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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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What size tires shoukd I run on my Track Z with Ray,s 8 1/2 wheels on all 4 corners?
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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Standard is 225x45x18 at the front and 245x45x18 on the back. I believe you can up to 255's.

Hope this helps

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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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Put 245/40/18s in front to lessen the understeer. Also this size is much easier to find than the stock 225/45/18 size.

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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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So 245/40/18 on the front & 245/45/18 on the rear?

Put 245/40/18s in front to lessen the understeer. Also this size is much easier to find than the stock 225/45/18 size.

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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Im just courious.... would 18x10 fit in the back?
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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245/40 front and 245/45 rear. or 275/40 rear if you want to stretch it. either combo will equal stock ratios.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:12 AM
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275/40/18 is too wide for an 8.5" width rim.

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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:18 AM
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Originally posted by lowrider
275/40/18 is too wide for an 8.5" width rim.

Lou
Im running 275/35/18 rear without any problems...
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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Not only are your tires too wide for your wheels, but you've killed the stagger with the 35 aspect ratio. But, if they work for you - GREAT


I was just giving out advice based on the tire manufacturers and Nissans recommendations.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 07:16 AM
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Don't you run into problems with the VDC if the tires are the same size front and rear?
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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Im going with 255/40-18 and 235/40-18's that's a 2.4% Rear to Frotn difference in height as compared to the 3.0% for stock.
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