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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Spike100
^^ You are probably (make that certainly) a better driver than I am. I'm getting a little older and no longer willing to depend upon fast reflexes. To compensate for my age (and less reaction time), I depend upon electronics to keep me safe. The Z's VDC is just great for an older driver (same goes for a younger and inexperienced driver).

I occasionally push "it," but I know my limitations. I never liked the OEM 225/45-18 fonts and 245/45-18 rears. That arrangement ( I have a 2003 Performance model) provides more under-steer than I want in a performance car.

To get better handling, I selected to go with a wheel/tire arrangement that provides more neutral handling. So, I put 245/40-18 tires on the front and 245/45-18 on the rears. My decision for this setup was to maintain the Z's VDC function (again, my car is a 2003 Performance model equipped with VDC). This setup is just great. I am running Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, and I really like this tire. It's really fun to push the car hard with this tire setup.

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It's probably a great set up, and glad you're having fun!
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Tubbs
It's probably a great set up, and glad you're having fun!
just ordered 245/45/18 dunlop sp sport maxx really good price, hopefully it will be fine for vdc......
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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245
275
stock wheels
2" or more drop
with out fender rolling
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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anyone with experience with 245/45/18 all round?
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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hahaha

People, i have no problem with 245/45/18 all round very nice handling and i like it that way, but feel like lossing a bit of power when dragging and trying to pick up at low rpm, overall 245/35/18 is really good.Good handling no vdc issue and no slip so far, been driving hard since tyre change.

+1 to 245/45/18 all round
+1 dunlop sp sport max , really worth the trouble,money and time
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Hey rkd350z

do u lower your car? what sizes are they?
any problem w/ scratching the tires against suspension or other part?
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