The Datsun 510 Wheel and Tire FAQ
Cromodora Magnesium
Wheel Size and Type: 13x5.5
Source/Brand: Cromodora
Offset / Backspacing: BS=4"
Weight: 9lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 195/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Hard to find, but very light
Source/Brand: Cromodora
Offset / Backspacing: BS=4"
Weight: 9lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 195/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Hard to find, but very light
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
Performance Specialties Superlite
Wheel Size and Type: 13x6
Source/Brand: Performance Specialties/Superlite
Offset / Backspacing: BS = 4 -1/16" OS = +14mm
Weight: 13lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Light cast wheel looks like a mini-lite or panasport, but some users have reported quality-control problems.
*Roll rear fender lips*
Uses smaller (19mm) lug nuts and deep socket. Thick taper lug nut seat means lug nuts only engage 2/3 of threads
Source/Brand: Performance Specialties/Superlite
Offset / Backspacing: BS = 4 -1/16" OS = +14mm
Weight: 13lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Light cast wheel looks like a mini-lite or panasport, but some users have reported quality-control problems.
*Roll rear fender lips*
Uses smaller (19mm) lug nuts and deep socket. Thick taper lug nut seat means lug nuts only engage 2/3 of threads
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Western Turbine
Wheel Size and Type: 13x6
Source/Brand: Western Wheels/Turbine
Offset / Backspacing: BS=4"
Weight: 10lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Cheap, one-pc cast wheel with turbine spokes
Came in 2 versions:
1 with regular lug holes
1 with "unilug "oval lug holes to fit both 4.25" & 4.5" bolt circles.
Source/Brand: Western Wheels/Turbine
Offset / Backspacing: BS=4"
Weight: 10lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Cheap, one-pc cast wheel with turbine spokes
Came in 2 versions:
1 with regular lug holes
1 with "unilug "oval lug holes to fit both 4.25" & 4.5" bolt circles.
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
BWA Sportstar
Wheel Size and Type: 13x6
Source/Brand: BWA/Sportstar
Offset / Backspacing: ?
Weight: ?
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Popular, light one-pc cast wheel from the '70s. Looks like a Libre, but the spokes are more angular
Source/Brand: BWA/Sportstar
Offset / Backspacing: ?
Weight: ?
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Popular, light one-pc cast wheel from the '70s. Looks like a Libre, but the spokes are more angular
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
Panasport FS13
Wheel Size and Type: 13x6
Source/Brand: Panasport FS13
Offset / Backspacing: OS = +9mm (3.75" BS) or OS = +15 mm (4.04" BS)
Weight: 9mm=11.5 lb, 15mm=10.2 lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: 8 spoke lightweight cast wheel, uses tapered lug nuts. Available with black or chrome plastic center caps.
Source/Brand: Panasport FS13
Offset / Backspacing: OS = +9mm (3.75" BS) or OS = +15 mm (4.04" BS)
Weight: 9mm=11.5 lb, 15mm=10.2 lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: 8 spoke lightweight cast wheel, uses tapered lug nuts. Available with black or chrome plastic center caps.
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Panasport FS13 (Race Only)
Wheel Size and Type: 13x6
Source/Brand: Panasport FS13
Offset / Backspacing: OS = +9mm (3.75" BS) or OS = +15 mm (4.04" BS)
Weight: 9mm=9.5 lb, 15mm=9.2 lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: These wheels are race only, as they are not DOT approved as they have a thinner rim section. Uses tapered lug nuts. Will not accept center caps.
Source/Brand: Panasport FS13
Offset / Backspacing: OS = +9mm (3.75" BS) or OS = +15 mm (4.04" BS)
Weight: 9mm=9.5 lb, 15mm=9.2 lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 185/70-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: These wheels are race only, as they are not DOT approved as they have a thinner rim section. Uses tapered lug nuts. Will not accept center caps.
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Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
Hayashi
Wheel Size and Type: 13x6.5
Source/Brand: Hayashi
Offset / Backspacing: ?
Weight: 11lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 205/60-13 215/60-13 215/50-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: 4-spoke wheel, much like Libre, but more angular. One-Pc cast, light.
Rare, fits stock fenders.
Source/Brand: Hayashi
Offset / Backspacing: ?
Weight: 11lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 205/60-13 215/60-13 215/50-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: 4-spoke wheel, much like Libre, but more angular. One-Pc cast, light.
Rare, fits stock fenders.
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
American Racing Libre
Wheel Size and Type: 13x7
Source/Brand: American Racing/Libre
Offset / Backspacing: BS-4" OS=0
Weight: ?
Tire Size: 185/60-13 205/60-13 215/60-13 215/50-13 235/50-13 245/50-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: The classic 510 wheel, just like those used on the BRE 510s.
Looks best with flares, as fronts stick out past fenders.
