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Suretrac makes a 170/70R14 with a 5/8" whitewall......has anyone tried them? What are the most popular tires to use on a stock Roadster wheel?

Yes, 175/70R14!

GaryG wrote: Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:25 pm Suretrac makes a 170/70R14 with a 5/8" whitewall......has anyone tried them? What are the most popular tires to use on a stock Roadster wheel?

I believe you meant 175, not 170mm width? Remington makes a white wall as well in that (175) size, probably a bit cheaper and a more reputable brand IMO.

https://www.performanceplustire.com/tir ... YSEALw_wcB

Uniroyal as well

https://www.tireamerica.com/tires/sku/U ... 5ZEALw_wcB

or

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.js ... 30220111:s

I have the Remington, I like them.

When the car was red.

Curtis wrote: Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:46 pm I have the Remington, I like them.

When the car was red.


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Curtis did you buy later 4.5 inch OEM wheels, or were those Remingtons on the orig. 4" wheels?

4.5". I also have some OEM 5" 240Z wheels from 1971 that were taken off the car the day after he bought it. The guy still owns the car. Would like someone who is restoring a car to buy them. I guess they can go for a high price.

i would put in the conversation the Pirelli CN36 they make a 185/70/14. when i got my 66 project it came with what looked like the cn36 but were hard and cracking. I have a friend thats into porsches and he likes the cn36 to be period correct and to get good performance out of his car

I had 185 on AR 5.5 or 6" libre wheels and found them a little wide. I like the 175 and I'm mostly just cruising with a bit of aggressive driving.

You should include the speed rating
H is best for a 311 or S
saw a lotus car they ran on motorcycle tires on YouTube
The 4.25 " tread sized give it a different fun ride

Curtis wrote: Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:02 pm 4.5". I also have some OEM 5" 240Z wheels from 1971 that were taken off the car the day after he bought it. The guy still owns the car. Would like someone who is restoring a car to buy them. I guess they can go for a high price.


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The first two years 240Z Hubcaps can go $500 ea. in nice shape. I have some 1972 through 75 Z Hubcaps on my Roadster. Not sure by way of the original Owner or my Sister who bought it from him in 1975 or so. Hopefully they clean up so I can turn them to pay for original Roadster Caps.

These wheels are just sitting in the shed.

There is a ton of tire info/pictures in the Tire and Wheel Discussion thread:
viewforum.php?f=34

Tiger Paws or Hankook Mileage Plus
185/70/14 or 175/70/14



Pirelli Cinturatos 165HR14



Feel free to update it with what you find!