does all 300zx model years have bolt pattern 5x114.3 and fit 3rd gen Maxima?

 

no.

 

Some Z31 300zx's were a 4 bolt pattern; all of the Z32 300zx's (1990-1996) have 5x114.3 and can fit the max.

 

I was thinking about answering this one untill I read Brian's post...I don't think about Z31s as being 300ZXs cause they are the ugliest Z car of all time to even compare them to the beautiful Z32 is pretty much a sin. As far as I know though all Z32s do have 5x114.3.

 

Some Z31's can be done up very nice, I drove an absolutely perfect condition 87' T-Top VG30E 5-spd White/ Tan Leather that I saw at a local dealer and fell in love with it. They are also a lot easier to work on and diagnose than the Z32's.

But... Looks, of course I'd take the Z32.

 

That's strictly your opinion... lots of other people think the opposite. I happen to think the Z31 was "okay" while the Z32 is a much nicer looking car. But opinions are opinions. Please keep your negative opinions to yourself, since there's always someone that will disagree with you and start a flame war. (which means us mods/babysitters have to come in and clean up the mess).


BUT.. technically you're correct. All Z32s have a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, but you'll need spacers to fit them in the rear. otherwise they rub the strut housings in the back. fronts fit just fine.

the later Z31s also have some 16x7 wheels in 5x114.3 that mimic the design of the Max's SE wheels... larger and wider, but look almost stock. they make for a nice handling upgrade for people wanting to keep a low profile.

 

Agreed not to start a flame war, but I'd rather take a Z31. Have you seen how cramped a Z32 engine bay is!?

Z32 wins in the looks department, but I'm a sucker for flip-up lights on the Z31.

 

Hey Matt, don't the NA wheels fit all the way around?

I remember that TT z32s have wider rims in the rear. IIRC, they are 16x7.5 in the front and 16x8.5 in the rear and the NA wheels are all 16x7.5.

 

correct on the dimensions, but even the n/a need spacers in the rear. they have something like +45 or +48 offset, which causes them to hit the rear struts unless you run a thin spacer in the rear. only need like a 1/4" spacer or so, but you still need one.

 

Had a pair of those, never put them on cause I only had 2
Got a pair of the spacers because I had a set of N/A Z32 wheels that came off a 3rd gen.

 

Haha you are right about the engine bay, it's hard not to notice how much of it it takes up. Which was also true of the Maxima in my opinion when I got it...the stock intake really wastes a lot of space, the way mine is right now I wouldn't say its that bad, though I still feel like I would like less hoses, and the EGR out of the way and that sort of stuff but I'm happy as long as I've got room to put in any space requiring modifications *cough*turbo*cough*.

I'm a sucker for flip up lights on some cars (3000GTs, Corvettes, RX7s) but I never really cared for the Z31s.

I think the Z31 has its place, they are dirt cheap so IMO they'd make a great track car. It's true they would be easier to fix and they do weigh less.

 

these are the 300zx rims i m picking up tomorrow ( getting a set only for $100 and like new )....and this is the info about rims this guy told me...225/50/16"x7.5 with a +45mm offset and 5 bolt pattern......as Matt told in this thread that u will need spacer for rear ....would i need spacer for these rims too?...and one more question....can i upgrade tires to 235 on these stock rims?.....

 

and ya if someone else have these rims on so PLEASE can u show me pics of ur cars...i wanna see how they look other wise i will jus buy them as i m gettin them for cheaper price...

 

+45mm offset with 225 rubber, the tires are going to rub the rear strut housings for sure.

 

I think maxpower91 has them with a 5mm or 10mm rear spacer.

 

Well, my rims are 16x7.5" on 225/50/16 rubber and a +38mm offset. Doesn't rub anywhere, but I can tell you FOR SURE that they would rub if I had a +45 offset and the same size setup. Anything larger than a +38 would rub in this situation.

Here is a pic of mine, I'm quite proud of it, you try getting a big clunky glorified point and shoot into the wheel well of a lowered car

 

But Pearl, how much space is there from the outside of the tire to the wheel well lip? If you have a huge gap from the outside of the rim to the outside of the body then it looks like the wheels are too tucked in. So what's the ideal offset and width? I'm sure it's been discussed, but I don't feel like searching since this thread is current. I want tires that are like 1/4in from the strut tower and 1/4in from the inside wheel well lip. It seems like that would be almost a 9in rim tho... Goon had a perfect look with those deep dish rims he had before tossing out his project car.

 

The only thing I didn't sell was the rims and spacers! When I get squared away, I might get another maxi for a daily.

If it helps. To get the MAX amount of thread under a 3rd gen.
245's stretch on a 9 inch rim.
+40 offest with 12mm front spacers, and 18mm rear spacers.
Rolled rear fenders.

 

Of course, if I had a smaller offset I could probably run 225's and have more clearance on the strut side, and have the tire come almost flush with the wheel well (or use spacers), though I think I could use 5mm spacers all around, I'm ok with how the wheels look and feel now.

 

Flusher mo better...

 

I agree, was just showing it for the 300zx Z32 reference.

