tires for base model

harman.khinda · 03-07-2012, 09:26 PM

Hi I've got 20k miles on my advan sport OE tires and they are already worn out. I have the base model with stock rims.

Could someone reccomend a good tire size and/or brand as replacements? I don't know much about tire/rim fitment. I know more than one tire size can fit a rim. Should I stick with the OE tire size or go for more meatier or wider tires? I'm looking for a tire that will provide the best handling and wouldn't want anything lower profile than stock size.

Thanks A Lot for your help

SwayZ · 03-07-2012, 09:59 PM

https://www.tirerack.com/

Just plug in your vehicle information and product. It will show you by brand and what not. You'll be able to tell the better performing tires by reviews and other spec factors.

Post back with your results. I am looking to pick up a set of oem 370 wheels for my 300zx but already have tires. Fitment will be key.

wfmrules3 · 03-08-2012, 09:38 AM

I picked up a set of the continental DWS and am very happy with them.

harman.khinda · 03-08-2012, 11:06 AM

thanks but tirerack only has one review for a 370z and similar vehicles and they are on the OE advan sport tires.

harman.khinda · 03-08-2012, 11:10 AM

Whats a tire size other than O.E. that can fit the base model rims? I'm wondering cause I'm gonna be ordering my tires from Costco and they only have two types of tires that are the OE size. I'm hoping they might have more options if I went with different tire size.

Vbp6US · 04-21-2012, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harman.khinda

Whats a tire size other than O.E. that can fit the base model rims? I'm wondering cause I'm gonna be ordering my tires from Costco and they only have two types of tires that are the OE size. I'm hoping they might have more options if I went with different tire size.

Someone has to know this...

corbin09 · 04-21-2012, 09:17 AM

You can go up to a 235/40 or 235/45 front and a 255/40 or 265/40 rear.

Vbp6US · 04-21-2012, 01:36 PM

Thanks. Can't I go 245/45 for the front? I'm thinking 265/40 for the back.

chrischhorn · 04-21-2012, 08:11 PM

Im a tire shop employee for Costco in Texas. I personally will be goin with a 255/45 for the front and a 275/40 in the rear. Im also on the base 18's

Verbal21 · 04-21-2012, 10:46 PM

Not to threadjack, but I'm sorta in the same boat. Since I'm getting new wheels, I've decided to get my stock base rims fitted with winter tires. Any good recommendations?

harman.khinda · 04-21-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrischhorn

Im a tire shop employee for Costco in Texas. I personally will be goin with a 255/45 for the front and a 275/40 in the rear. Im also on the base 18's

Will a 255/45 fit upfront?

corbin09 · 04-22-2012, 12:02 AM

It will fit, it will just look a little funny.

chrischhorn · 04-22-2012, 12:10 AM

go to 1010tires.com Or even the manufacturers tires that you are lookin at for size specs. 255/45 is recommended for 8"-9.5" wheels

Illmatic370z · 06-28-2012, 04:02 PM

Would 255/40/18 be a good fit for the rear on base rims?

03-07-2012, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
harman.khinda Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Red Bluff, CA Posts: 378 Drives: 10 Nissan 370 PG 7AT Rep Power: 6723	tires for base model Hi I've got 20k miles on my advan sport OE tires and they are already worn out. I have the base model with stock rims. Could someone reccomend a good tire size and/or brand as replacements? I don't know much about tire/rim fitment. I know more than one tire size can fit a rim. Should I stick with the OE tire size or go for more meatier or wider tires? I'm looking for a tire that will provide the best handling and wouldn't want anything lower profile than stock size. Thanks A Lot for your help

03-08-2012, 11:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
harman.khinda Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Red Bluff, CA Posts: 378 Drives: 10 Nissan 370 PG 7AT Rep Power: 6723	thanks but tirerack only has one review for a 370z and similar vehicles and they are on the OE advan sport tires. Last edited by harman.khinda; 03-08-2012 at 11:13 AM.

04-21-2012, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	Im a tire shop employee for Costco in Texas. I personally will be goin with a 255/45 for the front and a 275/40 in the rear. Im also on the base 18's NickTurnon likes this.

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03-07-2012, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
SwayZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Windsor Posts: 1 Drives: 1991 300zx TT Rep Power: 13	https://www.tirerack.com/ Just plug in your vehicle information and product. It will show you by brand and what not. You'll be able to tell the better performing tires by reviews and other spec factors. Post back with your results. I am looking to pick up a set of oem 370 wheels for my 300zx but already have tires. Fitment will be key.

03-08-2012, 09:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
wfmrules3 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 51 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 13	I picked up a set of the continental DWS and am very happy with them.

03-08-2012, 11:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
harman.khinda Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Red Bluff, CA Posts: 378 Drives: 10 Nissan 370 PG 7AT Rep Power: 6723	Whats a tire size other than O.E. that can fit the base model rims? I'm wondering cause I'm gonna be ordering my tires from Costco and they only have two types of tires that are the OE size. I'm hoping they might have more options if I went with different tire size.

04-21-2012, 09:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 279	You can go up to a 235/40 or 235/45 front and a 255/40 or 265/40 rear.

04-21-2012, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	Thanks. Can't I go 245/45 for the front? I'm thinking 265/40 for the back.

04-21-2012, 10:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Verbal21 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 223 Drives: '12 Solid Red Rep Power: 13	Not to threadjack, but I'm sorta in the same boat. Since I'm getting new wheels, I've decided to get my stock base rims fitted with winter tires. Any good recommendations?

04-22-2012, 12:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 279	It will fit, it will just look a little funny.

04-22-2012, 12:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	go to 1010tires.com Or even the manufacturers tires that you are lookin at for size specs. 255/45 is recommended for 8"-9.5" wheels

06-28-2012, 04:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Would 255/40/18 be a good fit for the rear on base rims?