Stock Performance Wheels: What is the widest tire to fit?
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I believe stock size is 225/45F and 245/45R.
Can i fit 245/40 and 265/40 on the stock 18" performance tires?
What is the widest i can go?
Can i fit 245/40 and 265/40 on the stock 18" performance tires?
What is the widest i can go?
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Originally Posted by Jun
I believe stock size is 225/45F and 245/45R.
Can i fit 245/40 and 265/40 on the stock 18" performance tires?
What is the widest i can go?
Can i fit 245/40 and 265/40 on the stock 18" performance tires?
What is the widest i can go?
I'm now running four 8.5" Track rims and plan to run 255/40 Azenis all round.
To answer the next question, no there's no VDC issues.
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Originally Posted by FritzMan
I ran 245/40 Kumho MX all round on my Performance last year.
I'm now running four 8.5" Track rims and plan to run 255/40 Azenis all round.
To answer the next question, no there's no VDC issues.![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'm now running four 8.5" Track rims and plan to run 255/40 Azenis all round.
To answer the next question, no there's no VDC issues.
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and why did you go with that setup, aren't the performance wheels staggered?
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Originally Posted by Jun
Got any pics of the 245/40 tires on the performance rims?
and why did you go with that setup, aren't the performance wheels staggered?
and why did you go with that setup, aren't the performance wheels staggered?
I'm really not into that hot rod look of a taller rear tire. Even the Hotchkis spring drop accentuates a non stagger setup with the rear getting a 1/4" larger drop than the front.
If the VDC doesn't mind, why not?
Here's a pic of 245/40 mounted all round. The stance is from JICs, not Hotchkis - although it's not far from that.
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Originally Posted by Jun
did you purchase two additional rear wheels and mount them up front, or are you running the stock rims all around?
Right now, I am running 18x8.5" Rays Track rims all round which did require purchasing a second set of rims and then selling the four front 18x8.
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Originally Posted by FritzMan
I ran 245/40 Kumho MX all round on my Performance last year.
I'm now running four 8.5" Track rims and plan to run 255/40 Azenis all round.
To answer the next question, no there's no VDC issues.![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'm now running four 8.5" Track rims and plan to run 255/40 Azenis all round.
To answer the next question, no there's no VDC issues.
![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by Jun
oh, i didn't know the performance rims where not staggered. lol.
i guess 245/40 it is then!
i guess 245/40 it is then!
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Originally Posted by thawk408
Do you have any ABS or speedometer issues? I am thinking about running 265/40/18 all around on the Track 8.5s, but I dont know how much this will mess up everything.
If the manufactuer indicates that their 265/40 is approved on an 8.5" width - then go for it. Having said that, I'm not sure if you're aware but the front wheels on a Track package are a little more narrow at 8".
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Originally Posted by FritzMan
Speedo is a little off because the rear is effectively a smaller gear. No ABS issues.
If the manufactuer indicates that their 265/40 is approved on an 8.5" width - then go for it. Having said that, I'm not sure if you're aware but the front wheels on a Track package are a little more narrow at 8".
If the manufactuer indicates that their 265/40 is approved on an 8.5" width - then go for it. Having said that, I'm not sure if you're aware but the front wheels on a Track package are a little more narrow at 8".
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Originally Posted by frostyrock7c
I race on Kumho Victoracer's 255/40 and 275/40 on the stock 17's...7.5frt 8rr. Looks a little funny, but works fine.
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