New tire

Billy830 · 07-30-2011, 07:58 AM

Changed stock tires to 245/45/18 front 275/40/18 rear. I never looked at the OEM tire wear and it was bad, wear pattern was all on the inside of rear tires. Front tires looked ok no wear. Will have the alignment looked at this week. I have not changed suspension yet or lowered it so I am assuming that I can get the camber back to nominal with OEM camber adjustments.

Baer383 · 07-30-2011, 08:31 AM

Your alignment may have been off in the rear from the factory that's why you have excessive wear in the rear.

Just a thought.

Billy830 · 07-30-2011, 08:04 PM

no doubt that the rear was out that much. Never gave it a thought until I started to loose a lot of traction. 13k miles and new tires.

jaycz · 08-01-2011, 09:36 PM

How do your tires look on your stocks 18"s? I would like to do this also. I'm more concerned about the rear tires since it's pushing the limit on rim size.

Billy830 · 08-03-2011, 06:57 AM

Did a lot of research prior to getting the tires. If you spec out your tires it will show you the rim width they will fit. I have no problem with them fitting.

I bought BFGOODRICH G-force T/A KDW Summer tires as I am in Florida. I have to get an alignment, I like them so far great grip in dry and wet conditions. I may need spacers to get the wheels out more but have not looked at that as of yet.

For tires you will have to give up some things for performance. Like noise and or comfort.

07-30-2011, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Billy830 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie Fl. Age: 77 Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Mag Black 6sp m Rep Power: 15	New tire Changed stock tires to 245/45/18 front 275/40/18 rear. I never looked at the OEM tire wear and it was bad, wear pattern was all on the inside of rear tires. Front tires looked ok no wear. Will have the alignment looked at this week. I have not changed suspension yet or lowered it so I am assuming that I can get the camber back to nominal with OEM camber adjustments.

07-30-2011, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Your alignment may have been off in the rear from the factory that's why you have excessive wear in the rear. Just a thought. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

07-30-2011, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Billy830 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie Fl. Age: 77 Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Mag Black 6sp m Rep Power: 15	Rear tires no doubt that the rear was out that much. Never gave it a thought until I started to loose a lot of traction. 13k miles and new tires.

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jaycz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370z Tour Red 6MT Rep Power: 14	How do your tires look on your stocks 18"s? I would like to do this also. I'm more concerned about the rear tires since it's pushing the limit on rim size.

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Billy830 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie Fl. Age: 77 Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Mag Black 6sp m Rep Power: 15	Did a lot of research prior to getting the tires. If you spec out your tires it will show you the rim width they will fit. I have no problem with them fitting. I bought BFGOODRICH G-force T/A KDW Summer tires as I am in Florida. I have to get an alignment, I like them so far great grip in dry and wet conditions. I may need spacers to get the wheels out more but have not looked at that as of yet. For tires you will have to give up some things for performance. Like noise and or comfort.