Opinions on tire setup for the track

tinysumo · 12-09-2010, 07:33 PM

So I've got volk ce28n's 19x9.5f and 19x10.5r with a 22 offset all around. Im going to be buying some tires for an upcoming track event and was considering the nitto nt05s. So now my question is can I run a square tire setup on staggered sized wheels? I know a square setup is more ideal than being staggered to eliminate understeer. I can really only get the nittos in 245 and 275 for 19's. I can run the using the stock sport sizes which is what I have now, or was wondering if going 275 all around would be beneficial. What are your thoughts?

Mike · 12-09-2010, 10:24 PM

obviously, you won't be able to rotate them, but by going 275 all around, you will eliminate some understeer. I'm sure others will tell you to go with 305s in the rears, but mine handles great with 275s all around.

TBOX · 12-11-2010, 12:32 AM

the stagger has benefits as well such as turn in response and lighter weight.

Personally I'd tweak out whatever understeer you may have in other ways, but everyone has their style.

If you do get a track tire and go square I'd get the same size wheels all around for them.

import111 · 12-11-2010, 03:05 AM

Everyone's car is different. Mine has 0 under steer and a good amount of over steer with 245/275 tires, 10k/8k spring rates, 37/35 psi tire pressure, full stiff front 4 clicks from full stiff rear BC BR strut settings, and -1.4F/-1.1R camber w/ 0 toe at all 4 corners.

All of these things and more play a role in the cars handling. If it were me with those wheels, I would go 275F/305R, but that is me based on my experience with my setup.

ChrisSlicks · 12-11-2010, 10:41 AM

I ran the Nitto NT01's in 275/315 on 10"/11" 18" rims. That stagger was just a little bit too much to be perfect but overall it did work pretty well. With the large rear and a dialed in suspension you can get on the power pretty early and use the extra rear grip to your advantage.

12-09-2010, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
tinysumo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 69 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Opinions on tire setup for the track So I've got volk ce28n's 19x9.5f and 19x10.5r with a 22 offset all around. Im going to be buying some tires for an upcoming track event and was considering the nitto nt05s. So now my question is can I run a square tire setup on staggered sized wheels? I know a square setup is more ideal than being staggered to eliminate understeer. I can really only get the nittos in 245 and 275 for 19's. I can run the using the stock sport sizes which is what I have now, or was wondering if going 275 all around would be beneficial. What are your thoughts? __________________ Injen CAI \| Stillen CBE \| Berk HFC \| JIC Coilovers \| Volk CE28n's \| SPC camber arm

12-09-2010, 10:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	obviously, you won't be able to rotate them, but by going 275 all around, you will eliminate some understeer. I'm sure others will tell you to go with 305s in the rears, but mine handles great with 275s all around. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-11-2010, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I ran the Nitto NT01's in 275/315 on 10"/11" 18" rims. That stagger was just a little bit too much to be perfect but overall it did work pretty well. With the large rear and a dialed in suspension you can get on the power pretty early and use the extra rear grip to your advantage. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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12-11-2010, 12:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
TBOX Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 356 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	the stagger has benefits as well such as turn in response and lighter weight. Personally I'd tweak out whatever understeer you may have in other ways, but everyone has their style. If you do get a track tire and go square I'd get the same size wheels all around for them.

12-11-2010, 03:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Everyone's car is different. Mine has 0 under steer and a good amount of over steer with 245/275 tires, 10k/8k spring rates, 37/35 psi tire pressure, full stiff front 4 clicks from full stiff rear BC BR strut settings, and -1.4F/-1.1R camber w/ 0 toe at all 4 corners. All of these things and more play a role in the cars handling. If it were me with those wheels, I would go 275F/305R, but that is me based on my experience with my setup.