1970 Datsun 240Z — going one inch smaller for winter wheels

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. If Bay Area only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 1970 Datsun 240Z can be the saner daily. I'd do that before spending real money. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I'll poke at it this weekend.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In Bay Area, dedicated winters on the 1970 Datsun 240Z paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. I'd do that before spending real money. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.

Following up on going one inch smaller for winter wheels: still happening, but I have better notes now. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 1970 Datsun 240Z. I'd do that before spending real money. On “going one inch smaller for winter wheels,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Bay Area only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 1970 Datsun 240Z can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. On “going one inch smaller for winter wheels,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I keep a notes app thread for this now.

Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 1970 Datsun 240Z first. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. In Bay Area, dedicated winters on the 1970 Datsun 240Z paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. Then you'll know the next fork. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 1970 Datsun 240Z. That's where I'd start. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? I'd rather be boring and correct. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. If Bay Area only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 1970 Datsun 240Z can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. If Bay Area only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 1970 Datsun 240Z can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I already checked the easy fluid levels.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. If Bay Area only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 1970 Datsun 240Z can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. Do that first. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 1970 Datsun 240Z. Then you'll know the next fork. On “going one inch smaller for winter wheels,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. If Bay Area only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 1970 Datsun 240Z can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. On “going one inch smaller for winter wheels,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.

Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 1970 Datsun 240Z. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Bay Area only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 1970 Datsun 240Z can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. Any freeze-frame data saved? Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 1970 Datsun 240Z. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. Not driving it hard until I know more.