rim size is 19 10.5 +12 offset and contemplating whether to go with a 255/35/19 rear tire or go with the 275/35/19. Car is lowered on gf210 springs and fenders have been rolled flat. I know the 255 will give it a little stretch and heard the 275 is to much tire so just trying to get some advice on which would be better to use. I heard the 255 will handle better than the 275 unless you are pushing alot of hp which mine isnt. Any advice appreciated.

 

Subscribed. I'm looking for a tire suggestion too for a 10.5 wheel with +12 offset.

 

For wheel-tire width see: http://www.tiresandco.ca/equivalency-tables-advice.html

 

Some tires run wider that others FYI

I have 18x10.5 +15 and 265 is BARELLYYY a stretch with my Wanli s1088's. With fenders rolled i am able to to not have to run THAT much camber. So i would say 255 or 265 would be good. I would pick the latter though

 

According to that chart, 265 is the minimum for a 10.5 wheel, and 245 is the minimum for a 9.5 wheel.
Does that mean I would still be able to run a 235/255 just slight stretch or is it just not a good idea?

(Not trying to threadjack, me and OP have the same question.)

 

Got a Goodyear 285/35/19 on a 19x10.5 +12. Just needed a fender rolling and zero issues.

 

You shouldn't have a problem.

 

I'm not worried about rubbing issues as I have the fenders rolled flat already. My main concern is will the 255 perform better with basically a stock 350z than the bulkier 275 since its alot lighter. Heard the 275 is alot of meat for the rear end and that the 255 would actually make handling alot better but wanted to know if this holds any truth.

 

I have been reading up on this for a long time. Based on the look and minimal stretch I had decided to go 275/35/19 for my new rims. That was when I thought I was getting a 19x10.5 +12 rim (Varrstoen) ... now I am getting a 11inch +25 wide rim but still plan on going 275.

 

Tire manufactures recommendations are for safety, handling and wear. Whether you choose to abide by those recommendations is your choice.

 

No. A quality 255 mm tire will outperform a crappy 275 mm tire any day. Its the tire that matters not the width.

 

Just received word back from HRE on the offsets; 19x9.5 +32 & 19x11 +34. No ETA on deleivery. Now to order a set of Toyo R888 in 265/30 & 305/30.

 

 

^ nice

 

Thank you.

 

Thanks..
Now I know what my Forgestars will look like on my car soon (Gunmetal on Red Z)..

 

That's exactly what I'm doing with my new 18X11s in the rear..only 275/40s.
That tire is an *approved* fit for all 275s. Yes..*slightly* stretched, but benefit is more clearance with no loss in performance. BTW, that fit is very similar to a 245 on a 9.5 rim, which I have up front...great turn in response there due to minimal sidewall flex.

 

Why do you think 275s are too much tire for a 10.5??

They're PERFECT. 255s are a stretch for sure..not that you can't use em, but I would take the 275s hands down over the 255s on a 10.5. All other things being equal (same tire), on a 10.5, the 275s will OUTPERFORM 255s.

 

i didnt even read but just saw a quick comment.

a 275 is perfect on a 10.5 or a 285 or a 295. ive ran all 3 and they are all just fine..i wouldnt go smaller than a 275 but it can be done without problems

 

Hey, I'm interested in buying 19 inch G35 Ray's Forged rims but they have some weird tires on them. The front tires are 19x8 245/35/19 which is standard/normal and the Rears are 19x8.5 235/40/19. I'm not too good with rims, but I know the setup that was on the car when I bought it is off because the sidewall is higher on the front than the back. This ended up causing TSC errors. I was just wondering if this setup of the G35 rims would throw errors. I'm not too good with tire calculations but according to the tire calculator i get that the setup would cause the front to be 0.39 diameter difference too fast from stock and the rears would be 0.57 diameter difference too slow for stock. Would this be covered under the 3% error descrepancy given by the TSC?