my 260Z and wheels

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I am thinking I can run a 16X8 0 offset in the front on my 260Z without flares, and the wheel should sit inside the wheel well.  I am sure tire width will come into play, but the idea is to not lose any steering....I want to be able to turn lock to lock, no rubbing and possible lowering the lip down to the tire.  Opinions please? 16X8 or 9 in the rear not to exceed the outer lip edge with a lowering just to eliminate wheel gap. definitely like to have some dish to the wheel and a lip. Thanks.

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sizes avaialble: 16x8 16x9 or 16x9 -15.

[74_5.0L_Z]

When I was running the stock bodywork I used to run 16x8 with a 5" backspace.  I could fit 245/45-16 under the rear and 225/45-16 under the front without rubbing.

Availability of 16 inch is an issue these days.  Research tire availability before committing to running 16" wheels.

[jhm]

Ditto what @74_5.0L_Z said....same experience for me, but in a 4" backspace vs 5" (i.e. 0et).  The 245/45-16 fit front and rear with my standard-size ZG flares, which I believe are similar to your setup?  What tires/treadwear rating are you thinking of running?

 

I've actually found a *slightly* better selection of tires in 15", especially at the performance end of the spectrum; but then you start running into interference issues with brake and steering/suspension components.   

[74_5.0L_Z]

I'm currently running 15x10 wheels with a 5.25" backspace on all four corners.  I use 23.0x10.5-15 Avon Slicks or Hoosier 275/35-15 tires on all four corners.

I run a 1/4" spacer on the front and it just barely clears my coilovers.  No spacer on rear, and I have at least a 1/2 clearance to the strut.
I have a modified version of the SubtleZ body on my car which provides an extra 1.5 of clearance at all four corners.

Below are some pictures with the 15x10s and SubtleZ kit.

[74_5.0L_Z]

This is the only picture that I could find of the car with the 16x8 wheels and stock bodywork: