14" tires
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14" tires
my '84 GSL-SE is desperately needing some new tires. I am wondering if I would have any problems with 215/60s. The tire guide I checked at the Amoco I used to work at listed these as optional for the 205/60s as far as height, but I want to be sure that they won't rub, etc.
Sadly, I'm not sure just how long my 7 is going to last once I get it back on the road, so I'm trying to get tires that will work on it OR my 280Z and 215/60 is the only size the tire guide listed as a substitute for both 205/60s and the 195/70s the Z calls for.
any help is appreciated!
Sadly, I'm not sure just how long my 7 is going to last once I get it back on the road, so I'm trying to get tires that will work on it OR my 280Z and 215/60 is the only size the tire guide listed as a substitute for both 205/60s and the 195/70s the Z calls for.
any help is appreciated!
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Now that I've taken a close look, those 205s run really close to the springs as it is on the Rx7...
I've heard of people using 215s on 280Zs without a problem, but I'm still looking into it. If anyone has put 215/60s on a 7, I'd like to hear the results (this IS on stock SE wheels, btw). I'll keep nosing around zcar.com and see what I can find about putting them on the Datsun.
As far as what's wrong with my 7, basically parts cost too much
. I'm about to swap steering gearboxes in it since my old one is COMPLETELY shot (sector shaft is broken) and I'm fighting some starter problems (in another post). Once I get some tires, I'm going to drive it until something breaks, as I'm sure something will. The car has 170K+ on it and while I was told the engine had been "rebuilt" and basically runs ok, my 12A seemed to have more power. The car needs painted, needs new shocks/struts, exhaust is about to fall apart (is there a CHEAP way to fix exhaust on these things?), trans doesn't seem to synch right, and I'm running on a used driveshaft so who knows how long the U-joints will last this round. As much as I love 7s, Datsuns are simply cheaper to work on (usually). But since my Z needs some work too, I thought I'd resurrect the 7 and see how it does
I've heard of people using 215s on 280Zs without a problem, but I'm still looking into it. If anyone has put 215/60s on a 7, I'd like to hear the results (this IS on stock SE wheels, btw). I'll keep nosing around zcar.com and see what I can find about putting them on the Datsun.
As far as what's wrong with my 7, basically parts cost too much
. I'm about to swap steering gearboxes in it since my old one is COMPLETELY shot (sector shaft is broken) and I'm fighting some starter problems (in another post). Once I get some tires, I'm going to drive it until something breaks, as I'm sure something will. The car has 170K+ on it and while I was told the engine had been "rebuilt" and basically runs ok, my 12A seemed to have more power. The car needs painted, needs new shocks/struts, exhaust is about to fall apart (is there a CHEAP way to fix exhaust on these things?), trans doesn't seem to synch right, and I'm running on a used driveshaft so who knows how long the U-joints will last this round. As much as I love 7s, Datsuns are simply cheaper to work on (usually). But since my Z needs some work too, I thought I'd resurrect the 7 and see how it does
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my 85'se had the 215's at all four conners felt a little rough but may be its need for a suspension up- grade
my 84'se was bought with 215's on the rear and 205's on the front
by the way would 15" phone dial's off a 87' 626GT turbo fit an se?
my 84'se was bought with 215's on the rear and 205's on the front
by the way would 15" phone dial's off a 87' 626GT turbo fit an se?
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Originally posted by thestallion
Now that I've taken a close look, those 205s run really close to the springs as it is on the Rx7...
I've heard of people using 215s on 280Zs without a problem, but I'm still looking into it. If anyone has put 215/60s on a 7, I'd like to hear the results (this IS on stock SE wheels, btw). I'll keep nosing around zcar.com and see what I can find about putting them on the Datsun.
As far as what's wrong with my 7, basically parts cost too much. I'm about to swap steering gearboxes in it since my old one is COMPLETELY shot (sector shaft is broken) and I'm fighting some starter problems (in another post). Once I get some tires, I'm going to drive it until something breaks, as I'm sure something will. The car has 170K+ on it and while I was told the engine had been "rebuilt" and basically runs ok, my 12A seemed to have more power. The car needs painted, needs new shocks/struts, exhaust is about to fall apart (is there a CHEAP way to fix exhaust on these things?), trans doesn't seem to synch right, and I'm running on a used driveshaft so who knows how long the U-joints will last this round. As much as I love 7s, Datsuns are simply cheaper to work on (usually). But since my Z needs some work too, I thought I'd resurrect the 7 and see how it does
Now that I've taken a close look, those 205s run really close to the springs as it is on the Rx7...
I've heard of people using 215s on 280Zs without a problem, but I'm still looking into it. If anyone has put 215/60s on a 7, I'd like to hear the results (this IS on stock SE wheels, btw). I'll keep nosing around zcar.com and see what I can find about putting them on the Datsun.
As far as what's wrong with my 7, basically parts cost too much
. I'm about to swap steering gearboxes in it since my old one is COMPLETELY shot (sector shaft is broken) and I'm fighting some starter problems (in another post). Once I get some tires, I'm going to drive it until something breaks, as I'm sure something will. The car has 170K+ on it and while I was told the engine had been "rebuilt" and basically runs ok, my 12A seemed to have more power. The car needs painted, needs new shocks/struts, exhaust is about to fall apart (is there a CHEAP way to fix exhaust on these things?), trans doesn't seem to synch right, and I'm running on a used driveshaft so who knows how long the U-joints will last this round. As much as I love 7s, Datsuns are simply cheaper to work on (usually). But since my Z needs some work too, I thought I'd resurrect the 7 and see how it does
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Originally posted by iyaseven
my 85'se had the 215's at all four conners felt a little rough but may be its need for a suspension up- grade
my 84'se was bought with 215's on the rear and 205's on the front
by the way would 15" phone dial's off a 87' 626GT turbo fit an se?
my 85'se had the 215's at all four conners felt a little rough but may be its need for a suspension up- grade
my 84'se was bought with 215's on the rear and 205's on the front
by the way would 15" phone dial's off a 87' 626GT turbo fit an se?
I found a set of 15" riken(sp?) mesh aftermarket rims at the junkyard on an old MX-6 GT and am going to put them on my SE.
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