Winter tire help!!!!
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Hello, I have a set of blizzaks. Tires are 205-55-16. They were winter tires for an 08 S2000 CR. Would these work on the Z?? They are on the MSW type 14:http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...Silver+Painted
I know a non-staggered setup is better for winter! Would these work on the Z??
I know a non-staggered setup is better for winter! Would these work on the Z??
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No, they will not work. They're not even close to the size of the Z tires. Are you concerned about driving a Z in Denver? I thought you guys were getting great weather. If anything, put some bags of sand or water softener in the back to get more traction in the rear.
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Yeah but they dont need to be close. The CR stock comes with P215/45ZR17 87W front tires and P255/40ZR17 94W tires for the back, which is more in line with the Z. 205-55-16 runs perfect on the CR, but will it on the Z? Winter tires are a MUST!
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I don't even know how those would fit on 18" wheels. What year Z is it? Some of the wheels came in 17's from the factory, so maybe that would work. I would be concerned about the aspect ratio and/or height of the tire.
So basically I'd need to know the size of your Z tires.
So basically I'd need to know the size of your Z tires.
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i live here in denver too.
i wasn't to sure about droppin the cash for snow tires or just some good performance tires and pulling through (mine were near bald although i've been getting by)
i went with snow tires today.
the link you posted though has rim sizes 14-18. which do you have?
i wasn't to sure about droppin the cash for snow tires or just some good performance tires and pulling through (mine were near bald although i've been getting by)
i went with snow tires today.
the link you posted though has rim sizes 14-18. which do you have?
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siruis, i have a set of stock 18s with hankook icebears on them. fronts have lots of tread left. rears have maybe 1/4 to 1/3 of tread left. everything for sale. pm me if you are interested.
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I would not mount that size (205/55-16”) snow tire on your Enthusiast. It’s over an inch too short (overall diameter) on the front and almost 2 inches too short on the rear. ![EEK!](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif)
That setup will look like “butt” and may not run correctly with your car’s TCS or ABS.
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That setup will look like “butt” and may not run correctly with your car’s TCS or ABS.
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