Administrators gav240z Posted October 12, 2017 Author Administrators Posted October 12, 2017 We're they widened? Hard to say. I don't know if they were ever available in 7" wide from Nissan.
NickF Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 What's a pair of these standard wheels worth if they were 7" wide?? Costs about $100 to widen I think 5.5 was widest available Nick
Administrators gav240z Posted October 12, 2017 Author Administrators Posted October 12, 2017 Costs about $100 to widen I think 5.5 was widest available Nick Yes I seem to think 5.5j is the widest available also.
scott Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 they made up to 9j i believe for the hakosuka, was a race thing only though.
240ZR Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 I don't know if these were widened, how can you tell?
Administrators gav240z Posted October 13, 2017 Author Administrators Posted October 13, 2017 I don't know if these were widened, how can you tell? I'd say you would see the weld beads inside, also the widened ones I've seen no longer have the date stamp on the inner rim area as they just cut off the outer rim and retained the inner portion.
NickF Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 I don't know if these were widened, how can you tell? You could measure them
Gtv240z Posted December 21, 2017 Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) Some inspiration perhaps? http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/spread/0600834/15/700060083430170104001.html Close up of what they look like below. Does anyone know the size/profile of the tyres fitted to the white fairladyZ in the photos listed back in the previous post? Edited December 21, 2017 by CraigZ
twoforty z Posted December 22, 2017 Posted December 22, 2017 Looks like 185/75 from the pics cracker and Gtv240z 2
Administrators gav240z Posted January 4, 2018 Author Administrators Posted January 4, 2018 I've got a friend in SFO who I'm waiting on to get his act together and start shipping his hoard of stuff. I've seen sets for sale from time to time, like on Classiczcars.com recently. But importing individual sets like this is not always the most cost effective. I know of someone else in LA with some also, they generally are not too expensive (unless early 240z date stamps) but the cost of freight within US and to Australia is where it gets expensive.
Gtv240z Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 I had some new rubber fitted to these Topys this morning! Some photo for enthusiasm if you're into it! the rears are Topy centres in a wider rim 14x6 fronts are standard 14x5 i had16 inch Toyo R1R tyres before.... totally different handling with these ! date stamps where fitted are 260z vintage but i don't care Rickers, gav240z, Ponyo240z and 3 others 6
Administrators gav240z Posted January 11, 2018 Author Administrators Posted January 11, 2018 Yeah that's great, I was thinking of doing similar but only thing I'd change is some white letters on the tyre walls like "DUNLOP" or "GOOD YEAR" for that old school racer look. Gtv240z 1
Fatdat Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Like this, i had these turned into 15x7 about 2 years ago gav240z, Ponyo240z, KatoKid and 1 other 4
KatoKid Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Like this, i had these turned into 15x7 about 2 years ago20161006_190105.jpg Who did your wheel mods?
Fatdat Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Neway wheels in Heidleberg West. $150 per rim Gtv240z and KatoKid 2
dat2kman Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 Just picked up a set of five, in VGC, can sell. Will need a wash n scrub, to determine date stamps Brisb Nth
Administrators gav240z Posted March 8, 2018 Author Administrators Posted March 8, 2018 PM sent to dat2kman. Beaten on my own thread!
gilltech Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 Hey c'mon, you're not even in the same state! How many more steel rims do you want anyway? Haven't you got several sets together by now??? gav240z 1
Administrators gav240z Posted March 8, 2018 Author Administrators Posted March 8, 2018 All is fair in love and war, I will import more eventually, but not exactly encouraged by the fact that my 2 seater roof has been for sale a while now and no takers... thought it would be in hot demand. It's got me thinking about weather or not it's worth the effort to import large items for anyone other than myself. On the other hand those 5 speed buttons sell like hot cakes.. Ponyo240z 1
gilltech Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) It's got me thinking about weather or not it's worth the effort to import large items for anyone other than myself. Well I have my doubts too on that score. Mind you, you could surely find front guards in better condition than those four on eBay currently. Awkward shapes to ship though. On the other hand those 5 speed buttons sell like hot cakes.. I just can't believe how many you sell either. I've still got the original wooden knob on my 260 in excellent condition, button included, so can't understand how people are wrecking them or losing them. But if for 5-speed conversions, sure. Good on you for filling a void, every bit helps the Zed hobby. Edited March 8, 2018 by gilltech
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