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Old 08-23-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
I'd do 255/40 275/40...same height as stock 225/45 245/45.

And 40 series will look fatter than 35 series, but 35 is really short. I wouldn't recommend to 35 series unless you are using a 275 front and 295 rear (and 295 is too wide for a 9.5" wheel).
I decided to go with R:275/40R/18
but I still don't know about the Front: 245/40R/18 or 255/40R/18
don't know the difference between them such as how they will look
Old 08-23-2010, 01:46 PM
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Either will work fine, the 245 will have a tad of a stretched look to it on a 9.5" wheel. 255 would look just right, no stretch, no bulge.
Old 08-23-2010, 03:03 PM
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I'm running a square 9.5 setup and wish I was running 255/40 and 275/40. The set was on the car when I bought it and has 35 series, which even with being lowered 1" is still too little tire.
Old 08-24-2010, 11:08 PM
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I am running 255/50f, 275/40 r and love it.
Old 08-24-2010, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by swatcsj
I decided to go with R:275/40R/18
but I still don't know about the Front: 245/40R/18 or 255/40R/18
don't know the difference between them such as how they will look
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Speedometer will read 100.07 @100.0 MPH. This is perfect.
Old 08-26-2010, 09:23 AM
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I am currently running 06 stock 18" touring rims on my 350Z F:225/45/18, R:245/45/18
and i bought 18x9.5 aftermarket rims
would F:255/40/18, R:275/40/18 looking more fatter than my current setup even though it has lower profile?
im okay with this setup (F:255/40/18, R:275/40/18) if it doesn't look bulkier or fatter than my current setup (F:225/45/18, R:245/45/18)

so i was considering just getting the sams sizes all around or F:265/35/18, R:295/35/18 (some people said it would be too small if i would not drop my car and 295 might be too wide for 9.5" wheels)

please help~
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Old 09-13-2010, 12:44 AM
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Details on the setup please Mr. Sparco.
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^ 18x9.5/18x10.5 +15 255/35 and 285/35 tires.
Old 09-19-2010, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by swatcsj
I am currently running 06 stock 18" touring rims on my 350Z F:225/45/18, R:245/45/18
and i bought 18x9.5 aftermarket rims
would F:255/40/18, R:275/40/18 looking more fatter than my current setup even though it has lower profile?
im okay with this setup (F:255/40/18, R:275/40/18) if it doesn't look bulkier or fatter than my current setup (F:225/45/18, R:245/45/18)

so i was considering just getting the sams sizes all around or F:265/35/18, R:295/35/18 (some people said it would be too small if i would not drop my car and 295 might be too wide for 9.5" wheels)

please help~
A 275 mm tire IS 30 mm wider than a 245 mm tire. That is just a simple fact.
Old 09-19-2010, 08:47 AM
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i used to run 255/35, 265/35.. looked good not too beefy
Old 09-19-2010, 09:44 PM
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with 255/40 275/40, did anyone have TPMS or TCS problems?
Old 09-20-2010, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BlaQ350z
with 255/40 275/40, did anyone have TPMS or TCS problems?
That should be fine, though a 255 is tiny for a 9.5" wheel.
Old 09-20-2010, 08:20 AM
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I'm currently on a 18 x 9.5 +20 and and have 245/40's and 275/40's. I've done a couple of tracks days and the balance is OK but the 245 in the front is a little too stretched for my taste (but looks ok). I was planning on going to a square 265/35 all the way around or maybe a 255/35 and 265/35 (similar to what the Nismo guys ran the Z33 at when they doing the Z Master stuff) for a little more neutral turn-in. However note, with a 35 aspect in these sizes, you're effectively changing the final drive and speedo readings.
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Originally Posted by Zazz93
I'm currently on a 18 x 9.5 +20 and and have 245/40's and 275/40's. I've done a couple of tracks days and the balance is OK but the 245 in the front is a little too stretched for my taste (but looks ok). I was planning on going to a square 265/35 all the way around or maybe a 255/35 and 265/35 (similar to what the Nismo guys ran the Z33 at when they doing the Z Master stuff) for a little more neutral turn-in. However note, with a 35 aspect in these sizes, you're effectively changing the final drive and speedo readings.
If you are tracking it, why not go square 275?
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Originally Posted by scotts300
If you are tracking it, why not go square 275?
Square 275 would be ideal on a 10"+ wheel, but IMO 9.5 is better suited for a 265. Also, I'm not sure if additional size is even needed for the car's output. But I'd have to try it to know.
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Originally Posted by Zazz93
Square 275 would be ideal on a 10"+ wheel, but IMO 9.5 is better suited for a 265. Also, I'm not sure if additional size is even needed for the car's output. But I'd have to try it to know.
Fair enough, though a LOT of track guys run 275x4 on 17x9 or 18x9 wheels. Hoosier is the only manufacturer I've heard indicate that they prefer a 10" wheel for their (wide) 275 tire. I ran Hoosier R6 tires in 285 and 295 on 10s for awhile, and all appeared optimal. I just changed wheel set-ups to 18x10.5x4 with the 295s, but only have one track day on them so don't have much for feedback.
Old 09-27-2010, 02:42 PM
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Hi guys, page 18, mich's blue zed. Anyone know what rims these are? They are awesome!!!
Old 10-02-2010, 12:55 AM
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Here's my current stretched setup:
Wheels: 5Zigen Proracer ZR+520 18x9.5 +20 (squared setup)
Tires: General Exclaim UHP 225/40/18

My BFG KDW's (265/35/18front 295/35/18rear) should be here on Wednesday, ill keep you guys posted on that.

for more pics, see my thread! https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...u-says-hi.html







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