OK, they're actually slightly used (3500 miles) 15x7 Panasports, with 215x60x15 Bridgestone Potenza RE950s, that I got as a package from Les at Classic Datsun Motorsports.

http://home.comcast.net/~r.long2/Img/240Z_1.jpg

A few questions for the forum:

- Anyone have any comments about these tires?

- I torqued the wheels to 70 lbs, does that sound OK

- I set the tire pressure to 30 lbs, suggestions?

Thanks...Robert

Very nice wheels. The torque sounds right for a 12 mm stud (65-70). 30 pounds is fine for daily driving. The tires have a good wet tread pattern but the tread wear rating is 400 so they are by no means high performance tires. They should last a long time though with a wear rating that high (40-50,000 miles) IMO panasports look great on your car. when you change tires in the future go to a 225/50 for more performance with a lower wear reating.

Robert is the yellow car yours? If so was that a dealer installed top? I have one on my 71 and it goes up only half the roof. Thanks Jeff

  seerex said:

Robert is the yellow car yours? If so was that a dealer installed top? I have one on my 71 and it goes up only half the roof. Thanks Jeff

Yes, it's mine. I brought it back from California last summer, so I can't really say if the vinyl top is dealer or factory. Can anyone chime in?

  zguitar71 said:

when you change tires in the future go to a 225/50 for more performance with a lower wear reating.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I'll probably take it to a couple of autox's this summer. I've taken my 1600 for the last couple of years (HS), so this will be a huge step up (BSP)...Robert

For street driving I use the stock air pressure 28 psi cold. Those Bridgestones are standard street rubber nothing fancy. Just use them up then consider using whatever you want.

Hi Robert,

Check out this big thread, very interesting and could help you with determining where your vinyl roof came from. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14422&page=1

  Alfadog said:

Hi Robert,

Check out this big thread, very interesting and could help you with determining where your vinyl roof came from. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14422&page=1

Thanks Alfadog, that was some good info. But I'm feeling kinda embarrassed after reading some of the comments about vinyl tops:

From HS30-H: No, certainly not commonly seen these days - but I bet there were originally more takers than we think. Luckily, I think most of the cars fitted with these either died of shame or got a haircut in later life. This is one early '70's style accessory that probably can't come back without a hint of irony.

From Gee: I thought about it, but it did look pretty horrible so I passed on the car. Other than looking awful, vinyl can be a trap for rust.

I can attest for the vinyl top being a rust trap. I plan to pull it off this summer.

Robert

I remember seeing this car when it was for sale. I must admit, even though it's not my style, the top sets the car apart from the rest.

Robert,

Be very careful how you take of that vinyl. Don't just yank on it an rip it off. I have heard of people ripping it off only to find that they put ripples in the metal roof. Sorry, I can't rember what the proper proceedure is. Maybe if you did a search on this site you might find something.

It does look kinda distinctive against the yellow paint, but still not my style. Good luck getting it off.

Marty