The official "Post pictures of your wheels" thread

[Ptero]

Approved by the powers that be, here is the offical thread for posting pictures of your wheels.

Enough talk, lets see your wheels!

[Ptero]

I'll start things off.

Western Wheels (fake centerlines as far as I know). 14x7

[Zs-ondabrain]

My Rota RB 17x9.5's and 8's, My Eagle Alloy 16x7's and my original (got with the car) Slotted wheels.

[sblake01]

So called 'Black Pearl' wheels which are actually 260Z-280Z optional factory alloys (in signature pic):

[Arne]

Vintage Appliance brand "Fine Wires" in 14x6 (Real wire wheels)





Stock early hubcaps (aka "D" hubcaps)



Vintage Appliance brand "Wire Mags" in 14x6

[Powderkeg]

Left:The wheels that came with the car:

Right: Replaced with Iron Cross:


Dave Ruiz

[kinfish]

Original Appliance 14 x 7 aluminum mags that were purchased in Orlando, Florida for $150 in early 1972.

The original center caps succumbed to Florida rust cancer and were replaced with Eagle caps sometime this decade.

[rewiredz]

I cant remember exactly, but I believe these were made by superior. Im sure someone here can verify

[70 Cam Guy]

Might I suggest updating the first post to also request tire size along with your wheel specs (if known). Maybe if you're lowered too

My car has:
Rota RB-R 16x8 +4 in hyper black
General Exclaim UHP 205/50/16
coilovers




by AYates Photos, on Flickr


by AYates Photos, on Flickr

[Travel'n Man]

American Racing Ansen Sprint 15x7 / 0 offset
Yokohama AVS ES100 Ultra High Performance Summer
225x50x15

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[Casey_z]

39 year old 14" aluminum slots

Goodyear Eagles

It will be tough to find a performance tire to put on these wheels

Casey

[Zedyone_kenobi]

15x7 Panasports FS15E (no idea what offset, it is not stamped into them)
Bridgestone 960AS 195/60/15
tokiko springs and struts

[Casey_z]

I love the silver Z

[Steve Parmley]

Konig rewind 14x7 -9. 215-60-14 tires with rolled fender lips. Lowering springs and modified-shortened spring isolators.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Those large sidewalls look amazing! Very 70's vintage Racer.
I did not know rewinds came in -9

[Steve Parmley]

Thanks. Ideally I would like 0 offset and 225 50 14s like the old ITS cars ran. These wheels are usually found on 510s. In fact I got these on craigslist from a 510 guy.

[Blue]

[Jeff G 78]

260Z on 14x6 slot mags and 195/60R14 tires


same 260Z on American Racing Vectors (aka Dukes of Hazzard wheels) and 195/60R14 tires


280Z on Enkei(?) 14x6 wheels and 215/60R14 tires


same 280 on 16x7 Panasports and 225/50R16 tires

[coop]

JEFF,

Where did you get those "280Z on Enkei(?) 14x6 wheels and 215/60R14 tires" wheels? They look just like a pair I used to run on my street car back in 1986.

[Jeff G 78]

Coop, they were on the 280 when I bought it back in 1990. At that time, the car had been sitting for about 5 years, so they are at least 26 years old - maybe more. I like the wheels a lot, but they have the stupid slotted lug holes that accept multiple bolt circles. I am afraid to use them on the 260 race car even though I need another set of 14x6 wheels for the track. Has anybody ever used wheels with this style hub on the track? I have never been able to verify if they were designed to use some sort of insert. There were "Unilug" wheels of the same era that used a washer with an offset hole, but these don't appear to use anything other than a regular shank style lugnut.

[coop]

Jeff. Those could have been my old wheels but mine weren't slotted. They looked good with the gold trim and the yellow paint job. Sort of like a Ferrari. I found them to be a nuisance when I started to run them in ITS back in 1987, what with always removing them to bleed brakes, etc. So I switched to a proper lugged 14x7. I would never run the old shank type of wheels on the track. In fact, I once had a shank type of wheel modified with pressed inserts in order to use the beveled lug nuts. Nice.

[Jeff G 78]

We had one of the Vectors come loose last year mid-race. Luckily it didn't come off, but it did booger up the lug holes in the wheel. I hate shank-style wheels!!! They are a pain in the ass to get on and off quickly and the nuts are getting hard to find.

[Montezuma]

I got a line on a set of those 280Z on Enkei(?) 14x6 wheels and 215/60R14. They are on a project car that will not be using them since the car was rebodied to a GTO 250. I am sure they are for sale here in San Diego if anyone is interested...local deal and pick up of course. I will get some pictures of my wheels on here, Watanabe's 15x7s with medal center caps. Got a set of Centerlines, Turbines and recently restored a set of SSR Reverse Mesh 15X7s, I had the centers powder coated silver. They will be for sale.

