The Tire Rack is in The house ....
12-13-2002, 12:35 PM
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Re: Need track wheels.
Originally posted by Audito350Z
Hello Luke.... I'm a big fan of Tirerack. I think Eddie knows me by my voice! I'm an ex Audi A4 owner. The A4 was highly modified and saw at least 6 track events a year. All it's tires came from you guys and the OZ Cronos/Yoko AO32R for the track also came from you guys.
I've ordered a Performance model 350Z that should be here in April. I'll run it at the track at least once on the stock wheels, but I'll upgrade to AVS sports. Eventually I will run track wheels/tires, though.
I was very happy with the OZ Cronos on the A4, light, durable, good looking and they cleared the Stoptechs on the A4. The Z will get Stoptechs, so clearance will be an issue for me.
I know you guys are still testing various wheel/tire combinations for the 350Z, so I'll keep checking the site. I'm sure by the time my Z gets here, you will have a good selection of wheels listed on your site.
But, in the meantime, do you know if OZ will offer the Crono or the Superleggera (not the SL III) in 17" with the proper offset and PCD? I prefer to run 8"-9" in the front and 9"-10" in the back.
Thanks for your time.
PeteH
Hello Luke.... I'm a big fan of Tirerack. I think Eddie knows me by my voice! I'm an ex Audi A4 owner. The A4 was highly modified and saw at least 6 track events a year. All it's tires came from you guys and the OZ Cronos/Yoko AO32R for the track also came from you guys.
I've ordered a Performance model 350Z that should be here in April. I'll run it at the track at least once on the stock wheels, but I'll upgrade to AVS sports. Eventually I will run track wheels/tires, though.
I was very happy with the OZ Cronos on the A4, light, durable, good looking and they cleared the Stoptechs on the A4. The Z will get Stoptechs, so clearance will be an issue for me.
I know you guys are still testing various wheel/tire combinations for the 350Z, so I'll keep checking the site. I'm sure by the time my Z gets here, you will have a good selection of wheels listed on your site.
But, in the meantime, do you know if OZ will offer the Crono or the Superleggera (not the SL III) in 17" with the proper offset and PCD? I prefer to run 8"-9" in the front and 9"-10" in the back.
Thanks for your time.
PeteH
oh yeah are you talking about these brakes
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12-13-2002, 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by BFG10
Luke, simple question...I think.
On a 6MT Touring (18's) can I upsize to 245/40/18 front and 275/40/18 rear? I am partial to the S-03's and this seems to be the only 18 inch combo that might work other than stock.
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Luke, simple question...I think.
On a 6MT Touring (18's) can I upsize to 245/40/18 front and 275/40/18 rear? I am partial to the S-03's and this seems to be the only 18 inch combo that might work other than stock.
Thanks
yes ... but, you would be better off with a 265/40-18 rear because it is a better diameter match
12-13-2002, 01:06 PM
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Yep....
Those are the ones! Stoptechs worked wonders on my A4 at the track. I'm sure Stoptech will have the system all sorted out by the time I get my car.
I'll keep checking the website for track wheels.
PeteH
I'll keep checking the website for track wheels.
PeteH
12-13-2002, 01:21 PM
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Let's try this again:
Luke: Can you post the measurements of the WIDEST possible tire that can be mounted on the 350Z 18" Rays (front and rear). Also, I know this would be just your opinion, but what brand and model tire do you think would be the best tire for our car?
12-13-2002, 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by Dr Bonz
Let's try this again:
Let's try this again:
the absolute widest would be the 255/40-18 on the rear (265 requires 9.0") and I personnally like the
S-03 from Bridgestone
Pilot Sport From Michelin
P-Zero Rosso from Pirelli
G-force KD from BFG
AVS Sport from Yokohama
in that order
12-13-2002, 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
I'm sorry that you had problems with one of the reps here ... as you can imagine not all of us are as technical as myself ... If I can be of any asistance just let me know
I'm sorry that you had problems with one of the reps here ... as you can imagine not all of us are as technical as myself ... If I can be of any asistance just let me know
Does Tire Rack ship to Canada?
12-13-2002, 01:41 PM
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Re: The Tire Rack is in The house ....
yes .... I did miss your question but did not selectively ignore it ....
yes we do ship to Canada and many customers have found it is beneficial and money saving when getting wheels and tires but, not that I don't want you to order anything, alot of people have told me that when only getting tires after the duties and customs there isn't a whole lot of savings and sometimes none ...
yes we do ship to Canada and many customers have found it is beneficial and money saving when getting wheels and tires but, not that I don't want you to order anything, alot of people have told me that when only getting tires after the duties and customs there isn't a whole lot of savings and sometimes none ...
12-13-2002, 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
sorry .... this is why posting a new thread is a better idea than inserting a question into the middle of another thread but onto the answer ....
the absolute widest would be the 255/40-18 on the rear (265 requires 9.0")
sorry .... this is why posting a new thread is a better idea than inserting a question into the middle of another thread but onto the answer ....
the absolute widest would be the 255/40-18 on the rear (265 requires 9.0")
Since the stock 6MT Touring has 18 x 8.0 all around, the above indicates that I cannot go to a 275/40 or even 265/40 on the rear, can I use a 255/40/18 to replace the stock 245/45/18 ?
On the front can I use 235/40/18 to replace the 225/45 ?
Does that maintain numbers close enough to stock while providing a wider tire with a lower profile look?
Sorry if you're getting hammered with all these lame size questions. Nonetheless, an order goes to you when I can get this crap straight.
