Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby oongie » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:44 pm

Where, where are the regamasters?
LOL so hard to find since they've been discontinued.
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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby Hellmun » Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:04 pm

wun911 wrote:Actually there are quite a few 15" wheels that will fit

These will fit

6ULs
ASA EM1 (15 x 6½)
Enkei JS+M (15 x 6½)
Konig FeatherLite
Konig Helium
Konig Minuz
Konig Rewind
Nippon Racing F2
OZ Ultra/Super-Leggera
Rota Slipstream (15x7)
SSR Competition (15x6.5?)
Team Dynamics Pro 1.2
15x7 Enkei RF-1 (but you have to hit the banjo bolt head for a second with your angle grinder). And that's not a typo, I did not mean to type RP-F1
desmond regamasters

Won't fit:
Enkei RP-F1
Panasport (16's don't fit either)
???
???

Unknown, but inquiring minds want to know:
Motegi TrakLite
Rota Circuit 8
Volk CE28N
watanabes


Jolt had Volk CE28N's on his NB8B as I recall so those should be fine. Contact Irwin8er to see if he's still interested in selling his Regamasters.

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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby philz » Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:08 pm

they were 16"

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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby mx52nv » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:24 pm

Guys, I am a little confused here.

The OP asked, "Which wheels will fit over the NB8B brakes?".
Is this in reference to the diameter of the disc brake rotor, the brake caliper to wheel spoke clearance or both?

If it is for brake to wheel spoke clearance (read on), then any 15" wheel will fit as long as you are willing to play with offsets (and if the manufacturer has the options).

If the OP is willing to play with non-factory offset (less than +45 for NA) then any reputable wheel retailer should be able to find something that fits.

If weight is paramount (as it should - Wun stop nodding), then a light alloy wheel from a reputable brand (i.e. Enkei, Volk Racing, Advan, etc) will be expensive but will retain the unsprung weight that everyone talks about when you upgrade from factory rims.

In short, I have always stuck to the rule that if a dealer is willing to test fit wheels to see what will fit and then allow you to make a choice on the model ... well that dealer will get my hard earned money. Some will guarantee fit by measuring up your hub face to brake caliper distances.

Of course, if the OP does not want to waste time at a dealer/retailer and would just like to purchase something that people here can recommend (and guarantee) will fit, that is fine and I'll keep quiet :mrgreen:

If the diameter of the disc brake rotor is the issue (i.e. it will foul on the inside of certain 15" wheels, then please ignore my useless post.) :mrgreen:

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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby stevesports » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:58 pm

mx52nv wrote: ** lots of text **


that is actually quite helpful. Thank you very much. It appears i'll be visiting a few dealerships to find an appropriate wheel. I hear those volk TE37 knockoffs from CSA are very light.

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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby oongie » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:13 pm

I hear good things about the CE28N look-a-likes
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Postby philz » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:40 pm

But you will hear BETTER things with REAL CE28's

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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby PUR157 » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:12 am

and you will pay ALOT more money... :lol:

I have the TE37 clones... and they seem to be holding up well... but they only need to stand up to the rigours of dodgy sydney roads... no track work
the 15" wheel and tyre combo weighs the same as the 14" stock wheel and tyre combo (for NA8) so yes... they aren't heavyweights!

Regamasters theres always a few sets floating around the Yahoo Japan Auctions
I can refer you to someone who deals with those alot if you'd like :mrgreen:
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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby stevesports » Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:37 am

yeah, i figure that for the same money i could buy another set of 15' tyres, or more.

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Which 15' wheels fit over the NB8B brakes?

Postby oongie » Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:13 pm

Are there 16" regamasters that fit 5's?

I agree the REAL CE28N's are awesome but they will also burn a hole in your bank account...=)
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