docjim Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi, I presently have P225r60 14 tires on my 260Z convertible with a 350 cid V8. The wheels are naturally aftermarket and stick out past the fenders slightly. it is hard to turn the steering wheel when stopped. These tires look new, but are 10 years old and are permanently flat spotted. I have a chance to buy some 280ZX swastika wheels, which are 6" wide versus my present 8" (I think) wide rims. This car is a cruiser, not a racer. So, my question is do I just change to new tires or buy the other wheels and go with an appropriate size? What are the pro's and con's? Thanks, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I would swap the wheels and tires and run 205/60-14s s on the 6" wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjim Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 aren't the swastika wheels 15x6" Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Yes, 205 50 15 will be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Yes, 205 50 15 will be perfect. That's a pretty small tire. The 205 60 15 is the appropriate diameter (+1) and rides on the street much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjim Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Put the swastika's on with new tires and the car rides a lot better. the old tires were rock hard from age. It also looks better--it's not an in-your-face muscle car look, but more of a sports car look now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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