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Re: bolt pattern

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Subject: Re: bolt pattern
From: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:33:35 -0600
Dave,

The Nissan Cast Aluminum wheels all used a special NISSAN
lug nut. They cost something like $4 each last time I checked,
but I always made a point of grabbing all 16 when I got the
wheels from the wrecking yard.

Those nuts are 12mm diameter. You need to replace the
roadsters 7/16" lugs with the 12mm items to use those
lug nuts.

Someone on the list had a machinist make up a set of
"adapters" but has been quiet on the subject.

Cheers,

Tom Walter
Austin, TX.

Dave Mehl wrote:

> I have a set of "iron cross" wheels that need shims. Most standard lug nuts
> are .68" shaft, while the Nissan wheels in question take a .75". I have seen
> .75" lugs in the truck section but they were too long, and not 7/16" thread.
> I will have to try the tapered nut technique until I get some shims. I will
> be having a new set of Dunlop A2 Sports mounted on these wheels this Friday.
> I hope they're as good a tire as I've heard.
> 
> Dave
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Sedlack" <msedlack@neo.rr.com>
> To: <SLBESQ@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 1:52 PM
> Subject: Re: bolt pattern
> 
> 
> 
>>I don't know what the hole diameter is the the Z wheels, but you might
>>
> want
> 
>>to look at some "mag" style lug nuts.
>>I bought a set to fit a set of older, panasport knock-off Western wheels
>>(from a Z) from
>>http://www.wheelcomponents.com/lug3.html  They have a lot of different
>>diameter and bore lug nuts available in 7/16 thread.
>>Mark Sedlack
>>OROC
>>Cuyahoga Falls OH
>>66 1600 http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/
>>77 280Z http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/Myz.jpg
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <SLBESQ@aol.com>
>>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>>Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 3:29 PM
>>Subject: Re: bolt pattern
>>
>>
>>
>>>this is a little off-topic, but i remember a thread here about using Z
>>>
>>rims
>>
>>>on a roadster.  i have the 280ZX turbo rims (aka "swastika" rims) on my
>>>
>>67.5.
>>
>>> the rims are held in place by lugs each wearing 2 washers.  the problem
>>>
>>is
>>
>>>that the rims don't seem to be self-centering.  that is, there is no way
>>>
>>for
>>
>>>me to ensure that the rim is truly centered on the hub with my set up,
>>>
> as
> 
>>the
>>
>>>lugs don't fill the holes in the rims.  i know there is a little bit of
>>>
>>play
>>
>>>(and some "shimmy" at speed).  is there some sort of spacer availabe to
>>>
>>fit
>>
>>>in the lug holes of the rim to ensure they are on right?
>>>thanks for the invaluable assistance.
>>>you guys are great
>>>s
>>>76.5 H20 (happy cuz i FINALLY got my GRM.....)
>>>
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