Increasing Sidewall, will it affect performance?

Keko1693 · 02-28-2017, 03:21 PM

So I plan on running a "drag setup" with just 18x10.5 in the rears with stock 19" Rays in the front, for the 18's I was planning on slapping some 295/40 Nitto's & wondering will the increase in the sidewall have an affect on the performance?

Curiousity since I couldn't find my answer anywhere.

jwick · 02-28-2017, 03:22 PM

Performance or handling?

Keko1693 · 02-28-2017, 03:29 PM

Performance overall or if it affects acceleration

jchammond · 02-28-2017, 03:33 PM

Yep; it will actually bog out of the hole...305/35's in a Mickey Thompson Drag Radial is a good choice.
Just depends on your gearing & power.

jchammond · 02-28-2017, 03:39 PM

Looking at specs of both tires/ only about 1/2"...not a huge difference.
But if you're stock or mild bolt on's...it will make a difference.

Keko1693 · 02-28-2017, 03:49 PM

Yup just mild bolt-ons, I'll just get some tires 295-305/35 to avoid loss in performance, thanks for the help.

Chan Chee Hoe · 02-28-2017, 06:23 PM

The bigger the Rims/Tyres,sure affect it's pick up.

osbornsm · 03-01-2017, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick

Performance or handling?

Isn't handling a measure of overall performance?

You didn't really ask a question. lol

osbornsm · 03-02-2017, 02:34 PM

Okay here's the answer i should have put yesterday...

Greater sidewall height allows for more flexibility for launches 1/4 mile
Greater sidewall height allows for more flex in the tread surface as well.

Smaller sidewall height allows for more crisp steering response, as less material to "twist" between the wheel and road.

18" or 19" wheels for the 370z seem to fit nicely, assuming you have a good tire.

jchammond · 03-02-2017, 05:58 PM

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02-28-2017, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Keko1693 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ... Posts: 84 Drives: 14' Nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 11	Increasing Sidewall, will it affect performance? So I plan on running a "drag setup" with just 18x10.5 in the rears with stock 19" Rays in the front, for the 18's I was planning on slapping some 295/40 Nitto's & wondering will the increase in the sidewall have an affect on the performance? Curiousity since I couldn't find my answer anywhere. __________________ MoreVoltage's Slow Turd Mods: Swift Spec-R/SPL/Tomei/Motordyne/Fast Intentions/Z1/Stillen/Weight Reduction (if that's a mod)

02-28-2017, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-28-2017, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Keko1693 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ... Posts: 84 Drives: 14' Nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 11	Performance overall or if it affects acceleration __________________ MoreVoltage's Slow Turd Mods: Swift Spec-R/SPL/Tomei/Motordyne/Fast Intentions/Z1/Stillen/Weight Reduction (if that's a mod)

02-28-2017, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Yep; it will actually bog out of the hole...305/35's in a Mickey Thompson Drag Radial is a good choice. Just depends on your gearing & power. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-28-2017, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Looking at specs of both tires/ only about 1/2"...not a huge difference. But if you're stock or mild bolt on's...it will make a difference. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-28-2017, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Keko1693 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ... Posts: 84 Drives: 14' Nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 11	Yup just mild bolt-ons, I'll just get some tires 295-305/35 to avoid loss in performance, thanks for the help. __________________ MoreVoltage's Slow Turd Mods: Swift Spec-R/SPL/Tomei/Motordyne/Fast Intentions/Z1/Stillen/Weight Reduction (if that's a mod)

02-28-2017, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	The bigger the Rims/Tyres,sure affect it's pick up.

03-02-2017, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Okay here's the answer i should have put yesterday... Greater sidewall height allows for more flexibility for launches 1/4 mile Greater sidewall height allows for more flex in the tread surface as well. Smaller sidewall height allows for more crisp steering response, as less material to "twist" between the wheel and road. 18" or 19" wheels for the 370z seem to fit nicely, assuming you have a good tire. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

03-02-2017, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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