Nismo wheels vs Sport Wheels

DeEePiDDy · 11-25-2011, 10:17 PM

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.

jaycz · 11-25-2011, 11:19 PM

Heavier

Thechidz · 11-25-2011, 11:22 PM

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

Chan Chee Hoe · 11-26-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jaycz

Heavier

Heavier.?I thought the spokes are thinner,so it is lighter.??

Imperial · 11-26-2011, 02:06 PM

I think he means the wider tires.

happytheman · 11-26-2011, 03:06 PM

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.

Footloose301 · 11-27-2011, 10:58 AM

Please stop creating threads for the same thing.

11-25-2011, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 17	Nismo wheels vs Sport Wheels 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. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

11-25-2011, 11:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 17	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 __________________ I <3 my car

11-26-2011, 03:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	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. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

11-27-2011, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 23	Please stop creating threads for the same thing. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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11-25-2011, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaycz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370z Tour Red 6MT Rep Power: 16	Heavier

11-26-2011, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 487 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	I think he means the wider tires.