so many wheels to choose from with this PCD, if you are willing to use hub adapters... or convert to AU suspension :P


Fordgirl,
nice photoshop, better than my attempts :P

I guess they are a bit too ricer-ish for my liking, IMO if im going to have such wide wheels, they need a nice dish on them.

Certainly different though

[FRDXR6]

Skylines and AU/BA Falcons have roughly the same offsets.

Thats a nice looking wheel on ebay, i personally dont think it suits the NF though.