ZG flares wheels size

[mforget]

Hi, i know this subject has been beaten to death but i couldnt find a clear answer.

 

Im currently restoring a '77 280z and plan to refresh the stock suspension components and install some lowering springs. No coilovers for now.

 

We will soon do the body job and put some ZG flares, so i am wondering what offset i should look for with Rota grid 16x8 or 16 x 9 wheels?

 

I would like to have a square tire setup but i dont know if that is possible with those cars using stockish suspensions.

 

Im pretty new to the Datsun world.

 

245 wide tires all around would be perfect for me but looking on forums it seems that 225F/245R is very popular.

 

Any inputs on this would be really appreciated.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

 

 

 

 

[mforget]

Ok, I may reformulate to make this easier

 

Do 16x9 -15 offset Rota grid wheels would fit on 4 corners on a ZG flared 280Z with stock suspensions?

 

Using 245 tires on 4 corners, or using 225F/245R

 

Thanks!

[seattlejester]

^There ya go, much more focused and answerable.

 

The preferred setup for standard zg flares is the rota setup at front: 9 inch wide -13 offset and back: 9.5 inch wide -19

 

The suggested wheel size would be very close in the front to the preferred side, a little closer to the flare. Out back you would be about 16mm sunken in compared to the group buy offset. It will fit both inboard and outboard, you will have a bit of room to play with in the back if you wanted to go a little wider.

 

Tire size is a bit harder to suggest as manufacturers kind of vary and definition of fit is different from person to person.

Edited March 27, 2017 by seattlejester

[mforget]

Hey thanks for those infos!

 

I really appreciate!