Remember that 215s of the same 60 series profile will be shorter. It's a percentage...

Originally I got 205 tires and they rubbed.

McKrack

  Mckrack said:

Originally I got 205 tires and they rubbed.

McKrack

Which Z do you have? ktm and I both have a 240z that are within a year apart. Mine 71' and his is a 72'.

Red_dog, they do not stick out. The front is flush with the fender as are the rear. The only place it looks like they stick it is from the top of the rear fender towards the back. The rear portion of the fender curves inwards.

70 manufactured sold as 71 and I ubought 205's and everytime I turned the wheel all the way they rubbed on the fender so I don't recommend them. Unless of course when you make three point turns etc.you do it a couple of times.

71 240z manufactured 7/70 They rubbed everytime I made a three point turn

  ktm said:

I opted for 225/60R14 (Yokohoma Avid ST) on my 15-spoke Western Turbines (wheels are 14x7). My 5-slot Shelby mags are shod with 195/70R14. I had some reservations about going to a 225 tire with manual steering, however, my fears were unfounded. I do not have any more difficulty during low speed maneuvers with these tires than with the 195s. I do tram a little bit more though, but it is not excessive.

KTM, what do you mean by "tram" here?

I've got a set of those same wheels, not mounted on the car yet and no tires on them.

Thx,

Steve

Sorry about the double posting of basically the same thing. Good luck with the decision.

McKrack

Yeah, after thinking about it, I am not going to like the rubbing at all. 195's I think I will stick with. Though what do you think about me getting either 205's, 215's or 225's for the rear still?

I have 205 70R14's all around on my 77. I've never had any problems with them at all. Pictures in the gallery.

Rubbing or not rubbing is just as dependent on the wheel width and offset as it is on the tire height and width.

Steve, with the wider tire the car is more apt to follow imperfections in the roadway, such as 'ruts' in heavily truck-trafficked lanes. It's not a big deal, just an observation.