Wheel offset question

[Senninha]

Hi Ian_S,

And welcome to the UK Forum …. A friendly bunch of owners, some you’ve already met virtually above … and many have an extraordinary hands-on knowledge of these wonderful cars.

You say your NSX is in transit and I think you said all OEM in terms of chassis/wheels/tyres. Therefore, it sounds as though you are changing purely for cosmetic reasons. From reading your posts it seems like this is a considered purchase with long term ownership in mind, which often turns out to be the case with the NSX.

Simply a suggestion for consideration. As your NSX will arrive stock, why not drive it stock for a few miles and discover what you do/dont like. For example, you may want more braking. This could be a change to later OEM calipers that will need a change of wheels, or aftermarket options that may determine a min 17” wheel all round. Suspension unless refreshed is going to be 32 years old. Whilst all may be well, you may wish to refresh and by doing so, look to change the ride hieght. This could also impact size/style of wheel.

The simply point is that I’ve seen many make changes before understanding their car and the changes they need or would like to make. Should you find yourself wanting to make other changes, you could possible need to change wheels again which could be an expensive change.

Whatever you do with your NSX, be sure to drive it and put many smiles into the NSX memory banks … rgds, Paul

[Ian_S]

Thanks everyone for input. Car and wheels now sorted and here...OEM wheels being refudrbished and will be held until I decide if I will resell this in a few years, after I've enjoyed the car!!

New car pic here- http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.ph...837#post132837

[mutley]

Hi Ian,

I have now moved back to Edinburgh permanently. There is a Borders classic car show in a few months time (can't remember the exact date at the mo) that I am thinking of going to with my car if you are up for that?

Cheers
Jim

[Ian_S]

Hi Jim

It really depends on date and type of show...for my sins, I am heavily into the classic Skyline shows and take my KenMeri to most, so the NSX will get less of an airing at shows. Here's the car, in case you see me at any shows:

[Ian_S]

Thanks Paul

You echo my advice to Skyline buyers, I always tell them to think what they want to do with the car before throwing money at their cars. It's amazing how many people spend ££££'s on big power, for example, but don't upgrade brakes or suspension and wonder why they're no quicker on circuit.

The NSX is a bit different for me, I knew all I wanted to do was use & enjoy it for a few years and preserve the OEM wheels and looks of the car, hence the option to buy after market wheels but not "slam" it or fill the arches.

It's one of the first cars I've owned where I genuinely think there isn't much to improve the look of the OEM (apart from wheels ).