toffeeman Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 I'm interested in getting the 18" Dotz Hanzo's wheels for my 2004 Zed. However, I've noticed that they don't do a 8 x 18" for the front. The closest I can get is 8.5 x 18". My question is would the 225 front tyre stretch to fit the extra 12.5mm without compromising the integrity or safety? I want the 18" as I've recently brought some new Toyo Proxes T1-R's and I don't want to fork out for new tyres. The rears are no problem as the rear Ray is 8 x 18" anyway so the 245's will fit straight on. Does anybody know if there will be any clearance issues with the front caliper with the front wheel being half an inch wider? Will I need spacers? What is the offset (ET) and PCD of the studs for the Zed? Any advice appreciated, Cheers, Craig. Quote
stanski Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 I think Lexx has these wheels ??? Hmm I am sure he can advise? Quote
M350ZB Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 He does, saw them sat while at ESR, look , and up against the white Quote
Randomfry Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 The rays are 8x18 front and 8.5x18 rear i believe. And you wouldnt have any problems with a 8.5 on a 225. Quote
martinmac Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 Lexx has these. 19s http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ight=hanzo Quote
toffeeman Posted October 26, 2008 Author Posted October 26, 2008 And you wouldnt have any problems with a 8.5 on a 225. I'm happy with that. Did Lexx need spacers for the front? I'll PM him. Quote
bigphil Posted October 26, 2008 Posted October 26, 2008 And you wouldnt have any problems with a 8.5 on a 225. I'm happy with that. Did Lexx need spacers for the front? I'll PM him. No spacers on Lexx's car Quote
toffeeman Posted October 26, 2008 Author Posted October 26, 2008 No spacers on Lexx's car Thats good to know. Do you do these wheels Phil? If so, how much delivered for four in number 8.5 x 18"? (wheels only) Cheers, Craig. Quote
M13KYF Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Andy does those wheels I think. Not listed but think he can get them http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16537 Quote
Sarnie Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 No spacers on Lexx's car Thats good to know. Do you do these wheels Phil? If so, how much delivered for four in number 8.5 x 18"? (wheels only) Cheers, Craig. Why do you want 8.5" all round? Quote
Lexx Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Due to low demands, Dotz have stopped producing the Hanzo wheel in any size. Thus only I is allowed to have them! (was that convincing??) Quote
bigphil Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 No spacers on Lexx's car Thats good to know. Do you do these wheels Phil? If so, how much delivered for four in number 8.5 x 18"? (wheels only) Cheers, Craig. Sorry Craig we don't do them. Quote
toffeeman Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 Why do you want 8.5" all round? It's the closest to 8" for the front I can get. I don't want clearance issues with the caliper. Lexx told me he has about 1mm clearance from wheel to caliper. The rears because they are the same as my current Rays and so the Proxes will fit nicely. What sizes would you recommend? Quote
Lexx Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Staggered offset. 8.5 front, and 9.5 rear. Though bare in mind that mine are 19"s. So dont know what/if clearance will be any different when using 18"s Quote
toffeeman Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 Staggered offset.8.5 front, and 9.5 rear. Though bare in mind that mine are 19"s. So dont know what/if clearance will be any different when using 18"s Does that mean my rear 245 tyres will stretch to fit the wider 9.5" wheel? Quote
Adriank Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Not 100% true lex. Looking on the Wheel and Tyre bible webby : 245/45/18 reccomended wheel size is 8x18 -> 9.5x18 225/45/18 is: 7.5x18 -> 9x18 So in theory the standard tyres will fit ok, they will just look stretched and the ride will be extra harsh! Quote
toffeeman Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 Not 100% true lex. Looking on the Wheel and Tyre bible webby : 245/45/18 reccomended wheel size is 8x18 -> 9.5x18 225/45/18 is: 7.5x18 -> 9x18 So in theory the standard tyres will fit ok, they will just look stretched and the ride will be extra harsh! Thanks for the reply Adrian. I've sent a PM. I've done some (very dodgy) Photoshopping to put the Hanzo's on some sample internet pics of a gunmetal Zed side on (easier to do) . I'm interested to see the colour against a gunmetal Zed as I wasn't sure it would look as good as the white Zed which, in my opinion, is hands down the best colour for the Zed. The first pic is my Zed, the rest are internet sourced. What do you think? Quote
Digsy Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 I think they go fine with the GM but they're not really equivalent to 18" on those photoshops, are they? Quote
toffeeman Posted October 27, 2008 Author Posted October 27, 2008 I think they go fine with the GM but they're not really equivalent to 18" on those photoshops, are they? Ha ha! I think I got a bit carried away with the resizing tool. Maybe its my subconscious telling me what size to go for!! Quote
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