12-13-2002, 09:17 PM
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Let me ask you quick opinion Luke: You always hear everyone talk about S03 this, S03 that. While the S03 is a great all around tire, wouldn't you agree that for pure dry weather performance; there is no match for the G Force K/D (as long as you are talking non "R" compound tires)?
12-14-2002, 04:37 AM
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Originally posted by raceboy
Let me ask you quick opinion Luke: You always hear everyone talk about S03 this, S03 that. While the S03 is a great all around tire, wouldn't you agree that for pure dry weather performance; there is no match for the G Force K/D (as long as you are talking non "R" compound tires)?
Let me ask you quick opinion Luke: You always hear everyone talk about S03 this, S03 that. While the S03 is a great all around tire, wouldn't you agree that for pure dry weather performance; there is no match for the G Force K/D (as long as you are talking non "R" compound tires)?
I would definitely agree with that statement .... but they are not very good in the wet
12-14-2002, 04:42 AM
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Originally posted by BFG10
Luke:
Since the stock 6MT Touring has 18 x 8.0 all around, the above indicates that I cannot go to a 275/40 or even 265/40 on the rear, can I use a 255/40/18 to replace the stock 245/45/18 ?
On the front can I use 235/40/18 to replace the 225/45 ?
Does that maintain numbers close enough to stock while providing a wider tire with a lower profile look?
Sorry if you're getting hammered with all these lame size questions. Nonetheless, an order goes to you when I can get this crap straight.
Luke:
Since the stock 6MT Touring has 18 x 8.0 all around, the above indicates that I cannot go to a 275/40 or even 265/40 on the rear, can I use a 255/40/18 to replace the stock 245/45/18 ?
On the front can I use 235/40/18 to replace the 225/45 ?
Does that maintain numbers close enough to stock while providing a wider tire with a lower profile look?
Sorry if you're getting hammered with all these lame size questions. Nonetheless, an order goes to you when I can get this crap straight.
are you sure about the 6mt touring having 8.0" on all fout corners? I have seen a couple of different manual transmission "touring models that have 8.5" in the rear ...
if you want to use a 235/40-18 front you would need to mate that size witha 255/40-18 but that size requires an 8.5" wheel width
12-14-2002, 05:31 AM
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
are you sure about the 6mt touring having 8.0" on all four corners? I have seen a couple of different manual transmission "touring models that have 8.5" in the rear ...
if you want to use a 235/40-18 front you would need to mate that size with a 255/40-18 but that size requires an 8.5" wheel width
are you sure about the 6mt touring having 8.0" on all four corners? I have seen a couple of different manual transmission "touring models that have 8.5" in the rear ...
if you want to use a 235/40-18 front you would need to mate that size with a 255/40-18 but that size requires an 8.5" wheel width
18 x 8.0 or 18 x 8.5?
12-14-2002, 05:34 AM
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I was just looking at the brochure and it states 18x8.0 on all 4 corners ... so I called the guy I know with 1 and he said that his dealer swapped the 18's onto his car from another that is why he has 8.5's in the rear ....
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Thanks...I thought so.
That being the case what do you think of the 235/40/18 - 255/40/18 combo?
Is that a good fit to keep close to stock numbers and providing a lower profile look with a wider set of tires? What would the difference be in terms of performance of the car with these bad boys vs. the stock rubber?
That being the case what do you think of the 235/40/18 - 255/40/18 combo?
Is that a good fit to keep close to stock numbers and providing a lower profile look with a wider set of tires? What would the difference be in terms of performance of the car with these bad boys vs. the stock rubber?
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Ok Luke, here's my specific question:
I want to fit 17x8 SSR Integral A2 with 32mm offset onto my Track Model. Will they fit/can you check?
Thanks
PS - This size is listed on SSR's web site. They don't show the Anthracite colour that you have on your web site, however I want that if I can get it.
Everyone else:
Also, I live in Canada and I have ordered rims from TireRack before. By the time you pay taxes and duties the price is the same for rims/tires from a local shop or from Tire Rack.
So my sale will go to the TireRack or the local speedshop, whoever treats me best.
I want to fit 17x8 SSR Integral A2 with 32mm offset onto my Track Model. Will they fit/can you check?
Thanks
PS - This size is listed on SSR's web site. They don't show the Anthracite colour that you have on your web site, however I want that if I can get it.
Everyone else:
Also, I live in Canada and I have ordered rims from TireRack before. By the time you pay taxes and duties the price is the same for rims/tires from a local shop or from Tire Rack.
So my sale will go to the TireRack or the local speedshop, whoever treats me best.
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Originally posted by Luke@tirerack
are you sure about the 6mt touring having 8.0" on all fout corners? I have seen a couple of different manual transmission "touring models that have 8.5" in the rear ...
if you want to use a 235/40-18 front you would need to mate that size witha 255/40-18 but that size requires an 8.5" wheel width
are you sure about the 6mt touring having 8.0" on all fout corners? I have seen a couple of different manual transmission "touring models that have 8.5" in the rear ...
if you want to use a 235/40-18 front you would need to mate that size witha 255/40-18 but that size requires an 8.5" wheel width
I have the same question in my mind, and you asked all of them for me already, thanks!
Anyway, I think he already answered our question about what's the widest tire you can fit the stock 18"x8.0" rims. The rear tire has to be 245/45/18 since we have 8.0" wide rim, if you want to go 255/40/18, then we need 8.5" wide rim. for 265, we need 9.0" rim.
As for the front, we can go wider, but you also have to match the rear so you will have a more balance car. not too much understeer or oversteer.