Nice Set of Superior Wheels

[lonetreesteve]

Saw these Superior wheels on Ebay and seemed like a good deal for someone. Don't these usually go for about $200.00 each?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheels-for-Datsun-240-260-280-Z-Cars_W0QQitemZ8056893852QQcategoryZ43955QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[280z1975]

Saw these Superior wheels on Ebay and seemed like a good deal for someone. Don't these usually go for about $200.00 each?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheels-for-Datsun-240-260-280-Z-Cars_W0QQitemZ8056893852QQcategoryZ43955QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Man, why oh why did you post these ... I am already over budget on my Z project and now look at what you have tempted me with! :stupid:

Those are some really nice wheels and the right 15" size I am looking to put on. Damn they would look good against the black color of my car.

Are these still available or would I have to wait for another e-bay auction to find a set similiar to these once I have saved up for my suspension, steering and wheel upgrades?

[Arne]

First, I believe that Superior no longer makes aftermarket wheels, so you won't be able to buy this style new, later.

But those wheels are chrome-plated steel, and the weigh a ton! They are not in any way to be considered a performance wheel, 15" size not withstanding.

[280z1975]

First, I believe that Superior no longer makes aftermarket wheels, so you won't be able to buy this style new, later.

But those wheels are chrome-plated steel, and the weigh a ton! They are not in any way to be considered a performance wheel, 15" size not withstanding.

Thanks for the info Arne ... when I get around to looking for a good set of wheels for my Z I will be sending you a PM.

Have you ever thought about doing a short article for the "Articles from our members" on wheels that work for Z cars and what to look for?

Thanks for the help.

[Arne]

Thanks for the info Arne ... when I get around to looking for a good set of wheels for my Z I will be sending you a PM.

Have you ever thought about doing a short article for the "Articles from our members" on wheels that work for Z cars and what to look for?

Thanks for the help.

Actually, I do have an article started on my laptop, about the entire details of doing the automatic to 4 speed swap on a Series 1 240Z, since I couldn't find all the info I needed in one spot. I expect to complete the swap next week, and then I'll finish the article (assuming I get back to it) shortly after that.

As for a wheel article, I guess I could do something like that too. I haven't sold custom wheels for a number of years now, since a mid-life career change. But I do still have a lot of knowledge of obsolete custom wheels from about '75 through '95. If it was made in those years, I've probably seen it, touched it, sold it, or some combination of the three. Pretty hard to put all that in an article, I wouldn't know where to start. So my knowledge is probably much better used in simply identifying wheels as questions come up.