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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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I haven't been able to find an answer to my 'problem'. I'm going to be getting 19" 5zigen wheels, staggered of course. 8.5 in the front and 9.5 in the back. the package the guy was selling was 2100 with (2) 19x8.5 with (2) Hankook 245/35ZR19 , Rear (2) 19x9.5 with (2) Hankook 275/30ZR19.
I asked for wider and maybe better tires, and he suggested the Falken 452 tires , 255 in the front and 285 in the back, Falken 452's for an extra 300, so 2400. he also said the best tires/wheels package under 2500 with the 5zigen would be 245/35/R19-275/35/R19 NITTO tires package.
-I have a few questions. wont 245 and 275 look a bit stretched on 8.5 and 9.5 rims? so i'm much better off with the 255 and 285 right?
-What do you think about the tires? Apparently the Falken 452's are pretty solid. I won't be on any tracks, i drive fast, and i live in miami so lots of rain, so im always concerned with how the tires perform in the rain.
-I think the pricing seems pretty good, best i could find. If anyone thinks the price is horrible, please let me know.
and of course im getting 5zigen sport engine in hyper silver, sorry i waited so long to state it. I konw this is a huge post, but i'd appreciate any help, i really would. Thanks.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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275 is pretty wide as it is for a 9.5.. I run 295's on an 11 inch rear.
Toyo TR1's are good too. For 9.5 I think the best tire would be a 265 to be honest.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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You run 295's on 11 inch wide wheels? And they don't look stretched at all?
This is the first time I've read in the forums that someone is suggesting 265 on 9.5 width rims. Thanks for you input.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Tire width is easy. Your wheels are the same width as NISMO wheels. So tires should be as wide as those recommended for NISMO.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by LRod84
You run 295's on 11 inch wide wheels? And they don't look stretched at all?
This is the first time I've read in the forums that someone is suggesting 265 on 9.5 width rims. Thanks for you input.
I used that size on my C32 for Brabus 19X9.5 wheels, the 275 rubbed like crazy.
If you are not lowered it might work.
http://www.teamtoyo.com/pit/feat_cars.asp?id=28


The 295/30 18 PS2 was made for the GT3..I run the stock LTW wheels
18X11 rear.
From this angle you can see they fit perfect
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/vader13/1.jpg

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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I'm not lowered. I don't think rubbing should be a problem for me.
Brabus is always nice, ridiculously expensive as well.
Anyone recommend Falken 452 or Nittos?
Im leaning towards Falken.
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