Ok,
So please refrain from the typical "You pay to play" comments, because I am well aware of this. I am in search of some recommendations for a traction issue I am currently experiencing....

I went FI in March 2008 with the TN single turbo kit on my daily driver. Great Power and fun! No SERIOUS problems luckily *knock on wood* (just some codes and a leaky valve seal) However since then I've decided to return to school, and I'm cutting down my finances since I need to focus on school and not work as much. Before I had some 20" Axis Matrix wheels with a 285 tire in the rear. But I needed money to pay some bills, so I sold my wheels and got into a smaller, inexpensive set (18x8.5 Ruff racing 279 - 245/40/18 all around) And needless to say the traction is pretty terrible. I can barely step on it really... Kinda stinks, but it was pretty expected.

So my question is: What tires would you guys recommend for these wheels for better traction and cheaper price? And what's the largest size tire you'd recommend on a 8.5 wheel (I've seen folks fit 275 tires on a 8.5 wheel, but I don't know how safe that could be) Any input would be TREMENDOUSLY appreciated. Thanks guys!

 

i have 20 rims" with 275 tires and i no tracion, same problem

 

Not sure why this question is unique to forced-induction. Tires are tires whether you are running 200 or 500 horsepower. You can overpower any tire.

Check these test results:https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=tires.

 

Toyo R888 ftw.... wont last long but good traction

 

Well, of course I did have tractions issues even with 285 tires. But that was mainly in first gear. I even get wheel spin in second and third gear...

Oh! I forgot to mention, I was running some Nankang NSII tires. Not the best, but it came with the wheels... I was just curious if you guys would happen to know what the largest size tire I could run on a 8.5 wheel and what tire

 

Well I thought I'd give it a shot in the FI forum, since most FI guys may know some remedies for this (since I'm sure the majority of the FI guys have traction issues ) But thanks for the link!

 

You are more than welcome.

Performance vs dollars is an important consideration for all members. Members with big bucks will pick a tire like the Pirelli P-Zero. For those of us on a budget the BFGoodrich g-force T/A KDW2 will offer similar performance for 40 percent less dollars.

 

+1
I've heard good things about this as well. like close to 100% traction on 2nd gear at 500whp range.. or something ridiculous like that.

 

Nitto DRs have always done me good with good rain abilities. 19psi greddy hook up in 2nd with 305/35/18.

 

vredestein ultrac sessanta.

 

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTiresBySize.do;jsessionid=3T2LLfGcWXbM9h94kLl81BMkyNhG nkrc7dhssnL6f5csMckn1SC1GgyLltCTM9LDrsGLvQGlSGCRGtW4vhf7tXVf QBprttR5Gn6P35kLj8m7hQd6SRv97962Lh64QtPw!-2121892272!-1413074436?sw=false&cs=265&ar=35&rd=18

lot of great alternatives

 

But no one has answered my question, what's the largest tire I can go on a 8.5" wheel????

 

according to nittotire.com says u can do 265...275 is pushin it imo...tire would bubble and then it would be a smaller contact patch....search yo

 

BFG Dr 265/40

 

Alright. Thanks!

 

Sell those pizza cutters and buy some 10.5"+ rears. Then get some R888's on there. Also, buy a camber kit to adjust out the camber and get some coilovers to dial in the rear suspension.

 

Haha! What's up taurran! Pizza cutters is a very appropriate analogy. And I appreciate the educated suggestion, but notice my thread title?? Student on a budget!!! Haha. I'm sure your recommended setup will alleviate anyone's traction issues. But my finances are very limited at the moment

 

I put 275s on my factory 8.5. They bulged a tiny bit, but still did awesome. I would follow Alberto's suggestion with the 265/40 bfg DRs

 

I had good sucess with Kumho MX's in 275 width... But I was NA then, so its hard to compare.

Now I'm running Exclaim UHP's, also in 275, and they are useless for 3 gears.

 

I did the same, a real buldge but they work good.