jreiter

iTrader: (6)

That is actually the most common tire size combo people put on the 350Z when they get aftermarket rims. On that note, I don't believe those sizes will fit on the stock rims because the stock rims would be a little too narrow. In any case, go to the tire manufacturer's website and they will have a chart of all their tires sizes and which rim widths are allowed for each tire width.

jreiter

iTrader: (6)

Regarding tire width:

Has anyone tried a 255mm width front tire without rubbing on stock suspension?

I currently have the standard combo of front 245/40/18 tires and rear 275/40/18 tires on my Nismo rims, which are 18x8.5x25mm front and 18x9.5x30mm on the rear. However, I'm finding this combination understeers a bit too much for my tastes. (Many reviewers and magazines have found the same.)

So, when these tires wear out, I'd like to replace them with:

255/40/18 front
275/40/18 rear

This combination would actually result in a front diameter that's closer to stock than 245/40, as well as reducing understeer a bit. I just need to know if a 255 will fit without rubbing.

BillsZ

Does anyone now who makes the wheels in this picture, and what size they likely are?

Seppeku

Does Discount Tire Direct carry SSR wheels??? Anybody have pics of SSR GT1's or GT3's. I really like these and will probably put them on my Daytona Blue Z in 18". I think the GT1's come in white. What would that look like??? Anyone have pics of those???

mil_ling

hey everyone...i m a newbie here...

can anyone tell me what's our offset for the stock 18" rims?
and i have a set of 17" volk racing CE28N with offset 50 and 225/45/17 front and rear, would that fit in the z????

any help would be appreciated

Todd@ProDyno

Sorry we dont, but stop by our site...or here in person and see what we have that you may like. Im in Scottsdale.



Mil-ling +30 front, +33 Rear if im not mistaken...Id sell those Volks, not gonna work

alininger2001

iTrader: (1)

What widths are the stock 17's. I am thinking of running a 245/45/17 front 255/45/17 rear. Any input, is this good if not please give me a reccomendation on wider tires for the stock 17's.

LBSOHK

what about this set up
19x9 +26mm, 19x10+20mm ,
what tire size should I run , and what brand ?

thx

LBSOHK

Im thinkin 245-35-19 front and 285/35/19 rear or can I put 295/35/19 in the rear ? im leaning toward Dunlops , but would like some suggestions...
also with this set up , would I be able to lower my car without any rubbing ? thx..

LBSOHK

anyone ?

Todd@ProDyno

245/285 is a safe bet. Goin a bit far with the 295s. And yes...you can definitly lower with the 245/285 combo. If you go extreme with the offsets, like +20 or more...you may have to roll the rear lip a bit...but I think youll be ok

Zquicksilver

iTrader: (5)

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LBSOHK

well the wheels I want to buy are 19x9 +26mm, 19x10+20mm ..
I really dont want to get them if I have to roll the rear lip , I'll go with 18's if thats the case , I have a really good deal in the making with the 19's - thats the only reason Im thinkin about going 19's...
what tire brand would you recommend ?
thx for the help..

Zquicksilver

iTrader: (5)

DiscountTireDirect,

I hope you can help me. I seem to be getting conflicting information from everyone. I'm trying to find out where my wheels will be located in reference to the stock rims. The calculator on the mindspring web page gives me one offset dimension and the (unofficial rim size/offset thread) on this forum gives me another offset dimension with their calculations provided by (zillinois).

I am considering HP Design rims that are 19’s with width and offsets at 8.5f_+38 and 9.5r_+38 and according to this calculator

(http://www.mindspring.com/~toy4two/offset.html )

the new rims should stick out (5mil front and 14mil rear) beyond the stock 17's which are 7.5f_+30 and 8.0r_+33. The rest of the new rim will be in the well.

But according to (zillinois) offset thread (Unofficial Rim Size/Offset Thread) the HP's will be close to flush with the stock 17's in the front and stick out only 5/16" past stock in the rear.

Who’s calculations are right? The mindspring or (zillinois). I double checked zillinois with mindspring and zillinois seem to be off by just a little. The calculator provided by mindsprings is furnished by an individual along with TireRack. It' so simple to use, try it for yourself if you will and let me know if you think it's accurate.

Thanks for your help,
Zquicksilver

Todd@ProDyno

Yes...the mindspring calculator is correct.

Think of it a slightly easier way. Say you have 7.5 +30 fronts and switch up to a 8.5 +30. Now your offset has not changed, but youve added an inch of wheel. Take half of that inch adding it to both sides of the current wheel. Obviously...you are now a 1/2" closer to the fenderlip, and also a half inch closer to the strut. Or approx 13mm. If that new front is a 8.5 +38 then you can use the above example by saying its 13mm farther out, and deduct that extra 8mm from the offset change, and it leaves you with 5mm just like the calculator said.

Zquicksilver

iTrader: (5)

thank you very much...i don't have to worry about these HP's being too tucked when they stick out just beyond the stock wheels.

Zquicksilver

jtem

I am wondering if 19 X 9.5 in the front and 19 X 10.5 in the rear with a +29 offset for both will fit good on my 350z roadster

Zquicksilver

iTrader: (5)

jtem,

You should be fine in the back with that setup. I just ordered the same. But I went with 19 x 8.5f__+25 to play it safe, especially when steering.

Zquicksilver

rich harris

iTrader: (13)

On my Z i went with VOLK GT-C 20" working fine and look good...
245x35x20 front
275x30x20 rear

Skrill

I was wondering if you ever got around to doing this?

I want max performance and grip -- i.e., light wheels with a big contact patch. Also, since I am tracking -- 17" tires are way cheaper than 18.

I was thinking 17x9 f (w/ 275/40's) and 17 x 10 f (w/ 285/40's)

What would be the ideal offsets to get that setup to work (or can it work)? Would it work if the wheels were +35 front and + 18 rear?