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Rick88ss: (2009-08-30 20:08:23)
all four wheels 17x9 24mm offset but
The wheels in the pics are 17x8.5 45mm offset and 17x10 45mm offset
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vagabond: (2009-08-30 20:16:37)
Good.
supertoad120: (2009-08-30 20:17:53)
Depends on size but I like the style.
vagabond: (2009-08-30 20:20:05)
They look like 16"x9.5 ET 35+. Hard to tell.
Rick88ss: (2009-08-30 20:24:36)
The wheels in the pics are 17x8.5 45mm offset and 17x10 45mm offset
http://www.rbwheels.com/index.php?main_ … ts_id=1996
but somewhere else they're selling four of the same wheel in
17x9 24mm offset for less
I'll go with these better
vagabond: (2009-08-30 20:26:45)
You are going to need a 1"-1.5" Spacer in the rear just to get them to fit.
.5"-1" in the front.
Rick88ss: (2009-08-30 20:39:03)
They're a direct fit on an 88 Z31(17x9 24mm offset). Maybe a small spacer on the back wheels to make it flush with the edge of the 1/4 panel
vagabond: (2009-08-30 20:58:11)
I was referring to these.
The others set would be the best bet, obviously.
aceman: (2009-08-30 21:55:38)
when considering size, compare to people with 2003 cobra wheels. they are a 17x9 et27
Racinjitter: (2009-08-31 22:31:53)
Will need at least a 15mm spacer. IMO a 20-25mm spacer would be best.
Guest: (2009-08-31 22:34:22)
Would look a lot better with some more lip.
Rick88ss: (2009-08-31 23:40:22)
[quote]Racinjitter wrote:
all four wheels 17x9 24mm offset Will need at least a 15mm spacer. IMO a 20-25mm spacer would be best.
I'm sure I'll put some spacers in the back. What's a good place to get some? Do I also need longer wheel studs?
vagabond: (2009-09-01 00:57:17)
You could get hub centric adapters. They bolt on to the hub and have threaded bolts for the wheels.
As an alternative to getting longer studs. I used Airwolfe racing on eBay. You can contact them for custom sizes and specifications. About $125 a set (2) shipped.
supertoad120: (2009-09-01 01:01:56)
+1
adamvann3: (2009-09-01 01:42:52)
Reminds me of work meisters. There is a pic of a black zenki with gold meisters on them floating around somewhere. Go for it, they should look awesome. I am also looking for some gold with a polished lip for the SS.
Rick88ss: (2009-09-01 02:12:23)
This one?
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I want my SS to look like the white Z. I'm still debating whether I paint the trim black or charcoal along with the door handle.
The OZ wheels are also more affordable than the Work Meister wheels but look similar.
Check out these wheel sites:
http://www.rbwheels.com/index.php?main_ … h=17_21_23
http://www.memoryfab.com/wheels/used/17/
ShamWow: (2009-09-01 02:32:07)
Your going to want 15 to 20mm spacers all around (roll fenders, lower car more). They are nice looking wheels, and OZ is a quality brand.
Since its a popular style, why not look for something with:
ºStaggered Fit (After fitting 9.5's, I have realized 10" is min-spec)
ºMore lip (A flat face wheel requires lots of lip to look good)
ºLower Offset
ºMoar lip
Rick88ss: (2009-09-01 03:10:47)
[quote]Mike_GruiZinga wrote:
I'm sure I'll put some spacers in the back. What's a good place to get some? Do I also need longer wheel studs?
Your going to want 15 to 20mm spacers all around (roll fenders, lower car more). They are nice looking wheels, and OZ is a quality brand.
Since its a popular style, why not look for something with:
ºStaggered Fit (After fitting 9.5's, I have realized 10" is min-spec)
ºMore lip (A flat face wheel requires lots of lip to look good)
ºLower Offset
ºMoar lip
Staggered fit = more $$
more lip = more $$
Lower offset= spacer
vagabond: (2009-09-01 03:27:29)
Lower offset = fender rolling.
Racinjitter: (2009-09-01 05:11:10)
[quote]vagabond wrote:
Only if you run less than +10 on a 9" wide wheel with low. A -1.4 offset on a 9" wheel with no drop does not need a roll. (Of course this is on a kuoki.) Enjoyrth runs 18x9 et -1.4 on his SS.
Careless: (2009-09-01 05:57:23)
great wheel for the price, regardless of the spacers required (if that's what you're getting them for). both in looks and quality.
much like the mustang-bound wheels I'll be getting sometime this winter, and having them powdered gold in the center as well.