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Rockcrawler 07-09-2012 11:54 AM

newly PC'd rays and fresh DWS rubber
 
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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.

whoady4shoady 07-16-2012 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FortuneLSX-TT (Post 1643661)
Considering that the overall diameter of the 275/40/19 was 26.5 inches and the overall diameter of the 295/35/19 is 26 inches... not as noticeable as you're claiming

The front 245/40's was 26.7 and the 255/35's are 26.1, a bit more than the rears, but still not as noticeable as you claim.

Don't forget that while he did decrease the aspect ratio he also increased the width, which makes the change to overall diameter not as dramatic.

Also, just out of curiosity what size tire do you think he should have changed to? There aren't exactly a ton of options for changing tire size to a wider tire while maintaining the exact same overall diameter. It's only going to be "close".




And to keep the thread on track... here are some shots of my "meaty" tires
285/35/19's ... up FRONT and 305/30/19's in the rear
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e...0/IMAG0021.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s...9/_MG_7137.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-e...9/_MG_7160.JPG


How is this setup "285/35/19's ... up FRONT and 305/30/19's in the rear" for autocross on the stock nismo rims? I was thinking of going with a square set up of 285/35/19 on swift springs for autocross. Hummm......

Do you have any rubbing issues with 285/35/19 on the fronts?

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 (Post 1823027)
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. :driving:

whoady4shoady 07-18-2012 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne (Post 1823027)
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.

http://www.the370z.com/members/edcon...ve-arrived.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/edcon...0-img-0011.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/edcon...8-img-0171.jpg

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 (Post 1842068)
Fronts??

http://www.the370z.com/members/edcon...2-img-8348.jpg

Kingbaby 07-27-2012 05:45 PM

drop asap

edconline 07-27-2012 08:15 PM

Lmao.. It's dropped 1.25 front and 1 rear... I'm actually gonna bring the ride height back up cause I scrape everywhere!

whoady4shoady 07-28-2012 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by edconline (Post 1842381)
Lmao.. It's dropped 1.25 front and 1 rear... I'm actually gonna bring the ride height back up cause I scrape everywhere!

I have an FI exhaust too and have swifts on the way. I am very worried. What and where do you normally scrape? Any tips for DD?

Unique_Z 07-28-2012 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady (Post 1842792)
I have an FI exhaust too and have swifts on the way. I am very worried. What and where do you normally scrape? Any tips for DD?

Did you bought the current ones? cause the current ones are more low rider friendly since it's a revised version.

edconline 07-28-2012 04:51 PM

It's normally my front GTSPEC 4 point brace that scrapes, it sits a lot lower in the front, probably 3/4 of an inch. Plus I went to 30 profile front tires which makes it lower still. As long as you hit anything resembling a bump at an angle you are usually good.

Kingbaby 07-29-2012 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by edconline (Post 1842381)
Lmao.. It's dropped 1.25 front and 1 rear... I'm actually gonna bring the ride height back up cause I scrape everywhere!

confused at how you drive your monster truck Z and still scrap?

Footloose301 07-29-2012 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby (Post 1843479)
confused at how you drive your monster truck Z and still scrap?

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Juice14 07-29-2012 06:15 PM

ok is anyone running 265/40/19 and 295/35/19?
im looking at this set up and havent been able to find anyone with it. pics? comments?

KaienZ34 07-29-2012 07:31 PM

No most people go 265/35---305/30

edconline 07-29-2012 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby (Post 1843479)
confused at how you drive your monster truck Z and still scrap?

I guess I could drop it more and make it into a useless 'hellaflush' showcar that can't drive anywhere? Or take the springs out and let it sit right on the rubber?

The roads up here are meant for horse and buggy, the stock 370Z height is already a gamble...

whoady4shoady 07-29-2012 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72 (Post 1842801)
Did you bought the current ones? cause the current ones are more low rider friendly since it's a revised version.

No, I didnt even know they revised it. any pics?

KaienZ34 07-29-2012 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady (Post 1844558)
No, I didnt even know they revised it. any pics?


If you can find out when i was made you can find out which one you have. I got mine used and the guy sent me his invoice. I pm'ed it to Tony and gave him a call and he confirmed i had the revised version. They look the same the newer one is just a bit higher than the first.

whoady4shoady 07-30-2012 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34 (Post 1844568)
If you can find out when i was made you can find out which one you have. I got mine used and the guy sent me his invoice. I pm'ed it to Tony and gave him a call and he confirmed i had the revised version. They look the same the newer one is just a bit higher than the first.

Thanks, but Ive seen pics now, and I definitely have the lower version.

Kingbaby 07-30-2012 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline (Post 1844496)
I guess I could drop it more and make it into a useless 'hellaflush' showcar that can't drive anywhere? Or take the springs out and let it sit right on the rubber?

