Graeme - CZ
Club Member
Hello everyone,
I've been doing some extensive research on what new wheels and tyres to put onto my 240z which I'm in the midst of restoring. Thought I'd share and may save some time for others doing similar research.
I have finally settled on the Rota RKR 15x8 ET0 4x114.3.
For others looking, these were the other contenders:
RS Watanabe (super expensive but this would feel period correct)
Konig Rewind
JBW Minilight
SPDline
Atara Racing
I also researched quite about size options; for a standard setup it comes down to either 15x7 or 15x8.
Now to tyres - this is where I confused and could do with some help from the forum. I've read different things around the original tyre size / diameter.
Original tyre diameter would appear to be 24.7" which is 195/70/14 profile tyre.
Question I have for the forum is correct tyre choice?
My initial thought was 205/60/15 - these seem to maintain the correct diameter. However, I've seen lots of reference on the forum to 225/50/15 (which is actually a smaller diameter at 23.9").
I would really do with some advice on this tyre choice and also whether or not I should consider staggering the tyres?
Thanks in advance, Graeme
I've been doing some extensive research on what new wheels and tyres to put onto my 240z which I'm in the midst of restoring. Thought I'd share and may save some time for others doing similar research.
I have finally settled on the Rota RKR 15x8 ET0 4x114.3.
For others looking, these were the other contenders:
RS Watanabe (super expensive but this would feel period correct)
Konig Rewind
JBW Minilight
SPDline
Atara Racing
I also researched quite about size options; for a standard setup it comes down to either 15x7 or 15x8.
Now to tyres - this is where I confused and could do with some help from the forum. I've read different things around the original tyre size / diameter.
Original tyre diameter would appear to be 24.7" which is 195/70/14 profile tyre.
Question I have for the forum is correct tyre choice?
My initial thought was 205/60/15 - these seem to maintain the correct diameter. However, I've seen lots of reference on the forum to 225/50/15 (which is actually a smaller diameter at 23.9").
I would really do with some advice on this tyre choice and also whether or not I should consider staggering the tyres?
Thanks in advance, Graeme