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Old 07-31-2006 | 04:53 PM
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Been searching but didn't come up with any actual pics. Interested in seeing 265/35/18 and 275/35/18 on (preferrably) an 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 setup. Front seems like it might be a bit too big, but the stagger would be perfect for what I want to achieve. Any pics would be very helpful.

If not, might just go for the 245/40 and 275/35

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Here's mine with 235/40, 255/40 on 18" Nismo wheels. They fit perfectly. These tires run wide; I checked around on specs and the tread width of these is actually on par with 245/265 of other brands. I wanted to keep the stock stager; 245/275 is too biased toward understeer. These sizes are VDC freindly as well, as both front and rear underdrive by about 2% (according to tire size calculators, but as they run a bit large, I don't think they are really underdriving much at all).




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Old 07-31-2006 | 06:39 PM
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Thanks for the pics - much appreciated! The rear looks too narrow for me, but its hard to tell from that angle. Hoping someone has pics of the 265/275 setup. In studying the measurements on the Falkens, seem a 235 is nearly identical to a 245 in a Toyo (makes sense, as the Toyo's run small), but they are almost 1/2 inch narrower per tire than my current S03's (245/40/18 is 10 inches wide), and the Falken 255/40 is just under a full inch narrower than my S03 in a 275/40/18O.

It's a weird thing - in some sizes the Falkens seem to run quite full, but in other sizes, they seem narrow (ie the 275/35/18). I still may end up going to the old standby of 235/40/18 and 265/35/18...its so hard to make this decision lol

Any chance you can repost the last pic again?
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I have pics of the 245/40, 275/35 setup on 8.5", 9.5" wheels in this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/173804-pics-18-enkei-rpf1-powdercoated-black.html

I am currently running 275's all around on 17 x 9" FN01R-C's. They fit perfect, so I don't see any reason why a 265 on a 8.5" wouldn't work.
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thanks- those are very helpful. The 265/35 may or may end up working out perfectly on the 8.5, I'm not sure - seems like it would buldge a bit, as it's a full .7 inches wider than my current tires. I just don't want it to look "balloon-ey" if you know what I mean.

The more I study the dimensions, the more I think the ideal for me is going to be 255/40/18 (section width of 10.3 inches wide, vs my current tire width of 10 inches), and 275/35/18 (10.8 inches wide, vs my current tire of 11.2 inches).

Thanks so much for the pics so much guys - if anyone's got more, I'd love to see em.
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I'd stick with either the 245/40 or 265/35 on the front. 255 is a nice width, but with the 40 series profile it will be .4" bigger diameter than the rear. The reverse stagger in the diameter would look worse than a slight bulge on the front tire IMO. Too bad they don't make a 255/35, but I'd go with 265/35. I can take a pic of a 275 on a 9" wheel if you want.
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Here are a couple more of mine. I prefer the slightly stretched JDM look as opposed to a fatty look and these tires have more grip than I'll ever need, so any wider would just be added weight. I also had to make sure sizes from front to rear would jive with my VDC.


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thanks for those, appreciate it.

I'm not after the stretched look at all, but rather max contact patch

1nate7 - if you could show me the link of the 275 on a 9 that would be great

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NP. Any way you go, you'll love the tires!
Old 08-01-2006 | 07:32 AM
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From everything I've read, they seem to be the way to go for me. It was a toss up between these and A048's, but their sizing is even more limited, thought they offer fantastic grip.
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I have the 265/35/18F and 275/35/18R setup on my Z. It is awesome for road racing/track events but not for drag. It is very underdriven, but looks really cool .

Once I wear out my rear i'm going for 295/40/18.
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pics?
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This is the best I have to show the 275's on a 9" wheel, keep in mind these are 17's:



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Old 08-01-2006 | 12:23 PM
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looks good, but those are def 9.5's all around I believe

if anyone has a pic of the 265/35/18 on an 8.5 - post it up

thanks again guys for the assistance!!!!!
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