GunnerRob

I am going to put them on my '75 280z that is completely dealer/factory stock. Well the radio isn't stock.:classic: I've seen on this site that it's not a good idea to go deeper than 4" with the backspacing unless you go with coilovers. So you haven't experienced any problems? If not, I wonder if it's because of differences with the 280z setup. BTW Diamonds 16" wheels are N/A.

Steve, are you running 15x8's on your 280z? What is the backspacing on them? Any mods to the fenders and/or suspension? I'll check out Diamond for 16" wheels. That is my preference, but hard to find in the 4x4-1/2" pattern.

Walter. I want to thank you for your comprehensive reply. Thorough and to the point! I love it. Not to minumize the other replies. All you guys have been very helpful/supportive. My Z has the dealer installed, aftermarket, aluminum slotted wheels still on it from when my dad bought it new. They were made by Western Wheel and have always been hard to balance since new. I remember my dad telling me about replacing brand new tires with different brands, the tire store shaving the tires to get them to balance, flipping the over, and on and on. Also, the rotors have been replaced as well as the drums. People have said these old, crude wheels weren't very precise to begin with. As far as the lug bolts are concerned, these wheels have lug nuts that are a threaded collar style, meaning they have a shaft that goes between the wheel and stud and is a very tight fit (and a PITA to install). So, if the studs are bent, they've been that way since new, on all four corners. Another reason I'm going with a simple steel wheel is because I can get the offset that'll work without using spacers or adapters.

1975yellowBSPZ. The only size I know of that is available with the correct bolt pattern are the 15x7's. I'll have to check out the Diamond wheel. Victor. "The price is right, but they're HEAVY! you could get a much lighter wheel in alum, or even steel, for 3 times more cash". The key word here is 'cash'. If I had more I'd look at alot more choices. frank13. I don't know that much about tire balancing, but I know that the tires were spun up on the car to high speed (90-100 mph), stopped, and weights applied to correct the imbalance. This procedure was the only way to get them balanced. I like the style of these wheels and will probably get them in silver powdercoat. I agree they're not the most beautiful wheel, they're more no nonsense and functional, and they are what I can afford right now.

I called them to see if they are available in a 4x4-1/2" pattern and here's thier response: Yes that wheel is available in a 4 on 4.5" bolt pattern. Cost is $57.10 each. Thanks Steve and: "You would need to order direct with us. I do not have this wheel at any of my dealers at this time." Thanks for the heads-up sblake01! :classic:

I'm seriously thinking of putting these wheels on my bone stock '75 280z for two reasons. 1. I want to upsize my tire/wheel size. 2. Because they are a "race wheel" manufactured by Bassett, I feel reasonably assured that they can be balanced off the car. Currently the tires have to be balanced on the car to avoid shake. So...has anyone had experience with this wheel (or manufacturer)? Thanks, Rob web site:http://www.bassettwheel.com/dot.html

Can anyone tell me what the wheel lug size is for a '75 280z? I'm thinking about buying steel wheels (Bassett, Bart, etc.). I'd like to know the diameter, thread-per-inch, and length. Thanks in advance.

Arizona240z, when I saw what the email wanted I immediately did exactly what you suggested (open a new window and check it out). That's when I shut the worm email down and went to Symantec to investigate. Thanks for the trend micro tip. I had to let my Norton subscsription expire due to financial reasons, but I'm a firm believer in anti-virus protection. texasz, I'm glad you expanded on the dangers of situations like this. Identity theft is the ultimate nightmare that should be punishable by death by stoning! It can completely ruin a persons/family's financial life. Bambikiller240, thanks for retrieving that from Paypal for our benefit. We read these notices when we apply for their services but don't usually don't review them thereafter.

Wait a minute. Since when are Z car nuts disabled? :devious: In all honesty, situations like yours makes me angry. Power mongors (sp?) repulse me and I hope and pray that you'll come out on top of this BS.

They (ISP) doesn't provide viurs scanning on their email servers so I'm on my own. That's it. I hope no one has had problems with this virus yet. Good luck. Rob

Here's the link to the Symantec page that describes this virus and how to remove it. http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.mimail.removal.tool.html

Everyone, I just received, and am contiuing to recieve, PayPay email warnings that my account is about to expire. DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS!!! According to Symantec this is a worm called W32.Mimail. It requests credit card information be sent to itself. DON'T DO THIS! I have an email messsage to my ISP asking what to do about this and I'll post their response here as soon as I get it. Stay tuned.

I had those exact same wheels put on my brand new, customized '78 Dodge 3/4 ton van! They still look good!

Two minutes on ebay and here they are! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2456578046&category=34204

Billcapp, sorry about that. I voted but forgot to post! I'm in Ventura, Ca. Soon to be Las Vegas, I hope. For those of you who don't know where Ventura is, it's 60 miles (132 km) north of Los Angeles on the coast. Nice town but too expensive to live in. And too many "Environmental Nazis".

I've seen a few reversed myself and asked the owners if they were aware of this. They usually responded that a body shop/painter had installed them incorrectly. I believe the faces of the lenses were designed to be perpendicular to the front/rear axis of the car to notify cars approaching from the side of the its presence.

Hey datsunfreak, That's a very nice '75 Z. I'm a '75 280Z owner myself and my car is a long way, externally anyway, from being as nice as yours. I see you have the period correct, though not factory, turbine aluminum wheels. Nice! In your "after" picture, are you planning to put those chrome wheels on your car? And do you know the owner or the manufacturer of those wheels? Rob

What would really be cool is (I realize this is a bit of a stretch) to be able to set the mouse pointer on a map marker and have the members' photo pop up right there! Maybe that'll entice the laggers to post their pics!

There have been times when I've seen that childish look in his eyes that seem to say "Ya, lets see what happens if..." I've known guys like Jesse and they have been genuine, caring people committed to what they believe in. And they've been wild as hell too!

It Looked real to me! BTW, I thought it was pretty cool how Jessie insisted on having a second seat installed right next to his for his "Number One Fan" Tyler and the tribute to Tyler at the end of the segment. Brought tears to my eyes (Tyler was about the same age as my son).

He/she apppears to be in the middle of a 'conversion'. Or the results of WAY too much chemical activity. Cool wooden leg though!

kyteler, I can understand your excitement. What a beautiful 240Z! And he's got TWO of them. Does that mean he could "loan" you one occasionally for the weekend? That'd be cool. Also, you seem to know your way around a camera. Nice shots. I look forward to see more! Rob

Yes, but I can't think of a faster way to get "pumped up"! Talk about being "full of it"! :tapemouth

I think this guy is the owner of the white Z you found! Uh.....age warning