Justinp551 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Joe. Thanks. The wheels are not bad on price either. 425 or so shipped in Cali. I got them from somewhere on eBay. NLmotoring offers them for a bit more but they offer matte bronze and silver. I haven't played with a ZX so not familiar with the required offset. The center caps are not deep so they don't cover the front hub though. Not a problem with a black hub and rims. Tires are 245-50-16 and are from les schab. They are like a generic falken i think. Zeik 427 IIRC. Les schab is a west coast tire chain. I haven't driven on them enough or had enough tire experience to properly critique them. Right now they are round and let the z go. î– Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest orange z car Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 xxr527 16x8.25 no spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest orange z car Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 xxr527 16x8.25 no spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Finally got around to photoshopping it so here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vega Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 looks awesome man thanks bunches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe87 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ok, got mine ordered today. 16X8.25 with 225/50/16 tires. Will post pictures when I get them and get them put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbeau Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Good tire choice, let's get some front inner fender clearance pix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vega Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 What do you guys think of running these with 245-50r16s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinp551 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Vega. I am running that tire size on my 280 2+2. They rub/cut a bit on the front drivers tire. I rolled the fender slightly and seems to be good. The backs fit fine and I also pulled the top of my strut towers out 5/8" each to get rid of camber from lowering. My only issue is a slight rubbing of the inside fender well to outside of tire in hard cornering or g-out type bumps. Slight rub with no cutting. Keep in mind my 2+2 is 2" wider in the back fenders so it all fits well. The 245's take more effort to turn as they are 10" wide but... My arms are getting bigger. î– Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe87 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Ok so I just did a test fit and they are really close to the strut tube... Might end up needing to run spacers unfortunately because I couldn't hardly squeeze a pinky of space between the wheel and tube. Anyone have any input? I'll keep you posted as it comes along. I didn't think the backspacing requirements were that much different from z to zx and some of you guys are even running a bigger tire too. I'm kinda confused because I thought they should have been ok. How big of a spaced can I get without running longer wheel studs, or is that a must? Edited April 11, 2012 by CaptainJoe87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe87 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 TThey fit just fine, I was freaked out for nothing... Probably could use some spacers for looks but they make the car handle way better as is with my other additions so I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe87 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Im gonna try and get to a computer so I can do it right and change the picture size but i did upload them here http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/106007-tire-fit-help-please/page__p__991720__fromsearch__1#entry991720 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinp551 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Captain Joe, mine were really close too. Less than pinky. Tap the spring perch with a hammer and flatten it up tight against the spring. That will give you a bit more room. There is prenty of room in the rear where it is not a issue. And I have no issues with the front. I dong know if running spacers with those rims are a good idea in the front. They are quite wide and you might start having fender clearance issues turning into driveways or hitting bumps unless you have fender flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vega Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I ordered a set (being shipped on the 16th). Gold 16x8.25 zero offset. 245/50r16 tires, section with of 10", 8.5" tread width, 25.7 overall diameter. I have factory suspension I am hoping it doesn't hit, if I have to cut fenders that is no issue. I just don't want to use spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vega Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 My rims will be here on the 29th. I have a set of 245/50r16s already here I will post pics and fitment as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8pipez Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Anyone else have pics or experience with fitment (particularly 16x8.25) with this wheel? Trying to decide between this and the SportMax from MSA. I'd like to use 225/50-16 but there are conflict reports on whether or not this will fit (75 with springs/sturt pkg.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95i4 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Anyone else have pics or experience with fitment (particularly 16x8.25) with this wheel? Trying to decide between this and the SportMax from MSA. I'd like to use 225/50-16 but there are conflict reports on whether or not this will fit (75 with springs/sturt pkg.). I have 16x8.25, but with 205/50-16s, lowered on springs. More pics @ http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/107484-afternoon-cruise/ Edited June 19, 2012 by ryan95i4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsmuwk Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 This is my car... Mike I need more information on this car! That GT wing makes it for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calpoly-z Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Check out "Mike Kellys z car project" in the members project section. Tons of info on his car there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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