early 1980's six spoke Z-car Alloy wheels... 3?'s

dynaguy · Post by **dynaguy** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 7:32 pm

For any of you running these wheels. What size tire can you use without problems? Is there still someone that can get a good deal on Falkens? Any issues with lug nuts? TIA Pat Mahoney '69 2000 32 degrees in Idaho

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:06 pm

Are you thinking of the ones like mine? If so, I couldn't fit anything bigger than 185 60s, you might get a 195 under there if you roll the fender lips. Discount tire has them for about $54 each shipped.

Will

dynaguy · Post by **dynaguy** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 9:38 am

Will, Those are the wheels I have. What did you use for lug nuts? I have some with the standard shoulder, approx. .68". I've heard that some Z-car wheels require a fatter shouldered lug or a sleeve to compensate. Is this a concern? Pat

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 10:29 am

Pat,
I used a set of nuts with a few washers for spacers, otherwise they will bottom out on the wheel. You might be able to use a set of McGaurd short shank nuts (Summit racing) and not have them bottom. I never had one come loose that way. I have since changed to a set of Libres and run the McGaurds on those.

Will

Post by **mgslayer** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:47 pm

If it's rear wheel clearance you're worried about you can always swing the rear leaf spring shackle under the cradle instead of in it. At least that is what I did. It raised the rear of the car about 2 inches, and in my opinion gives the car a more aggresive look. I did this about 10 years ago at the suggestion of some Mustang and Camaro buddies. Since then I have autocrossed about 20 times, and put about 5,000 miles on the car without any obvious problems. If memory serves correctly I have rims that are actually for an 1984ish Sentra, and I am running Yokohama A509 185/60 tires with no rear clearance issues, and plan to move up to 195+ Falkan Azeinas in the spring. It makes the rear wheel well have as much clearance on the top of the tire as the front wheel well. I also had the springs rearched with another leaf put in and am running the White KYB shocks all around. Rear is stiff as a board. If you're interested in some pics let me know and I'll e-mail you some. I realize most people want to lower their roadsters to improve the handling, but this worked for me. I was sick of always scraping the rear inside fenders during hard cornering.

Mark

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 10:08 pm

Swinging the shackels is a BAD idea. It will make the car handle very strangly, and look wierd. I'd say roll the fenders before messing with the shackels.

Will

Post by **dbrick** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 11:16 pm

There are 195/60-14 Falkens on Ebay for $185.00 FREE SHIPPING

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 7932102212