Only thing is they are 18 9.5 +28 all the way around. This threw my game completely off, because I had what size tires I was going to get when I thought I was getting a staggered set. He ran out of the staggered but told me I shouldn't have any problems runnning the same width all the way around. Except now Im not sure what tires to get.
Hmmm so could anyone recommend what size tires to run with if I have 18 9.5's +28 all the way around?

I read the http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr...t_2/index.html article and had thought of going 275/40 all the way around also. But now Im not so sure. I want Potenza RE050A PP's. Im considering going 255/40 f's, and 285/30 r's. This is with Tanabe GF210's for the drop. Anyone have any input on if this will work? Would 285/35 work better for the rears?

Thanks everyone.

 

i would go with a 255/275 setup. 285's on a 9.5 rim will buldge out slightly, if asthetics arent really that important i see no reason to go with that particular setup.

 

275/35/18F 275/40/18R would be a good setup

 

Nexx, 255/40/18f's and 275/40/18R's? Just like a regular staggered set up? Is that gonna stretch the fronts out?

Redlude, they dont make 275/35's in the tire that I want.

 

i run 245's on my 9.5, slight stretch, the 255's should be perfect.

 

I like the look of the Torque-R's all around better than the staggered. Please take some pics, close-ups and wide shots so we can see......

 

Sweet, thanks Nexx. Any understeer problems or anything?

Soon as I get the tires on, I'll make sure to get some pics posted up.

 

Go 265/35/18 and 275/40/18 then

 

That would fit fine without looking too stretched. Maybe consider 265/35 and 295/35 if 295 is recommended for a 9.5" wheel.

 

295 is too wide for a 9.5, even a 285 is pushing it somewhat, and is the limit for manufacturer's specs for wheel width

 

post them pics! i have the torques btw too am running 255/40/18 275/40/18

 

how much did it cost...?
im sure u coulda bought some used volks or something...

 

Azn, they cost me around 800, if I recall.
Mrchu, any issues with understeer? How did it effect the way it handled after you got them on?

Thanks for all the responses guys. Soon as I get pics, I will put them up.

 

^damn. $800 is cheap!

 

I am planning on buying rotas soon, been doing a lot of research on
what tires to buy, i have a grand touring 350z now, it has 10 inch rims in
rear and i am running 275's now with perfect sidewall fit-goes straight up
from edge of rim with no outward bulge or hang over-so anybody who is
going to buy larger than that and put on a smaller rim is asking for some
bulge. if you are just daily driving it is no big deal, but if you are a weekend
warrior like me who does autocross and road racing often you don't want a
lot of sidewall flex or tire rollover, i think i agree with a 255/40 or 265/35
in front at the most

 

I will buy your Grand touring rims from you if you change to rota's.

 

Yeah, I thought of that 2fast. I agree, but the PP's are made with a really stiff sidewall to help prevent roll. One of the (many) reasons I chose them over other brands. But I will certainly keep that in mind, thanks for the suggestion.

 

No pics, no care...

 

Pics coming later today most likely. Just checked UPS and they are out delivering them now.

Will be about a month before I get them on the car though. Gotta get the tires.

 

oh sorry, i was thinking more of the lines of wheels + tires
but yea just the wheels themselves are quite cheap