Whats the offset on the Rays nismo rims? Whats the max tire width one can go? 285 or 295? Does anyone use spacers? If so what size?

I have always liked the look of fat tires on a Z and any extra bite on the pavement will be beneficial to future mods!

 

18x8.5 +25 (245/40/18)
18x9.5 +30 (275/40/18)
or
19x8.5 +25 (245/35/19)
19x9.5 +30 (275/35/19) <-- US Nismo Version.

 

Stick with the recommended sizes on the tires if you have VDC

 

The offset is +30 for both front and rear.

You should be able to fit 285s just fine in the rear with stock height or stock Nismo height. With 295s though, I'd be concerned with rubbing.

Silverstone is incorrect about the offset and VDC. Just as long as you stay within a certain range, you can up-size tires without upsetting VDC. 255/40/18s in the front tend to have a larger sidewall though. They work fine, but don't look as good IMO

 

I was considering changing the rears for Toyo's or nitro's possibly. Fronts I would leave alone for now. Would like alittle more Grip and for show.

 

The RE050As are superior to the T1Rs. Not familiar with the Nitros. Personally, I would switch out both the front and rear together or switch out the rears for the same Bridgestones.

If it's just for show, doesn't matter, but increasing the stagger will also increase understeer.

You have a Nismo Z right, so the 245/285s or 295s shouldn't effect TCS. Someone with VDC would have issues though.

 

I believe my VOLK GTM will look really HOT on my NISMO.

Front = 19x9.5 +23 w/ Michelin Pilot Sport 2 245/35R19
Rear = 19x10.5 +21 w/ Michelin Pilot Sport 2 275/35R19

But these tires are really so expensive compared to other brands...

 

Lakeside, I am not sure what NISMO wheels you are reffering to, but if its the older LM GT-4's then Silverstone posted those sizes. If its the NISMO wheels off the new NISMO edition Z, Sensi is correct with +30 F/18x9 R/19x10. As far as VDC goes, its can cause issues when you start changing tire sizes, but from my expierence, Nissan's VDC will adapt as long as its not that drastic of change. The thing you should be most concerned with is the ratio of your overall diameter from your front to rear tires. so, for example:

if you have a setup F/245-45-18 R/265-40-18
and you want to run wider tires, then you need to change the width equally front to rear. F/265-40-18 R/285-35-18
Also note the change in the series or profile, 20mm up in width should equal a 5% lower number for your profile.

And to answer your first question, I think 285's in the rear will work well, but I also think you should match the front tires.

 

If you are interested in performance (and not just looks...), you may want to reconsider the Volk GT wheel lines: they are pretty heavy.

 

I already bought these and now is sailing towards Paraguay inside the container together with my Nismo. When I was looking for some great looking wheels, these ones were the only available @ MACKIN. At first I wanted to get the VOLK SF Winning in Mercury Silver, but NO LUCK~~~ I will say that more interested in looking than performance........so.....

I will just go with the stock for a while I guess, then when I am tired of them, I will take the stock off and put the GTMs...

Anyways, thanks for your attention Clark~~~