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Old 07-02-2010, 05:11 AM
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Default New tires? Need moar stretch!

Well I'm debating whether or not to change my current tire setup.

Wheels: Varrstoen: 19x9.5 (FR) 19x10.5 (R) +12 all around
Tires: 245/35 (FR) and 275/35 (R)

Although this setup has a SLIGHT stretch...I think I want more. I was thinking about ordering 235/35 and 255/35 Falken FK452.

My question is how much wider will my CURRENT setup look (275/35) compared to the 255/35?

This is how it sits now:








Old 07-02-2010, 06:10 AM
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Old 07-02-2010, 06:31 AM
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Really an hour later? Why not focus on performance as opposed to something that gets you nowhere?
Old 07-02-2010, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by *Boose*
Really an hour later? Why not focus on performance as opposed to something that gets you nowhere?
whoa whoa whoa....

Is that really necessary? I could have been focusing COMPLETELY on my Stance, instead of spending $750 on my exhaust, $175 on my y-pipe, $110 on my Pop Charger. Well I respect the fact that you are more focused on performance...but I don't respect you stating "as opposed to something that gets you nowhere". Trust me, I would absolutely LOVE being stanced AND boosted...but I'm not dumping loads and loads of money on performance parts when: 1. My Z has 94k miles and 2. I work 45+hrs a week, I RARELY would have time to go to the track. The only tracks located within an hour of me are dragstrips....and i'm not into drag racing. That $hit is boring to me after an hour or so. So please refrain from posting bull$hit and negative posts in my thread...

Once I get my stance and exterior exactly how I want it, I am planning on buying more 'performance' parts. So please stop assuming that I am just dumping all of my money into the aesthetics of my car only....I have a LOT of stuff planned for my Z.

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Old 07-02-2010, 07:06 AM
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did you try rimtuck.com?
these two are the only ones that popped up on there, sorry no Z. only an acura and a G








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Old 07-02-2010, 07:14 AM
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i'm no wheel guru but
came across a couple Zs that have 19x9.5 w 225/35 (f) and 19x10.5 245/35 (r) and IMO it looks good.
you could put your current fronts on the rears and get two 225s replacements for the fronts.
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Originally Posted by vex008
i'm no wheel guru but
came across a couple Zs that have 19x9.5 w 225/35 (f) and 19x10.5 245/35 (r) and IMO it looks good.
you could put your current fronts on the rears and get two 225s replacements for the fronts.
That's a good idea. My friend Juan (Toby22) has two 225's that I can get today....hmmmmmmm
Old 07-02-2010, 07:33 AM
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is this a fashion statement?

I was under the impression we change wheel and tires for looks and performance. I must not be up on all the hip new trends. More traction is better right? Or is this not true anymore.
Old 07-02-2010, 07:34 AM
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that'll be a good deal then.

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Originally Posted by vex008
that'll be a good deal then.
He said that if I run 245 in rear then i should run 215 in the front....but i think 225/245 would look pretty good...
Old 07-02-2010, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by PikeZ_350
My question is how much wider will my CURRENT setup look (275/35) compared to the 255/35?
That would be 20 mm.
Old 07-02-2010, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by PikeZ_350
He said that if I run 245 in rear then i should run 215 in the front....but i think 225/245 would look pretty good...
this one is 225 up front with a 255 rear
https://my350z.com/forum/8419432-post9581.html

_sloopez_ i think got 225 and 245 with those blue volks. looks gorgeous!

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Originally Posted by vex008
this one is 225 up front with a 255 rear
https://my350z.com/forum/8419432-post9581.html

_sloopez_ i think got 225 and 245 with those blue volk. looks gorgeous!
thanks for that link. dammit that guy has the +0. I saw _sloopez_ Z.....so sick!
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well good luck. keep me posted on how things turn out.
Old 07-02-2010, 09:28 AM
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If your going to stretch the tires your going to need spacers, you won't loo as you do with the thick tires. From what I've gathered in the aggressive thread, 225/35 and 255/35 would be a good moderate stretch. Just check your air pressure regularly.
Old 07-02-2010, 10:33 AM
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Try 225/40 and 245/40 rear , and of course 20mm spacers.
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i hate this, it saddens me.
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Originally Posted by Nexx
i hate this, it saddens me.
Same here. Only tires I would consider going with on those wheels are wider. Not skinnier.
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Originally Posted by Nexx
i hate this, it saddens me.
Originally Posted by TheFarmer
Same here. Only tires I would consider going with on those wheels are wider. Not skinnier.
As much as it pains me to agree with Nexx.....I also feel the same way.

245/275 is the skinniest tire I would run on this setup. Hell I was planning on +0 with 245/275, I might do +12 and 255/285. 215 on a 9.5" wheel? Come on guys.

245/40 on my 9" for my WRX was stretched.
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At the shop now......some of you guys are going to HATEEEE me lolz


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