RaGnaR_RattmuFF Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 unfortunately they aren't clean in this pic roh venturo 17x9.5 -19 Do you got ZG Flares or some other bodykit to make those wheels fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott19 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Western (I think) wheels from the 70's, found in a junkyard for $100: 15x8.5" with 245/35/15 Dunlop SP9000's (not available anymore) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 WOW. I'd kill for a set of those. Nice everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaZeS30 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Stretching was popular in Europe(specifically Germany) in the '80s when regulations prevented tire widths beyond a certain point, so to get the look of a wide rim, the tire was left the stock width in order to keep the tread within the fenders. The narrow tire was mounted on a wider wheel, and viola, plenty of flashy rim lip while staying within regs. Not sure how it started with Bosozoku in Japan, but it might have migrated over from Europe. The negatives outweigh the positives with regard to performance and safety. Otherwise, we'd be seeing this on performance vehicles from the factory or in racing environments. I seriously doubt you'd be able to pass tech with stretched tires in most sanctioned groups. This is a little late in the thread, I suppose to respond, but here goes: "Bosozoku" is a word in japanese meaning "violent running gangs," typically referring to motorcycle gangs which has kind of evolved into the heavy-metal/punk "street" scene and has sort of tried legitimizing itself as a social movement. Stretching the sidewalls from my understanding can give a performance advantage to some degree, but not when done to extremes. It's like preloading the sidewalls with tension so they're already at optimal rigidity. I run that setup (although, it's ever so slight stretching, nothing like in the picture) on my Integra GS-R, and I noticed an increase in sidewall stiffness, the disadvantage is there's less give in the tires which makes for a bit of a noisy and uncomfortable road-ride. It handles like it's on rails, though, probably the most impressive FWD I've ever driven. I haven't noticed any behavior from the tires that would make me think it's unsafe, in fact, it seems to have evened out the tire wear-- compared to when I was running 215s on the same wheels (I run 205-45-17s, now). Also, if you're not experienced mounting tires that way, when you use the machine it has a tendency to scratch nice, pretty wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Finally purchase wheels !!! Boze/ZE Forge wheels -The Pro Touring wheels 17 x 11 for the rear 4.5 inch BS, 17 x 9.5 for the front 4.5 BS. Have not decided on brand of tire yet, looking at Vredestein, BFG, Nitto and Sumitomo. The rear size will be 315 /35 -17. The front will be either 245, 255 - 40 -17, need to see were wide front ZG flares measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Those wheels look great. I have given them consideration. I think I'm going with old skool Halibrand knock-off style from Vintage or Team III for my 240Z. Either way, it will be in the $2400 range (I hate spending that kind of money on wheels). I don't want spacers and little or nothing is produced that doesn't have a +25mm to +45mm offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Wez Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Finally purchase wheels !!! Boze/ZE Forge wheels -The Pro Touring wheels 17 x 11 for the rear 4.5 inch BS, 17 x 9.5 for the front 4.5 BS. Have not decided on brand of tire yet, looking at Vredestein, BFG, Nitto and Sumitomo. The rear size will be 315 /35 -17. The front will be either 245, 255 - 40 -17, need to see were wide front ZG flares measure. Super sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddmanout84 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 That is one crazy deep lip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks guys. It came down to Team III (the panasport looking wheel), Complete Custom Wheel and Boze/ZE Forge (Pro Touring). Team III make great wheels especially vintage looking wheels for Cobras, I (me just me) had a problem with the way you order. I can not say anything bad about CCW, great wheels and great service I just wanted to try something little different and a company who also had experience making wheels for Datsun Zs'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeshow Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Anyone know where i can find a set of Panasports in gunmetal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Wez Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Anyone know where i can find a set of Panasports in gunmetal? I've seen afew online but never on a vendor's site. I'm pretty sure the Konig Rewinds come in gunmetal though. If you get a regular set I'd be happy to coat'em for you if need be . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVdriver Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Work Rezax 18 inch with g-flares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palauoriginal Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 that color is hot. :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Work Rezax 18 inch with g-flares Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGnaR_RattmuFF Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Work Rezax 18 inch with g-flares Detta ser verkligen kjempefint ut =). ( Såg att du var från norge) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Detta ser verkligen kjempefint ut =). ( Såg att du var från norge) Please refrain from quoting images - my scroll wheel hates me enough as it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Glad I'm not the only one bugged by that. We've seen the images already, no need to have to scroll past them again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z2NV Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 See Post 242 on page 13 [i don't know how to copy it into this post, sorry]. I have decided to sell those wheels for anyone who likes that bling/newstalgia look. PM me for discussion, don't need to tie up this thread. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGnaR_RattmuFF Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Ooops! Sorry guys. you right is't quite anoying to scroll the pictures again. wont happen again But my bad english writing will continue hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalit0 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Panasport 16x7+6 , 225 50 on the back , and 205 55 on the front , with tokico illumina and eibach springs Shot with FE230/X790 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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