Hello again.

 

Eventually I plan to get new wheels/rims for my 1977 280Z. The previous owner had put adapters on it to go to 5-lug rims. This is a bad idea. So, I want to remove the adapters and go to 4-lug rims. However, the tires are brand new (from when I bought they car) and are pretty nice - Yokohama Advan S.4 205/55r16 ... so I want to keep these tires. 16" rims look sweet on the car, too.

 

From my research, it appears the original bolt pattern is 4x4.5 (114.3mm).

 

When I look for new rims/wheels, is there anything I need to keep in mind other than the bolt pattern (and, of course, the fact that I am getting 16" rims that will accommodate my tires ... 5.5-7.5" wide, 16" rims)? Reading some of the older threads that I ran across (back in 2003, etc.) people were saying that there weren't many wheels that would fit these old Z cars. But a quick Google search seems to show quite a few wheels with the correct bolt pattern. Am I missing something?

Also, what about offset?

I have 16 x 7 Konig Rewind's on my car with Zero offset and 225/50x16 Conti Extreme DW's. The steering is a bit too heavy with the 225's..

 

205/55x16's will fir perfect with that size rim ( 16 x 7 ) and will be a bit easier to steer. Easier to fit than 225's x 16's if car is lowered as well.

 

2003 was a long time ago. There are ton of wheels for these cars in 16" and 17" now. Original bolt pattern is 4 x 4.5" ( 114.3mm ) as noted.

Edited June 3, 20159 yr by Chickenman

I agree with Chickenman.

I have a lowered 77 with 16x7 Rota's & 205 55 16 Dunlops,  Fit is perfect.

 

 

Thanks everyone! I was looking at a few of the Konig wheels for my Z, so this all sounds good!

I've bought two sets from Direct Tire.  Look for sales around holidays, Fathers Day possibly.  You can get the same lug nuts off e-bay for $15 instead of paying them $45.

EDIT: They fit my '77 280 also

 

 

 

Edited June 4, 20159 yr by siteunseen