Has anyone succesfully found a spare wheel, eg space saver, that will fit over big brakes ?

Why would you want to? just make sure you always put the spare on the back.

Why would you want to? just make sure you always put the spare on the back.

 

Big Brake kit on the rear???

Exactly - I have big brakes all round.

Use a big bolt on spacer?

 

I mean if its only to get you home

Use a big bolt on spacer?

 

I mean if its only to get you home

 

Now that is something I had never considered.

Now that is something I had never considered.

 

yep

ya learn something new every day;)

Exactly - I have big brakes all round.

 

really? I thought that could mess up your brake Bias as the rears were only responsible for 10-15%

 

Of course - I could be wrong. either way - no I dunno!

really? I thought that could mess up your brake Bias as the rears were only responsible for 10-15%

 

Of course - I could be wrong. either way - no I dunno!

 

It might be that he's put a big brake kit on the rear aswell, but not to the same extent as the front?

 

6-pot fronts and 4 pot rears? Something like that or kept the originals and put bigger discs and caliper relocation brackets on! :rolleyes:

really? I thought that could mess up your brake Bias as the rears were only responsible for 10-15%

 

Of course - I could be wrong. either way - no I dunno!

 

if you upgrade the fronts only, you're upsetting that balance; by upgrading all round you maintain the balance and don't affect ABS... that said, i've done fronts only and not had problems with ABS kicking in.

I have 350Z kit all round. And a 350Z space saver does not fit ! :confused:

what about bolting the space saver on back to front?

Believe it or not that had crossed my mind, but a) it is only supposed to be installed one-way round and doesn't fit properly, b) I'm not that daft !

b) I'm not that daft !

 

:rolleyes:

I have 350Z kit all round. And a 350Z space saver does not fit ! :confused:

 

i was thinking about finding a 350z and swapping over all the brakes

is it that simple or is there anything else i need?

i was thinking about finding a 350z and swapping over all the brakes

is it that simple or is there anything else i need?

 

Yes, the rear hubs need modifying to fit the calipers. I've posted about it a number of times before, there will also be some pictures if you search.

I know that old zed has another spare alloy of the current alloys he has on his car

I know that old zed has another spare alloy of the current alloys he has on his car

 

Yep, but it does take up boot space, that said it does give peace of mind.

I have the same problem. i would need a 19" spacesaver. is that possible:confused:

WHat about a can of tyre puncture stuff, if the tyre has gone most of the time it is not worth saving or can't be repaired?

either that or call out a tow truck

either that or call out a tow truck

 

That's not always convenient, especially if you happen to be halfway to Le Mans ! I aways keep a can of TyreWeld in the car, but if the tyre is badly damaged it's no use.

but at least your saving alot of weight, the space saver aint light

When this topic comes up it always amazes me.People will spend shed loads of money on stainless steel hard pipes, chrome fuse box covers, HID kits, different boot spoiler, front panel, FMIC etc, etc, and a brake upgrade, but won't buy a wheel that can be used after the upgrade has been fitted. Usually any 18 inch alloy will fit over a big brake upgrade, albeit with a spacer, it does not have to match or be tip top but as long as the tyre is legal, you have piece of mind. Its a bit like going on a journey with no money / wallet in your pocket. Its asking for trouble and with Murphy's Law.........you get it. How many Zeds on here have been crashed and wheels damaged, leaving perhaps one or two that are serviceable, these odd wheels are only worth £25 or so. A cheap answer I say, that is what I did and luckily mine matches the originals and could be used on the front or rear safely.

Tyre weld is no good if your tyre does this though. :cry:

When this topic comes up it always amazes me.People will spend shed loads of money on stainless steel hard pipes, chrome fuse box covers, HID kits, different boot spoiler, front panel, FMIC etc, etc, and a brake upgrade, but won't buy a wheel that can be used after the upgrade has been fitted. Usually any 18 inch alloy will fit over a big brake upgrade, albeit with a spacer, it does not have to match or be tip top but as long as the tyre is legal, you have piece of mind. Its a bit like going on a journey with no money / wallet in your pocket. Its asking for trouble and with Murphy's Law.........you get it. How many Zeds on here have been crashed and wheels damaged, leaving perhaps one or two that are serviceable, these odd wheels are only worth £25 or so. A cheap answer I say, that is what I did and luckily mine matches the originals and could be used on the front or rear safely.

 

 

Exactly, I've been trying to get hold of a spacesaver or a matching wheel for a while, now I'm starting to look for anything that will fit.