18-inch square street setup
- Front and rear
- 18 × 9.5 inch, ET25 · 255/35 R18
Recorded on a 1994 car with Tanabe coilovers and rolled arches. This is a modified-car fitment, not a stock-body clearance guarantee.
1989–2000 · coupe / convertible
Nissan 300ZX / Fairlady Z Z32 wheel fitment
The Z32 is commonly fitted with wider 17-inch or 18-inch wheels. Factory naturally aspirated and export Twin Turbo cars have different rear wheel widths, so identify the original package before ordering.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 66.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 16 × 7.5, 16 × 8.5 inch · Stock tyres: 225/50 R16, 245/45 R16
Updated 2026-10-04 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 66.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, M12x1.25 |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Stock wheels and tyres
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturally aspirated, main export specification | Front and rear | 16 × 7.5 inch, ET45 | 225/50 R16 |
| Twin Turbo, export staggered package | Front | 16 × 7.5 inch, ET45 | 225/50 R16 |
| Twin Turbo, export staggered package | Rear | 16 × 8.5 inch, ET35 | 245/45 R16 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the 300ZX / Fairlady Z: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Staggered vs square wheels: tyres, rotation and AWDCompare square and staggered wheel setups, calculate front-to-rear tyre diameter, and understand rotation limits and all-wheel-drive requirements.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
18-inch staggered street setup
- Front
- 18 × 8.5 inch, ET34 · 235/40 R18
- Rear
- 18 × 9.5 inch, ET34 · 265/40 R18
Recorded with Powertrix coilovers and rolled arches. The 265/40 rear tyre is taller than the original rear tyre; check clearance and speedometer effect.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Common width limit
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
Clearance notes
- Nissan's workshop specification is 98–118 Nm. Z1's Z32 installation instructions use 80 lb ft, approximately 108 Nm, within that range. No single torque is substituted for the factory range.
- Check spoke clearance over the front calipers; diameter, width and offset alone do not establish brake clearance.
- Japanese and export tyre packages differ. The staggered Twin Turbo entry describes the export package.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the 300ZX / Fairlady Z. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
An AI preview shows the look. It cannot verify physical fitment.
Run the numbers
These tools start with the Naturally aspirated, main export specification front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the Z32 300ZX bolt pattern?
It is 5x114.3 with a 66.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.25 wheel nuts.
Are standard Twin Turbo wheels staggered?
The export package has 16x7.5 ET45 fronts and 16x8.5 ET35 rears, with 225/50 R16 and 245/45 R16 tyres respectively.
Will 18x9.5 wheels fit a Z32?
An ET25 square setup with 255/35 R18 tyres is documented, but that car had coilovers and rolled arches.
What size tyres does the Nissan 300ZX / Fairlady Z Z32 have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 1989–2000 Nissan 300ZX / Fairlady Z Z32 are 225/50 R16 and 245/45 R16, depending on trim, with wider rears on staggered setups. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the Nissan 300ZX / Fairlady Z Z32 use?
Factory wheels are 16 × 7.5 inch and 16 × 8.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Nissan 300ZX / Fairlady Z Z32 centre bore?
66.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- US Wheel Adapters application chart: PCD, hub and thread
- TireWheelGuide 1993 300zx mounting and wheel dimensions
- Nissan Z32 factory service manual
- Z1 Z32 toe arm instructions and wheel torque
- NICOclub original wheel specifications
- Fitment Industries Z32 owner examples
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
Related cars
More guides from Nissan or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.