240Z_au Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Guys Quick question to experts in the know. I have a 240Z which I'm not lowering (just yet), but probably will down the track and I'm hapy to roll the lips as much as needed, but not instal flairs etc. I want to maximise the space and install the best combo tyre sizes for the following: 15 inch wheels Front 8 inch offset 0 Rear 9 inch offset -13 Your experiance/recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I think you will struggle to get 9's on the arse mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'm running 16x8 0 offset wats 225/45 tyres and I rolled the rear lips on the guards. See pics on my build http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,4438.50.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agno Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I run 15x8 -3 on 225/50 on my car with stock guards and beside from the occasional scrape they fit fine: Not the best photos sorry, if I get a chance over the weekend I'll duck down to the garage and snap some more side on photos gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 15x8 zero offset all around standard guards gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Lol you didnt need to roll the guards because the wheels need to move a foot to touch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkmaster Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 i was looking into 16x8.5 or 15x8.5 all round with offsets between -5 to +10 on standard guards no flares. i notice most people are running 15x8 so will there be any rubbing/scrub issues running say +3 offset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have AZC coilovers, no flares or rolled guards and run 17x7.5 + 4 (245/45/17) You really dont want to go wider as it will be rubbing and hitting the guard. Mine touches a franction on a big dip or if i get into it during a corner. If you want wider flare the guards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have AZC coilovers, no flares or rolled guards and run 17x7.5 + 4 (245/45/17) You really dont want to go wider as it will be rubbing and hitting the guard. Mine touches a franction on a big dip or if i get into it during a corner. If you want wider flare the guards Your problem is the 245 wide tyre, not the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Id agree, but I used to run 17x7 with the exact same tires and that never scrubbed at all....... do you think the extra .5inch of the rim if causing that much difference? I dont even hear it scrub, so it much only a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Supply at Wata R type rims in Gunmetal arriving shortly Sell as pairs or sets 600/1200 Ex Brisbane 15x9 Neg13 load capacity 630 kg ( forged) 8kg weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 No one is running 15 inch wheels with the offset at the begining of this thread?.. Trying to opush boundries, panel work not a problem (within a reason, I dont want to be running truck flares Thinking now 235/5015 rear and 225 fronts. Not much choice in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have thrown a set of 15x9 neg 13 onto a stock body Z. You will need to do some body work! Took pics, cant upload on here, but can email. Btw do you have rims yet? I have one set of these avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenZed Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Supply at Wata R type rims in Gunmetal arriving shortly Sell as pairs or sets 600/1200 Ex Brisbane 15x9 Neg13 load capacity 630 kg ( forged) 8kg weight What are these? Watanabe copies? Real Watanabe R-type wheels are not forged, but weigh 7.4kg http://www.watanabe.com.au/page3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 You have seen with the replies that getting 9" on the rear of a S30 is hard work with stock guards and with a -13 you have more out than in. If you look at the images above with a 8" with a 0 offset then try and imagine another 1" more sticking out as that is the end result of a 9" -13 vs 8" 0 as both have same back space aka 4.5" approx so the 9" will have its extra width all out towards the outside of the car aka 1" wider than what you see shown above. That is why no many have replied about running that size rim = you can't not without lots of guard work or a very stretched tyre aka 205/55/15 or the like on a 9" rim = epic fail would not be legal here in NZ anyway as recent rule changes = stretch is now legal. If you also look at the blue zed above (the one I keep referencing to) you might make out that there is less clearance in the rear than the front with the same size rim/tyre package - this is just the way it is, there is less room in the rear of the 240z or 260z 2 seaters. If you want to run wide rims with a stock guard you need the 2+2 that have a bit more room (not much) or get a 280zx they have a lot more room in the rear for a 9" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Are you referring to Z-G flares as truck flares? At the end of the day no matter how much you want to push the boundaries, the measurements stay the same. So if you are open to flaring it you can run whatever you want. There are many different types of flares available for zeds. I did the maths on it and there are a couple of people running 9" rear wheels but they are more like +22 offset and you need coil overs for more backspacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agno Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 You can fit a 9 +/-0 on the rear of a zed, with some bodywork it won't fit all that bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks Guys. Much appricited. Have been busy, so not signing onto the site daily. Anyway, ended up putting on my 10 inch wide rims at the back with 225/50/15 all around. Not ideal, as I wanted to get more rubber at back, but the tyre stretch is not excessive. I'm hunting for something like 245/40/15 or even 265's, but cant seem to find anything anywhere in the world, incl Tirerack. I think there are some cutom sizes that are being made every so often (I know for a Countach for an example, you need to wait for prodution to be available (345x35x15), so I will hunt for some wider sizes and replace the 225's as soon as I find some. Not going for the flairs though. They just look to industrial for me. Will be cutting the guards and extending the original lines to make the rear wider without bolting any fibreglas bits and pieces on. The plan it to now put the interior back in and off to th panel shop again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 MSA do a flare kit that isnt the bolt on style. Maybe easier just to get a set of them? I have michelin pilot sports in 245/50/16 maybe worth seeing if they do it in a 15" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 What's the point of running a 9" rim, when you can only run a 225 section tyre? gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 For epic dish bro. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Do you even lift bro? In case any others are,,,, ummm, "i like that!" I have a couple sets of brand new in the box replica fake copy knock-off Watanabe R tupes in 15x9 neg 13 suit Datsun, in Gunmetal matt silver. 1200 a set. AND can order in,, 15x10 neg 32 in all black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 For epic dish bro. One can only ponder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedoeslife Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) On 12/14/2012 at 6:06 PM, mossy said: I'm running 16x8 0 offset wats 225/45 tyres and I rolled the rear lips on the guards. See pics on my build http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,4438.50.html Not being a numbers wiz, I've been trying to figure out what setup I'll go when I can wrangle some Watanabes... and this is it for sure (links to a photo post of yours). Thanks @mossy! Edit: Wait, looks like these are actually 15s after a later swap... I need to properly read your thread, haha. I skipped ahead! Edited February 26, 2021 by mikedoeslife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted February 27, 2021 Administrators Share Posted February 27, 2021 Mark has 15x8 +0 Watanabe's on his S30z. He originally had 16" wheels but decided they look too big and went to 15" instead. Basically the best size / spec for a stock body S30z IMHO. mikedoeslife and mossy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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