zer0cool

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Hey whats up guys? lol just failed inspection cause they said my tires were too bald.. the tires on the car right now are 255 40 18 all around.. would it be fine to put on 225/40/18 all around? found a whole set for cheap, any input would be nice thanks guys!

Spike100

No. 225/40-18" is too short for the front, and way too short for the rear. And, it will look stupid on the rear (too narrow, too short, too much fender gap).

--Spike

dhays

iTrader: (10)

It would help if you told us what wheels your car has on them. If they are stock, then what is your year and trim level?

btw: I'm a little concerned that the only reason you are buying new ties is that you failed an inspection. Have you looked at your tires yourself to see what kind of shape they are in?

zer0cool

iTrader: (8)

sorry im a big newb to this car haha dont nkow anything about it.. but theyre the stock 18" rims that came with the car its a 2003 touring .. whats the best size to run them on? theres thread left but not enough to the inspection standards.. its strict in NJ especially at the state facility.. lol

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Tire size is on the placard inside the drivers door. Buy those.

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

+1
and +1

Spike100

The 2003 Touring model came with 18x8” wheels and 225/45-18” front and 245/45-18” rear tires. Of course that works, but zer0cool can go with some different sizes if he wants. However, the 225/40-18” “all around” size he asks about would be a very bad choice.

--Spike

zer0cool

iTrader: (8)

ohh ok thansk for the info guys found a guy selling stock g35 17" rims 215 50 17 but i think its safe to say thatd look stupid as well lol.. god tires for these cars are so expensive! *cries hahaha i miss buying cheap tires for the 240 already

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Those are for the sedan, you would want coupe wheels.

Stock tire prices arn't bad, then again 245/40 in front may be cheaper to run up front.

Dsmashin

Im surprised everyone is being so nice to you, must be the holidays
If you do the smallest amount of research you will find your answer.

zer0cool

iTrader: (8)

hahaha yeah thanks for being nice guys! only way im gonna learn

Spike100

Expensive you say! Yup... very expensive. It’s foolish to buy a performance car and then equip it with the wrong sized or type tires that compromise the Z’s great handling.

If you want to go with less expensive tires, consider buying A/S tires instead of summer performance tires. A/S tires cost less, last longer, and run more comfortably and more quietly; but still provide a decent driving experience if you go with the right sizing (at least 225/45-18” front and 245/45-18” rear on the wheels you have).

--Spike

zer0cool

iTrader: (8)

thanks spike! you and everyone else helped alot! thanks for the patience guys! cheers

Boba

iTrader: (21)

Spike, just out of curiosity, how did you come into the conclusion that 224/40/18 is too short for the front without knowing what the width of his rim is?

Spike100

What difference does the rim width make as far as determining tire height?

--Spike

ericjackson

iTrader: (2)

yeah rim width has nothing to do with the diameter of the tire

OP please use this before you purchase tires. you need to understand you cant just throw any size on there and go http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

theianmcdougall

iTrader: (1)

im running a 225/40r18 on the front, which is a 9.5 and a 235/40r18 rear, which is a 10 inch width

225 on stock 8 inch wide rims might not look all the best becuase of crappy offset but they will work plenty fine

Spike100

If you have the time, I would be interested in seeing pictures of your setup.

225’s on a 9.5” wide wheel (or 235’s on a 10” wide wheel) are certainly an interesting setup.

Would you agree that this setup is s_t_r_e_t_c_h_e_d?

--Spike

theianmcdougall

iTrader: (1)

bamm

stretched indeed

Lcat84

lol, my thoughts exactly