Wheels & Brakes

2,066 topics in this forum

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   Brake Booster Interchange

   February 24, 2004 by ChrisA

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   Anybody know which brake boosters will fit on my August of 72 240Z? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

   

   Last reply by civ104, February 24, 2004
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   Rear disc convo, couldn't find the right help!

   February 18, 2004 by Walkingpig

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   Hello all, I searched here and Hybrids, couldn't find what i was after, i'm wondering what the simplest rear disc upgrade is on a Z, is there such a thing as a bolt-on swap for something like a skyline or 280zx? . alternatively, what shoudl i be chasing down for the easiest swap, and what is involved in getting them on and working (including hand-brake) THanks in advance! Charles

   

   Last reply by ecp48, February 18, 2004
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   Zinc Plated Rotors

   February 15, 2004 by texasz

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   What good does this do? Wouldn't the zinc plating wear off the first time you drive the car? Is it worth having or not really?

   

   Last reply by 240ZX, February 17, 2004
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   Tire sizes for 17" wheels?

   February 1, 2004 by datsunfreak

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   Looking at these tire sizes: Stock tire diameter = approx. 24.7" 205/50-17 (25.1") 215/45-17 (24.6") 225/45-17 (25.0") Looks like 215/45-17 would be best for me. I was just curious if anyone was running 225's (or wider), and if anyone had 17" wheels and wanted to share their tire size and experiences?

   

   Last reply by 240ZX, February 17, 2004
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   Ultra-perf tires

   November 11, 2003 by jzorzy

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   I'm looking for recommendations for the best ultra-performance tires folks have found out there. I have a 1972 240z with numerous performance upgrades, including 16x8 Panasport racing rims (4-3/4 backset). I'm looking at size 245/45ZR16. This is a weekend-only vehicle so these tires will be used exclusively in dry conditions as I will rarely if ever be driving the car in the rain or on wet roads. I'm strongly considering Michelin Pilot Sport, Dunlop SP Sport 9000, Bridgestone Potenza S-03, Goodyear Eagle F1, and Pirelli PZero. Thanks in advance for any ideas. J. Zorzy

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 15, 2004
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   Stock Tires

   February 1, 2004 by Dan Stein

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   I am trying to find what current tires are closest to the original 175-hr14's. I have the original rims with hubcaps. For originality purposes, would I be be with Bridgestones? Should I go to my local tire store and see whats on sale? Please advise. Thanks, Dan

   

   Last reply by 26th-Z, February 14, 2004
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   Wadaya think? 1 2

   February 6, 2004 by GunnerRob

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   I'm seriously thinking of putting these wheels on my bone stock '75 280z for two reasons. 1. I want to upsize my tire/wheel size. 2. Because they are a "race wheel" manufactured by Bassett, I feel reasonably assured that they can be balanced off the car. Currently the tires have to be balanced on the car to avoid shake. So...has anyone had experience with this wheel (or manufacturer)? Thanks, Rob web site:http://www.bassettwheel.com/dot.html

   

   Last reply by frank13, February 9, 2004
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   Offset for 240K

   February 5, 2004 by Razor

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   I'm getting some chrome rims and just wondering whats a good offset I should get? I can get the rim with offset (back space) from 25.4mm - 127mm would like a deep dish effect the rims are going to my 240K coupe please advise thanks

   

   Last reply by Razor, February 9, 2004
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    Wheel Size Question... 1 2

    March 27, 2003 by texasz

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    Ok, now I've been hanging out listening to people talk about going from the stock 14" up to 15", 16", 17" and even 18" wheels. What I want to know is how does this change the way the car drives? I have heard that changing the wheel size changes your gear ratio. How? Does this provide greater high end speed or what? Can someone please explain the effects of going to a larger wheel to me?

    

    Last reply by SuDZ, February 5, 2004
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    Wheel lug size?

    February 3, 2004 by GunnerRob

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    Can anyone tell me what the wheel lug size is for a '75 280z? I'm thinking about buying steel wheels (Bassett, Bart, etc.). I'd like to know the diameter, thread-per-inch, and length. Thanks in advance.

    

    Last reply by GunnerRob, February 3, 2004
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    Fasteners (Bolts)

    January 29, 2004 by ecp48

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    Does anyone have a source for 10MMx1.25 replacement bolts for fastening the Maxima brackets to the rear hubs (14 MM longer than stock) or the bolts to fasten the 300ZX rotors to the hubs on my 280Z (need to be .375 longer due to spacer) All the local sources have a larger head size (not 14MM) or a flange and there isn't space for the larger heads. The only local source, Athens, GA, would not break a box. A source would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance, Ed Palmer/ecp48

    

    Last reply by Bambikiller240, January 30, 2004
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    Max width you can fit on 240K

    January 24, 2004 by Razor

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    Hi guys for the 240K people... do you know what's the max width of wheels I can fit on to my 240K coupe with no major modifications? I'm thinking of getting 18's with 40 or 45 series tyres and probably 225 - 235 wide. It comes up that the outer diametre is close to what I have right now which is 185/75/14 but not sure about the width need help guys thanks

    

    Last reply by Razor, January 24, 2004