Sidewall size vs comfort

brancky3 · 05-22-2016, 09:10 PM

I have a set of GTR wheels that need new tires fairly soon. Half because they have 3/32" and half because they're pretty uncomfortable which I'm hoping is just because they're the factory tires (run flats). Currently the front is 255/40R20, rear is 285/35R20. If I do the same sizes (not run flat) will I notice a noticeably better ride compared to one size down on the sidewalls to match stock diameters? (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)

I do rub a little bit over bumps so I definitely want to go back to stock diameter if possible, but the car does not feel nearly as good as it did with my stock 18s, which obviously will ride much better with their gigantic sidewalls

Chan Chee Hoe · 05-23-2016, 06:16 PM

Never use Run Flat,these tyres are hard & heavy...also very expensive..also lack of choices..

brancky3 · 05-23-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Never use Run Flat,these tyres are hard & heavy...also very expensive..also lack of choices..

Yea, they came with the wheels otherwise I would never spend the money on them. I just bought 255/35 and 285/30 tires, we will see how much better they ride next week.

kenchan · 05-23-2016, 08:15 PM

if u want soft riding summer tires, check out the continental DW's. they make ur car feel like a camry. oh wait, not dat crappy.

05-22-2016, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
brancky3 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greer, SC Age: 36 Posts: 754 Drives: 14 370Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 15	Sidewall size vs comfort I have a set of GTR wheels that need new tires fairly soon. Half because they have 3/32" and half because they're pretty uncomfortable which I'm hoping is just because they're the factory tires (run flats). Currently the front is 255/40R20, rear is 285/35R20. If I do the same sizes (not run flat) will I notice a noticeably better ride compared to one size down on the sidewalls to match stock diameters? (255/35/20 & 285/30/20) I do rub a little bit over bumps so I definitely want to go back to stock diameter if possible, but the car does not feel nearly as good as it did with my stock 18s, which obviously will ride much better with their gigantic sidewalls __________________ 2014 Nissan 370z Gun Metallic 6-spd Test Pipes \| Nismo CBE \| Stillen Gen3 \| Swift springs \| Advanation Sway Bars \| RJM Clutch \| GTR DBA Premium Wheels

05-23-2016, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	if u want soft riding summer tires, check out the continental DW's. they make ur car feel like a camry. oh wait, not dat crappy. OldGuyFla likes this.

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05-23-2016, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Never use Run Flat,these tyres are hard & heavy...also very expensive..also lack of choices..