ZR8ED Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 Well I checked out the local (1hr away) shop that does custom wheels. I trekked out to north Toronto (Richmond Hill) and checked out their shop and sized up their operation and their people. I talked to them about their experience with Z's, and whether or not they personally like them..(I am extremely picky when it comes to my Z money) I spent an hour with the manager, and I think I can trust them. I was looking at all kinds of different options/prices. Well I kinda took a freaking dive off a cliff, and decided (4-6weeks delivery time) is just about the time I'll be prepping the Z to come out of hibernation. I ended up going with a Simmons wheel. 17x11 with -36mm offset, and a 17x8 front with zero offset. And a matching set of Yokohama AVS 315/35/17 and 235/40/17. here is a pic of the wheels.. just try and image them dished another 4 inches or more. And yes they were not cheap, if your curious, and have a strong stomach.. Steep $ though.. (crappy Canadian $) $5200.00 Installed. wheels/tires. On a lighter note. My Epsilon 3 Piece wheels 16x9 and 16x7 mesh style with 225/50/16 BFG KDW's and Kumo victoracer 700's 265/45/16's will be for sale shortly after my rims are installed. Here is a pic of them. I know its mainly a pic of my engine, but it shows the front rims in decent detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 how much thread you have left on the tires? and how much u looking to get for them? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 wow, how are you ever going to fit 11inch wheels under the back. That is a whole lotta meat for a relatively light car. I cannot wait to see them mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Very nice wheels . That deep dished look will be killer. MArk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Beautiful rims! It's going to be stunning. $5k!!! Man, what a piece of change. What flares are you going to use? I have 305's on the back with 4" flares and coilovers and they just barely tuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inZane 240 Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 WOW great wheels and a DEEP dish. It's gonna look amazing. Those wheels or worth more than my car... I might be interested in your current wheels depending on the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted February 9, 2003 Author Share Posted February 9, 2003 Oh I'm pretty sure they will fit just fine under my rear flares. My 265's have more than 3" of clearance as it is... ON3GO..My tires have less than 500miles on them. I'm looking in the neighbourhood of $1000.00 USD for my rims/tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 ZR8ED - Those are the OM16s right? I looked at them a while ago for my '83 ZXT and decided they were a little too exotic for my wallet - I absolutely love them and great choice. Its cool that they are totally custom and you can get a massive variety in sizes, widths and offsets. They will look sweet on your car. Which shop in Richmomd Hill did you go to? I would have recommended Wheels Direct in Scarborough east of Kennedy on the north side of Finch. I know the owner really well and he has done lots of Simmons on 5.0L LXs. Regards - Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted February 9, 2003 Author Share Posted February 9, 2003 Slownrusty: The shop was called "Wheel and tire zone" Guy who was managing it said he ran "Tire mag" for 10 years before that, and knew Greg Whitehead for a long time. Anyways, they are on 11300 Younge st. in Richmond Hill. Next door to several car dealerships. Hmm Wheels direct? I've heard the name, but don't know about them or anyone who has dealt with them. Figures eh?.. getting advice about local rim shops from a guy 4300miles away.. Thanks for the tip though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Well if things change and you want to check out Wheels Direct - the owner'a name is Colin and his wife is Karen. They will definately look after you, make sure and tell them you are a good friend of mine. Well Greg has done lots of business with Tire Mag spanning 20+ years, so I am not surprised that this guy in Richmond Hill knows him. The shop is north of Elgin Mills right, on the west side of Yonge? If so I think I know, as I used to live in Richmond Hill. You're right funny that a guy living across the continent is giving you advice - its a small world what can I say! Good luck - Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 I have always liked Simmons racing wheels, that is, everything but the price! Keep them with a good negative offset and they will look smashing on the Z. The five spoke wheels are my favorites. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed660 Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Good choice of a great Australian export!! http://www.simmonswheel.com.au/wheelcare.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Wow, I think I blew a load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Phil Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Zred, I think I'm going to follow you off that cliff. I sold my set of 17 inch 3 piece HRE wheels to Oltmann and I'm buying a set of Kinesis 3 piece K18R (retail $4400 a set). Kinesis wheels I have a hookup so they won't hurt my wallet too much. The HRE wheels were 17X7 front and 17X8 rear. I was going to move up to a 18 or 19 inch rim but after talking to several people, I decided the ride would be too stiff. I settled on 17X7.5 front and 17X8.5 rear without coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted February 11, 2003 Author Share Posted February 11, 2003 Welcome to the cliff Big Phil!! anyone else wanna join us? You must be crazy! you already had wicked looking rims on the car. Slownrusty: Yep thats exactly where the shop is.. west side of street two lights past Elgin Mills. I'm pretty stoked about the whole deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 BLING BLING!! Nice choice scott! No dubs, whatsup wit dat? haha Evan PS. makes my OZs look totally limpdick LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 i got too many hits from the search and dont have time to read them all.... i need to know what offset everybody runs with 15x8 wheels with coilovers. im getting ready to order mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-tom Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 You dont have the watanabes anymore do ya Stony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 My Epsilon 3 Piece wheels 16x9 and 16x7 mesh style with 225/50/16 BFG KDW's and Kumo victoracer 700's 265/45/16's will be for sale shortly after my rims are installed. Have you considered narrower tires? 195-215 would be better suited for a 7" wheel on a road race app, for your rear wheel that looks ok, most people are pickier about the fronts than the rears. My 195 on my 7" wheel now is following the same path that Porsche uses on thier GT cars, they stick 275s on 11" wide wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted March 3, 2003 Author Share Posted March 3, 2003 I can't even fathom putting such tiny tires on Z. I had 195's as stock, and upgraded to 205 a year later. The autoX guys were telling me 10years ago that a 225/50/15 was about the perfect tire for our cars considering handling capabilities, hp, and braking abilities. Not too much tire to keep weights minimal, and yet enough rubber to hold the cornering forces and braking duties. I would never put anything under a 225 on Z ever again... Now from the "Image" point of view, I don't like the narrow tires on the Z. A 215 looks mean on our cars...when it is on a 14 or 15 inch rim. On 16's and 17', it gives the illusion of them being tall and thin...(195's on 18" rims on a honda are down right laughable)..look almost like bicycle tires. I notice that most hopped up imports rarely go wider that stock...maybe 1 or 2 sizes tops...thy just increase the diameter. Not sure why, when sometimes they are tripleing their hp. If your going for some serious increase in power, and you intend on using street tires, then width is a must. (ever watch a mildly modded supra tt fry off his tires trying to get traction off the line or worse, with downshifting and fishtailing all over the road...looks cool...goes slow... My new wheels are shooting for a combo effect..fill the wheel wells, and optimize traction and handling, while using a streetable tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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