Hello all of you.

Some may have spoke with me some not I am cardogman1. I have this 71 240 as you may know in pristine condition when it starts. I am going crazy about what wheels and or tires or both to get. Presently the vehicle has new 185 70-14 bridgestones very close to original tires. The wheels are original

and the hubcaps are also. So this is my question or questions. First should I get different tires. If I do I'm thinking Yokohoma 205 hr60 15. I want the closest thing to original option wheels. Aluminum, polished maybe chrome but that's really not original. They didn't put chrome wheels on z cars in 1971. I'm thinking centerlines.No panasports to hard to clean. Cragers maybe. Can you folks recommend wheels and do you think I should change thtires or keep what I have and instead of getting 15x7s get 14x6s. Did you get all that. Please no new designs that you would see on a cadillac escalade something vintage, muscle that kind of thing.Or should I just leave what I have for total oiginality the problem is they look horrible. Does nothing for the car.

Thanks can't wait to hear from you.

Burt

heres a set of libra wheels http://zparts.com/ads/wheels/pages/wfs-25.html

enkie mesh wheels look great too pictured on a Z

http://zparts.com/showcase/datfest99/99r8f01_m.jpg

heres a set of revolution wheels on a Z very nice also

http://zparts.com/showcase/datfest99/99r8f14a_m.jpg

thats just a little bit of food for you to chew on hehe

I prefer the Libre Wheels (after my favorite Panasports, which BTW are less difficult to clean than you might imagine) in 14" x 6" size. 15" rims will give you more options for performance tires, but since you chose not to use urethane bushings, I'm thinking performance wheels would not be a major priority for this car.

Your (our) options for wheels are limited due to the offset requirements of the Z which are far different from the modern cars currently produced.

Let us know what you choose, Burt!

Carl

Zmefly

Thanks zmefly last ones I liked I'll check eric out at zparts

Regards Burt

Carl,

That's thats the problem I'm having. Might stick with the tires I have but your right the offset can be a problem.Thanks for getting back I'll let you know

Regards Burt

I have 215/60R14 on both my Zs. They both have 14x6 rims. On my 280z i have american raceing rims. I'll try to post some pics of the 280z, cause i like those better.

The slotted mags on my 240z are aftermarket mags but supposely they were dealer installed.

they are not that expensive and if i find the right site they have had them on sale and i think they still are.

they are great looking wheels and there are more to choose from at this site

http://revolutionwheels.com/

good luck

james

with different style revo wheels

http://revolutionwheels.com/images/Revolution_Wheels.JPG

http://revolutionwheels.com/images/Wallace_Burkett_260_Z_front.jpg

fstr240z

Thanks for responding I'd really like to see the pics.

Burt

Burt, forget American Racing if you want new wheels. They used to have a lot of choices of styles in 14 inch and 4 lug. The last time I looked, they only had one style of wheel that was available in 4 lug.:disappoin

I personally like the Panasports the best, they are a vintage look on a Z, they don't have a lot of hard places to clean like some do.

The Revolutions are OK, but I believe they have such a thick hub flange that longer studs are almost a necessity.

I believe Royce has a set on his car, you might try PM'ing him to see if he had any trouble with the wheel studs being a bit too short.

Thanks 2 many I heard from most of the guys I'll try royce and look at the american racing wheels. I'll let you know tomorrow good night it's past my bedtime.

Burt

Hi Burt.

If I recall correctly, you bought a red 240Z.

I had a British Racing Green 280Z that I put 14X6 Enkie style mesh wheels (actually Western Wheels version) on that had the gold mesh with polished aluminum rims (outer portion) and 2 ear knockoffs. These wheels gave it a traditional sports car look that I like.

I've seen photos of this wheel/knockoff combo on red Z cars that look very nice.

I can't recall what size tires I had on them though. Probably 205/60/14's. I do remember they were BF Goodrich Euro t/a's. Very sticky tires, but they wore out quickly! I got maybe 25,000 miles out of a set.

Good luck and have fun!