looking at buying some used panasports, need tires

[rb30dett]

I found some used Panasport wheels (15x7) and was looking at 205/50-15, specifically Dunlop Direzza DZ101. Any objections?

[evildky]

I've always had a hard on for the panasports, I'm not familiar with the dz101 but what is the intended use for the tire, just a daily driver

[rb30dett]

Mostly daily driving with "a bit" of spirited driving.

[rb30dett]

Hey just saw the wheels on the s13, sportmax's I think, they seem to have a 0 offset. I due believe I have a 0 as well. Will these fit my Z with no trouble? I might just snag these up it they fit!

[rb30dett]

Sorry, BTW, the wheels are in the classified section. Its by S13teddy.

[AZ-ZBum]

I hate stretched tires. Grow a pair.

[evildky]

stretched tires? a 2.5 on a 7" wheel isn't stretched, a 215 might be a better fit but 225's are a bit wide for a 7"

anyhow, yes zero offset 15x7's will fit perfectly, they clear the stock suspension and stock bodywork

[evildky]

the 16x8's are really tight, you have to stretch a tire or maybe ever run a spacer to clear, seems everyone has slightly different fitment issues with the 8's

[rb30dett]

Would it be safe to run a spacer? I heard good and bad.

[marlin29311]

stretched tires? a 2.5 on a 7" wheel isn't stretched, a 215 might be a better fit but 225's are a bit wide for a 7"

anyhow, yes zero offset 15x7's will fit perfectly, they clear the stock suspension and stock bodywork

225's on a 7" are fine - 225's can rage from a 6" to a 7.5", with the measuring rim width being 6.5"...

[minnesotazcar]

hey im looking at putting a set of 16 *7 on my can next spring and eventually the car is going to be lowered an 1" to and inch and a half me and my tire guy were kinda kicking around some tire sizes we figure about a 215 50 series is about what would saftely fit anyone have any advice on what they maybe have tried or what they know will and will not fit thanks guys

[AZ-ZBum]

stretched tires? a 2.5 on a 7" wheel isn't stretched, a 215 might be a better fit but 225's are a bit wide for a 7"

anyhow, yes zero offset 15x7's will fit perfectly, they clear the stock suspension and stock bodywork

Stock wheels are 15x6.5 and come with 215s. I have 225s on the stock wheels and yes. They are a bit bulgy, but not outlandish. I have 255s on a set of 17x9s and am looking to go wider when they wear out. So that's only 1.5" wider tires on a 2" wider wheel. So, in my humble opinion, a 205 on a 7" wide wheel is dumb. Then again, it may be due to all the mexicans I see driving with gold daytons and stretched tires down here.

[rb30dett]

the 16x8's are really tight, you have to stretch a tire or maybe ever run a spacer to clear, seems everyone has slightly different fitment issues with the 8's

Looks like I'm going to pick up that set of the sportmaxx 16x8's. You were talking about a stretched tire and spacers; I heard it wasn't the best thing in the world to run them.

[Pharaohabq]

Yeah I love those rims, tho, they're down the road a bit after the paint and after the engine and after the interior swap, I'd like to get a set of 16x8 or maybe 16x7, possibly 17x8 rims and I'm thinking the Potenza's since the Yokohamas on my Z32 are wearing too fast. But year definitely gotta go with the Panasports, they look awesome. Dunno how things will fit tho.

Phar