My wheel and tire setup - need expert advise.

ChrisSlicks · 03-29-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Is that a pic of the 305?

All the pics are the 305 except for the 2nd pic which is the 275 on the front.

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Chris,

thanks for the pics

gave you some rep points for that.
Do you have any full shots of the whole car?, I'll check your gallery.
yes, the Invos are non-directional, so you don't have to take them off the rim to rotate, just move them from side to side.

thanks again.

Thanks!

Gallery updated with full car pics. Pics were taken before the tires were mounted though. When the weather gets a little better I will take some better ones.
Car Pics

Minicobra1 · 03-29-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

All the pics are the 305 except for the 2nd pic which is the 275 on the front.

Thanks!

Gallery updated with full car pics. Pics were taken before the tires were mounted though. When the weather gets a little better I will take some better ones.
Car Pics

I guess I should have read that last line of type, I was too quick to jump to your gallery, I'm like those don't look any different then the stock shoes

M.Bonanni · 03-30-2009, 09:57 AM

Sorry for the late reply, had to go racing this weekend

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Yeah I would throw an 305 on a 10" rim, but thats for sure as wide as I would go. Also, do your research because some tires are wider than what they say on the sidewall. For example, Toyo R888 and R1R run 10mm wider than what they say on the sidewall.

monthtrial · 03-31-2009, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the pics... I'll await the upcoming pics that are pending nicer weather. Has the stance become dramatically more aggressive with the added contact patch or has the visual agressiveness been subdued due to the relatively limiting 10" width in the rear wheels?

Pardon my run-on sentence.

ChrisSlicks · 03-31-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by monthtrial

Thanks for the pics... I'll await the upcoming pics that are pending nicer weather. Has the stance become dramatically more aggressive with the added contact patch or has the visual agressiveness been subdued due to the relatively limiting 10" width in the rear wheels?

It is subtly more aggressive. My car buddy at work here didn't know I was getting the tires mounted. When I showed up at work that day he looked at my car and was trying to figure out what I changed. He said the car looked more aggressive but he couldn't figure out what was different. So I would say that it does make a visual change but it's not one that is going to jump out at you. The sun is out today so I should be able to snap some pics even if there is still sand everywhere.

DannyGT · 03-31-2009, 11:12 AM

Update:

I will be doing the 275F and 305R as well. I'm probably going with a 9.5 and 10.5 setup. I'll take pics as I receive everything within the next 3-4 weeks.

monthtrial · 04-01-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It is subtly more aggressive. My car buddy at work here didn't know I was getting the tires mounted. When I showed up at work that day he looked at my car and was trying to figure out what I changed. He said the car looked more aggressive but he couldn't figure out what was different. So I would say that it does make a visual change but it's not one that is going to jump out at you. The sun is out today so I should be able to snap some pics even if there is still sand everywhere.

Would you please snap some shots of the rear view while capturing the bumper and lights for visual perspective?

Much grateful.

ChrisSlicks · 04-01-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT

Update:

I will be doing the 275F and 305R as well. I'm probably going with a 9.5 and 10.5 setup. I'll take pics as I receive everything within the next 3-4 weeks.

What are you getting for wheels Danny?

ChrisSlicks · 04-01-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by monthtrial

Would you please snap some shots of the rear view while capturing the bumper and lights for visual perspective?

Much grateful.

I took some yesterday but they didn't come out well in the full sun with a white car. It's a little more overcast today so I will try again.

ChrisSlicks · 04-01-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by monthtrial

Would you please snap some shots of the rear view while capturing the bumper and lights for visual perspective?

Much grateful.

Here you go:
Bridgestone RE-11's on stock sport wheels

robtan77 · 08-24-2009, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT

Car: 370z
My ideal setup:
19x9.5 +40 in the Front (275x35x19 tires)
19x10.5 +22 in the Back (305x30x19 tires)

According to my calculations this should roughly give me 1-2mm more clearance on the inside and roughly 13-14mm extension towards the fender. The height on all for corners will be a tiny bit less than stock. I feel this will give a solid and proportioned upgrade from stock and with the right suspension setup will give it a great flush/slightly tucked look.

