TomSimpson

What the heck kind of rims can i fit on this thing? I want to go to 17's but i'll need like a 17x8 or 17x7.5 with a +10 spacing.....who the hell makes a rim like that in a 4 bolt 114.3mm???!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

ARGH!

TomSimpson

Thanks bro! I found the website...its www.usacomp.com =)

TomSimpson

im scared to ask what some of these are going to cost though.......

bowtieZ

to save major $$$$ run standard honda accord tuner wheels with a spacer/adapter.....evan and i both make them...but evan is going to be selling them.....if you have any concern of how they hold up....check out the attached pic....evan sent me this.....the car hit a curb at 50.......toasted all the suspension....but the wheel is still attached to the adapter....i will be usuing a set with my V8 Z sporting 19x9's & 19x7's....my car is getting built to run silerstate challenge in the 165mph class.......if they hold up to this type of abuse...they will certainly hold up to normal driving conditions....and save a lot of cash over the price of custom 3 piece odd offsett wheels.
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TomSimpson

Wow....you have to put in longer studs to run those dont ya?

bowtieZ

no....there is an article somewheres on the site that has a detailed pic of the adapters....they use stock length studs......but the use the factory studs to mount the adapter to the car....then have another set of studs pressed in from the backside of the adapter........check out the site im sure the article is still here .......or you can email evan for a price on a set...i know he was getting ready to take an order for everybody who wanted some.

later

81_TURBO

hey bowtie-------that oh so lovely picture you attached is nice--so did you save that car???????? but the real reason i am writing you is why is there a 240 in the dumpster???? or atleast the roofline is visable as being in the dumpster-----that is a shame if it is a 240----------later

Z_MANIAC

That looks like just the roof of a car not the whole car, plus i think it would be hard to toss a whole car in a dumpster, and probably even harder for the garbage truck to empty it.

Previously: 84 300zx NA
Soon: 84-89 300zx Turbo
Soon as comes out: NEW Z!

Evanz

Hey guys whatsup. Hey ron, talked to you on the phone last night, Have you ever driven a z with adapters on it? I would guess not. The panasports are nice but way too expensive for an oldschool looking wheel IMHO. I know thier advantages, but I also know that if i see a honda with rims on it i like, i go to discount tire and order a set. Yes you are correct about rear toe with a wide rim in the rear.

ANYWHO, the picture is of a freinds 280, it was totaled. He stripped for some parts that was it. The underside is HORRIBLE looking.

Evan

Well while i have it apart i might as well........

Evanz

Yeah dude thats my buddy in so cal. Nice car, too bad that happened eh! That car autocrosses on adapters too. Running drag slicks is another story though...

I didnt mean to come across harshly about the adapters. I understand why you wouldnt want them. I am not worried about them being a problem... I worry more about my turbo motor and all the other possible faliure points. No matter where i looked, i couldnt find a set of rims that i liked on my zcar. Its got aftermarket paint, fenders, and rims i respect nissans choices but dont always feel that i need to stick to em. Classic isnt my bag, i guess thats my deal anyways.

Later bud= Evan

PS, i drive my car like i stole it. Man thats fun!

Well while i have it apart i might as well........

gerryG

Man I sure need some spacers -- someone please email me

Shanemorton280

I just ordered a set of 16x8 with 225-50 fuldas. Is the extra inch on the rim going to mess up my handling and performance. i thought wider is better. If you have any better suggstions for a wheel set up for autox and everday please let me know.
Shane

Shane Morton 78 280Z owner.