370z MEATY TIRE THREAD

Robert_K · 05-15-2012, 09:53 AM

You had to roll a 370Z's fenders to fit 285's??? What offset and sizing?

Here is my 350Z with the following...

HRE P43SC Satin Black wrapped in Toyo R888 (run large)

19x9.5 +20 265/30
19x11 +25 305/30

Rears;

W.O.W. 370Z · 05-15-2012, 10:15 AM

To fit 285 in the front...yes.

dirTy_shoeZ · 05-15-2012, 10:23 AM

I run a 265/35 on a 9.5 and think it's proper. But I prefer a bigger sidewall. I have a 30 out back and want a 35 as well.

Your 30 series r888's do look dope tho man.

Robert_K · 05-15-2012, 10:37 AM

Reading fails me. LOL R888s run big. A lot of owners told me that a 305 is really like a 315 and etc...

dirTy_shoeZ · 05-15-2012, 10:40 AM

Yeah I was thinking that about your 305/30 on that 11

red6spd · 06-13-2012, 06:44 PM

I will try and get some pics tomorrow. I'm running 265/295

Xplicit97 · 06-14-2012, 10:15 PM

I need some suggestions for tire size. Right now I'm running Strasse forged SM8 20X10 +15 w 255s and 20X12 +0 w 305. I'm on BC BR coils with a SPL camber kit. They are kinda stretched (came that way) was curious what you would suggest. Not really wanting to run a ton of camber like I am now stretched

Robert_K · 06-14-2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xplicit97

I need some suggestions for tire size. Right now I'm running Strasse forged SM8 20X10 +15 w 255s and 20X12 +0 w 305. I'm on BC BR coils with a SPL camber kit. They are kinda stretched (came that way) was curious what you would suggest. Not really wanting to run a ton of camber like I am now stretched

Can you stuff a 275/285 30 & 335/30 in the Z34 chassis?

I'll play with my wheel/tire calculator later. What are the oem wheel/tire sizes/offsets?

daisuke149 · 06-14-2012, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_K

Can you stuff a 275/285 30 & 335/30 in the Z34 chassis?

I'll play with my wheel/tire calculator later. What are the oem wheel/tire sizes/offsets?

you can

i run a 275 and 325.

if i were lower and / or ran more camber can go larger.

Robert_K · 06-14-2012, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

you can

i run a 275 and 325.

if i were lower and / or ran more camber can go larger.

So I'm good at guessing.

You have pics?

daisuke149 · 06-14-2012, 11:45 PM

Wheels: Forged Specialties SC-5S 20x10, 20x12 W/Tires/TPMS/Lugs

Forged Specialties: SC 5S 20x10 & 20x12!

Robert_K · 06-15-2012, 12:03 AM

Looks great!

Footloose301 · 06-15-2012, 12:20 AM

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.

Rockcrawler · 06-22-2012, 10:58 AM

anybody notice effects on mileage? just curious on the measured impact more than "yes, wider= worse mileage"

just ordered some Conti DWS (what's right for me and my use) in 275/295 and they will go on next week after my Rays are PC Black stardust.

went wider for a variety of reasons, but most of it for "percieved" added wheel protection margin....

cjr1881 · 06-23-2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockcrawler

anybody notice effects on mileage? just curious on the measured impact more than "yes, wider= worse mileage"

just ordered some Conti DWS (what's right for me and my use) in 275/295 and they will go on next week after my Rays are PC Black stardust.

went wider for a variety of reasons, but most of it for "percieved" added wheel protection margin....

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.

05-15-2012, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Robert_K A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spring, TX/Iraq Posts: 1,281 Drives: '12 Forgeline G37S Rep Power: 20	You had to roll a 370Z's fenders to fit 285's??? What offset and sizing? Here is my 350Z with the following... HRE P43SC Satin Black wrapped in Toyo R888 (run large) 19x9.5 +20 265/30 19x11 +25 305/30 Rears; __________________ '12 G37S Forgeline, '03 Built TT 350Z HRE (Sold!) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc7a6dc53.jpg

05-15-2012, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
dirTy_shoeZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 778 Drives: 40th ANN TT Rep Power: 17	I run a 265/35 on a 9.5 and think it's proper. But I prefer a bigger sidewall. I have a 30 out back and want a 35 as well. Your 30 series r888's do look dope tho man. Last edited by dirTy_shoeZ; 05-15-2012 at 10:31 AM.

05-15-2012, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robert_K A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spring, TX/Iraq Posts: 1,281 Drives: '12 Forgeline G37S Rep Power: 20	Reading fails me. LOL R888s run big. A lot of owners told me that a 305 is really like a 315 and etc... __________________ '12 G37S Forgeline, '03 Built TT 350Z HRE (Sold!) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc7a6dc53.jpg

06-13-2012, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 23	I will try and get some pics tomorrow. I'm running 265/295 __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-14-2012, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Xplicit97 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 47 Posts: 875 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 302	I need some suggestions for tire size. Right now I'm running Strasse forged SM8 20X10 +15 w 255s and 20X12 +0 w 305. I'm on BC BR coils with a SPL camber kit. They are kinda stretched (came that way) was curious what you would suggest. Not really wanting to run a ton of camber like I am now stretched __________________ [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

05-15-2012, 10:15 AM	#2 (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: 21	To fit 285 in the front...yes.

05-15-2012, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
dirTy_shoeZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 778 Drives: 40th ANN TT Rep Power: 17	Yeah I was thinking that about your 305/30 on that 11

06-14-2012, 11:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 33	Wheels: Forged Specialties SC-5S 20x10, 20x12 W/Tires/TPMS/Lugs Forged Specialties: SC 5S 20x10 & 20x12!

06-15-2012, 12:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Robert_K A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spring, TX/Iraq Posts: 1,281 Drives: '12 Forgeline G37S Rep Power: 20	Looks great! __________________ '12 G37S Forgeline, '03 Built TT 350Z HRE (Sold!) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc7a6dc53.jpg

06-15-2012, 12:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 23	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. SterlingDrive, Corfe, lgarcia and 1 others like this. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

06-22-2012, 10:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rockcrawler Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 141 Drives: 09 6MT, tr, spt, nv Rep Power: 15	anybody notice effects on mileage? just curious on the measured impact more than "yes, wider= worse mileage" just ordered some Conti DWS (what's right for me and my use) in 275/295 and they will go on next week after my Rays are PC Black stardust. went wider for a variety of reasons, but most of it for "percieved" added wheel protection margin.... __________________ 2009 silver sport, 6MT touring and nav, 8700 miles when I got it, "almost" a daily driver now... bone stock aside from tint and Gemini CBE, PC'd Rays black stardust and running 275/295 DWS rubber

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