What different wheels look like on a 280zx

Ped

Club Member
I was messing about some time ago to see what different style wheels look like on my 280zx. This is just a rough Photoshop mock-up and does not take into account ride height, getting the correct wheel size/offset and tyres combo. It's just to get an overall impression.

This is the original 'Iron Cross' wheels with 205/70/14 as currently fitted...

280zx_wheel_option1.png


Here are some Watanabes in black...

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Here are some plain alloy Watanabes...

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And some SSR XR4 Longchamps...

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Think the black Watanabes look cool. :cool:

Anyway no plan to change from stock setup just done this out of interest.
 

SeanDezart

Well-Known Forum User
The Watanabes (or Rotas locally sourced) match the black door and wing guards and bumpers but don't lose your stock wheels which better match the silver above.

The last wheels are horrid.
 

Huw

Club Member
I got to say I'm a big fan of the stock wheels. The aftermarkets you've done just dont do it for me I'm afraid. Just my point of view anyway.
 
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Ped

Club Member
Yep, the stock wheels are still favourite.

To change to the black Watanabes style wheels would involve a fair bit of expense and it's a completely different look. Would probably need to change the ride height to get it looking right.

It was just a case of: "I wonder what it would look like if...." :D
 

toopy

Club Member
Another vote for the Stock wheels, but i do quite like the black look too, but not with Watanabe/Rota's see far too many cars with the same wheels.. not for me im afraid, but each to there own ;)
 

Ped

Club Member
After extensive research I have found the perfect look. Direct from Japan, it's the latest JDM craze sure to sweep the western world... it's...

LaurelAndHardySan :bow: :D

280zx_wheel_options5.png
 

TimW

Club Member
After extensive research I have found the perfect look. Direct from Japan, it's the latest JDM craze sure to sweep the western world... it's...

LaurelAndHardySan :bow: :D

280zx_wheel_options5.png


lol.. Perfect!.. Where can I get a set?


I like the stock, 2nd would be the alloy watanabes
 

jonbills

Membership Secretary
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After extensive research I have found the perfect look. Direct from Japan, it's the latest JDM craze sure to sweep the western world... it's...



LaurelAndHardySan :bow: :D



280zx_wheel_options5.png



I actually like the proportions. Should just be black.
 

samuri-240

Well-Known Forum User
Not being funny but I have just thought that the 17" Boyd Coddington wheels I have in the garage would seriously suit a 280ZX. They looked fabulous on the 240 they where custom made for. So on a 280ZX they would be the dogs.
 

SeanDezart

Well-Known Forum User
I'm not a fan despte having them on our 2-seater - I think they only suit a silver car !
 

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