speeder Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 I Like 'em! These are replica 2003 SVT wheels, 17X9, 26mm offset. Not Too heavy - 22 lbs apiece. I used 2 piece 4 to 5 lug adaptors that are 1.75" thick on my 4-lug Arizona Z-Car brake system , and the Mustang wheels' offset works well with the extra spacing. Tires are Kumho Ecsta MX, 285/40-17 on the back and 255/40-17 on the front. The change to my gearing made by going to a 27" tall tire is going to take some getting used to, but in a nice way. Makes the turbo pull strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Looks nice!!! What did you do with the HRE's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 that looks REALLY nice! you definitely have one of my favorite z's! so... about those adapters... where from and how much? i had my eyes on a set of bmw knock-offs and those'd come in right handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted November 13, 2004 Author Share Posted November 13, 2004 I got the adaptors here They have given no trouble, everything runs smooth and straight. They seem to be the answer for running the newer, shallow dish wheels on an S30. Evil, The wheels are "probably" for sale - If I can get a decent price for them - If not I will flare my '78 beater and put them on it. I'm kinda attached to the old HREs, but Porkchop is consuming money at a frightening rate. Then there's that promise I made to Z-Gad to give him first shot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Very good looking combo you got going there. I really like the wheels. Those are so fat rear wheels too. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Thanks for remembering me Rick 8) I think I have a project they would go very nice on BTW, those look awesome on your car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 wholy cow.. they look soo mean on that car!!.. very agressive.. I LIKEY!!! Rick I cannot wait to see some vids of you tearing up the track man.. looking great dude.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Man those fill up the wheel wells really nice, looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 The retro deep dish look is what I like but those are very good. They suit the car and are brake friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 That looks awesome! I got a good deal on the same wheels a few months ago, but 10.5" rears with 315/35's. My car is in my mom's barn 10 hours away, and I've been dying to see how they look on a Z. How wide are your flares? It looks even better than I thought it would. Thanks for posting the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 I would like to use the 10.5/315s in the rear, and probably will when I redo the flares. I'm liking the Reaction Research 280YZs. The present ones are the MSA IMSA style (about 3" deep), and barely cover the 9"/285s. Thanks for the comments guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris240turbo Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I liked the old wheels much better, why the switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 looks great..flows well with the modernized look of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Those are sweet!! Makes me think twice about using a set on the ZX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted November 17, 2004 Author Share Posted November 17, 2004 The old wheels were custom made for a flared, un-coilovered Z, leaving major space inboard (after the coilovers were installed) for bigger tires with different wheels. 245s were the widest tire that would fit under my flares on those wheels, and tire choices are really limited these days in 16" sizes. There was really no way for me to get the desired tire width/height with the available 16" tires. I'm slowly getting used to the new look - Definitely makes a change from the Old School styling- but really enjoying the performance of my tire selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Rick, to me these wheels fit this car perfectly. I just hope the wheels I will run will fit my Z as well. Hope to get them on some time.. hehe. still need to do the 5 lug conversion. I have most of the peices.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Nice job man! The combination of wheels, flares, tires and everything else really does look great. And the best part is...it ain't all show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Wow those look sweet Rick. I would have never thought about changing wheels on your car but I like the new look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I'm a huge fan of the Exsta MX... Wet traction is impressive, so you'll be happy with them for general use... I know of a couple corvette guys who run them on the track at Summit for cheap "Track" tires. I think the rating is a 220 so they aren't gucci sticky tires, but they work for day to day driving... Rick those wheels look awesome... thanks for the weight report... I'm bouncing between those and some BBS wheels. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z Driver Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Looks great. Those are wonderful tires and one of the best values. I'm running those on my M3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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