Why you should use these tires with NISMO Wheels: 285/35R19 (F), 325/30R19 (R)

Hotrodz · 03-21-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I track with the PSS's. They will hold up for about 20 ~ 25 minutes before getting greasy. I now have 285/35-19 PS4S on the front. They feel like they have a lot more grip then the PSS's on the street.

From what I have read and heard PS4Ss are supposed to be better than re11s.

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Rusty · 03-21-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

From what I have read and heard PS4Ss are supposed to be better than re11s.

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On the front. I went from PSS to the PS4S. I could tell right away of how much more grip there was.

BOLIO 671 · 03-21-2018, 09:02 AM

Wow the RE-11s were discontinued???? That’s sucks @$$

Nithmo · 03-21-2018, 11:04 AM

They were discontinued a couple years ago... people were just buying remaining stock, in the system, it appears.

I'm a really big fan of Bridgestone tires. They've never let me down and have generally exceeded my expectations. I feel Michelin will have good alternatives... but they won't be as cheap, unfortunately.

Going to Costco again.. hoping they can track some 325s down for me (I went yesterday after the Bridgestone office was closed) somewhere... if not, I'll likely go with 305s in the back instead.

Nithmo · 03-22-2018, 09:19 AM

Sigh... I ended up going with Cooper Zeon RS3-S tires.

I was able to get them in 325s and admittedly, they were cheap as ****.

I get the feeling these tires kind of suck (who buys coopers?), but, given that I've upped the tire width by so much, I'm still hoping these provide way better grip than the stock Bridgestone S001s. Those things were god awful and I chewed through 60% of them in one autocross day.

Being in Canada, all in, with shipping and taxes and everything, I paid about $1250 for all four corners. I'd otherwise be looking to spend about $900-1000 more for Michelin PS4s. I really didn't want to pay over 2k for tires, that may or may not last more than 1.5 seasons!

littlejuanito · 07-10-2018, 07:59 PM

Anyone have a pic of their setup on the 15+ Nismo wheels with 285/35 front and 325/30 rear?

broZ · 07-23-2018, 05:17 AM

So since the RE-11's were discontinued, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's have come out (made by Bridgestone? maybe?) and they seem to be very similar, and they have good reviews on TireRack. Any opinions here?

solidus · 07-31-2018, 11:21 AM

Lately I'm so tired of people all over saying this combo doesn't fit, it's bad or the sidewall will flex. When mine were first fitted I had a 295 rear and the tire tech asked why would Nissan stretch an OEM fitment. I told them OEM was 285 and they laughed. Had a guy saying on FB that the sidewalls bulge and I posted a pic and asked him to point out the bulge. Then I was the bad guy starting stuff because there was no bulge. It's gonna be interesting because I snagged a second set of rear 15+ Nismo wheels on Ebay and I plan to run a 325 R888R after my new build break in and dyno. Shooting for 700rwhp and it'll be a clean look being able tow switch between the RE11s and the R888R and no one would know the difference unless they really paid attention.

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Ian B · 07-31-2018, 11:29 AM

Not my style. Something looks wrong in my book. As if they were overinflated.

Ian B

Akshaya · 09-18-2018, 11:02 PM

Would love to see someone with this setup on a 15 plus Nismo set! I’m looking at getting a set of 285-35 front and 325-30 rear for my 370z but am a little concerned as I haven’t seen anyone with the tires I’m going with (Michelin pilot sport 4s).

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Averying · 11-02-2021, 07:29 PM

To anyone running PS4S in these specs on 9.5f/10.5r wheels. Any input on potentially poor steering response? I’m concerned about the slight bulge paired with the PS4S soft sidewalls. Per the post above it doesn’t seem all that bad, but more feedback the better.

Edit: coming from 265/305 RE11s

Rusty · 11-02-2021, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Averying

To anyone running PS4S in these specs on 9.5f/10.5r wheels. Any input on potentially poor steering response? I’m concerned about the slight bulge paired with the PS4S soft sidewalls. Per the post above it doesn’t seem all that bad, but more feedback the better.

Edit: coming from 265/305 RE11s

I have the 285/35-19 on 9.5 rims. I've tracked with them.

No issues with them.

Averying · 11-02-2021, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I have the 285/35-19 on 9.5 rims. I've tracked with them.

No issues with them.

Do you run with typical 35 psi tire pressure?

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Rusty · 11-02-2021, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Averying

Do you run with typical 35 psi tire pressure?

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On the street, yea. For the track, I'll drop it down to about 30 to start with, then adjust as needed.

