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Old 04-06-2013, 02:05 PM   #984 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tranceformer View Post
Bummer. The 4.08's wait will be worth it. Since you're waiting, might as well order a set of Whiteline diff bushings if you have some extra cash.

And just a warning, 1st and most of 2nd gear will be useless on the street with most tires. I had 285/35/19 RE050A's for a little while, full throttle in 1st forget it. Even at the top of 2nd gear they would lose traction. Maybe in warm summer weather they would have a chance but otherwise forget it. They were a bit worn out, 75% tread but still very disappointing.

But with 285/35/19 RE-11's, now we're talking. They can hold all of first gear, no problem. They spin a little in 1st when they're cold but quickly warm up.
I have a good feeling my rears will need to be replaced if I want traction in 1st.

With my 4runner doing some of the miles, I only have 22k in 3.5 years so far on the Z. So I can get some sticky rubber and keep the miles low.

RE-11's sound about right do they make them in a 305-315? My 19s are 11's in the rear, not sure how low I can go with them and keep a comfy sidewall.
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