Looking for a set of chrome wheels for my 82 280ZXT coupe 15X7 4 lug

I'm having a hard time finding any at all, lots of polished etc.. but no chrome!
Any suggestions other than getting spacers or adapters to use others?

Thanks,
Pastor Z

"Pray Hard and Drive Fast"

 

Buy some wheels and get em chromed. Not the cheapest way to go but it'll get you chrome rims

 

Go to a tuner shop... Like Versus or rimone. They are cheap on the smaller rims..

 

PastorZ, I would suggest [though its not the best option] acquiring a set of spacers what have been re-drilled for the typical Honda 4x100 bolt pattern. I have yet to find cool chrome wheels of any size in a 4x114.3 [4x4.5"] bolt pattern, and as you may be aware of, there are decent-looking wheels on many Hondas on the streets today.

Hope that helps,
-Dave-O

 

When it comes to chrome: Just say NO!

 

Its easy to find nice chrome rims, the hard part is finding them that small...Why do they have to be chrome? anyways, search for accord or prelude (can't remember which one is 4x114.3) set, or look on japanese based websites for 180sx rims, those cars keep gaining more and more popularity, but i doubt you're gonna find some that small, maybe 16 but probably not 15's.

 

RubberBerner, you reminded me of something I completely forgot. It's the late-model Accords that have the 4x114.3 bolt pattern.

I noticed this the other day when there was an Accord parked behind my Rx7 [which also has a 4x114.3 pattern], and the bolts looked oddly far-spaced on that Honda ... almost exactly like my 7.

Just thought I'd throw that in there. Thanks again RubberBerner for throwing that in as well.

-Dave-O

 

You guys are forgetting the whole FWD vs RWD offset thing. Just because the bolt pattern is the same doesn't mean they'll fit.


Rod.

 

Yup. You'll need a 35 or 40 mm spacer. And I don't recommend any spacers except for the ones from Ross Corrigan at www.modern-motorsports.com.

He'll machine them to whatever bolt pattern you want but they're still $200.

I saw a guy I know with a new 350z on the side of the highway with a wheel missing. He was on the way to the Monterey Historics Races. He used a set of 'generic' spacers from a speed shop and one of them failed while he was driving down the highway.

I've never trusted them and this pretty much sealed it for me.

The only reason I'd consider using Ross' is because I know his work to be exceptional and the quality of the materials to match.

 

didn't forget it, lately i've been seeing some fwd rims with some pretty crazy offsets +38, +40, not sure what a nice offset on a 280 is, but those offsets would work on an S13, s14, etc... and those are RWD's. But thats one thing i thought was a given to check when purchasing wheels.

 

Let me rephrase it then. If it fits a honda, it won't fit your Z. (Unless you have an adaptor for it).


lWW is right about the spacers, I've said it a million times. There is a huge difference between a "Spacer" and an "Adaptor". A spacer is a sure way to find yourself in a world of hurt when the wheel comes flying off... usually during hard driving (which, coincidentally enough is the worst time for it to happen.) A properly made/fitting adaptor bolts onto the hub just like the wheel does, then the wheel bolts to the adaptor. If they are made correctly, they are quite safe. I know a lot of guys that track race with adaptors and have no issues. I personally have had them on Darth Z for two years now and haven't had the slightest issue. If anybody could break one, it would be me.

Stay away from spacers.

Rod.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions, I appreciate everyones help. This site is def one of the most informative and helpful ones on the web!

I will look into the accord wheels. I also had been warned to stay away from both spacers and adapters, but I will look into it further.

I have also considered getting my Stock Z wheels chromed, or find a set that I really like and get them chromed.

Again thanks!

Pastor Z

"Pray Hard and Drive Fast"

 

They also make complete hubs too. I've inquired with them about a 5lug hub and that is definitely something I will be contracting them to do for me in the future. Not the cheapest route, but in my opinion, the best route. It will open up a whole new world of wheel choices as well as brake choices, which is important to me. I also looked into their coilovers for the ZX too but I'm not too sure I wanna go that route with them or not. Have you heard any good things about their coil overs lww?