Khelbane · 05-19-2023, 02:41 PM

Coming back across this thread after finally being ready to put some new rubber on my 2016 stock Nismo, wondering if the people that made the switch to this size are still recommending it? Aiming for PS4S' for the wear, traction, and wet performance living in Florida. I like the look of the bigger tires as well as the mentioned improvement to road noise and less digging into every road imperfection. (Mostly just daily driving and some spirited stuff, no real track time in foreseeable future.)

03-21-2018, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3400	Wow the RE-11s were discontinued???? That’s sucks @$$ __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

03-22-2018, 09:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nithmo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 219 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 129	Sigh... I ended up going with Cooper Zeon RS3-S tires. I was able to get them in 325s and admittedly, they were cheap as ***. I get the feeling these tires kind of suck (who buys coopers?), but, given that I've upped the tire width by so much, I'm still hoping these provide way better grip than the stock Bridgestone S001s. Those things were god awful and I chewed through 60% of them in one autocross day. Being in Canada, all in, with shipping and taxes and everything, I paid about $1250 for all four corners. I'd otherwise be looking to spend about $900-1000 more for Michelin PS4s. I really didn't want to pay over 2k for tires, that may or may not last more than 1.5 seasons! Last edited by Nithmo; 03-22-2018 at 09:26 AM.*

07-23-2018, 05:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
broZ Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Posts: 31 Drives: ‘14 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 8	So since the RE-11's were discontinued, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's have come out (made by Bridgestone? maybe?) and they seem to be very similar, and they have good reviews on TireRack. Any opinions here? Last edited by broZ; 07-23-2018 at 08:56 PM.

07-31-2018, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
solidus Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 694 Drives: 15' Nismo Black 6MT Rep Power: 10081	Lately I'm so tired of people all over saying this combo doesn't fit, it's bad or the sidewall will flex. When mine were first fitted I had a 295 rear and the tire tech asked why would Nissan stretch an OEM fitment. I told them OEM was 285 and they laughed. Had a guy saying on FB that the sidewalls bulge and I posted a pic and asked him to point out the bulge. Then I was the bad guy starting stuff because there was no bulge. It's gonna be interesting because I snagged a second set of rear 15+ Nismo wheels on Ebay and I plan to run a 325 R888R after my new build break in and dyno. Shooting for 700rwhp and it'll be a clean look being able tow switch between the RE11s and the R888R and no one would know the difference unless they really paid attention. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Hotrodz likes this.

11-02-2021, 07:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Averying Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 480 Drives: '09 370Z, '03 G35 Rep Power: 14420	Why you should use these tires with NISMO Wheels: 285/35R19 (F), 325/30R19 (R) To anyone running PS4S in these specs on 9.5f/10.5r wheels. Any input on potentially poor steering response? I’m concerned about the slight bulge paired with the PS4S soft sidewalls. Per the post above it doesn’t seem all that bad, but more feedback the better. Edit: coming from 265/305 RE11s __________________ 2009 Sport Touring \| Platinum Graphite \| GTM Stage 1 Supercharger \| BC BR Coilovers \| Hotchkis Swaybar \| Z1 FUCAs \| AME TM-02 Wheels \| Z1 2-piece Front Rotors \| Z1 Clutch & Flywheel \| Invidia Gemini Catback \| GTM Resonated Test Pipes Last edited by Averying; 11-02-2021 at 07:50 PM.

03-21-2018, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nithmo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 219 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 129	They were discontinued a couple years ago... people were just buying remaining stock, in the system, it appears. I'm a really big fan of Bridgestone tires. They've never let me down and have generally exceeded my expectations. I feel Michelin will have good alternatives... but they won't be as cheap, unfortunately. Going to Costco again.. hoping they can track some 325s down for me (I went yesterday after the Bridgestone office was closed) somewhere... if not, I'll likely go with 305s in the back instead.

07-10-2018, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	Anyone have a pic of their setup on the 15+ Nismo wheels with 285/35 front and 325/30 rear?

07-31-2018, 11:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137466	Not my style. Something looks wrong in my book. As if they were overinflated. Ian B

09-18-2018, 11:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Akshaya Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 153 Drives: 15 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Would love to see someone with this setup on a 15 plus Nismo set! I’m looking at getting a set of 285-35 front and 325-30 rear for my 370z but am a little concerned as I haven’t seen anyone with the tires I’m going with (Michelin pilot sport 4s). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-19-2023, 02:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Khelbane Base Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1 Drives: 2016 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 6	Coming back across this thread after finally being ready to put some new rubber on my 2016 stock Nismo, wondering if the people that made the switch to this size are still recommending it? Aiming for PS4S' for the wear, traction, and wet performance living in Florida. I like the look of the bigger tires as well as the mentioned improvement to road noise and less digging into every road imperfection. (Mostly just daily driving and some spirited stuff, no real track time in foreseeable future.)

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