However, I have a couple of concerns...I see alot of 9.5 fronts ending up with a +22 offset, isn’t that over kill? How will that improve/change the handling characteristics of the car? Wouldn’t that square off all four corners rather than the back wheels having a wider stance (think Porsche)?

My goal is to have an aggressive street setup that I can basically take to the track with little to no modifications. It’s not entirely about the looks; I want to genuinely improve the handling with these mods.

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what about 19x10.5 +22 offset in-front? will it fit the brake front caliper's?

Shunya · 08-24-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

You've got it right!

Unfortunately when it comes to cars you usually have to sacrafice performance in one area to gain in another. The lower the offset, the farther the wheel and tire sit from the hub. This will affect caster and camber gain on the front wheels when turning which can lead to a number of handling problems. Now, that being said, most people aren't going to be able to notice the difference between a +22 offset wheel and a +40 offset wheel, but it does make changes to your car's handling characteristics.

So you have to decide weather you want to sacrafice a little bit of handling for a better look, or the other way around. Its not going to be a huge sacrafice either way in this particular case though, but your theory is on point.

honestly I'm would sacrifice a little for the looks.
why? because the z is a daily>track car to me.
I'll track it but honestly how often will you track?
this is another reason why I have atleast 2 set of rims for my ITR.
i.e. I use 17 inches daily, but when i track I'm using 15's/16's.
Also I'd redo my coilover and camber settings then realignment.

angie*

DannyGT · 08-24-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by robtan77

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what about 19x10.5 +22 offset in-front? will it fit the brake front caliper's?

Woah, old post!

I actually went +22 in the front, at the time of that post is when most of us on these boards where just speculating what would fit, and stay in line with the stock setup..well you can read more up on my others posts of my setup.

Super Red Z · 04-06-2011, 06:30 AM

HELP HELP

My new rims size is Size: 2 Front 19X9.0 5X114.3 +30 offset
2 Rear 19X10.5 5X114.3 +29 offset.what you guy think?so I need spacer?how much for front and rear/what size of the tire I should go with....

I need advise ASAP

khern11 · 04-06-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Red Z

HELP HELP

My new rims size is Size: 2 Front 19X9.0 5X114.3 +30 offset
2 Rear 19X10.5 5X114.3 +29 offset.what you guy think?so I need spacer?how much for front and rear/what size of the tire I should go with....

I need advise ASAP

is you car stock ride height or lowered?

03-30-2009, 09:57 AM	#33 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Sorry for the late reply, had to go racing this weekend . Yeah I would throw an 305 on a 10" rim, but thats for sure as wide as I would go. Also, do your research because some tires are wider than what they say on the sidewall. For example, Toyo R888 and R1R run 10mm wider than what they say on the sidewall. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-06-2011, 06:30 AM	#44 (permalink)
Super Red Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bangkok to LA Posts: 477 Drives: 09 370Z red Nav Rep Power: 14	HELP HELP My new rims size is Size: 2 Front 19X9.0 5X114.3 +30 offset 2 Rear 19X10.5 5X114.3 +29 offset.what you guy think?so I need spacer?how much for front and rear/what size of the tire I should go with.... I need advise ASAP Last edited by Super Red Z; 04-06-2011 at 06:33 AM.

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03-31-2009, 01:14 AM	#34 (permalink)
monthtrial Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fullerton Age: 47 Posts: 46 Drives: '13 370z Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the pics... I'll await the upcoming pics that are pending nicer weather. Has the stance become dramatically more aggressive with the added contact patch or has the visual agressiveness been subdued due to the relatively limiting 10" width in the rear wheels? Pardon my run-on sentence.

03-31-2009, 11:12 AM	#36 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Update: I will be doing the 275F and 305R as well. I'm probably going with a 9.5 and 10.5 setup. I'll take pics as I receive everything within the next 3-4 weeks.