Please checkout the pic. Does anyone know what rims these are, size etc. They seem to fit the era of the car nicely. Also generally what is the max. rim/tyre size a 240z can have?

Thanks, Les

They appear to be Panasports wheels, probably 15" or 16" but no more. I like the European taillights.

Looks like the 15x7 Panasports I have, although these could be 16's. Hard to tell.

Is that your car? It looks sweet! As far as max tire size, ask five people and you'll get 10 answers. I have run as large as P245 wide (P245/50/15). I have seen as large as P295 on a Z that was tubbed out. I heard a rumour that a guy in the Dallas Z club was running P325 on his Z (he had gotten a 'turtle' conversion that is popular among those with no style of thier own, you know; the one where the tires stick out about a foot outside the fenders). The height of the tire depends on the rim size you are running. I run a standard 14" rim, therefore I run a 60 rated tire. Total size for me is P215/60/14. Now if I went to a 15" rim, I would run a 50 rated tire to compensate; ie P215/50/15. Those guys running 17 or 18" rims have to go with a 20 or 30 rated tire. The larger the rim, the lower the tire height has to be to compensate.

is that your car? if it is, is there a body kit on it?

What kind? where did u get it?

thanks alot..

P.S looks NICE!!

Great Looking car.

The rims look very similar to mine. 15x7 Mini Lites by Performance

http://www.240z.org/photopost/index.php?photo=247

cheers

Dazza

Wow, what a response. This is the first time i have used this forum and am grateful for everyones feedback.

To those who asked is the pic of my car, unforunaely no its not .b I am looking at buy a 240z but doing some homework first.

I'm from Australia - does anyone know of an aussie forum, so i can track down parts etc??

Cheers, Les

Originally posted by Timberwolf

They appear to be Panasports wheels, probably 15" or 16" but no more. I like the European taillights.

are these european tail lights? what is the difference from the stock ones? does anyone make clear taillight lenses for old z's? thanks

Yep, I thought the wheels were minilites too - they really suit the 240z. Actually, the wheels on the trailer don't look too bad either! If that car is for sale in Australia I'd buy it in a shot!

Hey Aussie240,

It looks like there are a few downunder members of this z club. I've been on the hunt for a 240 for about 6 months (my standards are high!). I recently discovered a great Australian site for parts and cars at http://www.ozdat.com. Check it out, there's a nice orange 1972 for sale at the moment in NSW (pricey at $12k but you could knock him down I'm sure). I ruled it out because it had been converted from auto to manual and I'm a bit (lot!) of an originality fanatic. In fact... when I spoke to the guy he said that he'd just put minilites on the car so there you go. Just to whet your appetite, here's a pic (with the old hotwire mags)

Good luck and let us know if you find a car (I'll be jealous!)

Les,

I bought both of my Z's through the Trading Post. Go to http://www.tradingpost.com.au/

Choose WA then enter 240Z into the search field - dead easy.

Good luck!