7240z Posted December 27, 2005 Share #1 Posted December 27, 2005 Hey Guys! Tell me what you guys think of my "not so new rims".My friend called me up from Japan and he said that he got me these rims that would look perfect on any Z but I wanted the Panasport look but he said these were better! If you notice the rims aren't in their best look but I am having them reconditioned. These are 3 piece sets from Speed Star Japan with a polished lip finish and weighs 555kg! If you'll notice the width difference of the Rear to Front pics. I just installed them on the car and they fit perfectly! I wanted to go 17"s but I thought they were to big for the car but thats a personal taste Old school baby. FRONT SETS: Model: RS-8 Size: 16x 7.0 Offset: +38 Type D Inspector: H.Ueno Speed Star Co,LTD. TIRE PACKAGE: BF GOODRICH 205x55x16 REAR SETS: Model: RS-8 Size: 16x 8.0 Offset: +38 Type E Inspector: H.Ueno Speed Star Co,LTD. 225x50x16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman525 Posted December 27, 2005 Share #2 Posted December 27, 2005 i like =) think they would look great on a Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7240z Posted December 27, 2005 Author Share #3 Posted December 27, 2005 Thanks zman525! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhead240 Posted December 27, 2005 Share #4 Posted December 27, 2005 nice to have friends in high places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7240z Posted December 27, 2005 Author Share #5 Posted December 27, 2005 Sort of zhead240. The guy is actually a smuggler.Gets sports cars from Japan nad converts them to LHD then ships them to the Philippines and makes a killing! Honestly I don't respect these kind of guys because anything illegal isn't fine by me but he is one of dads closest friends and he did help me with the mags, so I'll just have to close my eyes on this matter.:sleep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 27, 2005 Share #6 Posted December 27, 2005 What's illegal about converting cars and importing them to another country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7240z Posted December 27, 2005 Author Share #7 Posted December 27, 2005 Nothing really. If the vehicle is tax paid and have the proper papers, also customs knows about your shipments, then that is totally legal but in this country, things are done differently. Good side to it though, If I have the money I can order any car I want but I choose to drive the Z... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenz240z Posted December 28, 2005 Share #8 Posted December 28, 2005 Nice looking rims! Post some pics when you get them on your Z! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Camouflage Posted December 28, 2005 Share #9 Posted December 28, 2005 What's illegal about converting cars and importing them to another country? Maybe its the way he "Gets" them +38 offset, will that fit a Z? or are you going with spacers, or have you got modified struts. 555kg, Damn thats heavy 223 pounds. That must be a type-o right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted December 29, 2005 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2005 Doing a Tonya: 555kg X 2.2lb/kg = 1221 lb. EACH, then X 4 wheels = 4884 lb, or roughly twice the weight of the car, for a total package of roughly 7300 pounds. Geez, I think my old 76 Ford LTD weighed less...... That makes for increased gas mileage (snicker) once you get the car rolling.....plays hell on the brakes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted December 29, 2005 Share #11 Posted December 29, 2005 I'm more concerned with the 38 mm offset than the (admittedly) odd weight. With that offset you are not going to clear the strut tubes. Gonna need some serious spacers for them, at least 30 mm or so. I'm betting those wheels were designed for a Honda, not early RWD Datsuns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7240z Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share #12 Posted December 29, 2005 Nice looking rims! Post some pics when you get them on your Z!Thanks kenz240z! As soon as the car is finished I'll post them up right away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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