Increasing sidewall height on stock Rays

skidad62 · 10-25-2013, 08:44 PM

You also need to watch the front vs rear rolling diameter - get too far out and it messes with the ABS braking systems

cooltoy · 10-26-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skidad62

You also need to watch the front vs rear rolling diameter - get too far out and it messes with the ABS braking systems

Please elaborate.

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-27-2013, 06:27 AM

Higher ,side wall means bigger diameter,also much heavier...blunts the car's performance....anybody weights how much weight 275/40-19.?But the good thing is more comfortable ride.

andre12031948 · 10-27-2013, 11:25 AM

First, raising the rear with bigger tires. Doesn't that put even MORE weight on the front of car?
Second, I used to like to drive fast on country roads. I left my car's suspension 100% stock, just got a bit wider & better tires all around. The car handled great without it being a scoop for scraping up road kill. On my old 350, I installed 17" wheels with bigger/wider tires front & back. Result=a good stance with plenty of rubber for a smooth & great handling experience.

I don't understand how anyone can enjoy their car when driving it over a small rock or a piece of wood will tear the front & underside of the car.

I don't get it when I see people guiding the driver just to drive up a driveway

I have only one picture (the rear)in my home page. No spacers & the car looks tough & clean looking. I wish I had more picks. Maybe later.

10-25-2013, 08:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
skidad62 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 214 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	You also need to watch the front vs rear rolling diameter - get too far out and it messes with the ABS braking systems __________________ 2010 370Z Black Cherry Roadster Touring Sport 2003 Mustang Vortech YSI 640 rwhp - sold but not forgotten

10-27-2013, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
andre12031948 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: monticello new york 127 Posts: 1,095 Drives: 08 350z black 6m/t Rep Power: 0	I must be real old cause I don't get it & never did First, raising the rear with bigger tires. Doesn't that put even MORE weight on the front of car? Second, I used to like to drive fast on country roads. I left my car's suspension 100% stock, just got a bit wider & better tires all around. The car handled great without it being a scoop for scraping up road kill. On my old 350, I installed 17" wheels with bigger/wider tires front & back. Result=a good stance with plenty of rubber for a smooth & great handling experience. I don't understand how anyone can enjoy their car when driving it over a small rock or a piece of wood will tear the front & underside of the car. I don't get it when I see people guiding the driver just to drive up a driveway I have only one picture (the rear)in my home page. No spacers & the car looks tough & clean looking. I wish I had more picks. Maybe later. Last edited by andre12031948; 10-27-2013 at 11:44 AM.

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10-27-2013, 06:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 19	Higher ,side wall means bigger diameter,also much heavier...blunts the car's performance....anybody weights how much weight 275/40-19.?But the good thing is more comfortable ride.