Wheels

JC · 06-08-2004, 08:01 PM

I was looking for new wheels for my 240. (I just have stock wheels now) I really dont know what to look for when it comes to buying wheels. The only things I had in mind were: they need to be good for drifting, fairly cheap, and 5 spoke solid color design. Any good name brands or anything? Links and comments greatly appreciated.

Oh and one more thing. The stock wheels have 4 lug nuts (I think like all 240s). I heard about having to get a converter or something to use 5 lug nut rims. Whats up with that?

Tuner · 06-08-2004, 08:07 PM

4x114.3 Right?

For cheap, look into Rotas.

For Pimp, get some Watanabes

shimos · 06-08-2004, 11:49 PM

http://www.speedstar.co.jp/

You can order a lot of their wheels from tirerack.com, but for custom fitment, you can order through their direct importer: Eurosport in Honolulu, Hawaii.

mranlet · 06-09-2004, 06:06 AM

Where in FL are you? You ought to hit up www.tamparacing.com and check out the for sale section. There's always zillions of parts for sale including wheels, and the drifting forum is full of very knowledgable people.

IMO, you want to get something cheap because you will most likely be damaging them either by hitting stuff or by popping tires and grinding the rim on the ground. Anything with the right offset is going to be satisfactory, as correct offset wheels for S13's can be tough to find.

Rotas are pretty good, and the speedstar wheels are nice as well. Basically anything through www.gpsports.com, www.tougefriends.com, or the www.mackinindustries.com "drift" spec wheels will be designed with drifting in mind.

If you can buy used, do it! There's no reason to spend $1000 on wheels that are going to get scratched or bent.

-MR

JC · 06-09-2004, 09:11 AM

I checked out TR for sale stuff, but wasnt too sure about what to get. Plus, there isnt that much selection.

Im still in the dark about the 4 lug to 5 lug thing. I was wondering, because many wheels have 5 lugs.

Ichi-Go · 06-09-2004, 09:15 AM

The 5 lugs are conversions. You can buy GTO hubs for the front for around 400-450 to convert the front to 5 lug. The rears are mostly 300zx (I think) or s14 SE hubs you can get at a junkyard.
Hope I helped you out.

nissanguy_24 · 06-09-2004, 09:23 AM

For drifting get cheap and solid. I like Rota's Slipstream design.. Rota makes alot of cheap wheels. The slipstream will clear Z brakes with a spacer. availible in stock, 15 by 6.5 and 16 by 7. the onlything they dont have is a size bigger which would be nice, but for drifting, especially if your inexperienced you really dont need anything bigger.

PS: wantanabes are sick!

mranlet · 06-09-2004, 09:27 AM

No, it's not like an online mall or Ebay or anything, but there's always new things being posted on TR.

Do you have any big brakes or wide coilovers or anything that you'd need to clear?

-MR

JC · 06-09-2004, 11:52 AM

I have nothing to clear as of now. I think Im going to go with some Rotas. I went to the main distributors site (after a lot of looking on google) and see they dont have much variety. But, wheels are wheels and if they are cheap, I guess I cant complain.

mranlet - I know about TR (Im a member (use the same name)). But like I said before, not to much stuff.

Any good shops to buy Rotas from? The US distributor does not sell them directly.

Tuner · 06-09-2004, 11:53 AM

www.wheeldude.com

nissanguy_24 · 06-09-2004, 02:02 PM

Throw the wheels name into www.froogle.com and you should be able to find the best deal. I've seen Rota slipstream 16 inches go for 4 for 500 dollars shipped, with tires! they were cheap tires and it was only a special deal, i forget where, but thats a hell of a deal.

JC · 06-09-2004, 02:07 PM

Thanks.

Greatly appreciate everyone's help.

jk240sx · 06-09-2004, 02:54 PM

http://www.takumiproject.com/

try here! nice selection of used jdm wheels.

Drifter-ex · 06-09-2004, 04:06 PM

Do you want light wheels,and what size do you want. How about some enkei RS5s,I don't know how many lugz they require.

JC · 06-09-2004, 04:10 PM

I was planning on going with these:

http://store.racinglab.com/rotwheelsub13.html

Is +40mm offset bad? What is the offset on the stock 240 wheels?

GRiDRaceTech · 06-09-2004, 05:05 PM

+40 is ehhh... I'd get a spacer. I'm pretty sure S13s have either a +35 or +32 offset stock.

