changing wheels tires or both

[cardogman1]

Hello all of you.

Some may have spoke with me some not I am cardogman1. I have this 71 240 as you may know in pristine condition when it starts. I am going crazy about what wheels and or tires or both to get. Presently the vehicle has new 185 70-14 bridgestones very close to original tires. The wheels are original

and the hubcaps are also. So this is my question or questions. First should I get different tires. If I do I'm thinking Yokohoma 205 hr60 15. I want the closest thing to original option wheels. Aluminum, polished maybe chrome but that's really not original. They didn't put chrome wheels on z cars in 1971. I'm thinking centerlines.No panasports to hard to clean. Cragers maybe. Can you folks recommend wheels and do you think I should change thtires or keep what I have and instead of getting 15x7s get 14x6s. Did you get all that. Please no new designs that you would see on a cadillac escalade something vintage, muscle that kind of thing.Or should I just leave what I have for total oiginality the problem is they look horrible. Does nothing for the car.

Thanks can't wait to hear from you.

Burt

[ZmeFly]

heres a set of libra wheels http://zparts.com/ads/wheels/pages/wfs-25.html

enkie mesh wheels look great too pictured on a Z

http://zparts.com/showcase/datfest99/99r8f01_m.jpg

heres a set of revolution wheels on a Z very nice also

http://zparts.com/showcase/datfest99/99r8f14a_m.jpg

thats just a little bit of food for you to chew on hehe

[Bambikiller240]

I prefer the Libre Wheels (after my favorite Panasports, which BTW are less difficult to clean than you might imagine) in 14" x 6" size. 15" rims will give you more options for performance tires, but since you chose not to use urethane bushings, I'm thinking performance wheels would not be a major priority for this car.

Your (our) options for wheels are limited due to the offset requirements of the Z which are far different from the modern cars currently produced.

Let us know what you choose, Burt!

Carl

[cardogman1]

Zmefly

Thanks zmefly last ones I liked I'll check eric out at zparts

Regards Burt

[cardogman1]

Carl,

That's thats the problem I'm having. Might stick with the tires I have but your right the offset can be a problem.Thanks for getting back I'll let you know

Regards Burt

[thefastestz]

I have 215/60R14 on both my Zs. They both have 14x6 rims. On my 280z i have american raceing rims. I'll try to post some pics of the 280z, cause i like those better.

The slotted mags on my 240z are aftermarket mags but supposely they were dealer installed.

[ZmeFly]

they are not that expensive and if i find the right site they have had them on sale and i think they still are.

they are great looking wheels and there are more to choose from at this site

http://revolutionwheels.com/

good luck

james

[ZmeFly]

with different style revo wheels

http://revolutionwheels.com/images/Revolution_Wheels.JPG

http://revolutionwheels.com/images/Wallace_Burkett_260_Z_front.jpg

[cardogman1]

fstr240z

Thanks for responding I'd really like to see the pics.

Burt

[2ManyZs]

Burt, forget American Racing if you want new wheels. They used to have a lot of choices of styles in 14 inch and 4 lug. The last time I looked, they only had one style of wheel that was available in 4 lug.:disappoin

I personally like the Panasports the best, they are a vintage look on a Z, they don't have a lot of hard places to clean like some do.

The Revolutions are OK, but I believe they have such a thick hub flange that longer studs are almost a necessity.

I believe Royce has a set on his car, you might try PM'ing him to see if he had any trouble with the wheel studs being a bit too short.

[cardogman1]

Thanks 2 many I heard from most of the guys I'll try royce and look at the american racing wheels. I'll let you know tomorrow good night it's past my bedtime.

Burt

[GunnerRob]

Hi Burt.

If I recall correctly, you bought a red 240Z.

I had a British Racing Green 280Z that I put 14X6 Enkie style mesh wheels (actually Western Wheels version) on that had the gold mesh with polished aluminum rims (outer portion) and 2 ear knockoffs. These wheels gave it a traditional sports car look that I like.

I've seen photos of this wheel/knockoff combo on red Z cars that look very nice.

I can't recall what size tires I had on them though. Probably 205/60/14's. I do remember they were BF Goodrich Euro t/a's. Very sticky tires, but they wore out quickly! I got maybe 25,000 miles out of a set.

Good luck and have fun!

[cardogman1]

Gunne

No my car is silver and the problem that I've found with those wheels is that there to hard to keep clean. I think I found some wheels I like I'll let you know but thank you I appreciate it.

Burt

[Marty Rogan]

Hi Burt,

Do you still have the original tires that came off the car? Those were the ones it came from the factory with, right? Do you want to sell them?

Marty

[cardogman1]

Hi Marty.

No, when I bought the car the tires had dry rot from not being driven for 30 years. I replaced the tires with the closest to the original Bridgestone 185-70-14s. The wheels and hubcaps are original if you have any interest in those. The Hubcaps are in very nice condition. But first I have to find some wheels. Keep in touch.

Burt

[GunnerRob]

Hi Burt,

If you still have the original 30 year old tires that came with the car, Katz may be interested in them. He's been looking for original '70 factory tires for quite a long time now. He has been a very helpful member of our club and is a nice guy.

He can be reached through this site on the home page. That's his blue "Car of the Month". I know if they are the correct tires he would be very appeciative.

[cardogman1]

Rob'

Don't have the tires they had so much dry rot had to get new bridgestone 185-70-14s. But I like your loyalty.

speak to you soon keep in touch

Burt

[Marty Rogan]

Hi Burt,

I might be interested in the wheels and hubcaps. Send me a private message with the price you want for them. Pictures of the caps would be nice if you have a digicam.

You can also email me directly at: [email protected]

Thanks,

Marty