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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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Post this else where but didn't really get much help.
Maybe my fellow NISMO brethrens can help me.... PLEASE.

I currently have TE-37s, 19x9.5 +22 (F) / 19x10.5 +22 (R).
These are the tires I want to get.

Michelin PS2
Fronts 265/35/19
Rears 285/30/19

I really don't want to roll the fenders or have any rubbing issues but want to go widest possible.
Any advice on the tires itself or specs. is appreciated.

Sam
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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You guys suck.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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i was thinking about getting the ps2's also, i've heard on other forums (not z's) that they are pretty good for wat they are compared to its competitors, i believe it went against the bridgestone re05s and goodyear f1's and a dunlop tire, but i forgot which one, and the ps2's came out on top over all, i might get them but like u, i'm waiting for some z owners to test 'em out, if not i'ma stick bridgestone and go re-11's
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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i run 265/35/19 and 285/35/19 same rim and tire......no rubbing and i am lowered
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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i went with a different wheel 95 cobra r 17x9 with faulken aziens 615 270/40.
mostly for tire rotation and a different look. when i push the car around a turn the front end pushes a little.cost 140 per tire and not a lot of drop of in performance unless you push hard in the corners.thats my 2 cents.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by s2k2nismo
i run 265/35/19 and 285/35/19 same rim and tire......no rubbing and i am lowered
You sir are the BEST~!
Thank you for your time in giving me some decent advice.
1 more question.
If I run 265/30/19 in the rears, do you think they will be any issues or do you recommend 265/35/19??

Sam
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by nismofreak1208
i was thinking about getting the ps2's also, i've heard on other forums (not z's) that they are pretty good for wat they are compared to its competitors, i believe it went against the bridgestone re05s and goodyear f1's and a dunlop tire, but i forgot which one, and the ps2's came out on top over all, i might get them but like u, i'm waiting for some z owners to test 'em out, if not i'ma stick bridgestone and go re-11's
Those are the 2 tires I am currently stuck with.
RE-11s or PS2s.........!

I've been thinking and I might go with the RE-11s just so I can save some cash and get some SS lines and new cross-slotted rotors.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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I have the RE-11s on the stock wheels, but not sure they offer the right sizes for your TEs. What sizes are you thinking about with the RE-11s?
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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I think 255/40/18 and 275/35/19 would be perfect for the RE-11 on stock wheels. They don't offer 275/35 though in the US...they do though in Japan. I have been wondering how hard it would be to get a set here...
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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^Yeah those are the sizes I would probably run if they were offered. Instead, I ordered 265/35/18s and 265/35/19s in the RE-11s. I think in past threads, I said I would rather go wider with a different tire, but honestly compound is more important than width. Oh and I really wanted to try the RE-11s.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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I have also thought about 275/30/19 and 255/35/18. Those are currently offered in RE11. They maintain the front to rear diameter difference as OEM but they are just .7in shorter in diameter. Not a big deal I don't think seeing as the stock Z already has way too tall of gearing.
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