I'd say the 0-offset wheels are the real problem. I run 195/60-14 on 14x6
wheels with about 3/8" offset and don't have any clearance problems, even
with the comp suspension.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of andy
> Zimmerman
> Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 10:36 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Question on Wheels
>
>
> Hello List,
> I have been working on restoring my 1968 Datsun
> Roadster(my first car) for the past couple months. I
> am still getting it ready to be painted (high school
> graduation gift), but I had a question about the
> wheels. The car came with 14x7 wheels (0 offset) with
> 195x60 tires, but the rubbed whenever you went over
> the smallest bump. They rubbed constantly on the
> outer lip of the rear tire if you had two people in
> the car. I have been following the list and a few
> guys were talking about "rolling" their lip, so I
> followed suit, and it is now some better. The guys at
> Discount Tire said that they could put 185 tires on
> and that it would solve any problems I might be
> having. Does anyone think that this will be enough,
> or will I always experience rubbing with these wheels.
>
> On another note, does anyone have a distributer clip
> that they would be willing to part with? I am
> currently using a wire hanger bent into a C.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Andy Zimmerman
> 1968 Roadster 2000
>
> Scottsdale, AZ
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