Posted May 9, 200420 yr comment_80282 Ok well in my previous thread i mentioned i might be getting my hands on a '81 280zx2+2 manual. Well its now in my posession It still has the stock 14" wheels. It needs new tires, so before buying new tires, thought i'd see if i can get my hands on some 15-17" rims. So anyone have some nice looking rims they want to let go? Thanks guys. I'll post some pics of my car asap. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11630-wanted-16-17-rims-for-280zx/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 200420 yr comment_80568 keep the original z rims and get them polished up. they come up really well, better than chrome even Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11630-wanted-16-17-rims-for-280zx/#findComment-80568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 12, 200420 yr comment_80748 yeah but they are still only 14's...unfortunately, not too much in the way of stuff, even 15's are hard to get, expect in hotwires.check the classifieds at www.ozdat.comor new, performance wheels can do you a number of styles, but around $300 per wheel for 16x7not much in 16 or 17 comes up very often. basic problem is old datsuns are 10mm offset, whilst most other 4 x 4.5" PCD's are 35mm offset (ie silvia, 180sx, etc.) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11630-wanted-16-17-rims-for-280zx/#findComment-80748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 12, 200420 yr Author comment_80756 Thanks for the comments guys.How much do the Simmons FR17 go for approx? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11630-wanted-16-17-rims-for-280zx/#findComment-80756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 13, 200420 yr comment_80826 Bloody pita wheels. What about the early four stud Z31 wheels? Simmons et al are basically custom made and will cost you $5-600 each or more. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11630-wanted-16-17-rims-for-280zx/#findComment-80826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 13, 200420 yr Author comment_80887 Yea i thought as much :/I'll keep looking, I'll post a pic of my rims shortly. See if you guy think its worth trying to polish them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11630-wanted-16-17-rims-for-280zx/#findComment-80887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 17, 200420 yr Author comment_81399 OK i've managed to source some wheels, they are 4x114.3 stud pattern 16x7" just awaiting confirmination on offset, i hope its ok.What is the max offset that will work for my 280zx?I've read many threads explaining offsets, I think understand them.I believe the stock rims for the '81 280zx where +12mm offset. So how much more is too much?Thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11630-wanted-16-17-rims-for-280zx/#findComment-81399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 18, 200420 yr comment_81551 probably about 20mmthere are lots of 4x114.3 wheels (off silvia/180sx/r32 etc) but they are all around 35-40 offset.you might find they will fit on the back, but not on the front because they will hit the struts. they might look a little crap on the back to because they will sit too far in... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/11630-wanted-16-17-rims-for-280zx/#findComment-81551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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