santanawhite Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Considering these wheels for my Z. XXR 526's they are 17x10 4x114.3 lip is 4.25" My first option was the 17x9.5/9 Rota Rb Wheels but after seeing these I kinda am split between the two. 1.) Will the XXR's fit the Z if i run the 17x10 rear and 17x9 in the front? I plan on using Coilovers with Flares 2.) How big is the Lip on the 17x9.5 Rotas? 3.) Your opinion on these wheels. I got the same XXRs in 18x10.5 with same lip size for my 350z and placed them against the Datsun to see how they would look. I love it. Ill upload more pictures later on today. Thanks Edited February 14, 2012 by santanawhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 They look good but are you going to have to run some fairly big spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 I read somewhere that i could get away with at most 5.5 of backspace using coilovers, so im thinking with at least a 1 inch spacer i should be ok. Im not sure though thats why im posting here, maybe someone has a little more info on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 From here: Offset calculator So if I am reading this correctly, which is questionable lol, with a 1 inch spacer it should leave you with 5.3 inches of backspace which should clear. The other thing to worry about is how these will fill out the flares... So, with the spacer it will give you 5.2 inches from the mounting surface to the outside edge of the wheel, this seems like it could work since the Rota measures 5.45 inches from the mounting surface to the outside edge of the rim. Hopefully that is all correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Love the looks of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 How big is the lip on the rotas? looking at that diagram it looks like they're bigger. My understanding is that the XXR 526 wheels have a 4.25" lip and the Rotas are 3.5? But I dont know, i emailed racinglab and thats what they told me. Im leaning towards the bigger lip with the XXR's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Some more pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Those look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoC MATADOR Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 you just help me decide what wheels i want for my car. So PLEASE do update on how they fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianZortiz Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I wanted to do this on my white 260z to look like common snapper s30z. But looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 I just looked that one up, its insane. So sites anyone know what the actual lip size is on the Rota 17x9.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I just looked that one up, its insane. So sites anyone know what the actual lip size is on the Rota 17x9.5? like 3.5" i'm pretty sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks sunny. Im a little confused now though. In the diagram the Rotas show that they have a bigger lip, but in actual measurements the Rota is ~3.5" and the XXr's are 4.24". Is there some variable im not seeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks sunny. Im a little confused now though. In the diagram the Rotas show that they have a bigger lip, but in actual measurements the Rota is ~3.5" and the XXr's are 4.24". Is there some variable im not seeing? Are you referring to the diagram I posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Are you referring to the diagram I posted? Yes I am, sorry I wasnt very specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 The diagram makes it look like the lip would stop even with the mounting surface, where as with the 526's I think the mounting surface is actually more outbound (towards the fender) than where the lip stops. Sooooo the real question is who is gonna be the first to get these and try them out...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tybee260 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I think it is going to be me! I'm getting 17x10 for the rear and 17x9 for the front. Hopefully be ordering these in the next week or two. And then to figure out what tires to run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Tybee260, Thats the same setup I want to do, Ill just wait and see how they work out for you and please dont forget to post pics, problems, solutions etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I think it is going to be me! I'm getting 17x10 for the rear and 17x9 for the front. Hopefully be ordering these in the next week or two. And then to figure out what tires to run Any ideas on what size spacers you're going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tybee260 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Im not sure what spacers I'm going to run..ill get whatever i need as long as I can get everything to clear and fill out the flares ,ill figure that out once the wheels get here. Ill post photos and info once I get everything in my possession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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