what's possible

[Ken B.]

I just bought a 71 240 with fender flares. currently it has Mirada (Yokahama) P215/60R14s on it, not sure of the rim width, at least 6 I would assume. I still have plenty of room to fill that rear flare (out) and I'm wondering if I could fit P245/60R14s on the rear. My concern is inner room not outer. I would keep the 215s on the front. If so I will go with a set of Konig Rewind Silver 14x7 all around http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/WWC001H/25-1059

2nd question, purists don't hate me, is there a way to adapt the Z 4 lug to handle the following wheels?.....

http://www.roadwheels.us/14crssformov.html

thanks in advance for all thoughts/opinions

Ken B.

this is current set up

Edited April 10, 2009 by Ken B.

[Arne]

Take a peek under the rear to see how much room you have between the tire sidewall and the springs. To go from 215 to 245 you'll need at least 3/4" clearance to the side, and probably a 1/2" upwards. Konigs have -9 offset, that will help on the side clearance.

You could have adapters custom built to take those Cragers, but they'll be expensive and custom. Cheaper to find a set with the more normal 5-4 1/2 bolt pattern. Adapters for that could be purchased off the shelf. But adapters will add 25 mm negative offset, which is a lot.

You could also convert your hubs to 5 lug so you could run similar Cragers. That would be the best option.

[Ken B.]

thanks Arne, I was hoping you'd respond. If I want the Cragars S/S type wheel sounds simplest to convert to 5 lug, shes in the shop down in Alabama right now, I could talk to them about that - is it typically an expensive way to go?

[Arne]

thanks Arne, I was hoping you'd respond. If I want the Cragars S/S type wheel sounds simplest to convert to 5 lug, shes in the shop down in Alabama right now, I could talk to them about that - is it typically an expensive way to go?

It's not cheap, and generally includes bigger brakes so that you need bigger than 14" wheels. Or that's what I've seen. Others may have more experience with this and should chime in.

[Mike B]

2nd question, purists don't hate me, is there a way to adapt the Z 4 lug to handle the following wheels?.....

It won't be cheap, but you may want to contact Modern Motorsports to see what they suggest.

http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/default.php

-Mike

[Ken B.]

It won't be cheap, but you may want to contact Modern Motorsports to see what they suggest.

http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/default.php

-Mike

WOW, I think that price was per pair - meaning 2 not 4.

Thanks Mike, those Konig Rewinds look better and better :classic: