BenZed Posted April 6, 2010 Author Posted April 6, 2010 We just received new stock of 17x9 -13 and 17x9.5 -19 wheels (about two months later than expected). If you want them please hurry as they will be out of stock again very soon! Contact Otomoto on 02 8677 4890. Running out of 17x9.5, hurry if you want them.
BenZed Posted April 14, 2010 Author Posted April 14, 2010 We have just dropped the prices on all of our Rota wheels (exchange rate has improved). Please take a look at the wheel page on our website: http://www.otomoto.com.au/showroom.htm
sco_aus Posted April 14, 2010 Posted April 14, 2010 How do the 17x9 and 9.5s go with filling out regular ZG flares Ben?
BenZed Posted April 16, 2010 Author Posted April 16, 2010 They fill them out just nicely, look back through the thread I think there is a photo
BenZed Posted April 18, 2010 Author Posted April 18, 2010 Not with flares, pretty tempting though. here
sco_aus Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 Cool, thanks mate, ill be taking them, just waiting for the ones i have messaged you about, just waiting on the money to transfer.
BenZed Posted May 11, 2010 Author Posted May 11, 2010 To the members waiting for our RB order of 16x8s and 15s to arrive... sorry to say they have been delayed further . For some reason the ship was delayed in HK so it won't get in until May 20. We were told it was already here so that came as a surprise . Anyhow I will post when they are actually in our warehouse. By the way we are down to our last pair of 17x9.5s.
BenZed Posted May 25, 2010 Author Posted May 25, 2010 Our container has finally arrived! We now have the following long-awaited Rota RB sizes in stock: 15x7 +20 $179 ea 15x7 +4 $179 ea OUT OF STOCK (again) 15x8 +4 $199 ea 16x8 +4 $249 ea Unfortunately we are now out of stock of 17x7.5, 17x9.0 and 17x9.5 and there are only four 16x7 left. Cheers
zr240 Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 Thanks for the news wheels Ben. They arrived fast and fit perfectly Ash
BenZed Posted June 6, 2010 Author Posted June 6, 2010 Thanks for the news wheels Ben. They arrived fast and fit perfectly Ash Good to hear, cheers
Graeme Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 here What size are these wheels? and do you have any available? I like the dish on the rears. I think I NEED the same. I am running flares.
stevo_gj Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 What size are these wheels? and do you have any available? I like the dish on the rears. I think I NEED the same. I am running flares. Please read the whole thread. How do the 17x9 and 9.5s go with filling out regular ZG flares Ben? here
bryan3976 Posted July 24, 2010 Posted July 24, 2010 hi ben zed what is the largest and widest legal combination for a 260 z
BenZed Posted July 27, 2010 Author Posted July 27, 2010 hi ben zed what is the largest and widest legal combination for a 260 z Please ask RTA, DOT etc in your state if you care about what is legal, they will probably tell you 15x6.5 inch. To be totally legal any decent wheel upgrade will need an engineering certificate.
Whittie Posted August 3, 2010 Posted August 3, 2010 Hi Ben, You seem to be the guru on the wheels and suspension here, so quick question please before I lose motivation! I have a 260z (77 model, so really a 280), standard struts, and want 8" rims. I put commodore brakes on the front and was able to remove a 5mm spacer I used to have to clear the current race 6.5" rims. I used to run a 225 on these rims with no fouling so I rekon a 225 should clear spring perch's. I also have Performance (Ozzie brand) 7" rims on the car with a 225 tyre and they clear everything as well. What would you recommend for best fit under standard guards and spring perch's, Note that I am happy to roll the guards, just not flare! I was gunning for 16x8 +4, but need to clear a 225 tyre, preferably without spacer as I race the car. Thoughts appreciated.
d3c0y Posted August 4, 2010 Posted August 4, 2010 The 16x8s do fit without a spacer. You might need to hammer teh spring perch in a bit on 260Z or run a small spacer depending how much you are happy with clearing the spring perch by. See fitment here: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/57521-rota-wheels-rb-16x8/page__st__20
Whittie Posted August 4, 2010 Posted August 4, 2010 The commodore brake discs are quite thick and so act like a small spacer in themselves, so it should be a good fit. So going to convince myself and order them now, LOVE the stance these things give a zed!