Your wheels are

 

ok, so, i installed those rims today with 11.1125mm spacer on rear and nothing on the front....they r doing gud no rubbing on the rear or front..however, on the rear very very some times it rubs the strut....not all the time tho....so u guys think i should put 15mm spacer on the rear and transfer present one to the front jus to be on the safe side? i will put pics tomorrow as its very dark ritenow....

o ya, they look hot and very wide.......





Edit:how about 25mm spacer

 

I can already tell you not my cup of tea without seeing it. Grats to you for getting a nice set of wheels for cheap though.

I like big rims and small tires. I think 18's are ideal for the 3rd gen.

 

lol......i will take pics man...its night here lol.....

rim size doesnt matter to me but i like wider tires....

 

dyam it, dats close.....i think dats wat i have in my rear ritenow... i wonder wat would happen if i lower my car

 

If you lower and correct the camber it would help.

 

so a lil bit + camber on all four sides?

 

Lowering the car will not effect how close the inside of the tire is to the strut. Only the offset, width of your rim and tire size effects that. Lowering only becomes a problem when your rim or tire sticks out of the wheelwell and can come into contact with the fenders.

 

Maybe if your lower you car the way honda drivers do. Lowering your car alone will not change the distance from the tire and the strut. But it will cause your wheels to ride at a negative camber. So when the camber is repaired and reset back to stock you will get more space. This is only true for the front. The rears won't change on account of the strut design. Spacers will fit everything in most cases.

 

ok i took my wheels out today cuz the cheapo spacer i put dere was damaging my hub threads.....so i had to take them out....the spacer i bought was only for 25 buks...so wut u get wut u pay so i m doing is that getting a hubcentric 25mm spacer good quality one then i will put them back on....then i will post back in this thread that how it went...( and finally i got a gud camera )

 

dude.. on a 7.5" wide rim with a natural 45mm offset and a 25mm spacer, you effectively change the offset to 20mm.... and it's measured from centerline. meaning with the SAME offset, a 1" wider wheel will sit .5" closer to the strut, and .5" closer to the fender.

what i'm getting at is... the widest wheel that the maxima can use with a 20mm (45-25) offset is 6.5" or narrower. I ran 7"+22mm and they rubbed like MAD on the fender. i promptly got a different set of 17x7s, this time with 38mm offset (2k2SE) and no more rubbing. compared to a stock 15x6.5+35 SE sawblade, my wheels were 19mm farther out toward the fender. your Z wheels with a 25mm spacer will be 28mm farther out. try a 13mm spacer

 

ya bro i used 11mm spacer on the rear and they were still rubbing the strut plus the spacer i used was a cheapo....so i m putting hub centric 25mm spacer now on the rear...and on the front they r jus fine no rubbing...atleast i didnt see or hear any rubbing yet on the fronts....

 

1) i am literate. I read all that the first time.
2) you are not literate. because i just gave you a detailed explanation of why a 25mm spacer is TOO THICK for the wheels you are using. You truly have the density of gold.

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

put in 7 22 and on the next line 7.5 20 (45mm wheel offset - 25mm spacer). I rubbed on a 7" wheel with 22mm offset (at WOT in 1st and 2nd, and also when turning around a corner at NORMAL speeds). putting a 25mm spacer on your wheels will push them out another 8mm PAST where I was rubbing. I had the identical clearance-to-strut as a stock GXE wheel.... meaning the entire extra inch of width was out towards the fenders....

But if you want to chew your tires into shreds, then by all means IGNORE what I'm telling you from experience, and go be fat and happy with your 25mm spacer. Have fun paying even more for (and installing) the SUPER-long wheel studs you're gonna need.

 

ya i read wut u said at the first time but the rim shop i went to ( they only deal with rims everyday) told me to use 25mm spacer only on the REAR...fronts r just fine....i m not saying u r not right....but hey lets see wat they do....i m going to the rim shop in 2 or 3 days...see wat happens..

 

lol. if I were the rim shop, I would sell extra **** to you, too. its how they make labor money.
like caped said, having those studs installed is gonna be expensive, I hope you make sure you research, and make a decision that is worth your money.

 

they r not charging me any money for labor cuz its my friend's friend shop...and for 25mm spacer and 15 mm spacer they were charging me same amount...50 buks....the same spacer i was getting from other shops for $150 a pair....so charging me extra money is not the matter..i could do all that stuff by my self but then why not if they r doing it for me...oh well lets see wat happens cuz they r giving me 15 days money back warranty on it....dont like it bring it back we will take the spacers out and give u ur money bak....

 

sweet rims dude I've always liked the 300z wheels, they are light as sheit compared to most other aftermarket wheels for our cars, and cheap as hell now! good luck having them installed.

I want get a set for my wifey's vg, it needs all the help it can get

I'm holding out for some G35 wheels.

 

dyam Greeny i never actually properly seen ur car...u have a sick paint man...is that metallic? cuz i want GREEN paint for my max but light green not dark...

edit : i think chrome around ur windows will makes it look more nicer....

 

Good old creamy

 

It's a photoshopped pic dude, the real color of my car is a bit darker then the pic, and yes it is a metallic based factory paint.