Wheels/Rims for 1977 280Z?

[SilverSurfer]

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?

[Chickenman]

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, 2015 by Chickenman

[S30Driver]

I agree with Chickenman.

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

 

 

[SilverSurfer]

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

[siteunseen]

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, 2015 by siteunseen