which is the rim size that best fits Z31

  • biggz31
    biggz31
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    which is the rim size that best fits Z31

    hi I'm trying to upgrade the rims but i dont know the larger size that fits on :-? also i dont want a small size of tires also what will be the better type of rims for my Z i leke the big lip ones but I do not want wrong ones or bad looking ones, that's why I'm asking for your help and comments :blabla thank in advance and have a wonerfull day
  • reddzx
    reddzx
    Senior Citizen
    • 6440

    #2
    Go to this link and check out the different sizes and fitment.


    http://wheelshow.redz31.net/



    1988 300ZX Turbo, Shiro Special #760
    1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
    1991 Hard-body 2WD

    http://zccw.org/zccw/?page_id=1215
  • DeleriousZ
    DeleriousZ
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    • 6874

    #3
    18's!

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • sprtcrazy17
    sprtcrazy17
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    • 1685

    #4
    10's!
  • inqui-Z-tor
    inqui-Z-tor
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    • 9020

    #5
    reddzx wrote: Go to this link and check out the different wheel sizes and fitment.


    http://wheelshow.redz31.net/
    Updated (not by much) version ..

    http://www.thezenthusiast.com/wheelshow.html
    '84Z31 GLL turbo|theZenthusiast site: http://www.thezenthusiast.com |

    Originally posted by maronee
    PS - by the way your Z31's famous here in japan, dude!!
  • NissanXRMA
    NissanXRMA
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    • 3245

    #6
    17" for a zenki
  • jesus94p
    jesus94p
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  • -Strike-
    -Strike-
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    • 1968

    #8
    18's on my Shiro, and 15's on the 84'. Rubber for the 18's costs almost 3x the amount then that of the 15's. So, keep that in mind when you're searching.
  • NissanEgg
    NissanEgg
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    • 5220

    #9
    You don't put rims on a car. You put wheels on a car. moron!!!!

    1986 300ZX Turbo…sold
    1990 Skyline GT-R…new money pit
    2014 Juke Nismo RS 6-speed…daily
  • KamaKaZee
    KamaKaZee
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    #10
    NissanEgg wrote: You don't put rims on a car. You put wheels on a car. moron!!!!
    From Car-forums.com


    Wheels Vs Rims
    Thanks to the internet there has been a gradual blurring of the difference between a rim and a wheel.

    For posterity you should know that the rim is the bit that the tyre sits into. It is made up of some bendy bits called: inboard flange, outboard flange, inboard bead seat, outboard bead seat, inboard safety hump (drop centre) & outboard safety hump. When the outboard rim and the inboard rim are assembled or pressed they combine to form the "barrel".

    The bit that has the spokes, radius supports, centre bore boss, etc is called the "centre"

    The barrel and the centre combine to make a "wheel". Sure "wheel" doesn't sound as in the know as "rim", but it does have two extra letters.
  • Son of Lars
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    #11
    I'm planning on 17x9 all around, with an et of somewhere between 15-20. Wrapped with 255/40/18's. Probably going to tramline like hell, but whatever, it's not a daily driver.
  • Racinjitter
    Racinjitter
    Z Force Commander
    • 3128

    #12
    Son of Lars wrote: I'm planning on 17x9 all around, with an et of somewhere between 15-20. Wrapped with 255/40/18's. Probably going to tramline like hell, but whatever, it's not a daily driver.
    that will be :battleship as hell…
    Shiro Special # 981 Being assembled in my spare time Chromoly acquired!
    Originally posted by BoostedMamma
    Heads up makes teh panties drop. BUT I don't have a penis OR a fast car, so I guess my opinion doesn't count.
  • Son of Lars
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    #13
    [quote]Racinjitter wrote:
    Originally posted by Son of Lars
    I'm planning on 17x9 all around, with an et of somewhere between 15-20. Wrapped with 255/40/18's. Probably going to tramline like hell, but whatever, it's not a daily driver.that will be :battleship as hell…
    I'm an H&R dealer. I'll be adjusting it with some hubcentric spacers. I've no interest in rolling fenders, or rubbing tires. And for the record, I hate "stance", stretched tires, and massive amounts of negative camber. I like to drive my cars, and not be afraid of scraping them to pieces, or having only an inch of rear tires actually touching pavement. I'm ok with a touch of battleship, in the interest in driveability.

    Stance doesn't work.
  • DeleriousZ
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    Son of Lars wrote: I'm planning on 17x9 all around, with an et of somewhere between 15-20. Wrapped with 255/40/18's. Probably going to tramline like hell, but whatever, it's not a daily driver.
    I imagine you could fit some 265's onto some 12j's and stuff em under stockish rear fenders 8)

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • Son of Lars
    Son of Lars
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    • 550

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    [quote]DeleriousZ wrote:
    Originally posted by Son of Lars
    I'm planning on 17x9 all around, with an et of somewhere between 15-20. Wrapped with 255/40/18's. Probably going to tramline like hell, but whatever, it's not a daily driver.
    I imagine you could fit some 265's onto some 12j's and stuff em under stockish rear fenders 8)
    Probably. But it will handle like a complete piglet.