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Old 11-20-2007, 11:36 AM
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I have some volk 19 9.5 by 10.5 i want some really sticky tires for my power. What size tires and brand should I get? I'm a noob when it comes to tires.


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Old 11-20-2007, 11:50 AM
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whats the offset and how much are you lowered? how much "power" are you pushing?
Old 11-20-2007, 11:50 AM
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Depends on your offsets. If they are somewhat conservative, I would go 275/30/19 and 305/30/19
Old 11-20-2007, 11:53 AM
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255/35 fr. 285/35 or 295/30 rear depending on your offset
Old 11-20-2007, 11:54 AM
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Wow, 275/305 seems like WAY too much tire unless the car has forced induction, all those sizes will do is creat unnecessasary friction, drag, and added weight which will kill acceleration and gas mileage. Not to mention cost of such wide rubber. I'd go 255/35 19 and 275/35 19.
Old 11-20-2007, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Justin07Z
Wow, 275/305 seems like WAY too much tire unless the car has forced induction, all those sizes will do is creat unnecessasary friction, drag, and added weight which will kill acceleration and gas mileage. Not to mention cost of such wide rubber. I'd go 255/35 19 and 275/35 19.
Did you read his sig at all?
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Did you read his sig at all?
Old 11-20-2007, 12:45 PM
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I do have FI so I want some reall sticky tires.

FRONT:19X9.5 +28 offset current tires 245/35/19
REAR:19x10.5 +23 offset current tires 285/35/19

Can I go wider? I want something that can help me put the power down.
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Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
I do have FI so I want some reall sticky tires.

FRONT:19X9.5 +28 offset current tires 245/35/19
REAR:19x10.5 +23 offset current tires 285/35/19

Can I go wider? I want something that can help me put the power down.
With those offsets, I would go 275/30/19 and 295/30/19, and roll your fenders
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Where can I get my fenders rolled? What if I didn't want to roll my fenders?
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Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
Where can I get my fenders rolled? What if I didn't want to roll my fenders?
then stick to 275's, 285's will most likely rub in that rear offset.
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What brand? I can get a hook up with Falken do they make anything?
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Originally Posted by redlude97
then stick to 275's, 285's will most likely rub in that rear offset.
My 285's never rubbed. I want something stick what brand should I go with? I guess I can roll my fenders but where?
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Plus or minus 10 mm is not going to make a difference in performance. Tires will: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=tires.
Old 11-21-2007, 10:31 AM
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What about these Fk-452's. I get a hook up on these thats why will they work? Do you think the will get good traction?

245/35ZR19

285/35ZR19
Old 11-21-2007, 10:37 AM
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I'm a fan of my 452s. 275/30F 275/40R I've been pushing it a little more each day and trying to see how far I can go. So far, so good.
Oh, and Hook a brother up!
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I really want KDW's but cheaper is always better.
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There is no need to go with 275 fronts, 255 is probably the widest you will want to go, any wider and you will likely notice the steering get slightly sluggish. How low are you dropped? A 295/30 might be your best bet, and with some fender rolling, you shouldn't have any major issues. KDWs are my favorite all weather tire, very sticky, should do the trick for ya
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Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
I really want KDW's but cheaper is always better.
I'm not sure if the 452s are going hold your power though. They definately were an improvement for me going from the Stock 040s. But they did come recommended from a 420/420 JWT TT G locally.
Old 11-21-2007, 11:17 AM
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Thats what I'm worried about I want minimal tire spin so I might just have to go with the KDW's.

Whats the difference between 295/30 and 295/35?


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