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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Hello people Im getting 19x9.5/10.5 TE37s with a low 12 offset all around I am convinced of getting 245/35/19 in the front but I really need everyones help what rear tire sizes I should get and if you all got pictures of the rear I'd like to see them I'm trying to avoid rolling fenders.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Been done 100 times. Plenty of examples here.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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Read the Top 100 Questions thread, linked in my sig, there are several posts in t that tell you exactly what sizes to get.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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245/40 rear and you shouldn't have to roll.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Listen guys if you all don't feel like helping me then don't reply. It is obvious that if I post a thread asking for help it's because I've been looking already for three day to be exact. Now, for the only guy that helped thankyou first of all and 245/40 seems too much of a stretch for a 10.5" wide wheel. More help plz...
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Well swap your rears for +22 and you can run the proper 275/35's in the rear without a roll. If not you can run front tires on the rear wheels (275/30) or go major stretch with a 245/40 on the rear. Best bet is to ROLL the lips, its the only way to get FLUSH.
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Had you done much of any research you would have found that 245/275 is the standard setup. A lot of us run 285 and even 295 in the rear without rubbing. Your lower offset cancels out the ability to run the 285 or 295 but you should be safe with 275.

You didn't mention anything about which model Z you have and whether you need to be concerned with VDC or TCS. I guess you got all that figured out in the three days of reading and research.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Thanks Dave. Inspite of all those anger filled words I got quite a bit of help from you.
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Anger? Me?
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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It's a 2008 base model Z enlighten me Dave.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MM'08_350Z
Hello people Im getting 19x9.5/10.5 TE37s with a low 12 offset all around I am convinced of getting 245/35/19 in the front but I really need everyones help what rear tire sizes I should get and if you all got pictures of the rear I'd like to see them I'm trying to avoid rolling fenders.
Originally Posted by MM'08_350Z
It's a 2008 base model Z enlighten me Dave.
You have a Base model, so there isn’t any problem with interference from stabilization electronics. That means you have more leeway in vertical tire height selection. However, I would still remain with the stock overall diameters (25.8" front and 26.6" rear) and roll the rear fender lip. If you go with a shorter overall diameter, you have a bigger fender gap that will look bad.

With your wheels width, 245 front/275 rear tires will be a little stretched (at least stretched on the front). There’s nothing wrong with that if you like the look and you’re not worried about curb-rash. 255 front/285 rear or 265 front/295 rear will maintain a straighter sidewall. Any of these tire combinations could (probably?) rub with your 12 offset.

Your rear 10.5” wheels with a 12 offset will likely require rolling your fenders if you go with an appropriately wide tire for this wheel size. Since you’re in Texas, you don’t need to worry about trapping rust-accelerators, so fender rolling should be OK.

Just a few thoughts…

--Spike
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