NVMYZXT Posted October 12, 2005 Share #13 Posted October 12, 2005 B-e-a-uuuuutiful! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-141435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastGuardZ Posted October 12, 2005 Share #14 Posted October 12, 2005 Oh my god!!! They look horrible!!! You should send them to me so you don't have to be seen with them! j/k They look awesome and in fact this is the exact combo I want - Yoko's and all! Wheel locks for sure! Prox might be looking to uprade his wheels too Nate Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-141473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadDog Posted October 18, 2005 Share #15 Posted October 18, 2005 They look real nice! Now I know exactly how they'd look on my car :-) FYI we have the same exhaust tip I've told my wife before that if I ever get new wheels for my Z (or get really really really tired of cleaning of my current wheels) that I'd get something like your new wheels. Also an FYI for anybody looking for a "performance" 14" tire: Sumitomo makes a decent tire in the stock/OEM size. I bought a set for my stock wheels before I bought my current wheels. I think they were GTZ's er something, they were quiet, stuck like glue and were summer-only (not all-season). Plus they were only like $40 a piece :-) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-142248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunZsRule Posted October 19, 2005 Share #16 Posted October 19, 2005 NICE Congrats. You made a good choice. I really love mine. I got mine last year from MSA with new BFGoodrich Traction T/A tires. I couldn't be happier My Z Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-142264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishihadaz Posted April 25, 2008 Share #17 Posted April 25, 2008 I know this post is dated but I'm debating tire sizes for the 16 x 7 Rewinds.MSA says the max tire size is a 205/55-16 but I see that 240ZMan was able to run 225/50-16s on his Panasports.I will eventually be upgrading to Eibach progressive rate springs and Tokico HPs.I'm not opposed to having to roll my fenders but just want to avoid that extra expense.Thoughts? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-245317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted April 25, 2008 Share #18 Posted April 25, 2008 Larry, on a 240Z you may need to watch for clearance while turning at the front valance under the turn signal. Lowering the car will make that worse, but if you have an air dam instead of the stock valance parts you may be OK. Not a definitive answer, but the best I can do with out test fitting. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-245319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZMan Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted April 25, 2008 FWIW, it seems that some early Zs have the issues Arne mentions with rubbing in front. In my case (73 with stock valence) I have no issues. But I've seen enough who do with the same size wheels and tires to know that it's not an isolated issue.On the rears, after installing tokico springs and struts (illuminas) I eventually did cut the rear fenders. I had a very occasional rub in the rear with the 215/60-14 tires, and the 225/50-16 rubbed often enough after lowering that I had to do something. But like the front, it seems that others have run the same size and suspension without rubbing, so you probably won't know for sure until you try it on your car.Good luck!Edit: FYI, I'm now running Kumho MX tires which are a little wider than the ES100s were. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-245321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted April 25, 2008 Share #20 Posted April 25, 2008 With stock suspension, '73s sit slightly higher than earlier 240Zs, due to the beginnings of the bumper height regulations. All 240Zs sit higher than original when gas shocks are used with stock springs. Can make a difference. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-245322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted April 25, 2008 Share #21 Posted April 25, 2008 They look Great! I painted my 15" panasports last weekend. Gives me a hint at what mine will look like on my car when she's done. Here's a pic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17530-new-gunmetal-panasports/?page=2#findComment-245348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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