Tire question

COSMO · 09-18-2014, 02:34 PM

This may be the wrong section to ask this question but I finally had a chance to install my new 305/30/19's and the handling on the rear is horrible. It feels as if the rear is loose with a lot of sway. The front tire size is 245/40.. At this point I kinda wish I would have the on the 285/35's.. Any thoughts or suggestions?

speedfreek · 09-18-2014, 03:06 PM

When you say it feels loose. Do you mean that as you are just cruising you can feel the rear pull to one side or the other?

COSMO · 09-18-2014, 03:13 PM

Just came from Nissan and they checked the alignment and said it was fine. It almost feels as if the sway bars is disconnected and the rear just dances around when you turn the car left or right. Busted shock, busted sway bar, cord mis aligned in the new tire, front tire being 1/2 inch higher than the rear? Hell I may just put the 285/35 back on..

cooltoy · 09-18-2014, 03:31 PM

Tires not broken in yet?

speedfreek · 09-18-2014, 03:33 PM

I was going to say it may just be the 305's tracking the grooves in the road. But sounds like the tires need to get broken in some. They all come a little greasy from the mold. Put a few more miles on them and see if they start sticking better.

DEpointfive0 · 09-18-2014, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Tires not broken in yet?

Ding ding ding!!!

I think CT is correct Cosmo. ESPECIALLY if you have RS3's or another sticky compound.

Also, 305/30 is SHORTER than 285/35

DEpointfive0 · 09-18-2014, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreek

I was going to say it may just be the 305's tracking the grooves in the road. But sounds like the tires need to get broken in some. They all come a little greasy from the mold. Put a few more miles on them and see if they start sticking better.

Do a nice burn out. Done

COSMO · 09-18-2014, 03:57 PM

I assure you its not a matter of being broken in, the tire has a defect. Ordering some 285/35ZR19 Continental ExtremeContact DW now...

Pie · 09-18-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COSMO

I assure you its not a matter of being broken in, the tire has a defect. Ordering some 285/35ZR19 Continental ExtremeContact DW now...

you're still having the issue after breaking them in?

DEpointfive0 · 09-18-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COSMO

I assure you its not a matter of being broken in, the tire has a defect. Ordering some 285/35ZR19 Continental ExtremeContact DW now...

Is it pulling only one way? Maybe the tires are mounted wrong? Outside in/vice versa

critical · 09-18-2014, 04:10 PM

why are you running 245 front 305 rear? no bueno

dichoi · 09-18-2014, 04:24 PM

^I agree. That's way too much of a stagger

COSMO · 09-18-2014, 04:39 PM

Moderators please close thread..

Pie · 09-18-2014, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COSMO

Moderators please close thread..

premium members can close their own threads

cooltoy · 09-18-2014, 04:50 PM

Use thread tools above first post.

09-18-2014, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Tire question This may be the wrong section to ask this question but I finally had a chance to install my new 305/30/19's and the handling on the rear is horrible. It feels as if the rear is loose with a lot of sway. The front tire size is 245/40.. At this point I kinda wish I would have the on the 285/35's.. Any thoughts or suggestions?

09-18-2014, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	When you say it feels loose. Do you mean that as you are just cruising you can feel the rear pull to one side or the other? __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

09-18-2014, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,937 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Tires not broken in yet? __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

09-18-2014, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	I was going to say it may just be the 305's tracking the grooves in the road. But sounds like the tires need to get broken in some. They all come a little greasy from the mold. Put a few more miles on them and see if they start sticking better. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

09-18-2014, 04:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	why are you running 245 front 305 rear? no bueno DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

09-18-2014, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Just came from Nissan and they checked the alignment and said it was fine. It almost feels as if the sway bars is disconnected and the rear just dances around when you turn the car left or right. Busted shock, busted sway bar, cord mis aligned in the new tire, front tire being 1/2 inch higher than the rear? Hell I may just put the 285/35 back on..

09-18-2014, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	I assure you its not a matter of being broken in, the tire has a defect. Ordering some 285/35ZR19 Continental ExtremeContact DW now...

09-18-2014, 04:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
dichoi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 263 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 13	^I agree. That's way too much of a stagger

09-18-2014, 04:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Moderators please close thread..

09-18-2014, 04:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,937 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Use thread tools above first post. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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