18x8 and 18x9 wheel size. What is the widest you would recommend?

Rusty · 08-17-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TN.Z

Personally I'd stick with 26.7" diameter tires, 245/45/18 and 275/40/18.

I remember reading that having the front and rear diameters too far from each other can make the traction control think you are slipping.

Can someone confirm or deny this?

My front's are 26.6 (275/35-19) and rear's is 27.2. (345/30-19) That's .6 difference in height. No problems yet.

TN.Z · 08-17-2015, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

My front's are 26.6 (275/35-19) and rear's is 27.2. (345/30-19) That's .6 difference in height. No problems yet.

Good info, but 345?!? I am assuming you are boosted.

Rusty · 08-17-2015, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TN.Z

Good info, but 345?!? I am assuming you are boosted.

Ah....no.

rezak1 · 08-18-2015, 12:09 AM

Thank you for all your input!

@jchammond How come in your video the slip light is on? Or did you manually turn off the traction control?

@TN.Z Your recommendation of 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 sound good and I'm really leaning towards either the Toyo tires or the Potenza RE760 sport.

The only thing I am wondering is this issue about stagger. The stock tires (225/50/18 and 245/45/18) have a stagger of 0.2" based on the difference in diameter. I read that it is important to maintain a stagger of less than 1" to prevent the slip light from turning on unnecessarily and keeping the Traction Control System (TCS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) happy.

Does anyone know if there's any truth in this or if this is even a concern? Also, I'm assuming the TPMS will be left intact?

jchammond · 08-18-2015, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rezak1

Thank you for all your input!

@jchammond How come in your video the slip light is on? Or did you manually turn off the traction control?

@TN.Z Your recommendation of 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 sound good and I'm really leaning towards either the Toyo tires or the Potenza RE760 sport.

The only thing I am wondering is this issue about stagger. The stock tires (225/50/18 and 245/45/18) have a stagger of 0.2" based on the difference in diameter. I read that it is important to maintain a stagger of less than 1" to prevent the slip light from turning on unnecessarily and keeping the Traction Control System (TCS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) happy.

Does anyone know if there's any truth in this or if this is even a concern? Also, I'm assuming the TPMS will be left intact?

Yes; I manually turned it off to show how well it grips/ now in cooler weather, I will get some wheel spin.
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jchammond · 08-18-2015, 02:35 AM

If I wear another set out & still have the 18's, my next choice would be the Bridgstone RE-11's in the same size....the tread is actually a tad wider than the Goodyears.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1439883114.753148.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1439883126.034581.jpg
Btw; since putting on the Goodyears @ 30k, I currently have 59k on ~Z~ , front tires still have 7/32" and 2nd set of rear tires are at 5;I put a new set of rears on after they got down to 4/32" & told myself I would stay out of the throttle more....lol: impossible- y'all have a nice Tuesday!

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jchammond · 08-18-2015, 02:43 AM

A bit of wheel spin here.traction control turned off/ I don't like the reduced power takeoffs.https://vimeo.com/136589317

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rezak1 · 08-19-2015, 03:54 PM

Does anyone know if installing wider non-OEM tires will confuse the Tire Pressure Monitoring System?

Stock tires: 225/50/18 in the front and 245/45/18
Desired tires: 245/45/18 and 275/40/18

jchammond · 08-19-2015, 04:28 PM

Nope

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jchammond · 08-19-2015, 04:30 PM

Only if an amateur tire changer damages one.

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Masterbeatty · 08-19-2015, 04:50 PM

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Only if an amateur tire changer damages one.

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This is a true statement. This happened to me in bum phuck now where Indiana when I blew a tire moving. I drove from Indiana to billings Montana on a wheel with a broken TPMS sensor clinched on by just an o-ring. One bad bump and I would of lost a wheel and tire.

jchammond · 08-19-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rezak1

Thank you for all your input!

@jchammond How come in your video the slip light is on? Or did you manually turn off the traction control?

@TN.Z Your recommendation of 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 sound good and I'm really leaning towards either the Toyo tires or the Potenza RE760 sport.

The only thing I am wondering is this issue about stagger. The stock tires (225/50/18 and 245/45/18) have a stagger of 0.2" based on the difference in diameter. I read that it is important to maintain a stagger of less than 1" to prevent the slip light from turning on unnecessarily and keeping the Traction Control System (TCS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) happy.

Does anyone know if there's any truth in this or if this is even a concern? Also, I'm assuming the TPMS will be left intact?

That's a good price on the Bridgestone 760 Sport tires; (from tire-rack) $636 + freight,
probably can't go wrong there-nice looking tread.

jchammond · 08-19-2015, 08:52 PM

Go ahead & color outside the line a bit/ these will fit & not break the bank + will gear you down a bit for more bottom end!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440035502.041031.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440035517.224960.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440035546.830201.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440035559.214064.jpg

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jchammond · 08-19-2015, 08:57 PM

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Go ahead & color outside the line a bit/ these will fit & not break the bank + will gear you down a bit for more bottom end!Attachment 107002 Attachment 107003 Attachment 107004 Attachment 107005

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also the tread width will match the overall wheel width; & speedometer will only read 2mph fast @ 70mph.

rezak1 · 08-19-2015, 10:40 PM

Those look like a good deal! Thanks for looking that up and for the suggestion!

08-18-2015, 02:35 AM	#21 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	If I wear another set out & still have the 18's, my next choice would be the Bridgstone RE-11's in the same size....the tread is actually a tad wider than the Goodyears.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1439883114.753148.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1439883126.034581.jpg Btw; since putting on the Goodyears @ 30k, I currently have 59k on ~Z~ , front tires still have 7/32" and 2nd set of rear tires are at 5;I put a new set of rears on after they got down to 4/32" & told myself I would stay out of the throttle more....lol: impossible- y'all have a nice Tuesday! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

08-18-2015, 02:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	A bit of wheel spin here.traction control turned off/ I don't like the reduced power takeoffs.https://vimeo.com/136589317 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

08-19-2015, 03:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	Tpms Does anyone know if installing wider non-OEM tires will confuse the Tire Pressure Monitoring System? Stock tires: 225/50/18 in the front and 245/45/18 Desired tires: 245/45/18 and 275/40/18

08-19-2015, 04:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Nope Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

08-19-2015, 04:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Only if an amateur tire changer damages one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Masterbeatty likes this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

08-18-2015, 12:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	Thank you for all your input! @jchammond How come in your video the slip light is on? Or did you manually turn off the traction control? @TN.Z Your recommendation of 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 sound good and I'm really leaning towards either the Toyo tires or the Potenza RE760 sport. The only thing I am wondering is this issue about stagger. The stock tires (225/50/18 and 245/45/18) have a stagger of 0.2" based on the difference in diameter. I read that it is important to maintain a stagger of less than 1" to prevent the slip light from turning on unnecessarily and keeping the Traction Control System (TCS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) happy. Does anyone know if there's any truth in this or if this is even a concern? Also, I'm assuming the TPMS will be left intact?

08-19-2015, 08:52 PM	#28 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Go ahead & color outside the line a bit/ these will fit & not break the bank + will gear you down a bit for more bottom end!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440035502.041031.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440035517.224960.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440035546.830201.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440035559.214064.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

08-19-2015, 10:40 PM	#30 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	Those look like a good deal! Thanks for looking that up and for the suggestion!

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