Confused about tires...

Volcom370Z · 05-13-2010, 08:00 PM

Sorry if I'm "that guy" but I seem to be confused by which tire size and model to go with on the factory sport wheels. I don't mind how the RE050s look on my Z but, I don't plan on buying something with that kind of treadwear again. I am deciding between either KDW2s, nitto NT05s, and maybe INVOs, but I don't care so much about the ride comfort. The second thing I was trying to piece together is width. There seems to be several threads with bits and pieces of info. Are 275/35/19 ok up front? and 305/30/19 in the back? Do I need spacers for either set up? Also, I like tires to have a recessed bead (rim curb protection and the look of them). Is there anyone running any of the above listed tires that can speak from experience? I'm pretty sure i know what the KDWs are gonna look like, but not 100% due to the profile.

Thanks guys...

Bob

Maybe there should be a sticky on tire/spacer stuff?

Volcom370Z · 05-14-2010, 04:36 PM

Nobody?

dad · 05-14-2010, 05:02 PM

These may help:
Tire Tech at Tire Rack

Tire size calculator

The Car Maintenance Bibles

Auston · 05-17-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volcom370Z

Sorry if I'm "that guy" but I seem to be confused by which tire size and model to go with on the factory sport wheels. I don't mind out the RE050s look on my Z but, I don't plan on buying something with that kind of treadwear again. I am deciding between either KDW2s, nitto NT05s, and maybe INVOs, but I don't care so much about the ride comfort. The second thing I was trying to piece together is width. There seems to be several threads with bits and pieces of info. Are 275/35/19 ok up front? and 305/30/19 in the back? Do I need spacers for either set up? Also, I like tires to have a recessed bead (rim curb protection and the look of them). Is there anyone running any of the above listed tires that can speak from experience? I'm pretty sure i know what the KDWs are gonna look like, but not 100% due to the profile.

Thanks guys...

Bob

Maybe there should be a sticky on tire/spacer stuff?

I'd be interested in an answer to these questions as well

Sibze · 05-18-2010, 12:23 PM

bump!

Volcom370Z · 06-12-2010, 11:23 PM

BUMP...

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Volcom370Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 236 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Confused about tires... Sorry if I'm "that guy" but I seem to be confused by which tire size and model to go with on the factory sport wheels. I don't mind how the RE050s look on my Z but, I don't plan on buying something with that kind of treadwear again. I am deciding between either KDW2s, nitto NT05s, and maybe INVOs, but I don't care so much about the ride comfort. The second thing I was trying to piece together is width. There seems to be several threads with bits and pieces of info. Are 275/35/19 ok up front? and 305/30/19 in the back? Do I need spacers for either set up? Also, I like tires to have a recessed bead (rim curb protection and the look of them). Is there anyone running any of the above listed tires that can speak from experience? I'm pretty sure i know what the KDWs are gonna look like, but not 100% due to the profile. Thanks guys... Bob Maybe there should be a sticky on tire/spacer stuff? Last edited by Volcom370Z; 06-13-2010 at 11:57 AM.

05-14-2010, 05:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
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