245 vs 265 fronts

Originally Posted by Apoc370z

Is the any benefit to a wider front tire? comparing the 245 stock size and the recommended 265 by a lot of people?

only thing i can think of is better grip but wider/heavier front tires = under steer?

can anyone shed some light on this?

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I am running a 255/305 setup right now. I will probably be going 265 on my next set of fronts though. Would love to hear from someone who has ran both.

Originally Posted by Apoc370z

likewise, i just ordered a set of 245, now i am not sure i should change it to 265 instead. Anything wrong with the 255? i know your car has the power to support wider tires for sure

Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

The smaller the difference between your front and rear tire widths, the less your car will understeer.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The Z is lacking front grip big time. 265 is fine (I have a set of 265/285 front/rear waiting for spring) and will not increase understeer... in fact, it will help to decrease it.

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

You will obviously add a little more weight but it will look better and corner a little better I bet IMO. Are you running 285s in the rear?