370z MEATY TIRE THREAD

W.O.W. 370Z · 08-07-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

I'm kind of in the same boat, except my offsets aren't nearly as aggressive. Idk if I should get a dedicated backup set or say screw it and slap some meaty(er) tires on my 20" SP3's...

Wow, what kind of driving do you do on your 20's?

Daily driven car. Mostly highway about 100 miles a day.

My camber is set at 2.6 in the rear. The problem with many setups on here is that people want to have lowest offset possible and deal with the issues of low offsets after the fact.

Xplicit97 · 08-07-2012, 03:31 PM

My issue is I wasn't thinking I would need to run so much negative camber..the guy I bought them from didn't appear to be running that kind of camber. Although his was a nismo not sure how much if any difference it would make. In my experience thus far negative camber doesn't belong on a daily driven car, or if you want your car to handle and perform IMHO

W.O.W. 370Z · 08-07-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Xplicit97

My issue is I wasn't thinking I would need to run so much negative camber..the guy I bought them from didn't appear to be running that kind of camber. Although his was a nismo not sure how much if any difference it would make. In my experience thus far negative camber doesn't belong on a daily driven car, or if you want your car to handle and perform IMHO

Previous owner had them sticking out pretty far.

What is far negative camber in your opinion? I think Mike said he was at -3 or -3.5 camber when he had the wheels.

Xplicit97 · 08-07-2012, 04:47 PM

I'm not sure what exactly I was at but I know in order to nut rub everywhere I was at a camber that only allowed half of the wheel and tire to be in direct contact with the pavement

edub370 · 08-08-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Xplicit97

I'm not sure what exactly I was at but I know in order to nut rub everywhere I was at a camber that only allowed half of the wheel and tire to be in direct contact with the pavement

herrafrush

Xplicit97 · 08-08-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

herrafrush

Which is why I am contemplating changing my set up, want more function over form

M.J. · 08-10-2012, 01:42 AM

283/30-19 and 305/30-19 nitto Invo's on 19 x 9.5-35 and 19 x 10.5-22

XLR8SN · 08-10-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by M.J.

283/30-19 and 305/30-19 nitto Invo's on 19 x 9.5-35 and 19 x 10.5-22

Hmmm...I have yet to see you on the roads here. Anyhow, nice choice of rims.

M.J. · 08-10-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by XLR8SN

Hmmm...I have yet to see you on the roads here. Anyhow, nice choice of rims.

I work and live in town. Been driving the Z daily for over 3 years now. But mostly in town. I think I've seen your car a few times. Same plate as the 350 right?

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Originally Posted by W.O.W. 370Z

Lower it!

I wish I could. She would impale herself on the parking structure ramp at the Outrigger, Ward, and Queens. Make ridiculous noises going over the Ala Moana speed bumps, and keep me from getting into my condo. I guess I could move?

W.O.W. 370Z · 08-10-2012, 09:53 AM

Lower it!

Looks good...

W.O.W. 370Z · 08-10-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by M.J.

I work and live in town. Been driving the Z daily for over 3 years now. But mostly in town. I think I've seen your car a few times. Same plate as the 350 right?

I wish I could. She would impale herself on the parking structure ramp at the Outrigger, Ward, and Queens. Make ridiculous noises going over the Ala Moana speed bumps, and keep me from getting into my condo. I guess I could move?

So I guess thats a no.

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MONISMO370Z · 08-10-2012, 11:42 PM

Sport-370Z · 08-19-2012, 03:00 PM

I want to go with Michelin PSS, 255/40/19 front and 295/35/19 rear on stock 19" Sport Package Rays. Will I need spacers?

Xplicit97 · 08-24-2012, 06:58 PM

So I picked up some SSR SP3 19X9.5 +12 245/40/19 and 19X11.5 +11 285/35/19 what would you guys suggest for a meaty set up.. I'll be dropped on Swift Spec Rs with SPL rear camber arms and toe bolts.. Would like to keep things as close to factory specs for camber and toe as possible.. Thanks

daisuke149 · 08-24-2012, 07:06 PM

based on your offsets and wanting to keep it relatively close to factory..

305 in the rear and 245 front is about what i would say. You could go a step bigger front and back, but may require some more camber. Of course.. every manufacturer is slightly diff. The Neova AD08's are wider than the hankook v12 for example despite the same spec.

08-07-2012, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 46 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 301	My issue is I wasn't thinking I would need to run so much negative camber..the guy I bought them from didn't appear to be running that kind of camber. Although his was a nismo not sure how much if any difference it would make. In my experience thus far negative camber doesn't belong on a daily driven car, or if you want your car to handle and perform IMHO __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

08-07-2012, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 46 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 301	I'm not sure what exactly I was at but I know in order to nut rub everywhere I was at a camber that only allowed half of the wheel and tire to be in direct contact with the pavement __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

08-10-2012, 01:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
M.J. Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 68 Drives: '09 370 White, 6spd. Rep Power: 17	283/30-19 and 305/30-19 nitto Invo's on 19 x 9.5-35 and 19 x 10.5-22 SterlingDrive and Omnibeelzemo like this. __________________ Aloha! Honolulu, Hawaii. '09 370Z White, 6spd Stillen Gen-III Intake/CBE, Alpine Entertainment Volk G2's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R, Nitto Invo 285x30F & 305x30R

08-10-2012, 11:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
MONISMO370Z Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Posts: 127 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z MT Rep Power: 14	SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ To be cont'd.

08-24-2012, 06:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 46 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 301	So I picked up some SSR SP3 19X9.5 +12 245/40/19 and 19X11.5 +11 285/35/19 what would you guys suggest for a meaty set up.. I'll be dropped on Swift Spec Rs with SPL rear camber arms and toe bolts.. Would like to keep things as close to factory specs for camber and toe as possible.. Thanks __________________ [B]2011 Brilliant Silver Nismo 370Z # 0305, 15 Nismo wide body conversion, Motordyne E370/Art pipes, Stillen G3, Airlift suspension,20X10 /20X12 Avant Garde F111 forged wheels

08-10-2012, 09:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
W.O.W. 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,757 Drives: 2010 Touring Sport Z Rep Power: 20	Lower it! Looks good...

08-19-2012, 03:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sport-370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15 Drives: SRT8 & Avalanche Rep Power: 15	I want to go with Michelin PSS, 255/40/19 front and 295/35/19 rear on stock 19" Sport Package Rays. Will I need spacers?

08-24-2012, 07:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	based on your offsets and wanting to keep it relatively close to factory.. 305 in the rear and 245 front is about what i would say. You could go a step bigger front and back, but may require some more camber. Of course.. every manufacturer is slightly diff. The Neova AD08's are wider than the hankook v12 for example despite the same spec.

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