Tire brand mix match

jasonhoutx

I have a set of PS2's on my 370z with about 400 miles on them. The problem is I got too small of a tire for the rear (285's on a 10.5 wheel) and have a bit of a stretch on them.

I am wanting to upgrade to 305's on the rear but don't want to shell out the money for PS2's again.

Would it be ok to put some NITTO's on the back while keeping the PS2's on the front? I don't want any comfort/alignment issues or noise issues.

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09 370z Turing w/ Nav - AT - Brilliant Silver
Venaci VS124 Wheels: [19x9.5F & 19x10.5R] w/ [265/35-F & 305/30-R] - Suspension: [KW V3's] & [SPC front/rear camber kit]

nogoodname

usually it is not recommended to do so....but anyways, i would probably do it too if i were in ur case....i dont think there would be comfort or alignment issues


there's no PS2 in 305 sizes?? if there is, get the same model...why worry

M.Bonanni

As long as the rear tires are both the exact same then I think you're good. From what I have been told, what you don't want to do is have two different sizes or tread patterns on the drive wheels because they will turn at different speeds and will ruin your diff.

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shabarivas

hope you like some mad oversteer man... if you drive w/ VDC off - get ready for the slip and kiss your skid pad goodbye

jasonhoutx

OK, I am getting the feeling that I better stick with the same brand or replace them all with a different brand.

Damn expensive tires. I love them, but god they are expensive

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09 370z Turing w/ Nav - AT - Brilliant Silver
Venaci VS124 Wheels: [19x9.5F & 19x10.5R] w/ [265/35-F & 305/30-R] - Suspension: [KW V3's] & [SPC front/rear camber kit]

nogoodname

255/35ZR-19 Front & 285/35ZR-19 Rear



how come both tires have 35....the rear tires must be taller than the fronts right now


try to get 305's in the PS2's...i know there are not cheap either

jasonhoutx

your correct, just a bit taller, but the stretch keeps it almost the same hight as the fronts. Overall, it just doesnt jive. I guess I am going to bite the bullet and get the 305/30 PS2's on the back

If anyone is interested, I will have (2) 285/35 PS2's with 400 miles on them for a REAL GOOD PRICE soon.

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09 370z Turing w/ Nav - AT - Brilliant Silver
Venaci VS124 Wheels: [19x9.5F & 19x10.5R] w/ [265/35-F & 305/30-R] - Suspension: [KW V3's] & [SPC front/rear camber kit]

sensi09

Is 285 really stretched on a 10.5" wheel?

Different tires in the rear will be fine, just make sure they offer similar or even better grip than the fronts.

And wow, a 305/30/19 PS2 is $500 a pop....way too much. For a 305/30/19, I'd consider the Bridgestone RE-11 and for a 295, I'd look at the yokohoma AD08.

shumby

lol man you guys pay alot for Michelin's. Glad I get mine cheep. they are the best but damn I forget how pricey they are to the regular guy.

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Argos

they shouldn't b that stretched i had 275 on a 10 inch rim and it looked fine

nogoodname

Shum is a tire junkie....lol


i looked, it was more than 500 a tire in 305....damn


how are we forgetting to ask for pics to see what's Jason is taking about

jasonhoutx

kind of hard to see the rears, but they are too stretched for my taste & the profile makes it a bit too high. I like a wall with the majority of the tread on the road. I will post closer pictures tomorrow.

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09 370z Turing w/ Nav - AT - Brilliant Silver
Venaci VS124 Wheels: [19x9.5F & 19x10.5R] w/ [265/35-F & 305/30-R] - Suspension: [KW V3's] & [SPC front/rear camber kit]