[Arne]

The "280Z on Enkei(?)" wheels aren't Enkeis. They look like Gotti replicas as built by either American Racing or Ultra. Enkei never made that style.

[Jeff G 78]

The "280Z on Enkei(?)" wheels aren't Enkeis. They look like Gotti replicas as built by either American Racing or Ultra. Enkei never made that style.

It took quite a bit of searching, but Enkei did actually make a wheel that looks just like mine. The Enkei model was called Easyrider. Unfortunately, there are no markings on the wheels, so I have no idea if mine are actually Enkei or not. Here is a picture I found of the Enkei Easyriders.


and here are my wheels

[coop]

Jeff. Mine were just like yours. Got lots of complements on them.

[Aceman]

No idea what mine are other than 9J on the front, 10J on the back, are a pain in the backside to steer without power steering, and have P/S stamped on them.. Any ideas??

[Blue]

[Jeff G 78]

That's a new one on me Blue. I don't think I've ever seen those before.

[Blue]

It was on an old 260z 2+2 that I helped a guy revive in 2006. I forget what brand... maybe British:




Ahhh I found these pics. Yup they are British "Mag Product" looks like 6 X 14"




Web Research: MAG: Mill Accessory Group

Found some similar on French Car Forums with 914's.

[AlexS13]

Here's a picture of mine. 15x7 Rota Rb's +04 offset with 205/55/15's.

[CW240Z]

Aceman I believe those are a set of mags made by Shelby on your car, I have the same ones on my car. It is a bit of a pain driving with them without P/S.
Chase

[ConchZ]

[Zedyone_kenobi]

before


after

[Zedyone_kenobi]

I am really starting to think a 205/50 would look great on my car.

[Jeff G 78]

Those look great! What tire size did you go with?

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Thanks Jeff,

195/60/15

[Arne]

I am really starting to think a 205/50 would look great on my car.

Too short for your car's ride height, IMHO. Would make the fender gap look too big. But a 205/55-15 might be the ticket.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

I may have to start looking for it!

[ggunder]

These Riken 14" wheels were on the car when I recently got it. They may have been put on the car when new because the stock steel wheels and new condition hub caps were in the trunk. I need new tires because these are old and in bad condition from storage. They are 225/60/14. I want to go with something a little narrower like 205 or so.

[grnsky]

Love my vectors, All time favorites.
Hurricanes are good too.

[Rainman]

An Enkei imitation wheel. I recently had these powder coated and the rims polished, will put them on my refreshed 260Z. Should look good.

[Diseazd]

Zedy......Did you get rid of a pinstripe on your car?

[Diseazd]

double post

[Reverend]

These kind of rims were in European Z's, quite rare i would say.

[Dee]

XXR 513 16x8 +0

Lowered on Tokico Springs and Tokico HP shocks. I'll probably be getting rid of these wheels and getting the 17" Rota RB-R's soon.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Zedy......Did you get rid of a pinstripe on your car?

Yup, I peeled it off about a year ago. I like the cleaner side better . It happened the same time as when I went to colored OEM turn signals.

[Diseazd]

Good choice.......I never wanted to say anything, but that was the only thing I didn't like about your car. Now it's perfect!

[240Z-Fan]

I like the wheels a lot, but they have the stupid slotted lug holes that accept multiple bolt circles. I am afraid to use them on the 260 race car even though I need another set of 14x6 wheels for the track. [...]

Jeff, are you still in need of 14" wheels. Do they have to be 6" wide? I might have some 14x?" that I could part with. Let me know and I'll look at my stash.Al

[tdh]

I got same mags on the 73 I just picked up last week. Seen urs so now I may try to restore mine. Was it common to put that wheel on back then?

[Jeff G 78]

Jeff, are you still in need of 14" wheels. Do they have to be 6" wide? I might have some 14x?" that I could part with. Let me know and I'll look at my stash.Al

Al, I think I've got what I need. In October, I tried the slotted hole six-spoke wheels during practice and they held torque. I also raced for 25.5 hours on the rim with the slightly damaged lug holes and it held fine as well.

The main thing I learned is that shank style lugnuts from auto parts stores are not made well enough for severe use such as racing. I noticed that we had to keep retorquing several of the wheels early in the race and when I inspected the nuts, I found that the nuts themselves were wearing badly where they interface with the washers. I used a different set of nuts (with shorter shanks) that I bought off ebay on the damaged wheel and that was the only one that held torque throughout the race. After 25.5 hours and 1400 race miles, the ebay nuts looked like new and the Autozone nuts were in lousy shape.

