So I am building a 76 280z. I will be running Marugen ZG flares on all 4 corners. I have BC coilovers. I will be running 15" wheels. I have measured in the back and for a 275/50r15 on a 15x8 wheel a +35mm offset fits really well. 15" wheel options aren't great, but I found a wheel that works that I really like. So now I was looking at the front to see how a 15x8 +35 would fit. Mocked up 225, 235 and 245 tires. Definitely need to move the wheel outboard by about 35-50mm to sit close to flush with the flare. (Still need to get more precise measurements)
The rear is already 5x114.3, and the front is still stock 4x114.3. I haven't bought them yet but wheels in question are Rays Gram Lights:
I am mulling my options. I really like the wheels and would really like to make them work on the front.
Since I need to convert to 5x114 anyway, I could get a pair of quality wheel adapters that go from 4x114 to 5x114. They make them in the thickness range I need and it would be a simple install. It would kill 2 birds with one stone and be the cheapest/easiest option.
I've read that as long as spacers/adapters are either hubcentric or lugcentric and are installed correctly, it's not an issue to use, even at big thicknesses.
Another potential option would be to install different hubs on the front. I believe the 300zx moves the mounting surface outboard (is it like a 25mm??). Probably wouldn't be enough, but maybe then I could run a thin spacer to make up the difference. Much more work and expense.
Any other hubs that would work?
Any other ideas/comments?
What's the widest wheel/tire combo that generally works on the front of a 280z?
Thanks