Mike,
Depends on the offset. I run 185/65s with no problem on "kidney bean" wheels
from a Z. It also depends on whose 195/60 tire you run as they are all a
little bit different - some wider, some thinner, kinda like pants and
shirts.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Harper <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: 280 Z Alloy Wheels??
> OK Guys, (and gals), I found some nice looking 280Z
> wheels, and brought them home. (sorry Bob Wilson, I
> didn't find the ones you like). They have 215 70 14's
> on them, and of course they are WAY too big, but I
> figured on that. I am going to have to do a little
> rebending on my front brake lines (these are some I
> bent myself several years ago) to get a good fit in
> front, and I will need to find some SAE lugs that will
> be compatable with the wheels, but all seems fine.
>
> My question is tire size. Calspeed opines that I can
> run up to a 195 60 14 wo interfering with my stock '66
> front or rear fenders. That would be plenty of tire
> on these 6" (I suppose) rims, however, I'd rather be
> too small than too big, especially with my tired rear
> leaf spings, to avoid any rubbing or bottoming out etc
> w hard driving.
>
> Any opinions on sizes B$ I drop the big bux for new
> tires??
>
> BTW, thanks to all for the responses and advice so
> far!!!
>
> Mike Harper
> '66 1600
> Charleston SC
>
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