duragg Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I have 4 15x10 wheels with a -38 negative offset wheels for my ROPOS 240Z. I like the 10" width for the rear, but want more narrow up front. 10" just seems a bit steamroller-ish up front? I can cut 2 of these rims down by 2" and make myself some 15x8 for up front. I plan to run Kuhmo Ecsta 225/50x15 on all fours. Stretched a little in back, and more square up front it will be. They are actually sitting in a lathe at my friends machine shop for cut/weld tomorrow, but I will talk to him in the morning first. So, a few questions 1) I was planning to remove the 2" from the curb-side which leaves the same backspacing. Any reason to take it from the brake side vs curb side? 2) Am I a total dipshit for not liking 10" width up front? Just always wanted a staggered deep-dish rear end 240z. More data: Brakes will be Toyota 4x4 S13W I think they are called for the Vented rotors. Ground Control coil0vers going on at the same time. Will be cutting and putting on ZG flares. Not a DD. Any good tips will be happily considered. Tj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Hmmmmmmm...A shame it would be to make your rear wheels look smaller by them stretching. Some consideration your should give to wider tires in the rear. Endeavor your should to mount intended flares and brakes, then plan wheel changes, since staggering wheels on a Z-car is largely a cosmetic exercise as opposed to a handling enhancement. The man you are to be able to make the intended wheel modifications. Recently did a friend of mine mount flares after buying wheels and made his car look goofy, he did. May the Force be with You. Edited October 16, 2012 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thank you for noticing. Round 1 is all structural and final tire choice may change. I have all spare suspension in buildup (sectioned struts, 27 spline stubs, disks all 4, flares , etc. ) The whole swap will happen at once and then I will finalize ride height chopping fenders as needed for testing. Ride height will actually stay about where it is now. Last step is mounting flares with jedi precision. Wheel mod is fairly easy for a great aerospace type machine shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) I would take an inch off the front wheels, a little less staggered. Also I would use the 225 on the fronts, but a 245 on the rears. But yeah I would do the wheel mod last, after everything is together to make sure it clears the brakes, and then test fit with the flares mounted so you can really decide how much you need removed from the front pair. Edited October 16, 2012 by BluDestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Well the tire size is really one of the great paradox.. There just aren't many options on tire size in a 15 at all, Heck its not much better in 16 either. I spent an eternity looking at all the tire sizes compared to Negative offset wheel options and it is slim pickings. I agree though, will hold off sectioning the rims until everything else is done and then check and fix any fitment issues. Good thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicArtist Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 What you SHOULD do is run 205/50's and flares.... you'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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