DevilZ Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Hi, I am currently running 17x7 inch wheels with a positive 40 offset and a 20mm bolt on hub adapter/spacer. As I need to change my wheels I was thinking that i'll get some that I can bolt on without using the hub adapter anymore. So something with the 4x114.3 stud pattern in 17x7inch with an offset between positive 10 to 20. The problem is I cant find a single wheel matching this description. Does anyone know where I can get some and the prices or even if they are available in that size? I've called a number of wheel stores all over Aus and come back with nothing. What wheels are people out there using and does everyone with 17inch running a spacer if not custom made wheels? Any help will be appreciated. Raj Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted February 19, 2009 Moderators Posted February 19, 2009 Hi Raj, One option is the Rota's RB-R's that Viczcar member "Benzed" sells; the width they start from is 8.5 but they will fit under a stock wheel arch as long as you dont go too big with tyre width. Prices are around $329 each and you don't need a spacer. Or another option is Simmons etc but with a hefty price tag. Quote
PZG302 Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 One wheel supplier come to mind straight up.... Simmons wheels. A set of 17x7 will set you back around $675 a corner plus delivery. Advantage is they will be made to fit your exact requirements. If you are in Sydney there is also circletrack wheels out at seven hills that should also be able to help you out with what you're after Quote
DevilZ Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 Hi Raj, One option is the Rota's RB-R's that Viczcar member "Benzed" sells; the width they start from is 8.5 but they will fit under a stock wheel arch as long as you dont go too big with tyre width. Prices are around $329 each and you don't need a spacer. Or another option is Simmons etc but with a hefty price tag. Yeah I saw those wheels but I didn't think they would fit on a 1976 260z(larger strut) with the stock non-adjustable spring platforms? I thought that 8.5 inch wde front and back would be too wide without flaring the guards. Is anyone currently running these with the stock guards that can confirm the fitment on the fronts and backs? Yeah I took a look at simmons and called them up but they are quiet expensive at around $700 a wheel. I was hoping to spend well under 2k if possible. Worst case I will get 40 offsets again and just use the hub adapters, but I'm not sure if hub adapters are legal and if there are any other issues on using them. Quote
George Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,3468.0.html Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted February 19, 2009 Moderators Posted February 19, 2009 There was an extensive discussion on the HybridZ site whether the Rota wheels fit with standard spring platforms and apparently they do! With a 8.5" rim with a 225 tyre I think it should clear. Check the HybridZ site to make sure...read all the posts. For around $1400 for four 17" wheels without a spacer to me is a bragain; if I found these before I bought the Simmons, I would have the Rota's on there now! Its either that or some crappy "bling bling" wheels.. Quote
George Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 but your simmons will outlast a nuclear fallout... Quote
DevilZ Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 There was an extensive discussion on the HybridZ site whether the Rota wheels fit with standard spring platforms and apparently they do! With a 8.5" rim with a 225 tyre I think it should clear. Check the HybridZ site to make sure...read all the posts. For around $1400 for four 17" wheels without a spacer to me is a bragain; if I found these before I bought the Simmons, I would have the Rota's on there now! Its either that or some crappy "bling bling" wheels.. I had a search through Hybrid Z and that site is really good! They had quiet a few pics and discussions but they confirmed what I had thought with my measurments. They reckon an 8.5 wide with +6 offset will be 15mm or more out of the gaurd. I manage to find a guy in Sydney that can sell Lenso's which are 4x114.3, 17x7 with a 20 offset, which I know will just fit without hitting my springs. The only problem is the wheels are 5 spoke and look way too bling for me. I like the Rota RB's but they just dont have them in 7 or 7.5. Quote
RBZ 260 Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 ROH will do a set too. Ask "Toecutter" for details. Quote
modular9 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 jdmyard also do sportmax 15's and 16's so you arent only tied down to just rotas. Quote
George Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 http://www.performancewheels.com.au/ these guys do some nice wheels. i might be getting the challanger but the damned offset is -10 grrr. will have to roll my guards even more. Quote
Mr240z Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 This has all be covered before.................................. Wheel options in Australia http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,3468.0.html Quote
Toecutter Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 yep a whole thread with heaps of options covered and it's a sticky in the wheels section. Take a look. Sulio Quote
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