Nismo280zEd Posted October 6, 2002 Author Share Posted October 6, 2002 anybody running 17's w/ out coilovers? ED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted October 6, 2002 Share Posted October 6, 2002 I'm runnning 17x7.5's Front and rear with 235/40/17's and 245/45/17's. No poublems with fitment, ofcurse I have spacers. But, this is also on a ZX and not a Z. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JESTER3798 Posted October 6, 2002 Share Posted October 6, 2002 Is anyone out there running 18's or 19's with flares? I am hoping to do this but im not that far along in the project. Still trying to get the engine and tranny in. thanks ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 6, 2002 Share Posted October 6, 2002 why would you want 18, 19's, thats just way too big it would look kinda funny. to each there own i guess. i was thinking of a 16x8 with some 245/45 fr & rear, what do you guys think? anything i should look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted October 6, 2002 Share Posted October 6, 2002 Damn, was just in the garage with a tape measure and forgot to measure ride height. Doh! I'll get to it. And no, 18s or bigger would look stupid. It's a sports car not a Conastoga Wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 I've seen many note 225's wouldn't clear in the rears without rolling fenderlips......not true. Their is room for 225's and 245's on all 4 corners when spaced correctly. With zero offset you do end up tight to rear fender wells with lowered vehicle BUT their's room inward available. So keep in mind many clearances posted are tied to the wheel offset combo they were running. A perfectly spaced setup a friend had a few years back was 245/45/16's on 16x8's with no rubbing and no coilovers. 225's fit up front easy without coilovers and certainly 245's fit with coilovers. Don't expect to have an extra 1" of clearance all around but they do fit when spaced properly. As well, various tire have various widths for same spec'd size so do complete your homework. You can find up to a 1" difference in width for a 225/50/16 tire depending on models you look up. Now if you have aftermarket fenders poorly fitted up or other alterations over the years since your car was new these clearances can vary. Some of my customers have had differing fenderlip clerances left to right on the same vehicle:eek2: 225/50/16's are a great comfort and handling combo IMO on 16x7" rims as asked. Wider is too wide IMO on a 7" wheel unless you're mainly a straightliner and don't mind a bit of pitch and roll in the corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thurem Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 BLKMGK I would wanna try and lower that wagon of yours, if I were you. Maybe even some skirts and a wing. Then I would seriously consider upgrading those wheels, they look like they're a tad on the skinny side. Maybe someone with a fancy graphics software package could make us some prewievs. Just kidding, maybe you did not deserve that. Thure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JESTER3798 Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 wow you guys are brutal. i kind of like the large wheel thin tire look. with the car lowered an inch, flares and complete ground effect kit i think the 280 would look sharp. i am looking to put the largest wheel tire combo on the 280 and just curious whats the largest you guys have seen. ps im not into the wagon look either. thanks ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime240z Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 ROSS, you've got mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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