Hi Guys,
I just bought a 1978 280Z 2+2. I’ve been looking at all the information you guys are sharing for the past few weeks now (yes I’ve been using the search function). Anyway, here’s what I’ve come up with for my suspension and wheel/tires.
The suspension is all stock/original and I’ll be replacing all bearings, ball joints, bushings (Energy Suspension Hyperflex Bushing Kits from Summit), and replacing the springs etc with a Tokico HP SR suspension kit.
Tires/wheels I currently have 14X7 wheels with 225-60-14 all around. I would like to use 235-50-15 (235-60-15 too tall??) all around on 15X8 wheels. I know the car will be lowered about 1 inch with the new suspension and I’m not sure if I’m going to be adding flares at this point. I’m hoping there’s enough clearance.
I’m trying to upgrade the suspension and use wider tires all around (preferably the same size) If you have any suggestions please jump in before I screw up.
This will be a street car no intension of using it for anything else at this time.
Thank you in advance,
Rick:)