Question about watanabe wheel fitment

  • #1

    Question about watanabe wheel fitment

    Hi, i project to buy a set of rs watanabe this year,
    but im little lost, dont know if it will fit or not.

    On the watanabe official site, they show somes configurations, i would like to know if it will fit on my 84 300zx

    I can see :

    - F: R16-80 ±0 R: R16-85 -6 5
    http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/tag/%E8…D%A3%E5%93%89/
    http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/16inc-26/
    http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/tag/yamamoto/

    apparently this configuration fit well on my 84 model

    - F:R16-85 -6 R:R16-90 -13 (or -19)
    http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/16inc-247/
    http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/16inc-244/

    And we have this config with more offset, it look better, but i m not sure if it will fit on a zenki model

    Can i put a -6 offset on the front wheel on a 84zenki model ?

    thank for advance for the help
  • #2
    i know this site ,but i'm not sure i understand it well, look like nothing fit on this list.

    any personal experience ?
  • #3
    I reformulate , how many offset have you put on your car ?? 0 offset is the max or i can put more on the front ?
  • #4
    Try using an offset calculator like this one.

    https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Whee…et-Calculator#

    It will tell you how much further the new wheels will extend inward/outward. From the numbers given, measure to see how that will compare to the wheels currently on your car. That will give you a better idea of what will fit.

    In my opinion, the 16x8 +0 and 16x8.6 -6 setup matches the narrow fender Z31s well.
    '86 300ZXT GLL
    '78 Datsun 280Z BP
    '11 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD
  • #5
    Are you willing to roll/pull your fenders? Are you going to stretch tire or not?
    Justin
    1986 NA 2-seater
    SCCA Solo E-Street Prepared #31
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  • #6


    16x9 +15 w/ 225/50 BFG Rivals

    15mm spacer up front = effective +0
    s13 rear subframe in rear = effective +5

    Running -2.5* camber all around with rolled fenders

    A lot of your wheel width and offset also deal with your suspension setup
    86na - BlueZ
    Shiro #366 - Kouki Monster
    85t - Mr Tickles
  • #7
    hi, sorry for the late answer,
    nothing is done for the moment, suspensions are stock.
    i want to put bilstein B6 this year, if necessary, i 'll roll my fenders

    Thanks for you answers guys, i think i'll go 0 offest on the front .