I'm looking at a set of tenzo-r 17X7 rims with a +42mm offset. Anyone out there with pictures of a Z with this offset with billet adapters? I'm trying to find out whether I will encounter rubbing with a stock suspension set up. Thanks!

 

Click on my username an check out the 1973 240z. My rims are 17X7 Tenzo's with 225/45/17 tires and they dont rub I have coil-overs but I dont think that with 17x7 it matters.

Rick
Old School Imports 4lyfe

 

Thanks... Awesome Zcar!

 

I forgot to tell I had to change my studs to longer ones.

Rick
Old School Imports 4lyfe

 

Did you have to use Billet will adapters? I would think so adjusting to 4X100 application. I thought the adapters have studs long enough.

 

The studs on my car needed to be changed to mount the adapter to the car. The adapter has studs to mount the rims to the adapter.

Rick
Old School Imports 4lyfe

 

I wonder if thats true in all cases. The rims I'm ordering are +42mm. The adapters will probably be larger based on the offset. Modern Motorsport stock adapters from +36mm to +40. Since I'm running +42mm rims, I'm curious on whether I need longer studs.

 

Pierre Z mounted my wheels and when I check they had only 2 to 3 treads holding my rims on. You might not need to do that but you should ck it out. I will never take my car back to those &*^%$#! lol

Rick
Old School Imports 4lyfe

 

I can diggit! Thanks for the information. One quick question. Did you use camber plates for your coil-overs?

 

Yes I have the street plates from ground-control no drilling needed.

Rick
Old School Imports 4lyfe

 

I actually have 18 x 7.5 without coil overs. My offset is 45mm so I got a 45mm spacer made. I don't have any rubbing problems and have at least 1.5" clearance of the inner wheel to the strut housing.

Also I'm using the same bolt pattern as the Z. Accords and preludes has the same size 4 X 4.5 (4x114?) a little bigger then 4 X 100. I didn't have to use longer studs.

Rick your car does look sweet, you got my vote =)

-Ron
https://www.zdriver.com/rides/detail...x=15&vehId=253

 

Thanks for the feedback. Wow! All these responses from guys that have awesome Zs. Can't wait to get my rims so I can post my pictures.

 

Thanks Zspeed your Z is pretty BAD *** also I seen it at the MSA show. My next thing on my car will be a monster turbo motor. Maybe a RB26DETT

Rick
Old School Imports 4lyfe

 

Thanks guys! For your viewing pleasure, a picture of my Z is on TTRSRACING.COM. Click on Datsun Z Car Special and scroll down to the blue 240Z with revolution rims. The picture is a little blur but I will repost new photos once I get my Tenzos. Zyah!

 

Very nice car is your car a V-8 I think it had the chevy Flags on the side [img]/w3timages/icons/blush.gif[/img]

Rick
Old School Imports 4lyfe

 

I'm working on it. I might take the flags off until I drop in a V8. Until then, I will keep the guy guessing.