Rota RB Rims Fitment Question

[galban]

Hi, I am new to the site. I have a 1971 240z and would like to put new wheels on it. I'm looking to get Rota RB's but I am not sure what will be the right size because I do not want to roll the fenders or need any type of spacers. I need something that will plug and play stock, preferably 16" rims and will the front center cap fit the rim when mounted. Aslo if you guys can tell me what size tires to run with the setup. Thanks !!

[Arne]

Two questions - is your car lowered? Do you have an air dam on the front, or the stock valance?

[galban]

The car is not lower stock with a front air dam . thank you for your help

[galban]

I have 14 inch wheels now

[Arne]

OK. It depends a bit on your particular air dam, and whether it drops straight down in front of the tire, or wraps under like the stock valance does. In either case I'd recommend Rota Rb 7x16 with +4 offset. If your air dam drops and has a lot of clearance for the tires in front while turning, you can use 225/50-16 on all four. If your air dam wraps and has tight clearance while turning, stick with 205/55-16, at least on the front.

The picture below is my former car in its new home in Norway. It has the Rotas mentioned here with 205/55-16 Pirellis.

[galban]

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thank you for the information. I attached photo of the air dam. Does the center cap fits on the front hub?

[Zedyone_kenobi]

I have never seen that air dam before. Does it bolt onto the stock lower valance panels, or does it replace the stocklower valance panels.

On first glance it looks like you have plenty of room up there.

[galban]

It bolt under the front marker lights. so what you think 205-55 ,215-50 or 225-50. Does the front cap fit the car hub. On your picture it looks like you have the front caps on.

[Arne]

It's not my car anymore, and it had different wheels on it when I sold it. But Terje does run center caps, according to all the pictures he has posted.

I can't see the clearance from the picture angles you posted, but it looks encouraging. I also agree, that's an attractive but unusual air dam. I'd try 225/50 on that one, I think. 215/50 will look a little short and open up the fender gap.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

For reference, my car runs 205/55/15 on the panasports. I run 195/60/15 on my LeMans VTO's. Both fit without any issues on stock bodywork with tokiko springs on board.

[Jeff G 78]

I run 225/50R16 on 16x7 zero offset Panasports and mine rubbed on all four corners. You are likely OK in the front if you go with +4 as Arne suggested, but in my case, even +4 would not have helped the rear rub. I tried to roll and when that didn't do it, I trimmed the flange by about 10mm.

One option is to run the new Dunlop Direzza ZII in a 225/45R16. The diameter will be better for gearing, rubbing and overall looks IMHO. I think my 225/50R16 tires look a tad tall on the car.

The first pic shows my clearance test with the spring removed. After trimming, the tire just clears the lip. The second pic shows the trimmed lip.

Edited April 12, 2013 by Jeff G 78

[Zbliss]

Here is my 1972 16x7 front and 16x8 rears with offset of 10 & 4. Tires are 205/45 front and 225/50 on the back. I also have lowering springs - Eibach Pro kit. No rubbing yet, but I just got it done and haven't driven it very far yet.