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Z&I · 11-01-2013, 12:10 PM

Hi all...
Very interested in this topic ... and have been learning alot as I go along.

I've been upping the performance on my 2009 Z (sport) and now have to deal with traction issues.

Stillen SC'r
PPI long tube headers (cat delete)
HKS Ti exhaust
Custom tune - in the neighorhood of 500 hp

I'm not a full fledged racer 'yet', but I can see myself becoming one.

I want to take it to the drag strip to do some 1/4 mile passes but it just doesn't want to hook up with Michelin PSII sport 285's on the stock 19" wheels.
I do have the 20mm HR spacers (the ones with the long bolts - not easily removable)
I do have the stock Nissan sport brakes that came with the car.

My next logical step would be the proper tire/wheel set up.

Please point me in the right direction ... I need an education ... and have made a concerted effort to find out from the local racers here in NJ. (not too many Z's race the 1/4 so limited input so far)

I need to consider the convenience of not having to replace the 20mm spacers.

Can I keep the 19" wheels and go with the drag radials?
What size?

If not the 19's then what tire/wheel combination would work for me just for the track.

Thanks,

Bob

11-01-2013, 12:10 PM	#24 (permalink)
Z&I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 410 Drives: '09 370z 6MT FI Rep Power: 12	Hi all... Very interested in this topic ... and have been learning alot as I go along. I've been upping the performance on my 2009 Z (sport) and now have to deal with traction issues. Stillen SC'r PPI long tube headers (cat delete) HKS Ti exhaust Custom tune - in the neighorhood of 500 hp I'm not a full fledged racer 'yet', but I can see myself becoming one. I want to take it to the drag strip to do some 1/4 mile passes but it just doesn't want to hook up with Michelin PSII sport 285's on the stock 19" wheels. I do have the 20mm HR spacers (the ones with the long bolts - not easily removable) I do have the stock Nissan sport brakes that came with the car. My next logical step would be the proper tire/wheel set up. Please point me in the right direction ... I need an education ... and have made a concerted effort to find out from the local racers here in NJ. (not too many Z's race the 1/4 so limited input so far) I need to consider the convenience of not having to replace the 20mm spacers. Can I keep the 19" wheels and go with the drag radials? What size? If not the 19's then what tire/wheel combination would work for me just for the track. Thanks, Bob