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Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:01 pm
by dbrick
Z lug nuts are metric, and some Nissan wheels require a larger OD lugnut. Measure and compare OD and shank length. The 7/16 lug nuts are super cheap if you have standard mag wheels, I would just buy new ones.
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 2:08 am
by Alvin
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 3:46 am
by pebbles
jmotsch wrote:Thats another question i had. The guy gave a coffee can of lugs to try out and i havent checked them yet but if i need them where woild i find the lugs?
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Not sure if these work tho
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Toyota_Lexus ... /5001t.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 10:34 am
by Gregs672000
Wow, did not think the caps would work... cool! I've always seen them with no caps on the front (shows how attentive I am!). From Alvin's pics you can see how I chose to paint them with the black triangles.
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:47 am
by jmotsch
pebbles wrote:jmotsch wrote:Thats another question i had. The guy gave a coffee can of lugs to try out and i havent checked them yet but if i need them where woild i find the lugs?
Search function
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... 78#p190678" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Not sure if these work tho
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Toyota_Lexus ... /5001t.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I ordered these lugs
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Toyota_Lexus ... /5001t.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and I can confirm that they do work with these wheels on stock studs. I am excited to get the wheels cleaned up and put some fresh tires on. Thanks for all the help.
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:13 am
by jmotsch
What size tires should i run on these 280zx rims. 195/60/14 or will a 195/70/14 work too?
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:01 am
by pebbles
70 is really poofy. 60 should be fine. 195 is a bit wide for a 6 in wheel. So i guess a 195/70 is really big. Way too big for a 6in wide wheel. A 185/60 would fit on the wheel better, but imho looks a little small on a 311.
Really depends on the look and performance you are trying to acheive.
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:06 pm
by Alvin
195/60/14
several of the cars above are running this size
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:05 am
by Skyman
Not a lot of choices in this tire size anymore. Hey, Alvin, where besides Tire Rack can I find optional tires? I will be in the market for some new tires soon. Any feedback on the General Altimax HP? I can't find a summer tire anywhere in this size.
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:45 am
by Alvin
Skyman wrote:Not a lot of choices in this tire size anymore. Hey, Alvin, where besides Tire Rack can I find optional tires? I will be in the market for some new tires soon. Any feedback on the General Altimax HP? I can't find a summer tire anywhere in this size.
http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615k_t.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:49 pm
by Skyman
I'm currently running the RT-215. They seem OK for the track. I don't think they are the most streetable tire though.
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:06 am
by RCMike
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:26 am
by jmotsch
So I did my best to clean these rims up by hand. They are not perfect, but a little elbow grease and some paint and they look pretty good from a couple feet away.
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:28 am
by notoptoy
Nice work they look great!
Re: How to paint wheel trim?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:26 pm
by jmotsch
Got some tires put on and took my datsun for its first highway speed cruise. Drove really nice but now i have a brake fluid leak. So back to work before i spend the day driving.
