370z MEATY TIRE THREAD

Robert_K · 06-23-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cjr1881

Why would you get worse gas mileage from wider tires? I don't see any logic behind that reasoning. My mileage avg i think has gone slightly down, but that is only because I am actually running tires that are about an inch taller in diamater than stock so my speedometer says I am going slower than I am and therefore showing less miles traveled than actual. I know tires have different roll resistance but the mileage would be negligible.

Actually it can happen. When you increase your rotational mass the engine has to work harder to spin the wheel and tire. As well as your brakes work harder to stop it from spinning. A lot more goes into a wheel/tire set-up than looks.

Laz34 · 06-22-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

Right now I'm in the process of figuring out a track setup for Auto-X. Not sure if I should buy some Vossen CV3/TE37's for daily and use stock 19's with some ToyoR888/Hoosiers or cheap Varrstoen's for track and stock 19's for daily. In the mean time I'm running 265 fronts and 285 rear RE-11's. 15mm spacer in the front and 20mm in the rear. These work okay for track but would like a more serious tire setup in the near future.

looks sick bro

zackstratford · 06-23-2012, 02:25 PM

I just put Ventus V12's F255/40 R285/35 with F20mm R25mm Spacers on Eibach Pros... My baby looks beeeautiful!

PS. wheels are plastidipped when they changed the tires they peeled slightly (not curbrash) lol

rebe945 · 06-24-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by zackstratford

I just put Ventus V12's F255/40 R285/35 with F20mm R25mm Spacers on Eibach Pros... My baby looks beeeautiful!

PS. wheels are plastidipped when they changed the tires they peeled slightly (not curbrash) lol

Man I tell ya. I would find it very difficult to go back to stock offsets. Im sure you feel the same with the spacers. I have Avant Garde M310s with 18/20 offsets so no need for spacers. Its just a great look.SAM_0984.JPG

zackstratford · 06-24-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rebe945

Man I tell ya. I would find it very difficult to go back to stock offsets. Im sure you feel the same with the spacers. I have Avant Garde M310s with 18/20 offsets so no need for spacers. Its just a great look.Attachment 49474

ohhh hell yes it is haha. I dont think I could ever part with my now "flush" look. Bad thing is, it actually makes me want camber arms and sway bars.... Then I was like "hell I might as well just buy coilovers!"

... So it begins!!

pokeyl · 06-24-2012, 10:28 PM

another 305

Footloose301 · 06-25-2012, 05:50 AM

Nice

Rockcrawler · 07-09-2012, 11:54 AM

275/35 in front, 295/30 in rear, no spacers but considering 15mm bolt ons one set at a time (not sure if they will clear in front)

My car is a driver and will see rain and maybe even snow (by accident) so I wanted an all around tire and was willing to forgo the benefits of a summer tread/compound.

While I like the looks of a lowered ride, I can't for now..... too many approach angles and breakovers in my life, most notably my parking garage at the downtown condo.

TypeOne · 07-16-2012, 09:57 AM

I pulled my 305s off and went back with 275s. Lighter, less noise and easier to get. I don't track my car as much as I'd like so there really isn't a reason to have them. I've had all sizes from 275-305 and my most favorite setup so far was the 285/35.

Great look with great wear/noise/traction.

KaienZ34 · 07-16-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I pulled my 305s off and went back with 275s. Lighter, less noise and easier to get. I don't track my car as much as I'd like so there really isn't a reason to have them. I've had all sizes from 275-305 and my most favorite setup so far was the 285/35.

Great look with great wear/noise/traction.

I can't wait to see your new wheels.

whoady4shoady · 07-18-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I pulled my 305s off and went back with 275s. Lighter, less noise and easier to get. I don't track my car as much as I'd like so there really isn't a reason to have them. I've had all sizes from 275-305 and my most favorite setup so far was the 285/35.

Great look with great wear/noise/traction.

How do you think a square setup of 285/35 on swift springs would fair for a DD with the occasional autox?

edconline · 07-22-2012, 11:58 PM

Finally have some decent pics for this thread.
Potenza RE-11's, 305/35 rear and 275/30 front.

dirTy_shoeZ · 08-05-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

Finally have some decent pics for this thread.
Potenza RE-11's, 305/35 rear and 275/30 front.

Looks good but are the backs really a 35 series. I didn't think re11's came in a 305/35

dirTy_shoeZ · 07-27-2012, 04:21 PM

Fronts??

edconline · 07-27-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dirTy_shoeZ

Fronts??

06-23-2012, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
zackstratford Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: portland OR Posts: 55 Drives: 2011 370z MG 6spd Rep Power: 16	I just put Ventus V12's F255/40 R285/35 with F20mm R25mm Spacers on Eibach Pros... My baby looks beeeautiful! PS. wheels are plastidipped when they changed the tires they peeled slightly (not curbrash) lol 370zFTW, fastfood98, SterlingDrive and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 370z Gun Metallic 6Spd Sport Package 2010 Nissan Frontier PRO4X White 2004 Nissan Armada White Last edited by zackstratford; 06-23-2012 at 02:32 PM.

06-24-2012, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 906 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 56	another 305 __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

06-25-2012, 05:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 23	Nice __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

07-16-2012, 09:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1853	I pulled my 305s off and went back with 275s. Lighter, less noise and easier to get. I don't track my car as much as I'd like so there really isn't a reason to have them. I've had all sizes from 275-305 and my most favorite setup so far was the 285/35. Great look with great wear/noise/traction. Infiniti370z likes this.

07-22-2012, 11:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 24	Finally have some decent pics for this thread. Potenza RE-11's, 305/35 rear and 275/30 front. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

07-27-2012, 04:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
dirTy_shoeZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 778 Drives: 40th ANN TT Rep Power: 18	Fronts??

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