Is the 8.5/9.5 setup dead? Was it ever alive?
08-30-2010, 06:27 AM
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When you say "weak"... do you mean, for track/competitive use?... What if your Z is only for a daily commute and maybe some spirited canyon driving once in awhile?...then wouldn't the 8.5/9.5 set up still be valid? in terms of function and looks?... (afterall, isn't it better than OEM set-up?) 
Ok. I'm going to throw my 2 cents in this, hopefully it will help answer the OPs original question:
I think that tires/wheels should serve a purpose. IMO putting a 305 tire on the rear of a stock NA 350 is totally impractical. Now if you have a TT or a built motor or have some damn REASON for that much rubber, then thats a totally different story.
A 275-305 stagger is a total waste on a non tracked, stock HP daily driver.
Sure it looks cool. But unless you are actually going to use it, then WTF?
I think that tires/wheels should serve a purpose. IMO putting a 305 tire on the rear of a stock NA 350 is totally impractical. Now if you have a TT or a built motor or have some damn REASON for that much rubber, then thats a totally different story.
A 275-305 stagger is a total waste on a non tracked, stock HP daily driver.
Sure it looks cool. But unless you are actually going to use it, then WTF?
My setup:
19x9.5/19x10.5
215/35 & 245/35
-6 offset all around. Waiting for the hate
Last edited by PikeZ_350; 08-30-2010 at 06:29 AM.
08-30-2010, 08:11 PM
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I had 8.5 and 9.5 for a while. With the right offsets, it looks good. It's probably more practical for performance. I had weak offsets and used spacers. I have 9.5 and 10.5 now but honestly, 8.5 and 9.5 can look great. My car was definitely quicker with 8.5 and 9.5. The difference in tire for me is an extra 10mm front and rear. Very negligible.
08-30-2010, 10:04 PM
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I mean weak as in....8.5/9.5 is ****. I have 9.5/10.5 on my Z, and my Z has never seen the track. I DD my Z, driving 35-40 minutes to work every morning. My setup: 19x9.5 / 19x10.5 -6ET all around. Your Z has wide fenders....make use of them.
I never said I like Z's with 305/295/285/etc. tires. I'm not sure why you directed your post at me- I'm a stretched tire guy
My setup:
19x9.5/19x10.5
215/35 & 245/35
-6 offset all around. Waiting for the hate
I never said I like Z's with 305/295/285/etc. tires. I'm not sure why you directed your post at me- I'm a stretched tire guy
My setup:
19x9.5/19x10.5
215/35 & 245/35
-6 offset all around. Waiting for the hate
gtfo
09-02-2010, 08:08 PM
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09-02-2010, 08:14 PM
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Yea your probably right but I wasnt sure... when I had my 19's they were 35's all the way around. I maybe thought he had the same profile but with a wider tire making it look like it was a taller or a more square profile. My 18's however have a 40 in the front and a 35 in the rear.