Source/Brand: American Racing/Libre
Offset / Backspacing: BS-4" OS=0
Weight: ?
Tire Size: 185/60-13 205/60-13 215/60-13 215/50-13 235/50-13 245/50-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: The classic 510 wheel, just like those used on the BRE 510s.
Looks best with flares, as fronts stick out past fenders.
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
Panasport FS13 (Race Only)
Wheel Size and Type: 13x7
Source/Brand: Panasport/FS13
Offset / Backspacing: OS=+3mm
Weight: 10lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: 8 spoke lightweight cast wheel. These wheels are race only, as they are not DOT approved as they have a thinner rim section. Uses tapered lug nuts. Will not accept center caps.
Source/Brand: Panasport/FS13
Offset / Backspacing: OS=+3mm
Weight: 10lb
Tire Size: 185/60-13 205/60-13 215/60-13
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: 8 spoke lightweight cast wheel. These wheels are race only, as they are not DOT approved as they have a thinner rim section. Uses tapered lug nuts. Will not accept center caps.
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
Performance Specialties Superlite
Wheel Size and Type: 13x7, 13x8
Source/Brand: Performance Specialties/Superlite
Offset / Backspacing: ?
Weight: ?
Tire Size: ?
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Light cast wheel looks like a Mini-Lite or Panasport, but some users have reported quality-control problems. 13x8 must use flared fenders.
Source/Brand: Performance Specialties/Superlite
Offset / Backspacing: ?
Weight: ?
Tire Size: ?
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Light cast wheel looks like a Mini-Lite or Panasport, but some users have reported quality-control problems. 13x8 must use flared fenders.
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Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
American Racing Libre
Wheel Size and Type: 14x5.5
Source/Brand: American Racing/Libre
Offset / Backspacing: BS=3.75"
Weight: 13.5lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/55-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: The classic Roadster wheel, also popular on 240Zs. These have the words "American Racing" cast into the backside perimeter at the base of the spokes and have a strengthening rib in the center of each spoke.
Source/Brand: American Racing/Libre
Offset / Backspacing: BS=3.75"
Weight: 13.5lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/55-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: The classic Roadster wheel, also popular on 240Zs. These have the words "American Racing" cast into the backside perimeter at the base of the spokes and have a strengthening rib in the center of each spoke.
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
American Racing Libre (copy)
Wheel Size and Type: 14x5.5
Source/Brand: ?
Offset / Backspacing: BS=3.25"
Weight: 18lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/55-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: More common than genuine AR Libres (heavier, & don't fit as well) so beware. Must roll rear fender lips. Solid hub area on back of wheel, and NO ribs on backside of spokes.
Source/Brand: ?
Offset / Backspacing: BS=3.25"
Weight: 18lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/55-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: More common than genuine AR Libres (heavier, & don't fit as well) so beware. Must roll rear fender lips. Solid hub area on back of wheel, and NO ribs on backside of spokes.
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
1978-1983 Plymouth Sapporo/Dodge Challenger
Wheel Size and Type: 14x5.5
Source/Brand: OEM, Dodge #MB057271 or MB057812, Hollander #61633
Offset / Backspacing: BS = 107mm or 4.21", OS = +24mm
Weight: 15lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Popular 510 wheel for those on a budget.
Source/Brand: OEM, Dodge #MB057271 or MB057812, Hollander #61633
Offset / Backspacing: BS = 107mm or 4.21", OS = +24mm
Weight: 15lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Popular 510 wheel for those on a budget.
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
1980-1983 Plymouth Sapporo/Dodge Challenger
Wheel Size and Type: 14x5.5
Source/Brand: OEM, Dodge #MB057815 or MB255626, Hollander #61634
Offset / Backspacing: BS = 108mm or 4.25", OS = +25mm
Weight: 15lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed:
Source/Brand: OEM, Dodge #MB057815 or MB255626, Hollander #61634
Offset / Backspacing: BS = 108mm or 4.25", OS = +25mm
Weight: 15lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed:
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson
1981-1984 Datsun 810/Maxima
Wheel Size and Type: 14x5.5
Source/Brand: OEM, Nissan #40300-w2426
Offset / Backspacing: BS = 118mm or 4.65", OS = +36mm
Weight: 15lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Flat center disk cast wheel with 6 short flat spokes. Must use Nissan lug nuts!
Source/Brand: OEM, Nissan #40300-w2426
Offset / Backspacing: BS = 118mm or 4.65", OS = +36mm
Weight: 15lb
Tire Size: 185/70-14 185/60-14 195/60-14 205/60-14
Notes or 510 Mods Needed: Flat center disk cast wheel with 6 short flat spokes. Must use Nissan lug nuts!
Because when you spend a silly amount of money on a silly, trivial thing that will help you not one jot, you are demonstrating that you have a soul and a heart and that you are the sort of person who has no time for Which? magazine. – Jeremy Clarkson