DrJ Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I haven't done a whole lot with the z over the winter, but with the weather being nicer I took the Z out for a couple of drives today, and managed to fix a few things as well. I took some pics and when I was looking at them I realized I need to get some wheels to replace the black rusty ones that are on there now. My friend happens to have some 240sx wheels for pretty cheap, they are 15's with the same lug pattern but I'm not sure about the offset. Has anyone tried this before? I did a quick photoshop and I like how it looks. This will be a temporary fix anyway until I can scrape together more cash for some new wheels and sticky rubber. Also keep in mind I am installing king springs, which should lower it about 1.5" with some tokico hp's. Also, the front is higher thant he the rear because there is a ka24de from a 240 sx in there, I'm hoping it evens out with the new springs. Check out the pic here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 that would look nice...maybe paint them ? gunmetal black? do it man! wait did you say your Z has the KA?!?! awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY C Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 without spacers the rears will sit way under the car and the fronts will not clear because of the back spacing. 1/2" spacers should do it. check out e-bay. item # 320090956888 $250 good deal. peace tc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Newer 240's use the same bolt pattern, but typically have too much offset, with most being in the +20-+40 range, whereas older Z's need a zero offset. They might fit...why don't you try & post some pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo280zEd Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 those are S13 SE wheels they should fit but you won't be able to run a big tire. BTW.... KA in your Z? are you going KA-T? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJ Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Yep, KA24DE for now. I am hoping eventually to upgrade to ca18det, but for now the ka was cheap and available, the ca will be pretty much plug and play though with wiring and engine cradle already in place and far cheaper than the sr20det. I originally had dreams of an LS2, but I think I'll just hold off until I can afford a vette to get that crazy. hehe. At any rate, I have the s13 SE wheels in my garage right now but I haven't had a chance to test fit them yet. I know the offsets are quite a bit different, but it's worth a shot I guess. thanks for all the advice though, keep it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Put them on, you've got the wheels & the car there...take pics too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Those s13 wheels are probably 15x6 with +40 offset. I grabbed those numbers off another site, so they may not be perfectly accurate. Stock 280z wheels were 14x6 with +15 offset. I'd be very surprised if you can get these to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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