russ in va Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 OK, I've got the 16x8 10mm offset Rota RBr's on the way (I am psyched!). My buddy has donated his 245/45/16 Toyo Proxes RA1 track tires for test fitment (fun times around the local cloverleaf offramp!). I'll post back up with fitment results hopefully by this time next week! In the mean time, I need to buy lug nuts for these wheels (I have ZX mags with shank style lugs now). I know I need M12 1.25 lugs, but can anyone tell me for certain what type of lug seats these wheels have (conical or concave)? I tryed calling tirerack to order some but since they don't sell Rota's they did not know what type of lug seat I need. 18racing only sells the tuner style and I hate locking lugs or any lug requiring a special tool to remove them so I just want to buy some chrome cap style lugs prefferably with a 21mm (13/16") head. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bchappy Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I wish I could help ya here but please please post pics ASAP... Are you running these with flares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 if i had to guess i would say conical, and since you're getting new lug nuts, why not get them there lightweight anodized ones? i think they look nice and, well, why not? reducing unsprung weight FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ in va Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 After looking back at some of the pics of the wheels, I'm afraid that there is not room down in there for a regular socket, and that "tuner" lugs are required. I bought a set of them and a set of regular cap nuts at Pep Boys. I'll return which ever ones I don't use. I really hoping the standard chrome cap nuts fit, all I want is the simple look of chrome lugs, nothing showy and DEFINITELY nothing colored. Understated is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 they make satin silver/gunmetal anodized tuner lugs. check with some of the ricer shops and stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trwebb26 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 My Rota Grids are conical seat. Not sure about the RB's - but I don't know why they'd be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ in va Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Standard lugs did the job (no tuner style required). Got them at Pep Boys for like $6/4 lugs. Top pic is actual Bottom is the way the car needs to look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willv260Z Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 do the wheels stick out of the fenders at a 10mm offset? Where did you order yours from? they look really awesome on your Z! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ in va Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 No, the 10mm pulls them into the car relative to the zero offset that most people seem to think is correct for the car. I got them from 18racing.com. Thanks for the compliment, I know I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willv260Z Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Are those a flat black or a gunmetal. its kinda hard to tell. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexicoker Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Those look really really good. Are you running them with stock struts? What sort of clearance do you have between the strut and between the fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ in va Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 They are gunmetal. Details here: http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=803536&postcount=91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Great Wheels. I'm holding out for 17's for my street wheels so that I have lots of tire selection. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ in va Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 If 225 is wide enough for you, you can't really get any more tire selection than what is available in 225/50/16. For that matter, there is a pretty good selection of 245/45's available too ... just check tirerack or edgeracing.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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