VQZ33

I just threw on my work cr kai 18" 9.5 wide and +12 offset all around with nitto nt555 245/40/18 and when im driving the car it feels very very sloppy. Even if im going slow and normal driving the car feels like its swaying like crazy and about 2 step out completley sideways at any second. Anyone know why this is caused because it honestly worries the hell outta me.

p.s i have stock suspension and everything the car is bone stock.

bigwilly03

Doesn't the Z come stock with a staggered setup? Maybe it is the equal width tires all around that is giving you that "swaying" feeling. And 245 seems a little narrow on at 9.5", the streching may be giving you some handling issues also. I run 245's on an 8" rim. Someone more knowledgeable can chime in.

MyV6IsFast3r

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Problem in bold.

Blu_Blur

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^ elaborate, please.

DMK

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Nitto NT555's are known to be the worst performance tires ever. Crappy in the rain and almost as crappy in the dry. Do a search.

Moroccan_Mole

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check your alignment

ace04

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I didn't know this...

AllstarE4

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245/40/18 isn't too stretched, but on the rear you need more grip. Try 275/40/18. I don't know about the NT555's, but the other guys chiming in are probably right about you needing another tire.

Concave

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275/40/18 looks digusting to me.
I use falken fk452 with the exact same setup.
245/40/18 18x9.5 +20mm all around and Mine feels better than stock.
I can take turns easier and when normal driving, it feels comfortable.

maybe its the tires.

AllstarE4

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The Falken 452 in the 275/40/18 is a VERY meaty tire, but it doesn't look as bad as alot of other meaty tires I've seen. If you're going for width in the back you could to a 275/35/18. All comes down to searching to see what these choices look like and finding what you like.

asmvp84

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nitto tires aren't that great i have had a set and never when back they do feel slick and slide on the road...also i have a 9.5 with the emo's on the back and i went with a 275.

sbZenth

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To give you an idea: (before my drop)

These are Falken 275/35/18 all around.
I love the setup.

VQZ33

yea i dunno it doesnt really feel like im sliding around i would say more like it has excessive body roll if that makes any sense. I just really think its weird i dont really know if it's the tires per say, but i dont really know anything about it, it just feels very "touchy feeley" like when i turn the wheel like the whole car just dives in that direction and when i turn it back i feel like its about to loose itself really weird.

Chad68

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I think it has more to do with stretching 245's onto a 9.5" rim more than anything. Another guy was complaiing about the same thing and his tires were stretched as much or more than yours.

Simann

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Yep, alignment is probably off. Most likely the toe is skewed.

lgear080

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What about mount/balance/alignment?

samjcg

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Is there any problem doing 245/35/18 on all 4 wheels for 18x9.5?

My rear wheels are 275/40/18, but I think it is just too much meat on the wheel. I like the front wheels, they look good but I was wondering if all 4 tires are same then there is gonna be some problem?

sam

SchismX

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275/40 F and 255/40 R seems to be a good combo. If you run that small of a tire on the rear you are going to have some issues. Mainly TCS/VDC problems. Your speedo will also be thrown off with the smaller diameter.

SchismX

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EDIT, sorry meant 255/40 F/275/40 R.

Triple8Sol

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Nitto 555 is the worst so-called high performance tire I've ever owned. Get rid of them asap!