The roads up here are meant for horse and buggy, the stock 370Z height is already a gamble...

just giving you **** man...:tup:

Bandit_Kaine 08-05-2012 11:23 AM

What's the biggest I can go in the front and rear on 19 rays with 15mm spacers all around on stock 40th suspension for a flush look? No drop, just 15mm spacers On 40th rays. Willing to go a little bit bigger profile to fill the wheel Wells a bit.better without drop.

Xplicit97 08-05-2012 01:37 PM

Ok guys need some suggestions, planning on getting rid of my rubber bands and negative camber, the camber has already been taken care of.. What I want is some meats.. I wanna be able to have the footprint and the performance my car was intended to have. Wheels are 20X10 +15 20X12 +0.. Probably going to be going to a swift spring setup instead of my BC coils too. So what should I be running to get some meat under the car?

daisuke149 08-05-2012 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Xplicit97 (Post 1854744)
Ok guys need some suggestions, planning on getting rid of my rubber bands and negative camber, the camber has already been taken care of.. What I want is some meats.. I wanna be able to have the footprint and the performance my car was intended to have. Wheels are 20X10 +15 20X12 +0.. Probably going to be going to a swift spring setup instead of my BC coils too. So what should I be running to get some meat under the car?

with that kinda offset your not gonna get very meaty under there or your gonna have to pull the fenders.
20x10 + 30 lowered should allow you a 275-295 depending on camber. I ran a +27 with oem camber, lowered .5" and a 275 and i could have fit a 285.

20x12 + 20 with a 325 tire. OEm camber, again lowered .5". Couldnt have gone wider in the rear.

With your offsets your looking at a 255 front and 305 rear... which you could just add on your OEM sport wheels. or adding alot more camber.

dirTy_shoeZ 08-05-2012 04:04 PM

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...t/4fabd526.jpg

dirTy_shoeZ 08-05-2012 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline (Post 1833173)

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

KaienZ34 08-05-2012 04:08 PM

Yeah i think he meant 275/35 & 305/30.

dirTy_shoeZ 08-05-2012 04:44 PM

I think they're both 30 series. I don't think they have a 275/35 either, would be a bit taller than the 305 30 also

edconline 08-05-2012 06:58 PM

My bad. Both are 30 profile. The 275/35 would have been better for the front however bridgestone have discontinued that one.

Xplicit97 08-05-2012 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149 (Post 1854764)
with that kinda offset your not gonna get very meaty under there or your gonna have to pull the fenders.
20x10 + 30 lowered should allow you a 275-295 depending on camber. I ran a +27 with oem camber, lowered .5" and a 275 and i could have fit a 285.

20x12 + 20 with a 325 tire. OEm camber, again lowered .5". Couldnt have gone wider in the rear.

With your offsets your looking at a 255 front and 305 rear... which you could just add on your OEM sport wheels. or adding alot more camber.

So what you're saying is to probably sell these and get something with a more conservative offset if I don't want to run stretched

daisuke149 08-05-2012 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Xplicit97 (Post 1855160)
So what you're saying is to probably sell these and get something with a more conservative offset if I don't want to run stretched

if you dont want stretched and want something meatier.

also to the guy looking at the RE-11's. Check to see if the Advan AD08's come in the right profiles.

Xplicit97 08-06-2012 10:09 PM

So I'm curious if I went with a spring set up or *cringe* left her stock height what would I be able to go to? I don't mind that they would "poke" but then again I grew up on muscle cars.. I love the wheels and to get a more conservative offset would cost me a fortune to replicate the wheels I have

W.O.W. 370Z 08-07-2012 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Xplicit97 (Post 1856884)
So I'm curious if I went with a spring set up or *cringe* left her stock height what would I be able to go to? I don't mind that they would "poke" but then again I grew up on muscle cars.. I love the wheels and to get a more conservative offset would cost me a fortune to replicate the wheels I have

You won't mind poke? But why you selling your wheels then?

The wheels you have now must stick out like crazy or you have -3 or -4 camber.

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Xplicit97 08-07-2012 11:21 AM

The set up I have now I do not believe was intended to be a daily driver set up.. And the FS thread is to gauge interest in them. I want meatier tires and from what I'm hearing that won't be possible even with a mild drop

Xplicit97 08-07-2012 11:25 AM

Also to answer your question I was running around -4 camber and found it annoying and impractical.. But it looked sick, however there's no point in having a wide wheel if only half or less of that wheel are going to make contact with the pavement

dirTy_shoeZ 08-07-2012 12:06 PM

Ad08's don't go over an 18".

W.O.W. 370Z 08-07-2012 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Xplicit97 (Post 1857659)
Also to answer your question I was running around -4 camber and found it annoying and impractical.. But it looked sick, however there's no point in having a wide wheel if only half or less of that wheel are going to make contact with the pavement

That sucks.

sfearl1 08-07-2012 01:16 PM

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?

W.O.W. 370Z 08-07-2012 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1 (Post 1857878)
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.


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