When it comes to wheels, you want the lightest wheel for your application. The Rota Slipstreams are quite light, (16x7:13.5lbs) and strong too. However, they're only available in 16x7 in 4x114.3. The lighter the wheel, the easier it is for the engine to get them rolling and the better the handling due to less unsprung weight. Higher unsprung weight is the enemy of handling. The Sub Zeros are light, too, at 14.5lbs for the 16x7. Visit Jaydm.com for a big selection of Rotas, along with prices. For drifting, though, I'd recommend a set of light 15s due to cheaper tire prices. They're out there... you just need to do some wheel weight research.

JC · 06-09-2004, 07:04 PM

Sorry for all the questions I have been asking, but I just dont want to make a mistake when it come to this kind of money.

Whats the deal with spacers? Where to buy?

GRiDRaceTech · 06-09-2004, 11:39 PM

Here
and here
And here

Purpose: Widens track and pushes wheel farther from hub, increasing brake and suspension clearance.

Drifter-ex · 06-11-2004, 04:21 PM

Spacers are for looks they don't help you in performance.

nissanguy_24 · 06-11-2004, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Drifter-ex
Spacers are for looks they don't help you in performance.

Not for performance, However they can help you clear larger brakes and spec ialized suspension equipment. As in the spacers on the Rota Slipstreams to clear Z brakes.

GC8_Kei · 06-17-2004, 10:50 AM

how much would a set of 16" rota slipstreams with tires run for?

JC · 06-17-2004, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GC8_Kei
how much would a set of 16" rota slipstreams with tires run for?

Slipstreams at racinglab.com

All Rotas at racinglab.com

Get some cheap tires. I think they are better for drifting.

5Z S13 · 06-17-2004, 09:24 PM

wrap those Rotas in some Kuhmos

Tuner · 06-17-2004, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 5Z S13
wrap those Rotas in some Kuhmos

uke:

GRiDRaceTech · 06-17-2004, 10:54 PM

There actually is a marginal performance gain from the use of spacers due to the increased track. I don't know how marginal, but a wide track usually equates to more stability. Stability is a useful trait while sliding sideways at 60+ mph.
Spacers could allow the usage of wider wheels and tires, which usually increases grip. (I say usually because there are instances where one can over-tire the car)

06-08-2004, 08:01 PM	#1
JC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 205	Wheels I was looking for new wheels for my 240. (I just have stock wheels now) I really dont know what to look for when it comes to buying wheels. The only things I had in mind were: they need to be good for drifting, fairly cheap, and 5 spoke solid color design. Any good name brands or anything? Links and comments greatly appreciated. Oh and one more thing. The stock wheels have 4 lug nuts (I think like all 240s). I heard about having to get a converter or something to use 5 lug nut rims. Whats up with that? Last edited by One Drift; 06-08-2004 at 08:03 PM.

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Tuner Oversteer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 623	4x114.3 Right? For cheap, look into Rotas. For Pimp, get some Watanabes Last edited by Tuner; 06-08-2004 at 09:41 PM.

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06-08-2004, 11:49 PM	#3
shimos Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 50	http://www.speedstar.co.jp/ You can order a lot of their wheels from tirerack.com, but for custom fitment, you can order through their direct importer: Eurosport in Honolulu, Hawaii.

06-09-2004, 06:06 AM	#4
mranlet Smokes Dynamite Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, CT, all over the place! Posts: 1,090	Where in FL are you? You ought to hit up www.tamparacing.com and check out the for sale section. There's always zillions of parts for sale including wheels, and the drifting forum is full of very knowledgable people. IMO, you want to get something cheap because you will most likely be damaging them either by hitting stuff or by popping tires and grinding the rim on the ground. Anything with the right offset is going to be satisfactory, as correct offset wheels for S13's can be tough to find. Rotas are pretty good, and the speedstar wheels are nice as well. Basically anything through www.gpsports.com, www.tougefriends.com, or the www.mackinindustries.com "drift" spec wheels will be designed with drifting in mind. If you can buy used, do it! There's no reason to spend $1000 on wheels that are going to get scratched or bent. -MR

06-09-2004, 09:11 AM	#5
JC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 205	I checked out TR for sale stuff, but wasnt too sure about what to get. Plus, there isnt that much selection. Im still in the dark about the 4 lug to 5 lug thing. I was wondering, because many wheels have 5 lugs.

