In order to center these rims, I use a thick washer and a lug nut that fits
tight into that washer. The washer is snug with the cutout in the rim. This
is the setup that the wheel store gave me when I bought these rims. It was
designed for this as far as I can tell.
Todd Barker
1600
----- Original Message -----
From: <SLBESQ@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 12:29 PM
Subject: Re: bolt pattern
> this is a little off-topic, but i remember a thread here about using Z
rims
> on a roadster. i have the 280ZX turbo rims (aka "swastika" rims) on my
67.5.
> the rims are held in place by lugs each wearing 2 washers. the problem
is
> that the rims don't seem to be self-centering. that is, there is no way
for
> me to ensure that the rim is truly centered on the hub with my set up, as
the
> lugs don't fill the holes in the rims. i know there is a little bit of
play
> (and some "shimmy" at speed). is there some sort of spacer availabe to
fit
> in the lug holes of the rim to ensure they are on right?
> thanks for the invaluable assistance.
> you guys are great
> s
> 76.5 H20 (happy cuz i FINALLY got my GRM.....)
>
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