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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Question Tires for stock Rims

I want to go with a more aggressive look for my Z. I have the 03 track with stock 18x8.0 F and 18x8.5 R. I've researched and used tire calculators and I've maybe come to a conclusion that i can go 245/40s F and 265/40s R. Any opinions here. I'm looking to maybe go wider my next tire purchase.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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unless u get spacers, i dont think the tire size difference will be too noticeable on stock rims. just my opinion
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If you want wider tires I suggest wider wheels.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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if you want wider tires i suggest wider wheels.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 03:54 AM
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well, i like the looks of the stock track rims, that's why i didn't want to get new wheels, so spacers might would work?
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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or not work....?
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Spacers will set the wheels out more, but from behind you'll be able to see your skinny tires.

Since you like the looks of the track wheels, look at Volk TE-37's. Somewhat similar.
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will do...so not a good idea to put a wider tire on stock rim...i hear ya...
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Originally Posted by TJGILROY
will do...so not a good idea to put a wider tire on stock rim...i hear ya...
OEM width plus or minus 10 mm is fine. If you are looking for performance buy a better tire not a wider tire.
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performance isn't my problem, i just would like all the ricers to be scared when pulling up behind me at a light and to think twice before reving their fart cans at me...
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Originally Posted by TJGILROY
performance isn't my problem, i just would like all the ricers to be scared when pulling up behind me at a light and to think twice before reving their fart cans at me...
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Originally Posted by TJGILROY
performance isn't my problem, i just would like all the ricers to be scared when pulling up behind me at a light and to think twice before reving their fart cans at me...
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i'll guess i'll stick with the stock sizes...thanks for the input guys...
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