GunnerRob Posted February 7, 2004 Author Share #13 Posted February 7, 2004 Originally posted by Zvoiture I have a set of the Diamonds in 15X8 (most of the Neckar wheels only come in 15.....AERO, Basset, Diamond, etc...although Basset makes 13 and 14 and Diamond has 13-16). Very utilitarian. Not somehting you would put on a show car, but mean looking! Lots of racers use them. Can't beat the price. Yes, they are a tad heavy, but not much. Here is what I have in my garage right now Steve, are you running 15x8's on your 280z? What is the backspacing on them? Any mods to the fenders and/or suspension?I'll check out Diamond for 16" wheels. That is my preference, but hard to find in the 4x4-1/2" pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvoiture Posted February 7, 2004 Share #14 Posted February 7, 2004 It is no problem getting Diamonds in 4X113.4 or 4X114.3 or whatever it is!!! 4 1/2! No modifications to the fenders, but it is a 280, so it sits a bit higher naturally.... I have lowered it about 2+ inches. The backspace is 4 3/8". It might need to be different for 16".Coming to Solvang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerRob Posted February 7, 2004 Author Share #15 Posted February 7, 2004 I am going to put them on my '75 280z that is completely dealer/factory stock. Well the radio isn't stock.:classic: I've seen on this site that it's not a good idea to go deeper than 4" with the backspacing unless you go with coilovers. So you haven't experienced any problems? If not, I wonder if it's because of differences with the 280z setup.BTW Diamonds 16" wheels are N/A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvoiture Posted February 8, 2004 Share #16 Posted February 8, 2004 Diamonds on my car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvoiture Posted February 8, 2004 Share #17 Posted February 8, 2004 A friend's Diamonds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ManyZs Posted February 8, 2004 Share #18 Posted February 8, 2004 Ya know Steve, I was looking at those Inertia Advantage wheels that Bassett has. They'd make a good wheel on a race car don't ya think? Only 20lbs for a 15x10 and they are cheap compared to an alloy wheel......Let's see, Z32 brakes and hubs on the bottom of a 280 strut.....What's the bolt circle on the 5 lug Z32's anyways?Might have to do some work to get them to a 5x5 lug pattern:ermm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvoiture Posted February 8, 2004 Share #19 Posted February 8, 2004 Yeah, and 17lbs for 15X8. If you can get to the Neckar pattern somehow, your choices in steel wheels skyrocket. Of course, they aren't 13 lb wheels, but they are $60 each! I don't know exactly what Z32 pattern is either, but I am sure one of the places who make 5-bolt hat conversions could just as easily make one in 5X5. I won't mention either of the places by name...Mr. 13 can come here and tell us who they are.steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvoiture Posted February 8, 2004 Share #20 Posted February 8, 2004 Still, if I hadn't decided to have a motor built and new 44's and all that $$ crap, this is what I would be getting. Half the price of CCW or CCC or CWC or whatever they are calling themselves this week,and half the price of Kodiak and .....? $250 or so ain't bad!steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted February 9, 2004 Share #21 Posted February 9, 2004 Sometimes I think that you Murricans are spoilt for choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank13 Posted February 9, 2004 Share #22 Posted February 9, 2004 Just for that crack now i'm not! . :devious: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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