What are these Rims?

[mikewags]

When I got my Z, they were supposed to come with 4 extra "stock" rims, aside from the ones that are on the car now. Anyways, the guy kind of flaked out on me and I was left with only the 2 that were in the car at purchase.

I was kind of bummed to only have 2 now, because I wanted them on the car if they were originals. I do like the look of them and will hope to come by 2 others.

So, are they the original 280Z stock rims?

The positive is that all the tires on the rims are in really good condition, so I won't have to buy new ones anytime soon.

Thanks!

This one was the spare in the well.

Rim in question

All three

[EScanlon]

The spare looks like the "stock" Steel wheel for the 240's.

The other two are mags, Beandip (Gary's) car has those. Don't recall manufacturer's name nor "name" of the rim. He might know or Arne.

FWIW

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[m4xwellmurd3r]

I've always known those as western "turbines"

[Danglybanger]

The mags look cool as hell... I'd find two more and put them on the car

The steel doesn't quite look like my 280 wheels... missing hubcap tabs? What exactly is the difference?

[mikewags]

Yes, I do like them a lot. I wonder where I can find a pair of those...?

Are you referring to the steel hubcap for the spare?

[bigoak]

They are around. Reasonably common. Just keep your ear to the ground.

[mikewags]

Here's a good RIM reference page:

http://www.311s.org/tech/wheels/wheelsfaq.html

[DeesZ]

They appear to be Western brand / Turbine or Turbine 2. I have a set exactly like them waiting to be polished and mounted. (IIRC, I think Gary's are a bit different with the vanes going the whole way 'in' past the lugs.) They are available out there somewhat commonly and reasonably priced if you have some patience.

[mikewags]

They are actually Western Wheel Cyclone 1's

http://www.zparts.com/ads/wheels/ads/wfs-49.htm

[DeesZ]

I stand corrected.... I believe "Cyclone" is correct versus the "Turbine" which we often call them.

[mikewags]

Well, we'll see if I can find 2 more, to make a full set.

If not, I suppose I will sell them to someone else who needs them and can enjoy them.

Thanks for all the input guys!

[Fun_in_my_z]

I have one. If you are interested.