Winter Setups

FlyByGTI · 08-07-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HEK

So I'm reviving this post and think I will buy these 350Z's stock rims and put on some "snow" tires on all 4 just in case I need to drive the Z this Winter, the question is that I have the sports package and hope that these rims fit my '13Z, and at $400 I hope they do,

From what I've seen around other threads and responses here, I hear that the base wheels (I think the 350 wheels as well) will clear the brakes. There is another member on here running 18x8's all around and is having no issues clearing the brakes.

I actually picked up a set of wheels from the rx8 to put on.

Worst case a set of spacers should give you a little extra clearance if you run into issues.

90 ST · 08-07-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HEK

So I'm reviving this post and think I will buy these 350Z's stock rims and put on some "snow" tires on all 4 just in case I need to drive the Z this Winter, the question is that I have the sports package and hope that these rims fit my '13Z, and at $400 I hope they do,

I have some track pack 350Z wheels, 18's, and there is more clearance then the 19's... so depending which 350Z wheels you should be fine.

Arrvaxx · 08-11-2014, 06:09 PM

Go as narrow as your rims will allow.

I am a huge fan of Blizzaks but bought Hankooks for my Altima to save some cash and have no complaints.

Dont forget to save money for the most important thing a Z needs to be driven in snow....

HEK · 08-11-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

Go as narrow as your rims will allow.

I am a huge fan of Blizzaks but bought Hankooks for my Altima to save some cash and have no complaints.

Dont forget to save money for the most important thing a Z needs to be driven in snow....

lol, I have wifey's 2014 Rogue for the real bad weather is that I want to have the Z set up for the days after the storm that the roads are clear enough to get by and based of what I've read so far the stock tires on the Z now will probably get me just down my driveway and back...

H2O_Doc · 08-11-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

Go as narrow as your rims will allow.

I am a huge fan of Blizzaks but bought Hankooks for my Altima to save some cash and have no complaints.

Dont forget to save money for the most important thing a Z needs to be driven in snow....

And in the summer, this can double as a NISMO spoiler.

Arrvaxx · 08-11-2014, 06:15 PM

You guys have no idea how hard it was to finish that joke! Freaking tablets and AT&T.

kenchan · 08-12-2014, 01:28 PM

it is, but not sure about 225 on a 330+hp car...

FlyByGTI · 08-12-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it is, but not sure about 225 on a 330+hp car...

So general consensus is saying that 245s around on 18x8's is the ideal way to do it??

kenchan · 08-12-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyByGTI

So general consensus is saying that 245s around on 18x8's is the ideal way to do it??

on my G i ran 225 up front and 245 LM60's. that would be the widths i would use on my Z if i drove my car in the winter on 18's...

which will never happen.

FlyByGTI · 08-12-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

on my G i ran 225 up front and 245 LM60's. that would be the widths i would use on my Z if i drove my car in the winter on 18's...

which will never happen.

The only reason I was looking for a square setup is so that I can at least rotate them and not need to replace them quite as often since I drive so far everyday

kenchan · 08-12-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyByGTI

The only reason I was looking for a square setup is so that I can at least rotate them and not need to replace them quite as often since I drive so far everyday

ahhh, in this case, definitely go square.

TreeSemdyZee · 08-12-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it is, but not sure about 225 on a 330+hp car...

Been running that size for the last 5 winters. Work very well.

kenchan · 08-12-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Been running that size for the last 5 winters. Work very well.

cool.

but youre quite a bit south in kentucky/indiana border(?) vs where i am... we get pretty deep snow and sub-0F is the norm...

08-11-2014, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 20	Go as narrow as your rims will allow. I am a huge fan of Blizzaks but bought Hankooks for my Altima to save some cash and have no complaints. Dont forget to save money for the most important thing a Z needs to be driven in snow.... __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane Last edited by Arrvaxx; 08-11-2014 at 06:14 PM.

08-11-2014, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 20	You guys have no idea how hard it was to finish that joke! Freaking tablets and AT&T. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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