Temporary tires. Need help!!

zintoatree · 12-27-2011, 08:19 PM

My buddy picked up some slightly used 235/50/18 Yokohama Avid Envigors from work today. Will these fit my rear wheels fine or will it be to narrow? I know they are no where near what the z needs but I really don't want to buy tires when I'm a month or two from new wheels. Thanks guys

TreeSemdyZee · 12-27-2011, 09:47 PM

They're narrow, but they'll work. I've got 225 50/18 for snow tires.

zintoatree · 12-28-2011, 02:37 AM

Ok, thanks much

zintoatree · 12-28-2011, 01:09 PM

Just a little addition in case anyone cares. The traction is all right with these tires but the car sways a lot now when turning. I am assuming it is because of the high sidewall on this tire but I'm not completely sure.

Waiz · 12-28-2011, 03:36 PM

What are your front specs?

zintoatree · 12-29-2011, 11:01 PM

Stock Advans.

Waiz · 12-30-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by zintoatree

Stock Advans.

I'm surprised you're not getting additional traction issues from your setup due to the small difference between your front and rear overall tire diameter.

Your high sidewall is probably causing that swaying in turns.

I certainly wouldn't run this setup for a long time but if you take it easy it should be fine for a temporary purpose.

zintoatree · 12-30-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I'm surprised you're not getting additional traction issues from your setup due to the small difference between your front and rear overall tire diameter.

Your high sidewall is probably causing that swaying in turns.

I certainly wouldn't run this setup for a long time but if you take it easy it should be fine for a temporary purpose.

In a straight line I get decent traction, but any turn it changes drastically. I think I am going to go ahead and order Super Sports in a few weeks because this swaying scares me. I want my solid feeling back.

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 10:25 AM

Definitely get to a matched setup as quickly as possible. Until then take it easy through the corners with the mis-matched set. They can be pretty dangerous.

zintoatree · 12-30-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Definitely get to a matched setup as quickly as possible. Until then take it easy through the corners with the mis-matched set. They can be pretty dangerous.

Don't have to tell me twice. I was really hoping these would hold me over until I get some new wheels but I don't feel safe riding on these. Guess I will just have to suck it up and order some tires.

12-27-2011, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
zintoatree Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 14	Temporary tires. Need help!! My buddy picked up some slightly used 235/50/18 Yokohama Avid Envigors from work today. Will these fit my rear wheels fine or will it be to narrow? I know they are no where near what the z needs but I really don't want to buy tires when I'm a month or two from new wheels. Thanks guys

12-30-2011, 10:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Definitely get to a matched setup as quickly as possible. Until then take it easy through the corners with the mis-matched set. They can be pretty dangerous. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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zintoatree Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 14	Ok, thanks much

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zintoatree Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 14	Just a little addition in case anyone cares. The traction is all right with these tires but the car sways a lot now when turning. I am assuming it is because of the high sidewall on this tire but I'm not completely sure.

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zintoatree Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 14	Stock Advans.