New Tires = Traction Control Porblem
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New Tires = Traction Control Porblem
I just recently put new tires on the front and back of my 06 350. My back tires are wider than the front. They look great but unfortunately when I go through a turn, the traction control turns on. I know that I'm not sliding and there is no need for it to come on.
Does anyone know how to fix this without turning off the traction control? I have called around and no one seems to know for sure. Not even the tire place that I purchased them from. I did read somewhere that I might need to have the same width in the front and back.
The tires that I put on are 225/45/18 YR and 265/35/18 YR Toyo T1R. Also, these are on the stock 06 wheels.
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Does anyone know how to fix this without turning off the traction control? I have called around and no one seems to know for sure. Not even the tire place that I purchased them from. I did read somewhere that I might need to have the same width in the front and back.
The tires that I put on are 225/45/18 YR and 265/35/18 YR Toyo T1R. Also, these are on the stock 06 wheels.
Any ideas?
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Explained in great detail and in glorious living color right here....
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It's a shame you didn't investigate before spending $$$ on new tires.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....1&postcount=45
It's a shame you didn't investigate before spending $$$ on new tires.
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
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It's a shame you didn't investigate before spending $$$ on new tires.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....1&postcount=45
It's a shame you didn't investigate before spending $$$ on new tires.
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Originally Posted by Sprayed
Why should I need to investigate when I am relying on the expertise of the tire store? It's not that shameful, there is a warranty. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Just cause they work their doesnt mean they know SH$T, even my local dealer has a Z with an aftermarker wheel package with the wrong sized tires on the showroom.
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I would go back to the shop and ask them to provide a correctly sized tire. The tire they sold to you won’t work at all since it is way too short (as to overall diameter).
You need a rear tire with an overall diameter of 26.7”. If you are on stock OEM wheels, you’re best choice is probably 245/45-18”.
One thing to consider for future buys is purchasing from one of our great Vendors on my350z.com. These Vendors know the Z car and always provide the best solutions/setups/products for members.
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You need a rear tire with an overall diameter of 26.7”. If you are on stock OEM wheels, you’re best choice is probably 245/45-18”.
One thing to consider for future buys is purchasing from one of our great Vendors on my350z.com. These Vendors know the Z car and always provide the best solutions/setups/products for members.
--Spike
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Originally Posted by Spike100
I would go back to the shop and ask them to provide a correctly sized tire. The tire they sold to you won’t work at all since it is way too short (as to overall diameter).
You need a rear tire with an overall diameter of 26.7”. If you are on stock OEM wheels, you’re best choice is probably 245/45-18”.
One thing to consider for future buys is purchasing from one of our great Vendors on my350z.com. These Vendors know the Z car and always provide the best solutions/setups/products for members.
--Spike
You need a rear tire with an overall diameter of 26.7”. If you are on stock OEM wheels, you’re best choice is probably 245/45-18”.
One thing to consider for future buys is purchasing from one of our great Vendors on my350z.com. These Vendors know the Z car and always provide the best solutions/setups/products for members.
--Spike
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
+1 , and 275/40 is the proper up sized tire, but you need at least a 9 inch wheel to use it.
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Originally Posted by Sprayed
Why should I need to investigate when I am relying on the expertise of the tire store? It's not that shameful, there is a warranty. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
As the other members have suggested, I'd go back to the tire dealer and have them swap out either the fronts or rears to get you back to OEM diameters. That will solve your TCS/VDC slip light problems as well as keep your odometer/speedometer accurate.
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Originally Posted by Sprayed
Wait, my stock wheel can't handle even a little widening?
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
The biggest you can go is 265/40 in the rear on stock wheels. The front can get 245/40's. A few people run 245/40 front and 255/40 rears with good results.