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So I will be putting Nismo wheels on my base non-sport coupe. That being said the, what is the difference between the tires for the sport wheels vs Nismo wheels?

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Old 11-25-2011, 10:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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So I will be putting Nismo wheels on my base non-sport coupe.
That being said the, what is the difference between the tires for the sport wheels vs Nismo wheels? The sport rear tires are a 275/35/19 while the Nismos are a 285/35/19. What's the difference here? Excuse my ignorance, I'm new to this stuff.
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nothing really. just an insignificant size upgrade. The 285's would fit on the sport rims. I have 295's on mine and some people put 305's etc
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Heavier.?I thought the spokes are thinner,so it is lighter.??
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I think he means the wider tires.
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The 285 is 10mm wider, and gives just a wee bit more contact patch on the street surface. With the wider tire unfortunately comes the added unsprung weight. I think it's a good compromise though.
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