Stock B210 Rim Size Replacement

[NewDirection]

Hello everyone,

Does anyone know the size of the stock steel wheels for a 1978 Datsun B210, width and offset?

I'd like to keep the original hubcaps but may want to replace the steel wheels and put some 175 70R13 whitewalls on there.

Thanks in advance!

Andrei

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

If that's all you want, they should fit on stock wheels.

 

You could send your wheels out to have widened.

 

I found this for Datsun 1200s.

 

[yenpit]

Early 1962-1964 Chevy Corvair had 13x6 inch steel wheels, same bolt pattern, similar or same offset.  The stock B210 full hub caps should fit the Corvair wheels.

 

Have your searched for 13 inch TIRES?  They are hard to find, unless you are NOT particular!

[NewDirection]

Thanks for the help everyone!

 

I am particular in the sense that I would like them to be whitewall. I found:

 

175/70R13

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/305212317754

 

155/80R13

https://www.korstire.ca/products/pcr-p185-80r13-powertouring-wsw

 

[NewDirection]

I think the 175 70R13 should fit the stock steel rim (13"x4.5"). Would anyone disagree?

[datzenmike]

Any 13" tire will fit any 13" rim. But not always for the best. You want wider but not taller or the acceleration and speedometer are adversely affected. 

 

Post what are on the car when you get it. Knowing that tiers that are identical but wider can be calculated.

[NewDirection]

I may decide to refinish the steel rims in a colour to match the roof of the car. What could I use as a centre cap for the steel rim?

 

Would this work?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/255616010095?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=706-89093-2056-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=255616010095&targetid=1656417413230&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9000826&poi=&campaignid=17297476241&mkgroupid=135489415143&rlsatarget=pla-1656417413230&abcId=9300870&merchantid=586204832&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Mrtmf2pggMVi8nICh15HQ29EAQYBCABEgKxz_D_BwE

 

I'm trying to go for this look:

https://barnfinds.com/as-original-as-it-gets-1980-datsun-210/

[datzenmike]

 

Negative! Rims should match the body color. Otherwise I like the idea as I had a new '76 and hated those honey comb covers.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

That has to be one of the ugliest cars any manufacturer produced, ever, in any country, through all of time.

[datzenmike]

Looks better with the Asian 'smiley' bumpers on. I liked mine, super great on gas, fun to drive.

[KELMO]

10 hours ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

That has to be one of the ugliest cars any manufacturer produced, ever, in any country, through all of time.

You have seen a Datsun F10, right?

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

A face only a mother could love.

 

A face perfect for radio.

 

One problem I have is the rear roofline around the glass, where it meets the trunk. The next issue is the swept up front and rear rockers/sills. They make it look like a small boat.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I am the captain now!

 

[datzenmike]

Stoff.... what's your take on the S10?

[KELMO]

I'm not Stoff but, the S10 had its fair share of ugly as well. While I'm at it, let's add in the S110 Notchback. It was also a bit ugly but the Fastback, oh baby.

 

Thread officially jacked.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

The S10 is so close to the same shape as the B210, but there are subtle differences that make it less bulgy and more edgy. I like the S10 because it is completely "Japanese" in design, like Mothra. The B210 was apparently designed by committee. The smaller wheels don't help either.

 

The S110 looks much like the Aston Martin Lagonda, which most car people hate, like really hate, but I've always loved it. My tastes go against the grain, and guys who know me, understand that. I love Bertone (or more specifically, Gandini) designed Ferraris, but the majority really dislikes them, as the only real Ferraris are Pininfarina. The edgy lines of the 308 GT4 or the 400i set my soul on fire.

 

Now put either the S10 or S110 in full race trim. I've just creamed my pants...

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

In retrospect, just because a car is ugly doesn't mean it isn't cool.

[]2eDeYe]

On 11/4/2023 at 7:53 PM, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

That has to be one of the ugliest cars any manufacturer produced, ever, in any country, through all of time.

 

 

I always thought so too. ..but then I saw them like this.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

The small bumpers definitely help.

[datzenmike]

The 5 mph bumpers are an abomination.

[Dguy210]

10 hours ago, datzenmike said:

The 5 mph bumpers are an abomination.

 

YES.

 

I forget the exact weight but the 74-75 bumpers add something like 80-100 pounds to the car too. 

 

Note: they do actually work pretty damn well though. 

 

Edited November 9 by Dguy210

[Stinky]

I am pretty sure that those 2 size tires are pretty much interchangeable....same height, but dif width.