Notices
Wheels & Tires 350Z Rollers and Rubbers

what size sticky tires?

Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:36 AM
  #1  
RED HOT Z's Avatar
RED HOT Z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 1
From: Chino CA 91710
Exclamation what size sticky tires?

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.


Thanks!
Gilbert
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:50 AM
  #2  
r_seng's Avatar
r_seng
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,817
Likes: 0
From: SoCal 626
Default

whats the offset and how much are you lowered? how much "power" are you pushing?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:50 AM
  #3  
redlude97's Avatar
redlude97
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,754
Likes: 0
From: Seattle/Portland
Default

Depends on your offsets. If they are somewhat conservative, I would go 275/30/19 and 305/30/19
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:53 AM
  #4  
dkmesa350z's Avatar
dkmesa350z
New Member
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,828
Likes: 2
From: Atlanta
Default

255/35 fr. 285/35 or 295/30 rear depending on your offset
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:54 AM
  #5  
Justin07Z's Avatar
Justin07Z
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 767
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
Default

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.
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:56 AM
  #6  
redlude97's Avatar
redlude97
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,754
Likes: 0
From: Seattle/Portland
Default

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?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:01 PM
  #7  
Justin07Z's Avatar
Justin07Z
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 767
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
Default

Originally Posted by redlude97
Did you read his sig at all?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:45 PM
  #8  
RED HOT Z's Avatar
RED HOT Z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 1
From: Chino CA 91710
Default

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.
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:06 PM
  #9  
redlude97's Avatar
redlude97
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,754
Likes: 0
From: Seattle/Portland
Default

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
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:08 PM
  #10  
RED HOT Z's Avatar
RED HOT Z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 1
From: Chino CA 91710
Default

Where can I get my fenders rolled? What if I didn't want to roll my fenders?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:09 PM
  #11  
redlude97's Avatar
redlude97
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,754
Likes: 0
From: Seattle/Portland
Default

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.
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:10 PM
  #12  
RED HOT Z's Avatar
RED HOT Z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 1
From: Chino CA 91710
Default

What brand? I can get a hook up with Falken do they make anything?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:11 PM
  #13  
RED HOT Z's Avatar
RED HOT Z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 1
From: Chino CA 91710
Default

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?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:19 PM
  #14  
davidv's Avatar
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 42,753
Likes: 11
From: Tucson, AZ
Default

Plus or minus 10 mm is not going to make a difference in performance. Tires will: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=tires.
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:31 AM
  #15  
RED HOT Z's Avatar
RED HOT Z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 1
From: Chino CA 91710
Default

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
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:37 AM
  #16  
iStan's Avatar
iStan
ZR
Premier Member
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6,444
Likes: 3
From: Las Vegas
Default

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!
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:45 AM
  #17  
RED HOT Z's Avatar
RED HOT Z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 1
From: Chino CA 91710
Default

I really want KDW's but cheaper is always better.
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:58 AM
  #18  
dkmesa350z's Avatar
dkmesa350z
New Member
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,828
Likes: 2
From: Atlanta
Default

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
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:59 AM
  #19  
iStan's Avatar
iStan
ZR
Premier Member
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6,444
Likes: 3
From: Las Vegas
Default

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.
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 11:17 AM
  #20  
RED HOT Z's Avatar
RED HOT Z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 1
From: Chino CA 91710
Default

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?
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:27 AM.