Wheel & Tyre Upgrades

[dAVE]

Wouldnt look at the tire sizes so much but the offsett - ~ + 30 it seems.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Am I reading this right, the widest tyre is a 225? :headspin:

Hey Sydneykid,

Just looking at your front bar, looks very different to mine. What year and spec is your Staj??

Ken

[jake32]

260rs wheel sizes are: front 17 x 7 +30 rear 17 x 7 +20 ..225/50/17 tyres

the beast is home...`im in love :inlove:

[dAVE]

pics!

[jake32]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/photopost...500&ppuser=7472

[jake32]

by the looks of it Jake you may need to roll the guards a bit to get +16 wheels under!

dave

i don`t think + 16 have a chance on the front ....all though +18 +20..seems to be number for 260te37

and 250/260

ill try my wheels tomorrow...might end up having a set of lm gt2 for sale ..ex justin fox

[Sydneykid]

Hey Sydneykid,

Just looking at your front bar, looks very different to mine. What year and spec is your Staj??

Ken

Hi Ken, the build date was February 1997 and it's a base model, no woodgrain, no sunroof/s, no sat nav or TV. I picked this one because of the front bumper and headlight design and the blue colour.

It needs shocks real bad and it was owned by a smoker (not usual for Japan) so it reaks. But nothing that 2 days with the steam cleaner won't fix. A couple of days geting the scratches polished and/or touched up and the LHS rear (white door) painted, then it will be ready for rego. Add 1 tow bar and away we go.

[Sydneykid]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/photopost...500&ppuser=7472

Wow Jake, your 260RS has a hand handbrake, much better than the foot handbrake on the RSFOUR. :aroused:

[Jay95R33]

Hahaha, the foot brake still freaks me out when I use it !!

This weekend I'll be able to confirm if R34 GTT mags fit and clear everthing, I'll grab some pics as well just so you can see how/if the fill the gaurds etc..

SK - (a bit off topic), how did your fabricator go with making up a tow bar ? I'd be keen to buy one if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

J

[jake32]

well +16 offset stick out too far ...unless i buy some overfenders.(flares).ie:

http://www.freeway-dolphin.co.jp/photo_g/ito/005st.jpg

then i`m making the car fit the wheels ...doesn`t seem right really ...allthough i like look of the small flares ..finishes off the body kit..:confused:

plan b: DAVE send me some details on 18 x9 +20 you can get please ... rays prefered thx

[Sydneykid]

Hahaha, the foot brake still freaks me out when I use it !!

This weekend I'll be able to confirm if R34 GTT mags fit and clear everthing, I'll grab some pics as well just so you can see how/if the fill the gaurds etc..

SK - (a bit off topic), how did your fabricator go with making up a tow bar ?  I'd be keen to buy one if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

J

The Stagea is still in the panel shop and I haven't had a chance to get the tow bar measured up. We had a hectic few weeks of racing, one car dropped a diff, it was on the way out, no loss. Another copped a severe over rev (14,000 rpm +) due to a missed shift and another blew a head gasket (no, I didn't assemble that engine). Thankfully the other 2 ran like clockwork all weekend. :wassup:

I you want, I will ask how much to make 2 both at the same time. I can then send it down or you can pop up and get it fitted. Anyone else want a 2.2 tonne capable tow bar? Maybe a group buy chance here.

[Duncan]

yes actually group buy away

[Guest]

Jeff at C-RED knows what fits and what dosent, I am looking at putting 19 inch Budnik's on http://www.budnik.com/techInfo.asp you can find the way to work out the exact wheel size you can use for any brand on any car.

Wheels are from http://www.ziggyshotrods.com in NSW, 19 inch BILLET'S.

[Jay95R33]

I you want, I will ask how much to make 2 both at the same time.  I can then send it down or you can pop up and get it fitted.  Anyone else want a 2.2 tonne capable tow bar?  Maybe a group buy chance here.

Sounds good. 2.2 tonne is a damn big one !! I was looking at something around the 1.5 max, but I suppose it won't matter I'd be interested in what sort of $$$ he can do one for fitted and also unfitted. Funds are slowly running out after buying the car

Thanks

J

[Sydneykid]

There seems to be 2 specs of tow bars these days, one around 1.2 tonnes for box trailers, bike trailers, tinnies and the like. Then there is the big one around 2.2 tonnes for car trailers, caravans and big boats. More info next week inc prices when I get a chance to get ours registered.

[Ronin 09]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/photopost...500&ppuser=7472

Love it - I'll swap you for my GTR

[SafT]

the hicas rear subframe (260rs/rs4s) is narrower than the non hicas

r34 gtt brakes and wheels bolt straight on

[Jay95R33]

Stagea + R34 GTt wheels = good

I just got these on today, just need to lower it about 25mm and it'd be sweet.

[Terminal]

those wheels look awesome. i'll be getting my stagea in October, so i'll be keen for a tow bar then if there's going to be a group buy. i just have to get my skyline repaired and sold.

[Guest]

They are cheap in Japan so it would be good to chase down those contacts if you have any.