RB26powered74zcar Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I have a set of 17" FWD wheels on my Z now, but I'm thinking of swapping them for some 18x8 wheels. The old wheels are 17x7.5 +38 or +40mm (can'tremember), and I have a two piece 5 lug 4x4.5 lug pattern adaptor/spacer. I'm hoping they will fit the same although the size/offset is slightly different. Anybody know if I should be alright with them? I do run coilovers. NEW OLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 nope. not i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 I just made one decision about them if I do go with them, not go 18. I will just keep the 17" size... Maybe the smart thing to do would be to dump the 5 lug adaptors and find a nice wheel in 4 lug with 0 offset..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z Draci Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I just made one decision about them if I do go with them' date=' not go 18. I will just keep the 17" size... Maybe the smart thing to do would be to dump the 5 lug adaptors and find a nice wheel in 4 lug with 0 offset.....[/quote'] That's what I would do! I think the S30's look weird with modern 16+ inch wheels with a positive offset. An S30 should look like it came straight from the 70's. I personally would only put vintage 8-spoke racing wheels that have zero or negative offset. They would be no more than 15 inches in diameter but close to 10 inches in width. (stretched sidewalls would be a plus) Japan is flooded with perfect sized wheels for us. (15x10 with -25 offset) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringIt Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I would put those wheels on the Z. Nice Upgrade if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Personally I really like them in comparison to the old wheels. IMO and no offense intended, but I think thats been the only thing that I wasn't like holy sh*t when I look at your car. I'm a big fan of a the lip and I think it would really set your car off, not to mention the black coloring would tie into the engine bay color scheme tying the entire car together. Now I'm not necessarily saying these wheels, cause you don't have the big brakes and there isn't a whole lot of metal in the center, which again IMO would create the whole floating car look which is never good. Something in a similar style or like Z Draci's post would really make your car even more WOW. Tyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Yup, I like um. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I like your old wheels better myself, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 how about these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I like the new ones better than the existing ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnedbigas Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 i vote for the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 New ones by a long shot.. no offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ-E Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I would have to agree as well the new ones, no offense, either, and stay with the 17inch. Do not go 18's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 New ones, black center, in 17's... no contest when comparing with the old ones. Z's need some lip I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I meant new also, got them confused. The motegis in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 New Black 17s. No contest with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 New Black 17s. No contest with me. I agree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 I'm waiting on the seller to measure the lip on the black center wheels. I asked him if he can garuntee the wheel to look 100% like the pic, (lip), that I would buy a set. He said he would measure them and let me know tomorrow... BTW, they are Gunmetal centers with a polished lip. They are only $469.00 a set + $70 ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZROSSA Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 J, If you want to get rid of your adapters let me know. I cant seen to get any 4 to 5 stud locally. Cheers, Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 J' date=' If you want to get rid of your adapters let me know. I cant seen to get any 4 to 5 stud locally. Cheers, Douglas[/quote'] You are the third member to ask for them. If I do decide to not use them, I will go down the line in order as asked for them. Thanks j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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