Tire recommendations for my Volk GT-S's

areyouin729

First, I'd like to say TWO HUGE THUMBS UP to Ryan at Injected Performence, his service is TOP notch. I put in my order with him on Friday so hopefully in 2-3 months Volk has my wheels ready to go. I want some recommendations for tires.

Here are the specs:
went Gunmetal for my black non sport


Front: 19x9.5 +28 (B-disk)
Rear: 19x10.5 +18 (C-disk)

bullitt5897

are you looking for tire sizes or brands?

if your looking for sizes I would run either a 255/265 series front and a 305 series rear.


mike

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areyouin729

sizes preferably but naming brands would help too

I had Falken's on my 300ZX which were pretty decent

phelan

FWIW, my volks run 255/295 hankook v12s. couldn't be happier.

...well, i could, it's not the greatest in rain, but we in socal only get drenched once every blue moon

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Ryan@IP

Most setups will have a 30-40mm stagger from front to rear. Not all brands and models of tires have the same sizes available, so you just have to sort of pick from what you're provided with. Personally, I would start with the type of tire usage (ie: all season, summer, high performance summer), then look through the proven choices in that segment, and then try the sizes available. Most manufacturers have a pretty good selection of wide 19" tires by now, unlike the market for 20" GTR tires.

Here's one example for maximum summer grip that serves many members here well:

Bridgestone RE-11
Front: 265/35-19
Rear: 305/30-19

The guys running these same type of wheels on their 350Zs and G35 coupes are used to tire sizes like 245/275 and 255/285, but the 370Z can just fit a much wider tire setup. I would personally suggest either 255/265 in front and 295/305 in the rear, as previously mentioned here. Brands and tire models are more of a personal preference than anything, so I would definitely start with the intended usage first and then consider sizes from there.

Tire Rack's website may not have the specific advice you're looking for, but it can at least give you an overview for what sizes are available, whether or not a certain tire is more all-season or summer-only, and what some general opinions of them sounds like.

Feel free to shoot me a PM or give me a call if you want to discuss further. Thanks for the vouch!

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racerxj17

i went with 265/35 in the front, and 285/35 in the rear. (re-11's). the car doesnt feel like the same car. the tires made more difference than the coil overs, and sways combined.

i opted for a slightly larger front tire (in comparison to the rear.....and what most people put on) to combat the slight understeer issues i was having. dialed in perfect now!

i cant comment what a 305 would do, but, i can say the re-11 tires are in another leauge than the stock tires, and i will be buying another set.

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areyouin729

anybody else?

Could I run stock Sport tires on these for the time being knowing I have a base?

I'm really clueless when it comes to tires