What factory cars come with wheels that will fit a 2nd gen?
Actually a large number of factory wheels will fit the 5 lug version. Simply because it's a VERY common bolt pattern. 5x4.5 (5x114.3mm). The trick is getting the right offset -- which obviously depends on how wide of wheel you get. Stock offset for a 6.5 wheel is +40mm.
If you get a wider wheel, you'll want to look for smaller offset. There is some room to play, just not a lot to the inside of the wheel (esp. in front). So you're more likely to fit with an offset on the small side (wheel pushed farther out) than on the large side -- just don't get too carried away in either direction. Plus you can always roll your fender lips or get flares... Not much you can do on the inside short of smaller suspension components (namely springs).
If you get a wider wheel, you'll want to look for smaller offset. There is some room to play, just not a lot to the inside of the wheel (esp. in front). So you're more likely to fit with an offset on the small side (wheel pushed farther out) than on the large side -- just don't get too carried away in either direction. Plus you can always roll your fender lips or get flares... Not much you can do on the inside short of smaller suspension components (namely springs).
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90+ 300ZX lightweight, 16x7.5" non-turbo. Cheap. Need .250" spacers for the front. Stock lugs work fine though. We used 225/50/16 up front.
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5-lug stangs, see post a week or so ago. 17"
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Ford and Chrysler used a lot of 5" on 4.5" bolt circle.
Diamond star cars have the same bolt pattern. May or may not need spacers.
Jeff
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5-lug stangs, see post a week or so ago. 17"
.Ford and Chrysler used a lot of 5" on 4.5" bolt circle.
Diamond star cars have the same bolt pattern. May or may not need spacers.
Jeff
I had some 17x8 98 Corba wheels on one of my 86's. Fit perfectly and looked great. I was running 225/45's in the front and 235/45's in the rear. If you get a set with the 9" wide rears, you should be able to fit 255/40's in the rear without problems, though I would recommend eliminating the rear toe steering if you go that wide.
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Ren
To the earlier post saying that diamond star wheels fit. Talon/Laser/Eclipse wheels are different. My parents have a 94 Laser with 5 bolt alloys, they have a smaller bolt pattern. Trust me, I've looked!
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