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Tire Wheel Question

Posted by: greg@garagedlx ()

Date: February 22, 2012 10:54PM

I found a set of "o" offset Centerline Wheels on CL for 4-lug Datsun fitment. We are currently running stock 280-Z 4-lug 14" wheels on our early.

I believe the tires currently on the car are 185-65-14 (Brian is gone in the car.) Anyone have any experience with these? I wouldn't be concerned if they were stock wheels. I don't have my tech guide handy, but I believe the stock wheels had a slight offset.

I plan to buy these tomorrow and go straight to the tire store. Just want to make sure I'm not buying a pig in a poke, and that I ask for the correct tire size.

Thoughts, suggestions warnings??

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Re: Tire Wheel Question

Posted by: MattNall ()

Date: February 22, 2012 11:48PM

Stock 13" have 4-1/2 of "backspace"

If these are 14 x 6" shouldn't be a problem.. 14x7" need offset!

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Re: Tire Wheel Question

Posted by: greg@garagedlx ()

Date: February 23, 2012 02:15AM

Yep, they are 14X6"....any thoughts on tire size?

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Re: Tire Wheel Question

Posted by: MattNall ()

Date: February 23, 2012 02:18AM

what's on there!! 195/65-14's