275s or 285s with 18x10?
11-22-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by throbbing_Zon
But you did something with your fenders, right? Stretched them a little?
I have had them on with stock fenders before...
here is a roadster with the same exact set up as me stock suspension stock fenders...
Here is a pic of the inner fender clearance on the rear... inside)
my car slammed...
11-22-2005, 03:42 PM
#26
Originally Posted by 002-M-P
Jason...what width and offset are those wheel?
18x9.5 +27 w 265/35/18
18x10.5 +30 w 295/35/18
shorter then stock diameter... but keeps the same staggard as far as front shorter / rear taller like stock so it does not effect VDC... but does effect speedo...
11-23-2005, 04:25 AM
#28
Originally Posted by palepony
alberto
thanks for real world experience. i was hoping you would chime in as you own 255/285
but i have to ask: do you not think your z is slower with that much tire? more planted, yes i agree, but faster? i will stand corrected by you as you have very fast NA 1/4mile times. sorry i haven't been following the drag forum, did you achieve those times with 255/285 or with a smaller size?
that being said as well, you are pushing the limits of traction with agressive launches at the drag strip. chimmike states he is only a street driver. i don't think he'll light up a set of 275's
again, i qualified all my comments as my opinion
. others may vary
pp
thanks for real world experience. i was hoping you would chime in as you own 255/285
but i have to ask: do you not think your z is slower with that much tire? more planted, yes i agree, but faster? i will stand corrected by you as you have very fast NA 1/4mile times. sorry i haven't been following the drag forum, did you achieve those times with 255/285 or with a smaller size?
that being said as well, you are pushing the limits of traction with agressive launches at the drag strip. chimmike states he is only a street driver. i don't think he'll light up a set of 275's
again, i qualified all my comments as my opinion
. others may vary pp
11-23-2005, 11:13 AM
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thanks alberto
i think, my opinion again , that many would look to you as the man to ask about the limits of straight line rear traction on a N/A Z
"my 19's will outlaunch my stock 18" rims anyday" - what tires did you have on your stock track wheels?
"the car feels very slightly heavier" - i agree, that's why i asked, and i went to 275
"its much more confidence inspiring" - YES
pp
i think, my opinion again
, that many would look to you as the man to ask about the limits of straight line rear traction on a N/A Z"my 19's will outlaunch my stock 18" rims anyday" - what tires did you have on your stock track wheels?
"the car feels very slightly heavier" - i agree, that's why i asked, and i went to 275
"its much more confidence inspiring" - YES
pp
11-23-2005, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by palepony
thanks alberto
i think, my opinion again , that many would look to you as the man to ask about the limits of straight line rear traction on a N/A Z
"my 19's will outlaunch my stock 18" rims anyday" - what tires did you have on your stock track wheels?
"the car feels very slightly heavier" - i agree, that's why i asked, and i went to 275
"its much more confidence inspiring" - YES
pp
i think, my opinion again
, that many would look to you as the man to ask about the limits of straight line rear traction on a N/A Z"my 19's will outlaunch my stock 18" rims anyday" - what tires did you have on your stock track wheels?
"the car feels very slightly heavier" - i agree, that's why i asked, and i went to 275
"its much more confidence inspiring" - YES
pp
Be sure to post pics of your set-up when you get your tires
01-29-2006, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason@Performance
18x9.5 +27 w 265/35/18
18x10.5 +30 w 295/35/18
shorter then stock diameter... but keeps the same staggard as far as front shorter / rear taller like stock so it does not effect VDC... but does effect speedo...
18x10.5 +30 w 295/35/18
shorter then stock diameter... but keeps the same staggard as far as front shorter / rear taller like stock so it does not effect VDC... but does effect speedo...
01-30-2006, 08:18 AM
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yes but don't run the 35 aspect ratio tires - they are too short. I've been running 255/40/18 fr & 275/40/18 just fine. This combination on 18" wheel is very close to stock diameters, speedo will not be off by much (0.2%) . If you run the 35 tire on a 18" wheel, your speedo will be off for sure ( how much - 4.2%).
01-30-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by arizzee
yes but don't run the 35 aspect ratio tires - they are too short. I've been running 255/40/18 fr & 275/40/18 just fine. This combination on 18" wheel is very close to stock diameters, speedo will not be off by much (0.2%) . If you run the 35 tire on a 18" wheel, your speedo will be off for sure ( how much - 4.2%).
do you have 18x9/10??? If so do your tires looked stretched in those sizes?? Any pics? Speedrcr any pics? thanks for the help guys
01-30-2006, 10:25 AM
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I have been running 265/35/18 F and 285/35/18 R,
Rims are 18x9 22+ F and 18x10 22+ R
Tires are Falken FK451
Tires dont look stretch at all. But I if can choose again, I would prefer 255 in the front. So that the front wheel will looks better.
It will work with VDC and speedo will be off.
Will clear fender
By the way, I am selling this setup
Matt
Rims are 18x9 22+ F and 18x10 22+ R
Tires are Falken FK451
Tires dont look stretch at all. But I if can choose again, I would prefer 255 in the front. So that the front wheel will looks better.
It will work with VDC and speedo will be off.
Will clear fender
By the way, I am selling this setup
Matt
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01-30-2006, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gooleung
I have been running 265/35/18 F and 285/35/18 R,
Rims are 18x9 22+ F and 18x10 22+ R
Tires are Falken FK451
Tires dont look stretch at all. But I if can choose again, I would prefer 255 in the front. So that the front wheel will looks better.
It will work with VDC and speedo will be off.
Will clear fender
By the way, I am selling this setup
Matt
Rims are 18x9 22+ F and 18x10 22+ R
Tires are Falken FK451
Tires dont look stretch at all. But I if can choose again, I would prefer 255 in the front. So that the front wheel will looks better.
It will work with VDC and speedo will be off.
Will clear fender
By the way, I am selling this setup
Matt
Thanks for the pics gooleung...im gonna try 255/35/18 and 285/35/18. You said your vdc/tcs works fine correct?? What makes you wish you went with 255 instead of 265??
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01-30-2006, 06:20 PM
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You welcome Yup, My VDC just work fine. 255 instead of 265 will make your front wheels a bit smaller and more staggered look. You might want to check out this website. I think it is very useful.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html