I am not an authority but do know that the offset is different for Z wheels
which brings them out further so there may be some interference problems
running tires wider than 185s for the early cars and 195s for the later cars
but of course that depends on the brand of tires, profile, brand of wheels
and style and the condition of the rear springs. I run Appliance slotted
dishes which I bought off a Z more than 20 years ago and 185/65/14 tires.
Libres are a great fit but hard and $$$$$ to get, they are also only 5.5"
wide.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Jaykp@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 6:05 PM
Subject: Fwd: Wheel Question
> In a message dated 4/26/01 9:33:29 AM China Standard Time,
> gppepoy@cybertrails.com writes:
>
> You wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> > I am considering doing the same. What year Z's are compatable with our
> > Roadsters?
> > Guy
> >
>
> Guy,
>
> That seems to be the $20,000 question. I think that most Z wheels will fit
> with some modifications. It just depends on how much modifying and fitting
> you want to do. However, nobody has yet spoken authoritatively on the
issue.
> One of the more knowledgeable listers might know.
>
> Les, Dennis, Calspeed, Datsunmike and others..... Please speak up. We know
> that you know ;-)
>
> Jay Williams
> '68 SPL'
> Nashville, TN
> SEROC
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>
> Greetings,
> I am considering doing the same. What year Z's are compatable with our
> Roadsters?
> Guy
>
> Jaykp@aol.com wrote:
>
> > All,
> >
> > I am considering putting Z wheels on my roadster. I have read through
the
> > archives and determined that I will probably need to change the lug
bolts to
> > 12 mm lugs. Could somebody who has done the same please give me an
indication
> > of how involved the process of changing the lugs is? Is it best done by
a
> > machine shop? What should I budget for the project?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for the input.
> >
> > Jay Williams
> > '68 SPL
> > Nashville, TN
> > SEROC
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