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Old 12-13-2006, 11:09 AM
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I have 18x8.5 +25 on the front, and right now im running the normal 245/40 but its just to thin for me, whats the widest possible tire I could run on it without any issues?

id like to run a 265/40 on front and keep my 275/40 in rear, would that work?
Old 12-13-2006, 11:52 AM
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take a look at this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/231823-03-track-model-wheel-question.html
Old 12-13-2006, 11:55 AM
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I would go no bigger than 265
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Originally Posted by kbomb

found this quote in that thread:

"track model Rays are 8.0" F and 8.5" R, so 245s and 255s are the maximum you can fit on those widths. Of course, you can go to say, a 275/40-18 on the rear, but the actual contact patch will not be any larger and the sidewalls get badly distorted. Don't do it!"

Thanks for the link, so unless somebody states otherwise i guess 255 is the fatest i should go..

i did search btw, had no luck..
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Originally Posted by 350Zteve
I would go no bigger than 265
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Old 12-13-2006, 12:57 PM
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Here's a good link to answer your question:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....5&postcount=15

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If you want more rubber on the ground why not a wider wheel?
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