Hi All,

Normally I can answer any question I have using all available sources on the internet but with this question I want to confirm with this community before pressing the buy button.

I have a stock standard 1977 280z.

I have purchased and reconditioned a set of 14x5.5 Nissan alloys (see pictures).

I live in Qatar so tire choices are extremely limited. I can get some basic Yokohama ES32 in 195/70R14 if I want a stock black wall look.

However I am tempted to import some BF Goodrich Radial TA's in either 225/60R14 or 205/70R14 at 4 x times the cost - because I love the look.

My question is that with 5.5 inch wide alloys can I definitely get away with the 225/60s (which have a similar circumference to stock) or do I have to go with the 205/70s (which have a taller/larger circumference)?

I have read a lot of people saying that 225s are OK, however I worry that they have 6 inch wheels not 5.5. At 4 x the price of the tires I can get locally I really don't want to get it wrong.

Thank you for your help (and please feel free to share pictures in your response).

Can't say anything about fitment but I do like the T/A's. Had them before and think I'll be going back, black walls out for next tires.

Yes me too, they look great especially with the old alloys.

I know these datsun 260z rims quite well and i would never go over 195/70R14 tires on these!! The 280zx has 6 inch wide rims and 195/70R14 tires on!

The standard on 5,5 Inch rims is 185 and max 195 i would advice you!

Best drive would be i think the todays 185/60R14 but then it leaves a bit of open wheelhousing..

I would prefer a good ride above a good LOOK! ;-)

Edited 23 hours ago23 hr by dutchzcarguy

225/60 is out of the question. Either a 195/70 or 205/70.

The correct size for that rim is 195/70.

I have a set of aftermarket wheels on my 1977 280z with 195/70R14 front and 225/60R14 rear and I really don’t advise going over 195 front as the steering becomes very difficult.

I do have the original wheels (same as you have) but I don’t know what the tire size is on those.

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate it 🙏

Message received and I will hunt for best quality 195/70R14s I can get here in Qatar. Although choice is extremely limited.

My mechanic recommended these with the white stripe (if I wanted something different) but not sure I have seen any 280z with this type of tire.

Has anyone seen 280z with white stripe tires before? Maybe I should stick with period correct Yokohama or Bridgestone black wall tires.

North Hants Tyres

Vitour Galaxy R1 24mm Whitewall 195/70R14

Marked Tyre Size: 195/70R14 Make: Vitour Galaxy R1 Sidewall Design: Whitewall Tyre Type: Classic Radial Tyre Season: Summer Whitewall Width: 0.94" 24 mm Overall Diameter: 24.80" 630 mm Section Width:

@pjczc8 I would hope that the white stripe is only on one side. If so, just mount them black walls out. I had some BFG Radial T/A with the raised white lettering on only one side. I had them mounted black lettering out.

EDIT: Don't know if you can tell from the photo in my sig, my wife's truck has Radial T/A's black lettering out.

Edited 6 hours ago6 hr by w3wilkes

Thank you