Size of rims for the 280zx
 

I've been changing my mind on what rims to get for the 280zx. Being that the wheel body arches on the Z are HUGE, i'm guessing I won't go under 17 inches. However I did have a set of 17's o my honda and they were qiute uncomfortable.



Would 17's be enough to look good on the 280zx? And would they still be the the comfortable level while not damaging the car in any way possible?

i run 17's and they arent too bad as far as ride quality, they allow for less sidewall deflection, while still absorbing pot holes and bad bumps. i run 255/40r17's to get a close ratio to factory size.

i too run 17s on my car =)

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Your car looks fantastic!

Is that the MSA II body kit?

Yah, it makes me drool everytime I see that pic. What seats are those, Ice, and are they a tight fit, meaning can you adjust them without having to open the door?

I would just get 16x8 sportmaxx rims if you're looking for an uber cheap wheel with somewhat low offset (0 offset for me isn't that much :P )

very sexy. lol

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[QUOTE=SHADY280;271426]i run 17's and they arent too bad as far as ride quality, they allow for less sidewall deflection, while still absorbing pot holes and bad bumps. i run 255/40r17's to get a close ratio to factory size.[/QUOTE

What is the backspacing on your wheels?
You run 255 front and back?
I am setting up a car with 245/40/17 and need to order wheels, any help would be helpful.
Thanks,

Hi, I got all 4 of those rims all new never been used with also new bridgestone potenza tires. Rims alone go for $700 plus shipping at MSA plus tires are $225 each all together was around $1,800 Im only asking $900 for all let me know 813-766-5261 cell call me anytime thanks Juan. ..

What type of PCD fit the 280zx?

Can anyone give me the PCD that a 1979 280zx can take for a wheel set up?

What is PCD?

Pitch, circle and diameter. basically I wanna know how far spaced the lugs are etc...

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That's what I wanted to know! Thank you so much!

ICIE9 That is a very nice Z I hope my Z will look as nice some day.

also might check out the group but on the 17x9 and 17x9.5's with the custom offsets over on hybridz.org great setup and looks/fits great on zx's

I 2nd that!!!

wow this is an old thread.... lol thanks for the comments on my car.... well heres some recent pics with its new wheels....
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Dude your Z just looks sicker all the time. That thing is smoking man! :103::023:

my wheels are 9.5 inches wide, the same as the wheel width and backspace as ices car has. ive never measured them tell you the truth. go to hybridz and the order info is there, that may tell you quicker than waiting for a response on sizing. and yes all my tires are 255/40. buy me a set like ices car and you can have mine. lol

you can buy the wheels direct from Racing Lab whos the main distributor of rota wheels..

http://www.racinglab.com/rota-rb-280z.html

oh look... another 280 on RB's...

how original.

now i think small wheels on cars look great. heres my new baby with some 13x8s!!

http://i56.tinypic.com/2zf1klg.jpg

The ONLY wheel that comes out flush on a 280ZX without using cruddy wheel spacers....

I really like these wheels ! What are these wheels called and what size are they ? The wheels in the first picture by Ice . The ones that are on his car in the placard.

Tenzo SHU 4 but your gonna need spacers for them... the offset is all wrong... thats why i went with Rota RBRs..

What are the dimensions of your new wheels Ice? thinking about grabbing a pair, and if the regular fitment is fit-mint, then no spacers or anything. Can you tell me diameter, width, and offset?

I know this is an old thread however, stumbled into it and the rims looks great. I just bought an 81 280zxT and want to outfit it with a similar rim set up. The whole offset -/+ has me confused.. Could you share the offset? Thinking of 17x10" back 15 offset and 17x8.5" front 20 offset, both with 57.1 center bore (don't know what that means).. lol

Can anyone help me make a good decision here..?