Whittie Posted August 19, 2010 Posted August 19, 2010 I ordered them on Tuesday afternoon and they were in Perth, at my door, by lunch time Friday, talk about amazing service from TNT. Sorry Otomoto, but shipping anything by truck across the country in 48 hours is still more impressive than having them ready for delivery 1 hour after payment is made, if not by much. But enough suspense, the pics we’ve all been waiting for: Awesome! Of course I had to take a couple of clearance shots whilst I was at it. The fronts clear by a significant amount to the struts, which was rather surprising. Please remember that I have the commodore brakes and the rotors have more negative offset than standard brakes (out from the centre of the car, or away from the suspension to make it clear), so these pics won’t be representative of standard discs even tho I am still running standard suspension. I suspect it will JUST clear with standard brakes otherwise you would likely need a 3-5mm spacer to get things to fit. I did some jiggling around and measured 5 1/12th inches of backspace (12.91cm)from the mounting face of my rotors, so that would explain why the 8 inch rims fit so well (8” rims with a +4 offest = 10.56cm back space, but the outer edge of the rim sits a bit further in than the tyre mounting face), clearance is around 8-10mm to the strut and I’m not suspecting any surprises when I put some 225 tyres on the rims. The outside edge of the rim on the other hand, that will need some adjustment: With the suspension at full droop on a jack you’re looking at a rim that sticks out about 15mm past the guard. Even tho the rim will come inwards as the suspension slack is taken up a good roll will be required to fit these under without rubbing. The guards don’t need flaring, but I suspect more than just a normal roll and more like a ‘buff’ of the guards will be required, however, it should still keep the good looking lines of the car without spoiling anything like a flare does in my opinion. I have a suspicion that the guard in this photo has actually been pushed IN at some stage of its life because the guard on the passenger side of the car has more clearance than it even tho I haven’t rolled anything on the car. Of course, nothing like so much of an issue on the rear, the struts clear by miles As well as not causing any issue with the suspension at all
260DET Posted August 20, 2010 Posted August 20, 2010 Neat eh, those Rotas look way better than the Performance brand ones do. Eights are really the minimum for a race S30, the extra grip from wider tyres on wide rims, its a no brainer for anyone serious. Old mate has 10" on the back, he loves the exrtra grip which is really needed for the S30 to somewhat compensate for the old suspension design.
Whittie Posted August 20, 2010 Posted August 20, 2010 Cheers Rich, Yeah 8" minimum is the only way to go for a race car. I was running 205's on a 6.5" rim so the extra grip should be phenomenal, plus the Rota's do look WAY better than the performance rims. For $1120 delivered there is NOTHING else around that competes with the Rota's from Otomoto. The only thing better looking in my opinion (Rota Grid's depending on car style) is a genuine Watanabe, but I got a quote for $3300 from the local (Perth, same as me so should be $0 shipping cost) distributor, almost 3 times the cost of the Rota's!!! To be honest tho, I was happy with the 205 tyre (and the 225 on the 7.5" rim) cause I didn't need to cut/pump/roll anything and was still ahead of the competition, but the competition has started running 225's on an 8" rim and have picked up about 1 second, so it's time for me to follow (instead of lead!) and go to a wider rim. I'm sure the result will be well worth the effort!
chris240 Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 Ben (and others with 16x8s) looking back thru all the 1000's of postings, I still cant find a clear answer if 16x8 Rbs will be "ok" all around on a 240z with factory suspension (51mm tubes) & standard spring perches...Im guessing 0 offset could work ? ...looking at Whitties fronts on his 260z confussed me even more.. Even over at hybridZ I cant seem to find a clear answer :'( Is it do-able on all 4 corners ? cheers
Whittie Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 Hi Chris, My understanding is that the 240z is not so much of an issue as the 260/280 because the front spring perch's are at a higher point up the strut so do not cause a fouling issue with the rim, so it should fit fine. The rear clears struts without an issue, so it would be the same on the 240z too. Worst come to worst you can just run a 5mm spacer, that is perfectly acceptable, it's when you start going 10mm+ that spacers are really not that great. From my understanding you won't have an issue at all with these rims, and the slight + offset reduces how much roll you need on the guards to fit the tyres under. If you still are not sure, find someone in Canberra who can lend you some wheels for you to do a fit test with, that would quell all doubts.
BenZed Posted August 23, 2010 Author Posted August 23, 2010 Ben (and others with 16x8s) looking back thru all the 1000's of postings, I still cant find a clear answer if 16x8 Rbs will be "ok" all around on a 240z with factory suspension (51mm tubes) & standard spring perches...Im guessing 0 offset could work ? ...looking at Whitties fronts on his 260z confussed me even more.. Even over at hybridZ I cant seem to find a clear answer :'( Is it do-able on all 4 corners ? cheers I'm sure I put photos of my 240Z up somewhere with these wheels fitted, which was with standard suspension at the time so yes, they are ok.
d3c0y Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 That link for the Hybridz thread answers the question too. Also it does look like you wheel arch is flattened in the middle. The guy in the states didnt have such a massive clearance problem in the back.
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