Upsizing tires & closing the width gap

RanRich · 11-17-2015, 12:21 PM

Come spring I'll be due for some new summer tires. Fairly certain the S04 will be the best choice for me in terms of price & performance.

I AutoX about 6 times a year, but otherwise see mostly street duty (daily driven). I want to bring the F/R size & width closer to square to promote more neutral handling.

So far here is what I am thinking:
- 275/35 front
- 285/35 rear

I am looking into Eibach sway bars for the spring as well, but would like to know everyone's thoughts on the matter. Thanks in advance.

PharmDZ · 11-17-2015, 10:07 PM

Look into Bridgestone RE-71R's. Should come in 275/35 and/or 285/35 sizes. Fits just fine on the stock Rays. It's what most Z drivers in the street class are running for autox. Also if you're interested I have a front Eibach sway bar for sale! PM me

RanRich · 11-18-2015, 11:09 AM

The 71's are a little much for daily duty, and the S04 is cheaper/has longer treadlife than the RE11 (unless someone wants to weigh in).

What are the sidewalls like on the S04? If the sidewall on a front 275 would bulge way more than the rear I may go down to 265.

For the autoX-ers, whats a good pressure for this tire?

11-17-2015, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	Upsizing tires & closing the width gap Come spring I'll be due for some new summer tires. Fairly certain the S04 will be the best choice for me in terms of price & performance. I AutoX about 6 times a year, but otherwise see mostly street duty (daily driven). I want to bring the F/R size & width closer to square to promote more neutral handling. So far here is what I am thinking: - 275/35 front - 285/35 rear I am looking into Eibach sway bars for the spring as well, but would like to know everyone's thoughts on the matter. Thanks in advance. __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

11-18-2015, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	The 71's are a little much for daily duty, and the S04 is cheaper/has longer treadlife than the RE11 (unless someone wants to weigh in). What are the sidewalls like on the S04? If the sidewall on a front 275 would bulge way more than the rear I may go down to 265. For the autoX-ers, whats a good pressure for this tire? __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

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11-17-2015, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
PharmDZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 997 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 13	Look into Bridgestone RE-71R's. Should come in 275/35 and/or 285/35 sizes. Fits just fine on the stock Rays. It's what most Z drivers in the street class are running for autox. Also if you're interested I have a front Eibach sway bar for sale! PM me