[madkaw]

Rota RB hyper black-17X8.5 +4 offset, 245/45 general ultima tires
1" lowering springs ST
Slight rubbing rear tires on sidewall

[cygnusx1]

Fisheye Panasport. 16x7


SportMax: 16x8

[Blue]

[Blue]

[spincycle]

kobe seiko

[JLPurcell]

My original vintage American Racing Libres back from restoration.

[spincycle]

http://img8.uploadhouse.com/fileuplo...7a7d02eb11.jpg

[Burl]

What did you do with the panasports?

[E-ticket]

Looking for a good set of 16" Wheels for Autocross / Road Racing if anyone has a set sitting around. I'm running Honda Adapters so I need 4X100 bolt pattern.
Located In Chesapeake VA.

[Carl Beck]

http://zhome.com/Racing//72OMSZColor.jpg

Dunlop Wheels made in England. I tried to get a set in 1972 - BAP/GEON showed a listing for them - but they were not US DOT approved and they could not or would not order them at the time.

FWIW,
Carl B.

[conedodger]

Kosei K1 Racing Wheels...

[72 OJ]

WOW,,,,,zweet white Z, the stance I envy,,,,,this will be the mod to do on mine soon.

[Choppz]

Rota RB hyper black-17X8.5 +4 offset, 245/45 general ultima tires
1" lowering springs ST
Slight rubbing rear tires on sidewall

I have to say you win in my book sir

[Zedyone_kenobi]

How are you NOT rubbing in the front Madkaw?

[Sailor Bob]

I have the same wheels. Found them in a guys back yard cleaned them and painted the recesses black. They work for me.

[KAL7467]

15x8 enkei apache 2 silver with polished lip
225-50-15 falcon tires
coming soon...have to wait on the guys regular enkei shipment to avoid extra freight

[jaydatsun240z]

wheels and tires

[ez1974]

[conedodger]

Sold the Kosei K1's and bought these from Mario Perez. 15X7 Panasports. I will be using these for track wheels and a second 16X7 set for street wheels. Damn, R-rated rubber doesn't last very long on the street.

[LeonV]

Looks awesome, Rob! Can't go wrong with Panasports...

[Jeff G 78]

Looks great Rob!

[theczechone]

Not on my car yet, but I'd like to run these once I get the car finished

[fixitman]

In the mid to late 70's I knew a guy with 3 piece BBS wheels with gold centers and Pirelli P7's on his 240Z. It was a terrific combination. Is anyone running vintage BBS wheels?

Fixitman

[conedodger]

In the mid to late 70's I knew a guy with 3 piece BBS wheels with gold centers and Pirelli P7's on his 240Z. It was a terrific combination. Is anyone running vintage BBS wheels?

Fixitman

A buddy of mine, who is on here by the way. has these which he sent home with me to sell for him. 0 offset, Enkei 15X7 that look very BBS like. Very easy restoration would make them great street wheels...

[esmit208]

Any clearance issues? I like the ride height

Kosei K1 Racing Wheels...

[esmit208]

MOMO Stars 16X7

[conedodger]

Any clearance issues? I like the ride height

None...

[Dr. 240Z]

Hi Ron,

Can you remember where you bought the Z caps?

Thanks,

George

[scotts pearl]

old wheels i cant remember name.

[FrankieZD]

These are Konig 17 x 7

[Wade Nelson]

I swear this thing has something else go wrong BEFORE I even get the last thing fixed! It's POSSESSED by a demon -- despite the Holy Water I put in the radiator!

[mr mikey]

The first ones are the same as what I had on my 70 240z, can't find them now and have no idea what brand they are, can anyone help? The second ones are Keystone Turbines(no clue if they're legit or knockoffs though), with some cheapy tires on it currently until I can get her finished, then the circuit tires go back on.



and yes, those first tires/wheels are a mix-match, we got American Bronze tires put on them, but one was defective a couple weeks later, took it back for exchange and all they had was Remington, so I have (3) American Bronze tires and (1) Remington. For 30yr old tires, they're still doing great, no cracks forming or anything. They're 185/80-13's, used for cruising only. The circuit tires(not pictured) are 205/60-13's.

[Diseazd]

Can't beat a set of 16 inch Panasports.....IMO

[Jarvo2]

Diseazd, Your car looks great! Can you please give the offset of your 16's as well as what tires you're running? In addition what springs do you have (are you lowered at all)?

[Diseazd]

Jarvo.....I believe they are "0" offset. I'm running coilovers, so we can go as low as you dare. The tires are 225-50-16.....a tough tire to fit. They look great, but a 205-55-16 is easier to fit in the wells. Thanks for the compliment.

[spitz17]

Watanabe RS in 15x8, 0 offset. Tires are 225/50/15 Toyo RA1's all around. Rolled fender lips and GC Coilovers for clearance, no spacers.

[Yellow78]

Konig Rewind