280ZX Rims from Japan, anybody know how to get them?

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Mar 19, 2003 | 04:12 PM

383Cuda

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280ZX Rims from Japan, anybody know how to get them?

I was browsing some Japaneze Z sites, and saw these unique rims on 280ZX cars that appear to have only been available in Japan. I would love to get my hands on a set of these. Does anybody know who or where I might be able to go to (besides flying to Japan myself) to find these? I check eBay from time to time, but so far no luck finding any.

Thanks for any advice.

Mar 27, 2003 | 08:36 AM

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ask a REAL popular import tuner shop; 2 shops around here order stuff from Japan, but they say it'll be a few months 'til they come in. & they do look tight, good luck

Mar 27, 2003 | 01:54 PM

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Thanks!

Could you tell me the names and contact numbers of the 2 shops you are referring to? I will try to find one here in California, but I don't know for sure if they order parts directly from Japan.

Scott

Mar 28, 2003 | 03:18 PM

lifegrddude

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You could ask Motorex even though they are a car dealer, or V-spec, they are pretty popular in the H badge scene. PannAuto here in San Diego is pretty popular and so is Group5. AEBS is also a big name, if all else fails, you could ask around to find some Japanese people who could try to help you out. I don't know if any of the places I named deal directly with Japan, but they do have JDM stuff, maybe you get the name of their supplier. good luck.
John

Jul 2, 2003 | 07:50 PM

duckyz

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I believe those rims are JDM stock rims for '86-'89 trubo models. I have seen those here in Texas, but didn't have a chance to speak with the drivers to find out for sure. If they are from the '86+ models, then they are 5-lug not 4 lug and need an adaptor to fit on a 280.

Jul 3, 2003 | 11:44 AM

Bleach

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Do they actually make a 4-lug to 5-lug wheel adaptor that bolts on? I have looked at a couple companies online that make wheel adaptors/spacers in general. They all say that they do not make adaptors to change the number of lugs, just adaptors to change the offset or bolt circle size. Like 4x4.5 to 4x4 spacing, ect.

I know some people change out the entire hubs to 300ZX brakes and rotors. Maybe that is what was done for the 280zx pictured above.

Jul 3, 2003 | 06:44 PM

duckyz

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That could be, but the wheel shop right down the street from me has done 6 lug to 5 lug conversions on some trucks, I've watched him do it. I'll ask about the 4 to 5 lug adapters maybe he has some insight to that.

Aug 1, 2003 | 03:29 AM

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Lots of alloy wheel types in Australia but not too many four stud. I have a mint set of 15 inch wheels which were on a series 2 I bought and used spacers to stop the tyres rubbing on the struts. My mechanic laughed and said you have a crash with ILLEGAL adaptors/spacers your insurance is VOID.