Hi Tom,
I just happen to have put a set of 195-50/15 Yokohama
AVS ES100 on my 68 2000 just a couple weeks ago. Of
course, I had to confer with Gordon before I made the
decision!
I mounted them on a set of used 1983 280ZX Turbo 15x6
rims. Getting the lug nut situation under control to
use standard 7/16-20 mag lugs was complicated but I
think I succeeded. However, my front lower ball
joints are shot and the steering box needs work, so I
can't tell you exactly how well they work, but I know
of at least one other roadster owner that has that
combo on his roadster, but with the comp front springs
on it. The tires and wheels look really good on my
car, but the front stock springs show a little bit too
much "air" between the top of the tire and the wheel
well, and am planning on putting the comp springs on
or having some progressive springs made up for them -
Hey Gordon - what do you think? Figuring out the
spring rates might be a science project, right up your
alley!...
Hope that helps! I could go out and take some
pictures if you like. Let me know.
Scott.
--- Gordon Glasgow <gsglasgow@comcast.net> wrote:
> As a general rule, a shorter sidewall will give
> quicker steering response. A
> 195/50-15 is teh same diameter as a 185/60-14 but
> the sidewall will be 1/2"
> shorter.
>
> But it really depends even more on what tire you are
> running. Even in the
> same size, there can be a huge difference in how
> tires respond. I think the
> best deal out there right now for a good
> high-performance street tire is
> probably the Yokohama AVS ES100. The 195/50-15 is
> only $53 each at Tire
> Rack.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of
> > Tomet9@aol.com
> > Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 12:57 PM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Cc: Tomet9@aol.com
> > Subject: Re: Should I go Plus One to 15 inch?
> >
> >
> > Hi List,
> >
> > I recently ran across an ad form a popular
> custom wheel dealer that is
> > offering 50 -70% discounts. I can also request my
> backspacing and
> > width to fit my
> > car. Fell in love with this one design but have
> issues as to whether I am
> > making a wise decision. I am currently running
> 185x60x14's and am
> > happy with the
> > snappier performance due to the lower tire height.
> I'd like to
> > stay with about
> > the same height 15" tire but that would mean going
> to a 195x50 or
> > 195x45 for
> > they do not offer 185's in smaller profiles. Will
> there be a noticeable
> > difference in steering response? Would the smaller
> profile
> > actually make response
> > better? I'd like to get some feel on this issue
> from you guys
> > before I make a
> > decision. What are you guys running out there?
> What are your
> > combo's on 15 inch
> > tires? Appreciate some feedback from the experts.
> Help!
> >
> > Tom Prather 69 2.0
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