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Old 06-03-2013, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kno
Sto k camber is around 1.25 so youll rub pretty bad without camber adjustment.
Thought so, cheers

Originally Posted by scotts300
+22 is ok, +12 will be very tight. If you aren't lowered, it'll be fine.
Unfortunately I am lowered a bit. Oh well, thanks though
Old 06-04-2013, 12:26 PM
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Input, I recently purchased Enkei RPF1 18x9.5 +15F and 18x10.5 +15R with 255/35/18F and 275/35/18R (I know these tires don't fit this thread but the information and function over form is better here then others) the car is lowered but not slammed, I am trying to set up the car for HPDE events so the question is with my next set of tires I was thinking about getting 265/40/18F and 285/40/18R the rear fenders have been rolled I just don't know if I should stick with the 35 series or go to 40 series.

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Old 06-04-2013, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle22
Input, I recently purchased Enkei RPF1 18x9.5 +15F and 18x10.5 +15R with 255/35/18F and 275/35/18R (I know these tires don't fit this thread but the information and function over form is better here then others) the car is lowered but not slammed, I am trying to set up the car for HPDE events so the question is with my next set of tires I was thinking about getting 265/40/18F and 285/40/18R the rear fenders have been rolled I just don't know if I should stick with the 35 series or go to 40 series.
35 series. Maybe up sizes to 265 or 275 front and 285 rear though, depending on the brand you choose.
Old 06-04-2013, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
35 series. Maybe up sizes to 265 or 275 front and 285 rear though, depending on the brand you choose.
Right now they are the BF-Goodrich G-Force Sport Comp2, the road noise from them is nerve racking. Looking at the Potenza RE-11 unless recommended another kind.
Old 06-04-2013, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle22
Right now they are the BF-Goodrich G-Force Sport Comp2, the road noise from them is nerve racking. Looking at the Potenza RE-11 unless recommended another kind.
As dual-purpose tires, I suggest considering the Hankook RS3, RE11, NT01, or Dunlop Star Spec.
Old 06-04-2013, 04:44 PM
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Great! Thanks Scott!
Old 06-04-2013, 05:41 PM
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255/40 275/40 or 265/35 285/35...
Old 06-04-2013, 05:52 PM
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C) None of the above. 275/35 and 295/35, that is assuming youre talking about 18s.
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yes 18's, for being NA would I need anything bigger than a 285 or 295 for the rear? seems a bit much for not being FI'd IMO but I could be wrong this isn't an area I am familiar with
Old 06-04-2013, 08:01 PM
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Wider tires are known for straight line racing, on a NA setup larger tires allow a car to have more tire in the corner. Depends on your horsepower as well....275 285 is tops on a NA car unless you are some track junky.

265 is a larger tire the Japanese stop here because it still allows the car to have a nimble feel

Here in America folks rather 335 because science you should be able to hold more speed through a turn with a bigger tire!

Someone else explain it in technical terms
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Originally Posted by kyle22
yes 18's, for being NA would I need anything bigger than a 285 or 295 for the rear? seems a bit much for not being FI'd IMO but I could be wrong this isn't an area I am familiar with
285 rear is really the most you would want. Then a matching front would be anything from a 265 to 285. FI cars , just depends on the power level, 285's work great till about the 450+HP range.
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I don't plan to be FI for a long time so my NA power won't be more than 310whp so a 265/35/18F and 285/35/18R would be right where I want to be at.
Old 06-11-2013, 11:48 AM
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Not as crazy as some of you, but 19x10/11 with 265/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear.

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Old 06-11-2013, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
Wider tires are known for straight line racing, on a NA setup larger tires allow a car to have more tire in the corner. Depends on your horsepower as well....275 285 is tops on a NA car unless you are some track junky.

265 is a larger tire the Japanese stop here because it still allows the car to have a nimble feel

Here in America folks rather 335 because science you should be able to hold more speed through a turn with a bigger tire!

Someone else explain it in technical terms
My car feels pretty nimble on 315 gumballs on all 4
Old 06-11-2013, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by erodriguez
Not as crazy as some of you, but 19x10/11 with 265/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear.


Just saw this picture on HRE's Instagram.
Old 06-11-2013, 12:28 PM
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Placed my order for my rears yesterday. 305/30-19's Nitto Invo's

Gonna get the fronts 275/30-19's on payday.
Old 06-12-2013, 07:38 PM
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Goodness gracious that's meaty!
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Originally Posted by STL 350Z

Goodness gracious that's meaty!
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^^^ i heard allot of negative feedback about the invo's ...

i thought of putting them for daily use and some AutoX events.. what do you think?


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