06-09-2004, 09:15 AM	#6
Ichi-Go Chas please approve. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 316	The 5 lugs are conversions. You can buy GTO hubs for the front for around 400-450 to convert the front to 5 lug. The rears are mostly 300zx (I think) or s14 SE hubs you can get at a junkyard. Hope I helped you out.

06-09-2004, 09:23 AM	#7
nissanguy_24 Guest Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 3,197	For drifting get cheap and solid. I like Rota's Slipstream design.. Rota makes alot of cheap wheels. The slipstream will clear Z brakes with a spacer. availible in stock, 15 by 6.5 and 16 by 7. the onlything they dont have is a size bigger which would be nice, but for drifting, especially if your inexperienced you really dont need anything bigger. PS: wantanabes are sick!

06-09-2004, 09:27 AM	#8
mranlet Smokes Dynamite Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, CT, all over the place! Posts: 1,090	No, it's not like an online mall or Ebay or anything, but there's always new things being posted on TR. Do you have any big brakes or wide coilovers or anything that you'd need to clear? -MR

06-09-2004, 11:52 AM	#9
JC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 205	I have nothing to clear as of now. I think Im going to go with some Rotas. I went to the main distributors site (after a lot of looking on google) and see they dont have much variety. But, wheels are wheels and if they are cheap, I guess I cant complain. mranlet - I know about TR (Im a member (use the same name)). But like I said before, not to much stuff. Any good shops to buy Rotas from? The US distributor does not sell them directly.

06-09-2004, 11:53 AM	#10
Tuner Oversteer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 623	www.wheeldude.com

06-09-2004, 02:02 PM	#11
nissanguy_24 Guest Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 3,197	Throw the wheels name into www.froogle.com and you should be able to find the best deal. I've seen Rota slipstream 16 inches go for 4 for 500 dollars shipped, with tires! they were cheap tires and it was only a special deal, i forget where, but thats a hell of a deal.

06-09-2004, 02:07 PM	#12
JC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 205	Thanks. Greatly appreciate everyone's help.

06-09-2004, 02:54 PM	#13
jk240sx Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	http://www.takumiproject.com/ try here! nice selection of used jdm wheels.

06-09-2004, 04:06 PM	#14
Drifter-ex Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Marietta,GA Posts: 56	Do you want light wheels,and what size do you want. How about some enkei RS5s,I don't know how many lugz they require.

06-09-2004, 04:10 PM	#15
JC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 205	I was planning on going with these: http://store.racinglab.com/rotwheelsub13.html Is +40mm offset bad? What is the offset on the stock 240 wheels?

06-09-2004, 05:05 PM	#16
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	+40 is ehhh... I'd get a spacer. I'm pretty sure S13s have either a +35 or +32 offset stock. When it comes to wheels, you want the lightest wheel for your application. The Rota Slipstreams are quite light, (16x7:13.5lbs) and strong too. However, they're only available in 16x7 in 4x114.3. The lighter the wheel, the easier it is for the engine to get them rolling and the better the handling due to less unsprung weight. Higher unsprung weight is the enemy of handling. The Sub Zeros are light, too, at 14.5lbs for the 16x7. Visit Jaydm.com for a big selection of Rotas, along with prices. For drifting, though, I'd recommend a set of light 15s due to cheaper tire prices. They're out there... you just need to do some wheel weight research.

06-09-2004, 07:04 PM	#17
JC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 205	Sorry for all the questions I have been asking, but I just dont want to make a mistake when it come to this kind of money. Whats the deal with spacers? Where to buy?

06-09-2004, 11:39 PM	#18
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	Here and here And here Purpose: Widens track and pushes wheel farther from hub, increasing brake and suspension clearance.

06-11-2004, 04:21 PM	#19
Drifter-ex Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Marietta,GA Posts: 56	Spacers are for looks they don't help you in performance.

06-17-2004, 10:50 AM	#21
GC8_Kei Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: CT/LA/Boston but soon to be residing at Kansai University OSAKA Posts: 28	how much would a set of 16" rota slipstreams with tires run for?

06-17-2004, 09:24 PM	#23
5Z S13 5Zigen Tool Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 169	wrap those Rotas in some Kuhmos

06-17-2004, 10:54 PM	#25
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	There actually is a marginal performance gain from the use of spacers due to the increased track. I don't know how marginal, but a wide track usually equates to more stability. Stability is a useful trait while sliding sideways at 60+ mph. Spacers could allow the usage of wider wheels and tires, which usually increases grip. (I say usually because there are instances where one can over-tire the car)