Paul Vercoe

Here are some shots of the wheels and the fit in the front wheel well. As for living in Gundagai, we are known as 'blow-ins', as we have only lived here the past six years. Nice country lifestyle though - drop a note if you are passing along the Hume Highway (usually at 125 KPH). Cheers, Paul

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Here is the link to the Motorsport Auto web site - http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/WWC02-15/25-1067 - the wheels are US$550 (complete with lug nuts and centre pieces), with shipping a further $300, so pretty good value. I still haven't obtained the wheel offset from Motorsport yet - but will advise when known. I will trial the smaller diameter tyres, but otherwise modify the indicator valance - would placing a front air dam be a further alternative for tyre clearance? Cheers, Paul.

Greetings everyone. I am new to the club, but am now on my 3rd 240Z over the years, and still enjoying the experience. Nearing the end of a fairly extensive restoration which should see the car on the road in the next few months. I wanted to seek some advice on wheels and tyres if I can. I purchased a set of 15 X 7 Konig wheels from Motorsports in California a few months back - very pleased with the purchase, price and quality, but now having a challenge with clearance and rubbing on the (standard) front indicator panel. I was assured by MSA that the wheels would fit with a maximum 205 x 60 profile, but this is not the case. I have overhauled the front suspension, fitting 30mm lowered King Springs, KYB shockers, and new nolothane bushes throughout. I considered looking at machining and adjusting the strut rods to pull the hub and wheel back into the wheel well, but have been advised against this because of the effect on Castor. At the moment there is more gap at the rear of the wheel as it sits in the wheel well than at the front. The solution at the moment seems to be going for a different tyre size, and my tyre dealer suggests a 195 x 60 to try next. I am loath to go to a 55 profile because I remember how harsh the ride was on my last 240. I live in a country town so I am taking one wheel in at a time to work through this tyre challenge. If this works I will keep 195s on the front, and 205s on the rear (which fit without problem). Does anyone have any experience with these wheels and suggestions for a solution. Many thanks, Paul V