What is the maximum tire width on 2013 stock Touring Z with the 19” Rays? (Sport Susp

kenwood · 09-21-2013, 05:47 PM

I’m looking at replacing the stock Potenza 245’s up front and 275’s in back with the maximum tread width possible on stock Rays 19’s. I am planning on keeping the factory offset (no spacers). The tires I am going with are the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S models. I used the Michelins on my 350Z with great results. Can the stock 19’ Rays handle 305’s in the back and 275’s up front. (Has anybody tried it with the stock wheels? If so how’s the handling and the wheel-well clearance with the wider new tread width?

Thanks,
Ken

PapoZalsa · 09-21-2013, 05:51 PM

I think 255 Front and 285 Back will look better, but that's me.

If your car is not lower that much you should have enough clearance, but don't know with the size you are asking.

blackcherry20 · 09-21-2013, 05:52 PM

I think that Danegrey has the set up on his that you are planning...at least the 305 rears. Not positive about the front. And yes, on his sport rays.

cossie1600 · 09-21-2013, 05:56 PM

285 or 295 in front

cv129 · 09-21-2013, 06:08 PM

OP, looking at tirerack, in 19in diameter, A/S+ only goes up to 275, A/S 3 goes up to 285.

Plenty of examples using 305 on 10in rim in this forum, but for the sake of knowledge, please do read and understand the below then decide based on your end goal.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=199

Then an example spec of a 305/30/19 below, pay attention to the "rim width range" and "measuring rim width"

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs

/Angelo350Z/ · 09-21-2013, 06:23 PM

I have 255/285 on my 19x9.5/19x10.5 and they are stretched, especially the 255s. For strictly aesthetic purposes, I believe 265/285 or 275/295 would look the best on the OEM Rays.

PapoZalsa · 09-21-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

I have 255/285 on my 19x9.5/19x10.5 and they are stretched, especially the 255s. For strictly aesthetic purposes, I believe 265/285 or 275/295 would look the best on the OEM Rays.

Stretched? The Z comes with 245/275

martin82 · 09-21-2013, 10:14 PM

275 square on stock wheels

cv129 · 09-21-2013, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Stretched? The Z comes with 245/275

Yes they are slightly stretched stock, especially the fronts on nismo.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs

Look at the measuring rim width of the oem size vs the sport Rays width

ETnismo · 09-21-2013, 10:49 PM

i have Nismo and stock tire sizes and they dont look stretched at all.

cv129 · 09-21-2013, 10:58 PM

It's subtle, but it's a stretch slightly. I think the word "stretched" has been associated so much with the uber flush rim lip hitting fender type of look, anything less doesn't look stretched anymore.

And a slight stretch isn't necessarily bad either. Even Porsche did it with gt3

Chan Chee Hoe · 09-22-2013, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETnismo

i have Nismo and stock tire sizes and they dont look stretched at all.

The Nismo got wider rims than the stock 370z.

ETnismo · 10-03-2013, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

The Nismo got wider rims than the stock 370z.

yea i know

wider tires too.

CC QUIK · 10-09-2013, 11:48 PM

running 275/35/19 up front and 295/35/19 in back (hankook evo's) stock sport rays dropped on H&R springs. nice stance, no problems.

09-21-2013, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenwood Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 46 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	What is the maximum tire width on 2013 stock Touring Z with the 19” Rays? (Sport Susp I’m looking at replacing the stock Potenza 245’s up front and 275’s in back with the maximum tread width possible on stock Rays 19’s. I am planning on keeping the factory offset (no spacers). The tires I am going with are the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S models. I used the Michelins on my 350Z with great results. Can the stock 19’ Rays handle 305’s in the back and 275’s up front. (Has anybody tried it with the stock wheels? If so how’s the handling and the wheel-well clearance with the wider new tread width? Thanks, Ken

09-21-2013, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I think 255 Front and 285 Back will look better, but that's me. If your car is not lower that much you should have enough clearance, but don't know with the size you are asking. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

09-21-2013, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240458	I think that Danegrey has the set up on his that you are planning...at least the 305 rears. Not positive about the front. And yes, on his sport rays. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

09-21-2013, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	OP, looking at tirerack, in 19in diameter, A/S+ only goes up to 275, A/S 3 goes up to 285. Plenty of examples using 305 on 10in rim in this forum, but for the sake of knowledge, please do read and understand the below then decide based on your end goal. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=199 Then an example spec of a 305/30/19 below, pay attention to the "rim width range" and "measuring rim width" http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs Zbrah likes this.

09-21-2013, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	I have 255/285 on my 19x9.5/19x10.5 and they are stretched, especially the 255s. For strictly aesthetic purposes, I believe 265/285 or 275/295 would look the best on the OEM Rays. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

09-21-2013, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	285 or 295 in front

09-21-2013, 10:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	275 square on stock wheels

09-21-2013, 10:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
ETnismo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 95 Drives: 2010 nismo mb Rep Power: 13	i have Nismo and stock tire sizes and they dont look stretched at all.

09-21-2013, 10:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	It's subtle, but it's a stretch slightly. I think the word "stretched" has been associated so much with the uber flush rim lip hitting fender type of look, anything less doesn't look stretched anymore. And a slight stretch isn't necessarily bad either. Even Porsche did it with gt3 Last edited by cv129; 09-21-2013 at 11:03 PM.

10-09-2013, 11:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
CC QUIK Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 83 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 12	running 275/35/19 up front and 295/35/19 in back (hankook evo's) stock sport rays dropped on H&R springs. nice stance, no problems.

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