Alfadog Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Brand: RS-WATANABE Model: TYPE R Tyres: 225/45/16 Kumho KU31 traveled only 1000km Pair / Set: Set of 4 PCD: 4x114.3 Diameter / Width / Offset: 16x8 +0 Location: Blackburn South, Melbourne, VIC Willing to Ship: Yes Price: $2550 Willing to Swap: No Wheels and tyres are as new condition... Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted June 29, 2015 Administrators Posted June 29, 2015 They look great, what's the reason for the change? Going smaller diameter or another style? Quote
Alfadog Posted July 8, 2015 Author Posted July 8, 2015 Sold pending payment ... Gav, sold my Z. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted July 8, 2015 Administrators Posted July 8, 2015 Sold pending payment ... Gav, sold my Z. Sad times... I was surprised but obviously you have your reasons. Quote
Alfadog Posted July 14, 2015 Author Posted July 14, 2015 Still available Both these guys changed their mind Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted July 14, 2015 Administrators Posted July 14, 2015 Did you have stock suspension on your 240z? Any rubbing issues on guards etc..? Quote
mossy Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 These were my old wheels Gav, with coilovers I had no problems with rubbing. Quote
d3c0y Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 They will be fine, as the Same size rotors but +4 offset clear. You will need to roll the rear lips on the guards though. Quote
ryn004 Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Does anyone know if they will fit a stock 2+2 without rubbing? Its a long shot but I'd be interested if shipping to Malta is reasonable. Quote
Alfadog Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 Fits 240Z without rubbing, so I would assume same with 2+2. Can't remember if any difference in track or clearance... Quote
dat240z Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Deposit placed until collection!!! They're mine....mooohahahaha (evil laugh) Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted August 23, 2015 Administrators Posted August 23, 2015 Deposit placed until collection!!! They're mine....mooohahahaha (evil laugh) Thanks, that's put temptation out of reach. Besides I really want 15" over 16" anyway. Love these wheels though. Quote
dat240z Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Yeah I was ummmming and ahhhhing for almost two months over these bad boys. The rotas currently on the z while looking good to the untrained eye, lose a lot of credibility with those on the know. Buying a set was always in the pipeline, I thought stuff it and do it now compared to sourcing new ones + tyres in the future. That's how I've justified it to myself anyway. Prob save close to 2 grand from new too. I prefer the 15" stance, but need at least a 16" to clear the willwoods. gav240z 1 Quote
Andrew_L26 Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Yeah I was ummmming and ahhhhing for almost two months over these bad boys. The rotas currently on the z while looking good to the untrained eye, lose a lot of credibility with those on the know. Buying a set was always in the pipeline, I thought stuff it and do it now compared to sourcing new ones + tyres in the future. That's how I've justified it to myself anyway. Prob save close to 2 grand from new too. I prefer the 15" stance, but need at least a 16" to clear the willwoods. You wouldn't happen to be selling those credibility loosing rims would you? I am in need of something with tread hahaha Quote
dat240z Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Yeah mate, actually am putting them up for sale. I should elaborate re: credibility. They're a cool, good looking rim for sure, but I guess the icing on the cake for me and my car was a set of wats. At the time I couldn't justify the $3500 + just for rims/shipping then add tyres so I went the next best approach. What's your mobile mate and I can get some pics etc across. The rotas are in perfect condition with near new tires also Quote
240Z_au Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) I prefer the 15" stance, but need at least a 16" to clear the willwoods. I dont think you need 16's to clear Willwoods with Watts.. I run them front and rear with 15's. Its 0.5mm off, but they clear without any issues. Edited August 30, 2015 by 240Z_au Quote
dat240z Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Man, I just fitted my new wats I bought here and they are just touching on the willwood caliper:(( barely but there's s slight rubbing...literally less than 5mm Any suggestions??? I love them but f%#@ this is annoying. Edited October 26, 2015 by dat240z Quote
dat2kman Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 You'll also get some flex in the stub axles upon firm cornering. There should be a bit f keat on the Willwood casting, to be able to put t in a mill, and take a bit, r bits f skim ff. Hit it with flat black heat paint. Just had same ssue with one f the Qld members Simmns 16" rims, he ended up trial fitting a number f other nce styled rims, and went for a 16" Rota. We threw a 15" Performance S/Light onto t, t was a bees dick f clearance, t would have needed about 2mm ff top outside edge of the Willwood, to ensure clearance. The 16" Simmons were totally hopeless, due to their inside spike shaping. Quote
dat240z Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Sorry dat2kman, you're suggesting to slightly grind down the caliper a few mm?? Quote
dat2kman Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 There will be a bit more "meat" in the caliper, than thckness on the sde rim face! Willwood have technical drawings f their range, that shows, to some extent, where you could posiibly machine it, bearing in mind the caliper halves securing bolts, and where it fouls. In our case here, t was just up from the bleed nipples top and bottom. When you look at where the piston bores are, where the bleed outer threaded tube screws in,, and depending on the caliper mdel, you MAY be able to take some off, but only do the immediate area. Ther option, f ypu have flares, is longer studs, and use a slip on type spacer, that s then mechancally fastened to either the hub, or backface of rim. Countersunk machine screw into a tapped M5 hole, s sufficient. Quote
dat240z Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 I'm with you. Arent spacers illegal though?? Quote
dat2kman Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 If they are attached, and part f an assembly, ie a hub, r a wheel rim, are they still a spacer? That is just like having a new hub machined up, or a rim with dfferent ffset. I like attaching the ally spacer to,,,,,, an ally rim. You remve rim, lay it down, and no-one bothers to look at the insde rim, but at your nce shiny brakes instead. The NICE 75mm long studs are easily lathed back to your required length, f their slightly lnger than stock studs dont cut t. 38mm vs 45mm? Quote
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