Z-FighterJoe Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) Finally got them on! Do you have any coils cut or strut tubes cut? Dont wanna spend a ton of money on coilovers if i can get your ride height on springs only. Looks nice. Oh and did you go with 225/50 tires? Edited September 23, 2014 by Z-FighterJoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbreak_2000 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Does anyone use wheel caps on the rota shakotans on a 280zx? If so, what caps are you using? I have these wheels on my car but none of the stock rota caps fit over the dust cap of the 280zx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Even with a 1" spacer behind these wheels the Shakotan dust caps won't come close to fitting. The factory dust caps fit fine though, just not very attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project1 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Anyone get any new wheels? I would love too see a pic of the 15x9 -15 Or... Front: 15x8 -10 or 15. Rear 15x9 -15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffmann Photography Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I am buying some 15x9's this friday. Just wondering what kind of tires I can run on a 280z with stock struts and shocks? Suggestions and pictures would help a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaPimpShrimp Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I am buying some 15x9's this friday. Just wondering what kind of tires I can run on a 280z with stock struts and shocks? Suggestions and pictures would help a ton. I've got Eibach springs and Tokico struts. 15x9 +0 wheels. I've got 225/50 Kumho Ecsta and I don't really have any issues with them. With a passenger I'll get some rub in the rear over hard bumps, could be solved by rolling that inner fender lip but I don't want to risk my paint because it happens so rarely. Some pictures: http://imgur.com/a/DkdD0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hoffmann, I have a set of 15x9-0 shaks wrapped in 225/50R15 Ecstas that don't fit over my brakes. Need them gone to pay for 17 ' s. PM if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffmann Photography Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I've got Eibach springs and Tokico struts. 15x9 +0 wheels. I've got 225/50 Kumho Ecsta and I don't really have any issues with them. With a passenger I'll get some rub in the rear over hard bumps, could be solved by rolling that inner fender lip but I don't want to risk my paint because it happens so rarely. Some pictures: http://imgur.com/a/DkdD0 Are the 225/50 Kumho Ecsta good tires? Also do they have a little stretch to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Ecsta is just a line of tires, not unlike Ziex, Proxes, etc. Mine are the AST, all-season-sportyish directional. I can't comment on whether they're good or not as I havn't really 'driven' on them. It's still cold out here and they break loose in 2nd gear, maybe when it's warmer they would hold better. They were the only tire I could find in that size for a reasonable price and I had to order them from the US, that was my only purchase decision. A 225 is a little stretched on a 9" rim. Check tyrestretch.com and willtheyfit.com for (guessing url) images and an idea of how they sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaPimpShrimp Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Ecsta is just a line of tires, not unlike Ziex, Proxes, etc. Mine are the AST, all-season-sportyish directional. I can't comment on whether they're good or not as I havn't really 'driven' on them. It's still cold out here and they break loose in 2nd gear, maybe when it's warmer they would hold better. They were the only tire I could find in that size for a reasonable price and I had to order them from the US, that was my only purchase decision. A 225 is a little stretched on a 9" rim. Check tyrestretch.com and willtheyfit.com for (guessing url) images and an idea of how they sit. Exactly like Orangetang said. I've got the AST as well. Decent tires, they grip pretty well but they're not an autocross tire or anything. They look good. I've got ~14,000 miles on them and they're probably just past half their life or so. Mine are also wearing a bit faster on the inside from camber, but these tires only ran me about $300 so I can't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffmann Photography Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) My 15x9 Rota Shakotans came in today. I have my set of 8mm wheel spacers for the front and have some 225/50 Kumho Ectsa tires on there way. Is there anything else I need to do to have them fit properly to my 280z? Edited March 20, 2015 by Hoffmann Photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaPimpShrimp Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 My 15x9 Rota Shakotans came in today. I have my set of 8mm wheel spacers for the front and have some 225/50 Kumho Ectsa tires on there way. Is there anything else I need to do to have them fit properly to my 280z? Unless the 280 studs are longer than 240, you're going to need longer wheel studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffmann Photography Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) With the 8mm spacers in the front, will the front wheels stick out further then the rear? Edited March 21, 2015 by Hoffmann Photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) AFAIK, the front track is roughly 13 mm wider than the rear to begin with, and with all things being equal; yes they will stick out further. That said, there DOES seem to be more fender overhang in the front than the rear, so it might actually look equally flush, if that's what you mean. At least it's the case with my car. I havn't measured my track other than to estimate an alignment, so I can't say if I'm close to stock or not. -edit... Since you have the spacers and rims, why not just see for yourself. Edited March 22, 2015 by Orangetang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project1 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 With the 8mm spacers in the front, will the front wheels stick out further then the rear? Pics already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffmann Photography Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I'm getting there Lol. I had to wait awhile to purchase tires and we are still getting snow up here. I should have pictures by late next week hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffmann Photography Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Unless the 280 studs are longer than 240, you're going to need longer wheel studs. Could you point me in the direction of what kind of wheel nuts I need? I found these, my mechanic told me that I needed new cone shape ones. http://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/wheel-nut/mc-gard-wheel-nut/nissan-datsun/280z/1977/6-cylinders-h-2-8l-fi/433985_948267_23747_115429_142830/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/331090266040?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D331090266040%26_rdc%3D1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaPimpShrimp Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Could you point me in the direction of what kind of wheel nuts I need? I found these, my mechanic told me that I needed new cone shape ones. http://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/wheel-nut/mc-gard-wheel-nut/nissan-datsun/280z/1977/6-cylinders-h-2-8l-fi/433985_948267_23747_115429_142830/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/331090266040?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D331090266040%26_rdc%3D1 Those should work, I used these: http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-21123BC-Diameter-Thread/dp/B001O08ADO They're holding up nicely. I've taken them on and off a bunch and no issues with paint or anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffmann Photography Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Those should work, I used these: http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-21123BC-Diameter-Thread/dp/B001O08ADO They're holding up nicely. I've taken them on and off a bunch and no issues with paint or anything yet. Thanks for the help man. I'll get pictures up as soon as it is out of the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffmann Photography Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Mechanic is telling me I need 10mm spacers in the front. I don't think he's right though. what's the clearance like for you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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