nightlightsnyny Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 I have a stock 1978 280z. will 16 x 8 wheels fit without any rubbing or problems? They are centerline wheels do need adaptors? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/search.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/search.php Chances are he wont be able to use the search function until power is restored in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Only way to answer that question is to know the offset or backspacing and what size tire you intend to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETEW Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Hey guys, on a side note. Did anyone else notice that it is impossible to buy tires over a 245 width for 16 in wheels. I looked all over the web and no one has them any more. Is it something you have to special order, or do they not make them since everyone wants 17 in wheels and larger. I was going to buy a set of 275/45 or 40's to fill the zg flare out back but no luck. Anyone know something I don't. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 yeah i was in the same boat.... thats why i went with 17's.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 tire rack has 255/50-16....bit tall, but .... and a 265/45-16 competition Kumho Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 there are bigger than 245 tires - jumbo240ez is running kumho victoracers on 16x9.5 wheels - they're 265s in the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Did anyone else notice that it is impossible to buy tires over a 245 width for 16 in wheels. Even 255s look like crap on an 8" wide wheel, but the Vettes had 16x9.5" and can accomidate a 255-265 wide tire which they do make. However for race tires 245s are easier to find, http://www.tirerack.com have you tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETEW Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I just bought a set of 245/45 for all around the car (Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712) I just wanted the rears to be a little wider. I have 16 x 9 monocoque wheels (got them from JohnC, thanks John) so I have more than enough width to handle a larger tire. I am guessing with the same size tire front and rear it should make the car handle more neutral. I always wondered, with a near 50/50 split in weight wouldn't you want the same size tire front and rear or ..... I really want the car to handle well, but also be able to launch it when I take it to the 1/4. I just thought a set of 275 with some ZG flares would have set the car off nicely. I guess I'll have to keep looking. Too many guys looking for dub's (20 in wheel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 You can debate how tire sizes affect handling all day long, another thing to consider though is you have "less grip" on the rear because of the torque forces induced by the engine as well as the cornering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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