Question Regarding ET Radials
11-25-2008, 08:12 PM
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Question Regarding ET Radials
Hey...I want to buy some Mickey Thompson ET radials...I was wondering if 305/35/18 fit the Z.
I have the Works Emotion XD9 wheels with the +45 offset in the rear. Do you guys think the 305 will fit without sticking out?
I have the Works Emotion XD9 wheels with the +45 offset in the rear. Do you guys think the 305 will fit without sticking out?
11-25-2008, 10:02 PM
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I run a 18x10.5 +28 rear with a 305/35/18 nitto drag. I had to roll my fenders some to keep from rubbing and im lowered on hotchkis springs. Isnt the work wheel only a 9.5? I would suggest looking for something smaller, if you are not putting down serious HP.
But to answer your question, I think they would clear the fender, but probably not the shock tower, unless you get a 15mm or so spacer. A pic of the rear would help me give you more information tho.
But to answer your question, I think they would clear the fender, but probably not the shock tower, unless you get a 15mm or so spacer. A pic of the rear would help me give you more information tho.
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I just want some traction..I am putting down 577 at 14psi...with 550 torque...Anyway I can traction would be great. Right now I have BF goodridge and it catches in 3rd gear.
In the rear...ofset is +45.
Ive heard that MIckey is the way to go to get more traction...
In the rear...ofset is +45.
Ive heard that MIckey is the way to go to get more traction...
11-26-2008, 11:00 AM
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What is your wheel width? The +45 should be good to stuff a large tire on there, but you shouldn't put too large a tire for a given wheel diameter. I run a 305 on a 10.5" rear +43 wheel without one suspension tweak.
On my Z32TT, I run a 295/35/18 BFG DR, which gives decent traction in 2nd gear (~650rwhp).
On my Z32TT, I run a 295/35/18 BFG DR, which gives decent traction in 2nd gear (~650rwhp).
11-26-2008, 01:09 PM
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What width is the wheel? Mickey one of the best, but they will not last long. The Nitto DR gives the most treadlife, with the BFG being second, but the BFGs hook better then Nitto.
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What is your wheel width? The +45 should be good to stuff a large tire on there, but you shouldn't put too large a tire for a given wheel diameter. I run a 305 on a 10.5" rear +43 wheel without one suspension tweak.
On my Z32TT, I run a 295/35/18 BFG DR, which gives decent traction in 2nd gear (~650rwhp).
On my Z32TT, I run a 295/35/18 BFG DR, which gives decent traction in 2nd gear (~650rwhp).
I have BFG right now...yea the tread is great but no traction...Whats the avg life span for Mickey Tires...The thing is I hardly drive it!...cuz I am in med school in NY and my car is in ATL...
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A 10" wheel will work just fine with 305's. I have been thinking about putting these tires on as well, that way I don't have to change my wheels when I go to the track. I fit a 325 M/T on a 10" Weld wheel, but the tire rubbed on the inside shock area.325's are just too big. My Z looked great sitting there, but couldn't drive it without it rubbing. The only thing I don't like about driving on the street with DR"s is that at 100mph+ the back end gets a little loose. I can't tell you how long the M/T's will last because I don't DD my car.
BTW my offset is +43 on my SSR GT 3's 18x10
BTW my offset is +43 on my SSR GT 3's 18x10
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11-27-2008, 07:27 AM
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A 10" wheel will work just fine with 305's. I have been thinking about putting these tires on as well, that way I don't have to change my wheels when I go to the track. I fit a 325 M/T on a 10" Weld wheel, but the tire rubbed on the inside shock area.325's are just too big. My Z looked great sitting there, but couldn't drive it without it rubbing. The only thing I don't like about driving on the street with DR"s is that at 100mph+ the back end gets a little loose. I can't tell you how long the M/T's will last because I don't DD my car.
BTW my offset is +43 on my SSR GT 3's 18x10
BTW my offset is +43 on my SSR GT 3's 18x10
I use a 10mm spacer myself. . .
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-305-35-18-MICKEY-THOMPSON-ET-STREET-DRAG-RADIAL-TIRES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a 12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZite m360102046510QQitemZ360102046510QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5f PartsQ5fAccessories
These are tires I am thinking about ordering!...So...I should go ahead and get them right?!..and it should fit my rear rims which are 18x10..works XD9.
I want to thank you guys for your help!!!
These are tires I am thinking about ordering!...So...I should go ahead and get them right?!..and it should fit my rear rims which are 18x10..works XD9.
I want to thank you guys for your help!!!
11-27-2008, 01:20 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-305-35-18-MICKEY-THOMPSON-ET-STREET-DRAG-RADIAL-TIRES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a 12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZite m360102046510QQitemZ360102046510QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5f PartsQ5fAccessories
These are tires I am thinking about ordering!...So...I should go ahead and get them right?!..and it should fit my rear rims which are 18x10..works XD9.
I want to thank you guys for your help!!!
These are tires I am thinking about ordering!...So...I should go ahead and get them right?!..and it should fit my rear rims which are 18x10..works XD9.
I want to thank you guys for your help!!!
Worst case scenario, you need like a 5mm spacer.
If I get another set one day, I'm buying M.T.