Henness Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I have a 1972 240z with coilovers, sectioned struts (1.5" in the front 1.75" in the rear), and 5 lug conversation. I'm trying to weigh my options, I would love to run these wide zg flares from Retro-Spec:http://retro-spec.myshopify.com/collections/datsun/products/datsun-280z-260z-240z-wide-zg-fender-flaresand I'm looking at the Rota RKR 17x9.5 -20 wheels. I just don't know if these wheels are wide enough to fill out the flares, should I be looking for somthing wider? I love the Watanabe style wheels but does anyone know of any other companys besides Rota or Watanabe that make a wider version of this wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Atara racing is fairly popular. They only have 15" though I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evlevo Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 If youre up for it and can handle the math, id recommend pulling a wheel off and doing the measurements to find out exactly where it would sit. You know the width of the wheel/offset and how much the flares would add. It would be pretty easy to see where the wheel would sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyanrudger Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Math, then: https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/s130/rs-watanabe-wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 If you can find a set of Watanabe RS-8 wheels in 16" have them re barreled to 17" to achieve your look and expand your tire options. Panasport has the modular C-8 model in 16" as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henness Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks guys when I get my suspension back under it I'll do some measuring, I might end up ordering some Watanabe's from T3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismospek Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Your overpaying if you buy from T3, there is a guy in the Miata forums and facebook that sells them for around 1600 iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henness Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 TBH I don't mind paying a little be extra to buy from T3. Only because I have got stuff from them before and I know what to expect. But if you had a name or something I might look into that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arck001 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Your overpaying if you buy from T3, there is a guy in the Miata forums and facebook that sells them for around 1600 iirc. Yes could you provide a link?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Was looking at different wheel styles from various companies this weekend and saw these forged MLW by Rotiform. Custom sizes available http://www.rotiform.com/mlw-w-29855.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I ran the wide ZG flares with my CCW Classic wheels, 17x10 and 17x11.5 They are for sale. LMK if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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