turbojohnny Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I've been searching all night for this info and haven't come up with much.. I found these RB-R wheels on ebay they're 16x8 with a +04 offset, and from what I've found some people run 225/40/16 tires I think, I have a '77 280 and want to go with this setup. but would like to be sure they'll fit well before I spend the money. any input?, my suspension is bone stock. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16X8-ROTA-RB-R-WHEELS-4X114-3-04-240Z-280ZX-COROLLA_W0QQitemZ300386361111QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item45f06c1f17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I've got the 16x8s with a +10 offset on my lowered 73 running 225/50/16s. There is a great thread here that goes over the two offsets, but basically +10 you will have to run spacers in the front (like 5mm) to clear the front perch, +4 you will have to roll your fenders. Personally, I had to do both. I have a 7mm spacer on the front and rear, just to flush them out to the edge of the wheel well, I rolled the rear fenders but I still rub a lot. I'll fix it at some point since it is only really a problem if someone else is in the car with me. I can post up some video of the car a little later if you are interested. Edit: Oh, and you may need longer wheel studs like I did as well, not sure on the 280s, but I got some from a 95 nissan quest I believe, rear studs...I can dig up the part number if you need it. Great wheels, pretty inexpensive aggressive eight spoke if you ask me... Edited January 22, 2010 by DeLorean forgot something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hmm well I have fiberglass front fenders, and even my rear quarters are fg, so I may have to actually cut whatever lip there is. The rears might still have a metal lip. I'll have to see what the deal is, and thanks for your info. Now I just have to wait for my tax refund! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedman240 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'm running Perfromance Superlights (that almost weigh 21 pounds each!) in 16x8 with +4 offset an all corners with 225-50x16 tyres with standard suspension and no spacers, just slightly lowered but with lipped front and rear guards and have yet to hear any rubbing while driving so far.. 40 series tyres may be a bit small in profile. 50 series is as close as you can get to original rolling radius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojohnny Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 sweet. well when I finally get my last w-2 and I file my return the first thing I pick up for my car is gonna be a set of those RB-R's and some new tires to mount on 'em. thanks for your help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stike Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Those RB's look nice. Would the 16x7 or even the 17x7.5 be okay on a stock 240? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx8ss Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I got this from a friend and am working on it slowly. It has a 350 eng that needs rebuilt. These are 15 x 7 weld racing wheels with 9.5 et drag tires and skinnies up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I took a quick look sparks recognized the garage and thought someone photoshopped Austins' car orange...Then saw Austin's in the back. Yours is looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I took a quick look sparks recognized the garage and thought someone photoshopped Austins' car orange...Then saw Austin's in the back. Yours is looking good! Thanks man, Austin did the flare install this weekend, I was there but mainly watched the master at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks man, Austin did the flare install this weekend, I was there but mainly watched the master at work. Yeah not everyone has a green floored garage...its hard to miss. Is that the same you've been working on for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Yeah not everyone has a green floored garage...its hard to miss. Is that the same you've been working on for a while? No I parted that car out 2.5 years ago. It is this car: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=157343&highlight=383+t56 I bought it and plan on sorting out it's loose ends and make it a daily capable if I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahraini240z Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 16x8 0-offset & 16x7 +15 offset, 225/45/16 & 195/50/16 XXR's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 The CCW's get my vote as the best looking set of wheels so far...they are perfect! Here are the two sets I use, a set of Boze 18x11 Mesh for the street and a set of CCW 18x11 classics for the track. Btw, can anyone point me to where I could find a Watanabe/Panasport style wheel in 18x11 with 5 lug pattern? I'm looking at those for a new Z I'm working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 The CCW's get my vote as the best looking set of wheels so far...they are perfect! Those are Boze wheels in that pic, not CCWs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA240 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I really like this. What is the wheel spec? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thats my car. Rota's from the group buy. 17x9.5 -19mm offset rear, 17x9 -13mm front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlars30z Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 These are my wheels. Dont know what kinda they are did some research and it seems that they are riken wheels but im gonna try to take of the tires to see if theres a stamp inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurePontiacKid Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 posted these in the S130 forums, figured I'd better post them here as well here's my car with a 15x10 -44 Eagle Alloy wheel on the back (front suspension is out of the car right now lol): first pics with no spacer: the last two are probably closer to my final ride-height and these are with a 1/4" spacer (I think I'll order my wheels with this offset, just to one up my friend now ): wheel specs: 15x10 -44---205/60-15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Those are some wicked exhaust pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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