Administrators gav240z Posted May 15, 2018 Administrators Share Posted May 15, 2018 So here is an interesting exercise (unfortunately my 72 240z) is in Melbourne and I can't check, but don't think it had an OEM spare tyre on it still. My 71 I believe may have also been changed, but i'll double-check because I have those with me (and it's cold and dark outside now). However I know that North American delivered cars had a Bridgestone Spare tyre (RD150 175 HR14). Photos here for reference. I'm wondering if 240z (or possibly 260z) owners can check their spare tyres to see what they have? I was under the impression we had Dunlop Aquajets fitted. This might be helpful thread (from 2003) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Wasnt there a thread a while back about a fella that wanted an original tyre shipped from Aus to him in Europe / UK? I thought you were going to help him have it shipped Gav? The tyre was advertised on eBay or gumtree. I assume that was the tyre type that was the OEM fitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 16, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted May 16, 2018 That was Sean and he had someone else help him in the end. I am not sure what tyre that was but it was out of a 260z. From the thread I linked to it would appear that early 240z's had a different tyre to later ones. *Slightly*. So it's possible 260z ones were different again. Hence why I'd be interested in photos of what people have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 That was Sean and he had someone else help him in the end. I am not sure what tyre that was but it was out of a 260z. From the thread I linked to it would appear that early 240z's had a different tyre to later ones. *Slightly*. So it's possible 260z ones were different again. Hence why I'd be interested in photos of what people have. This won't really help you much but the 240Z That I bought new in early 1973 definitely had Bridgestones fitted. From memory they didn't look much like the RD150. I also have a road test of an early 240Z which states that it was fitted with Aquajets. Andrew_L26 and gav240z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Here’s the thread Gav. It seems Sean and his Mate are quite confident it’s the correct tyre, for their market at least. Not sure if pics are still associated with the thread but at least you have some people to contact if not. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/16526-need-your-help-please-to-buy-and-ship-a-tyre/?fromsearch=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponyo240z Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Believed to be original rim and tyre; 1970 240 Dunlop SP sport gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Mines a very tired looking Bridgestone 195 on a factory alloy wheel. That explains why the wheel cover sits a bit high. I was given the 4 original alloys with centre caps when I bought the car too. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Just go through the original road tests by Wheels and Modern Motor magazines of the day, they should list the tyres under the specs. I must have a few of those old road tests filed away, I'll see what I can dig out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 17, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted May 17, 2018 Bridgestone RD150. https://photos.app.goo.gl/G2Ts2t4SdMNRtftm2 That was out of a Review featuring a 73 model 240z license plate: LMJ-974 (Victoria) For an earlier car in another article. https://photos.app.goo.gl/JmbHmB2Eptx1T8m02 Dunlop SP sport radials (Aquajets). Featured car was an early 240z with license plate: KSE-731 (Victoria) but car pictured on cover of magazine was NSW reg: BQD-327 But who knows if the test car was changed or fitted with different tyres later? Full articles here: https://goo.gl/photos/yGt15kkjKMxXx6Sb8 Another features a car that says 175SR Bridgestone tyres are fitted, but these could have been replacements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 20, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted May 20, 2018 I don't think this is original. But I think it's from the 71 (spare wheel). I'll have to check the date stamp on the wheel itself, since although these came with my 71 240z the Topy's were dated 1974. Perhaps to go to 5j from 4.5j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) Just another one Gav...this one is from April 1971 Modern Motor and the car featured in the test was Victorian registered KNL 127 The scan loaded upside down maybe you can help Gav Edited May 21, 2018 by PeterH gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 21, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted May 21, 2018 Just another one Gav...this one is from April 1971 Modern Motor and the car featured in the test was Victorian registered KNL 127 No photo? That car is HS30 00004 (KNL 127). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GongZ Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 ...The scan loaded upside down maybe you can help Gav PB260Z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 21, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted May 21, 2018 Ha Dunlop SP aquajets on HS30 00004. Interesting indeed! I wonder why they shipped different tyres in different markets? Perhaps road conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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