What size are oversize ?
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Harvey <stevenh@execpc.com>
To: Eric Armstrong <ericarm@cal.alumni.berkeley.edu>
Cc: ken pletcher <pletch@pacbell.net>; jdg1 <jdg1@ix.netcom.com>;
CalSpeed@aol.com <CalSpeed@aol.com>; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 6:10 AM
Subject: Re: Panasports Wheels
>Hi Eric:
>I'm running oversize tires on my 70 1600. I had the same rear rubbing
problem when
>making hard turns. I installed rear air shocks and applied just enough lift
so the
>tires don't rub. I for one like the rearend up slightly from the original
low
>position. The ride is a little stifffffff but it looks good.
>Steve Harvey
>68 2000 solex
>70 1600
>Eric Armstrong wrote:
>
>> 15x6's solved the dustcap problem, and also helped the car to handle
>> *great*.
>>
>> The comp suspension front and rear, stiff anti-sway bar, and the
195-50-15
>> Yokohamas didn't hurt either.
>>
>> I dunno whether this is the max size you can get on the car, but my rear
>> tires rub a bit if I take a fast sharp turn. Might have less rubbing
>> problem with 205-45-15s.
>>
>> -Eric
>>
>> On Sun, 19 Sep 1999, ken pletcher wrote:
>>
>> > Ditto.
>> > Ken
>> > DATSTER
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: jdg1 <jdg1@ix.netcom.com>
>> > To: CalSpeed@aol.com <CalSpeed@aol.com>;
datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>> > <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>> > Date: Saturday, September 18, 1999 8:41 PM
>> > Subject: Re: Panasports Wheels
>> >
>> >
>> > >Michael,
>> > >
>> > >Just a note on Panasport wheels -- I think this only applies to the
14"
>> > >wheels. You cannot use the supplied center cap on the front of the
>> > roadster
>> > >without removing the dustcap from the front hub.
>> > >
>> > >I have elected not to run the center caps but personally think the car
>> > looks
>> > >unfinished without them. I would like to hear how others have solved
this.
>> > >
>> > >Jerry
>> > >----- Original Message -----
>> > >From: <CalSpeed@aol.com>
>> > >To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>> > >Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 6:54 AM
>> > >Subject: Panasports Wheels
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >> Hello,
>> > >>
>> > >> I am near to making the purchase for a setr of Panasports. Any
major
>> > >> differences in the standard wheel -vs- the racing series? Was
wondering
>> > >if
>> > >> anyone knew the maximum size that I can use on the Roadster. Would
like
>> > >to
>> > >> go as wide as possible for 14 inch or maybe 15 inch wheels.
>> > >>
>> > >> Any info would be helpful.
>> > >>
>> > >> Michael
>> > >
>> >
>>
>> Eric Armstrong
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