Z31 Wheel dilemma

  • #1

    Z31 Wheel dilemma

    Good Day all, what is the biggest wheel I can get on Z31 and still look fresh? I was thinking 18 x 9 rear and 18 x 8 front… any experience on this matter?
  • #2
    Have you looked at the Z31 Wheel Show? First car listed on there is 18x8 F and 18x9 rear. You may need to install spacers though.

    http://www.thezenthusiast.com/wheelshow18.html
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  • #3
    Thanks for the link, bro.
  • #4
    Make sure to find pics of your specific year to get an idea of how different styles of wheels look. The style changes in 87+ make a big difference, lots of wheels look good on the later cars but most people would say you have to be pretty picky about wheels on 84-86s.
  • #5
    Good point, I've seen a few 86 Z with the wrong wheels and it's painful to watch them go down the road.... there is , as you say a few select styles that are ill. Otherwise better to roll stock.
  • #6
    I have a set of 2006 Z wheels on my 86 and think they look pretty good.
  • #7
    What size tires did you go with?
  • #8
    On my 86 Turbo I have 18x9.5 +12mm offset front and rear with a 10mm front spacer. Tires are 265/35R18 all around. Wheels and tires are flush with fenders with no poke. I would prefer to put 275/35R18 tires on it since the 265 look slightly stretched.

    1986 300ZX Turbo…sold
    1990 Skyline GT-R…new money pit
    2014 Juke Nismo RS 6-speed…daily
  • #9
    Legitness
  • #10
    1987 - 17x8 front 17x9 rears - No Spacers - ST springs
    http://www.mygen.com/users/dbruce/my…ntrums_and.htm
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    • Dunkine
      #10.1
      Dunkine commented
      07-07-2018, 11:04 PM
      Still lookin' good after 15 years.
  • #11
    Looks clean....

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    • dbruce
      #11.1
      dbruce commented
      07-08-2018, 12:21 PM
      18" will give a harsh ride … 17" are more comforting but still have performance
  • #12
    Nice ride!