Tire sizes for stock sport wheels?

Nubz · 07-28-2010, 06:49 PM

Well, call me crazy, but Im thinking about going with the same set up(305/30-19) for the rear tires. I dont need new tires because I only have about 1600 miles on my car, but I like the look of a fatter tire.

Has anyone had any issues with this set up? Can you tell a big difference from in how wide the 305 campared to the 275 tire? Tell me if Im wrong, but with the tire calculator, it appears that my speedo will only be off by less than 1 mile an hour.

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2010, 07:45 PM

Nubz,

The 305 will be approximately 30mm wider mounted on the wheel. A few guys are running 275 front and 305 rear on the factory Sport wheels with no issue. I think when it's time to replace my street tires I may as well go 275/305 instead of OEM sizing.

Jeffblue · 07-28-2010, 08:04 PM

it seems like 305 might be overkill from a functional standpoint based on how much power our car has (not that much). as far as looks, they look awesome.

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2010, 08:06 PM

I will be supercharged when it comes time to replace this set

Jeffblue · 07-28-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I will be supercharged when it comes time to replace this set

then by all means, 305 away!

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

then by all means, 305 away!

big meats! Wish we could fit some 335s on tharrr.

Nubz · 07-28-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

it seems like 305 might be overkill from a functional standpoint based on how much power our car has (not that much). as far as looks, they look awesome.

Yeah it is probably over kill from a functional standpoint, but Im just going for looks for now. Can you really tell that much of a differnece in width of the tire with the 305's?

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nubz

Yeah it is probably over kill from a functional standpoint, but Im just going for looks for now. Can you really tell that much of a differnece in width of the tire with the 305's?

They are a pretty big difference. Take a look at The Dreamer's build thread... he's got a pic in there of a 275 sitting right next to a 305.

Nubz · 07-28-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

They are a pretty big difference. Take a look at The Dreamer's build thread... he's got a pic in there of a 275 sitting right next to a 305.

Dreamer's build??? Did a search and didnt find anything...

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2010, 08:41 PM

Was telling you the wrong thread. Here's the pic though: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

Nubz · 07-28-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Was telling you the wrong thread. Here's the pic though: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

Ahhhh...got it. VERY NICE!!! Thanks!!!

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2010, 08:45 PM

No problemo. 305s will look pretty sweet on the back. Just make sure you go wider up front too to maintain a stagger similar to OEM.

Nubz · 07-28-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

No problemo. 305s will look pretty sweet on the back. Just make sure you go wider up front too to maintain a stagger similar to OEM.

So it appears that the same size for the stock rears would fit up front and there is no rubbing???

Jeffblue · 07-28-2010, 08:53 PM

the 305's are truly massive. a 275 is not exactly a narrow tire, and the dwarf them.

m4a1mustang · 07-28-2010, 08:53 PM

Yeah, people have been fitting 275/35/19s up front with no issues rubbing. You wouldn't want to go any wider than that, though.

07-28-2010, 07:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Nubz, The 305 will be approximately 30mm wider mounted on the wheel. A few guys are running 275 front and 305 rear on the factory Sport wheels with no issue. I think when it's time to replace my street tires I may as well go 275/305 instead of OEM sizing. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-28-2010, 08:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I will be supercharged when it comes time to replace this set __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-28-2010, 08:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Was telling you the wrong thread. Here's the pic though: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-28-2010, 08:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	No problemo. 305s will look pretty sweet on the back. Just make sure you go wider up front too to maintain a stagger similar to OEM. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-28-2010, 08:53 PM	#30 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, people have been fitting 275/35/19s up front with no issues rubbing. You wouldn't want to go any wider than that, though. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-28-2010, 06:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nubz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fla Posts: 142 Drives: 2010 PG 370Z A7 Rep Power: 15	Well, call me crazy, but Im thinking about going with the same set up(305/30-19) for the rear tires. I dont need new tires because I only have about 1600 miles on my car, but I like the look of a fatter tire. Has anyone had any issues with this set up? Can you tell a big difference from in how wide the 305 campared to the 275 tire? Tell me if Im wrong, but with the tire calculator, it appears that my speedo will only be off by less than 1 mile an hour.

07-28-2010, 08:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	it seems like 305 might be overkill from a functional standpoint based on how much power our car has (not that much). as far as looks, they look awesome.

07-28-2010, 08:53 PM	#29 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	the 305's are truly massive. a 275 is not exactly a narrow tire, and the dwarf them.

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