srbigbutt Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I ordered some Rota RB-R 17x8.5 +4 Offset for my 75 280z and got them mounted yesterday. Took my Z to work and took a few pictures. Tell me what you think. I think they came out great. I was able to mount on stock suspension with no spacers. Its a pretty tight fit, but i doesn't rub at all. It will probably rub if and when I lower it. I'm running 225-45-17. Before... After... And future???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 They look great!! When did you pick them up from, and what kind of deal did you get on them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbigbutt Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 I actually got them from 18Racing.com. They were the same price as everywhere else. $750 shipped, but they threw in some free lug nuts that had me sold. Got them in a little under a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbigbutt Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Just a couple more pics to show how close they are to the fender lip. The previous pics were a little deceptive because of how high the ride hight is and where the sun was. So here are some better angle shots. Front wheel is turned to the right slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78280z Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Those definitely look great. Inspiration for me to buy them when I get my 280 done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilcat Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Its got that old school Crager look, just drop it 1 inch with a stiffer spring set and you will have a well balanced setup and visual look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 looks good! i can't tell the difference between rb and rbr...i know the spoke is supposed to be not as curved...but in pics and lookin at my rb...they look the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 What is the widest that you can go on a 8.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 What Toyota dealership were these pics taken at? I am in Humble are you anywhere near me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 What color are those. They look great, I am looking at the rb wheels right now and I cannot decide on the color, yours look like the hyper black. Are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91_4x4runner Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Well, I'm sold on this setup. I was going with 16x8, but the 17's just look too dang good. They look hyper-black to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 If I had the money mine would be shod in those tomorrow. Looks great, and no mods had to be done. What more can you ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbigbutt Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Yep these are hyper black. Im not sure what the widest you can go but 225 is probably the thiest you can go. This is actually not a dealership. Its gulf states toyota. We are a distributership. Its near hardy and 1960. I live about 5 min away in spring. Im pretty sure we are close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I know right where that is.....I used to pass that place at 100+ when I had my IS 300.......I am slammed this week but I might be able to meet up with you on the weekend to look at the wheels......I will have to see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Wicked!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbigbutt Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys! I am really loving these wheels and if they are definately getting noticed on the street. Getting a lot more comments on the car lately. Now I just need to get it dropped a little. I may cut my springs just to see how it looks, and later get some lowering springs and struts. Any recommendations. I'm thinking of the Tokico HPs with Eibach springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91_4x4runner Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've got a set of Tokico Illumina springs and struts. Also, I just ordered the 17x8.5. I'll see how they fit soon I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbigbutt Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 It will be a tight fit. Just make sure that when you have them balanced they use all sticky weights. My spring perch actually rubbed with the weight on the lip. I had them put all sticky weights on and it fits fine now. Still close but it fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91_4x4runner Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks for the heads up. I won't be able to check and see if it rubs at the tire shop (since my car is on jacks), but I'll be sure to mention the weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbigbutt Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I thought i was free and clear until I spun the wheel. Glad I did that before trying to test drive it. Had to take the wheels back and they just replaced the weights for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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