mr. sparco

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The way the side mirrors are mounted is tripping me out.

Zoco

Alright getting new wheels soon. Wanna get that more agressive look in the rear and better handling. I dont want to roll my finders, but I will if i have to. I am also going to running stock suspension. What would be the best wheel and tire sizes for what Im looking for. I was thinking 8.5 in the front with 245/40r18 or 255/40r18. In the rear maybe 9.5 and 265/40r18 or 275/40r18. I am not good with offset I was hoping you guys could help me with that. Or maybe im all wrong and I need 9.5 in the front and 10.5 in the rear...IDK

WetDreamZZZ

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I ordered my RPF1's through the local Discount Tire and when I brought them home in thier boxes I found the Ceter Caps sitting underneath each wheel. I was not charged for them either.

WetDreamZZZ

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I would say get the 9.5 front with a 10.5 rear +15 all around. You can run the 245 front 275 rear if you want or go larger when you want a lil more performance. The less gap in size between your front and rear tires the less understeer you will have though. I currently run 265 front and 285 rear probably going to step up to 275 front and 285 rear when its time for tires again.

WetDreamZZZ

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Just like most of you...
RPF1's 9.5 front 10.5 rear +15 all around
265/35 front and 285/35 rear
or maybe its 265/40 up front I forget haha.

Zoco

If I get 10.5 in the rear will I need to roll my fenders? Also how stretched will 245/40r18 and 275/40r18 tires be on the 9.5 and 10.5 wheels? I dont want really stretched out looking tires, not my style.

scotts300

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Are you lowered at all? Adjustable suspension components? I'd go 255 or 265/35 front and 285/35 rear on the 9.5/10.5. If you aren't lowered, and don't plan on it, you can go with the 40 series, but I'd bump the front to 255/40.

Zoco

Lol eveything is stock, but in the future definalty want to lower my car just a hair. I dont want massive tires, just something to make my car look and handle better. I wont be tracking my car so I dont need extremely wide tires.

scotts300

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If you will lower later - even with something mild like Eibach springs - I'd go with the 35 series. I didn't suggest those sizes for tracking, but so that you avoided said stretch look like you asked. I think a 9.5" wheel is ideal with a 275, but it can go +/- 1/2", IMO, and still look ok. I like a 295 on a 10.5, and 285 minimum, hence my suggestion.

Zoco

LOL ok now I get it! The 40 and 35 are the size of the side wall. So what is the same as 245/40 in a 35 and was is the same as a 275/40 in a 35?

Zoco

Does WetDreamZZZ have 18s or 19? I really like the look he has going.

SE5spd

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18"

SE5spd

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18x10.5 +15 RPF1 or 18x10.5 +15 PF01?

scotts300

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245/40/18 is 25.7" tall
275/35/18 is 25.6" tall

275/40/18 is 26.7" tall
You need a real wide tire, like 315/35, to get to the same 26.7" tall

terrasmak

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255/40 and 275/40 is a great combo for those wheels for street use. I you look around at my pics you can see how it looks mounted on my NT03's spaced out to the RPF1 offset. Even when lowered, as my car is. No need for shorter tires if you properly lower the car 255/35-18 should never be mounted on a Z unless you have to for race use.

Dubs13

A couple more of my car from a meet this Sunday:

boliviandaddy23

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ok need your help before i pull the trigger

i have rpf1 f9.5 r10.5 +15 all around...i like the nice fat tire look
i already have 265/35 for the front but for the rear i see alot of you
guys going with 285/35...could i do 295/35 instead? its only a little
difference and i know i will get a little under steer with 285 and 295
...that's question number one...my car is dropped a little less then
1.5inches...so would i have to get my rear fenders rolled? (im guessing
yes)

can you guys tell me the pros and cons of running nice fat tires?
besides the fact that they are expensive lol got my eye on
bfGoodRidge g-Force T/A KDW 2

Zoco

What offset? So I wont have to roll my finders and I wont rub with those tire specs? Also wanted to ask the question why some people run 19' wheels in the rear?

terrasmak

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9.5 and 10.5 +15 and yes you will need a roll in the rear.


Some people run an 18/19 combo so the tire sidewall will be the same height front to rear. This can also be done with a 17 front 18 rear combo, 19 front and 20 rear combo.

Zoco

What about 8.5 in the front and 9.5 in the rear for rims sizes? Or 9 in the front and 10 in the rear? Why does everyone run 9.5 and 10.5? Im sticking with 18' all around too.