tire set-up
#1
tire set-up
I'm new to this site and my name is mikhel, and i have a red 2006 nissan 350z touring
I plan on keeping my stock rims for a while until i can get some volk te37's
but i do want to upgrade my tires. Will i be able to fit
245/40zr/18 front
255/45zr/18 rear
without any issues whatsoever with vdc or anything else with this set-up, any inputs will be greatly appreciated
I plan on keeping my stock rims for a while until i can get some volk te37's
but i do want to upgrade my tires. Will i be able to fit
245/40zr/18 front
255/45zr/18 rear
without any issues whatsoever with vdc or anything else with this set-up, any inputs will be greatly appreciated
#5
that is true, but im gonna keep my stockers for a while, which is 8 in front and 8 .5 rear, is there anyway u can possibly come up with something that i can go with?
#6
You want:
245/40/18
255/40/18
or
245/40/18
265/40/18 (if you want a beefier rear tire)
Edit: Tire size calculators are your friend:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
245/40/18
255/40/18
or
245/40/18
265/40/18 (if you want a beefier rear tire)
Edit: Tire size calculators are your friend:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
#7
You want:
245/40/18
255/40/18
or
245/40/18
265/40/18 (if you want a beefier rear tire)
Edit: Tire size calculators are your friend:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
245/40/18
255/40/18
or
245/40/18
265/40/18 (if you want a beefier rear tire)
Edit: Tire size calculators are your friend:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
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#9
I'm not gonna spoon feed you (so you learn), but if you go into the tire size calculator, compare your stock sizes to the new sizes. The app will give you a speedo difference in %. This is the percentage you can expect your speedo to be off with the new setup.
Let us know if you have any more questions!
Edit: Read this to learn about VDC operation and its relation to front and rear tire diameters:
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...read-here.html
Last edited by guitman32; 05-18-2009 at 03:32 PM.
#11
I ran the former setup (245/40, 255/40) for a good while on factory 03-05 track wheels with no issue. You definitely won't have any rubbing issues.
I'm not gonna spoon feed you (so you learn), but if you go into the tire size calculator, compare your stock sizes to the new sizes. The app will give you a speedo difference in %. This is the percentage you can expect your speedo to be off with the new setup.
Let us know if you have any more questions!
Edit: Read this to learn about VDC operation and its relation to front and rear tire diameters:
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...read-here.html
I'm not gonna spoon feed you (so you learn), but if you go into the tire size calculator, compare your stock sizes to the new sizes. The app will give you a speedo difference in %. This is the percentage you can expect your speedo to be off with the new setup.
Let us know if you have any more questions!
Edit: Read this to learn about VDC operation and its relation to front and rear tire diameters:
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...read-here.html
#12
best bet is plugging the various sizes into the calculators online and you can find your ideal setup. It will also tell you how much, if any, the speedo will be off
you have no fear of rubbing, stock wheels are nowhere near the body panels
you have no fear of rubbing, stock wheels are nowhere near the body panels
#13
ive done some research on the set-up that i want to do n if i put the 245/40/18 on the front, there is a 3.64% difference on the front tire, and reading from that one thread that u can't go over 3% or u wil cause complications with the computer... so can i get ur input on that i dont really wanna scrw up my car ya know
1. Speedo error calculation: Compare your stock front tire size to the new front tire size (e.g. 225/45/18 vs 245/40/18):
225/45/18: Overall Diameter: 25.97 in (659.63 mm)
245/40/18: Overall Diameter: 25.71 in (653.03 mm)
Diameter Difference: 1.01%
Your new tire will be slightly smaller in diameter, therefore your speedo will read 1.01% too fast at a given speed. This has nothing to do with VDC.
2. VDC compatibility calculation: Compare your NEW tire sizes, front to rear (e.g. 245/40/18 vs. 255/40/18):
245/40/18: Overall Diameter: 25.71 in (653.03 mm)
255/40/18: Overall Diameter: 26.03 in (661.16 mm)
Diameter Difference: 1.23%
Your VDC will be fine with the new setup, since the diameter difference front to rear is only 1.23%. You are correct in that you want to keep this difference less than 3%.
Hope this helps.
#14
There are two comparisons you have to make.
1. Speedo error calculation: Compare your stock front tire size to the new front tire size (e.g. 225/45/18 vs 245/40/18):
225/45/18: Overall Diameter: 25.97 in (659.63 mm)
245/40/18: Overall Diameter: 25.71 in (653.03 mm)
Diameter Difference: 1.01%
Your new tire will be slightly smaller in diameter, therefore your speedo will read 1.01% too fast at a given speed. This has nothing to do with VDC.
2. VDC compatibility calculation: Compare your NEW tire sizes, front to rear (e.g. 245/40/18 vs. 255/40/18):
245/40/18: Overall Diameter: 25.71 in (653.03 mm)
255/40/18: Overall Diameter: 26.03 in (661.16 mm)
Diameter Difference: 1.23%
Your VDC will be fine with the new setup, since the diameter difference front to rear is only 1.23%. You are correct in that you want to keep this difference less than 3%.
Hope this helps.
1. Speedo error calculation: Compare your stock front tire size to the new front tire size (e.g. 225/45/18 vs 245/40/18):
225/45/18: Overall Diameter: 25.97 in (659.63 mm)
245/40/18: Overall Diameter: 25.71 in (653.03 mm)
Diameter Difference: 1.01%
Your new tire will be slightly smaller in diameter, therefore your speedo will read 1.01% too fast at a given speed. This has nothing to do with VDC.
2. VDC compatibility calculation: Compare your NEW tire sizes, front to rear (e.g. 245/40/18 vs. 255/40/18):
245/40/18: Overall Diameter: 25.71 in (653.03 mm)
255/40/18: Overall Diameter: 26.03 in (661.16 mm)
Diameter Difference: 1.23%
Your VDC will be fine with the new setup, since the diameter difference front to rear is only 1.23%. You are correct in that you want to keep this difference less than 3%.
Hope this helps.
i think im gonna go with this set-up
245/40/18 front
255/40/18 rear
and im going with some toyo t1r tires
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#18
Cause I like looking at pictures of peoples Zs, stock or otherwise. The value for posterity is also there...maybe someone wants to see what a 245/255 setup, on T1Rs (or whatever tire he uses), on stock wheels, looks like. Or, don't post pics at all. Either way no skin off my back.
#19
im buying tires this week and i have same wheels.it would help me out if you posted some pics,i was looking to get these same size tires in the goodyear f1,maybe a 235 in the front.anyways if you have the time ,post some pics..
#20
yeah i just ordered my tires, i didnt buy the toyo t1r's but i ended up buying the yokohama advan sport, got if 1000 bucks even from tire rack, i just felt really comfy with the tires since i was dealing with a rep ya know, n plus my z is at the shop getting repainted