My wheel setup and what tires size

phunk · 10-14-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

Personally, I am very far away from needing FI as a driver at the road courses I do. Even with turbo/super a square setup is still a good option though so I don't know what you mean unless you are talking drag racing.

Now, if you are talking drag racing/zooming onto entrance ramps, then yeah a square setup makes no sense. On street I run staggered, waste of money to run 285 square on street driving.

I only meant that once boosted.. the power that these cars make needs as much tire as you can fit! Then again, with how much this particular IRS cambers on compression, I am not sure how much the extra rubber really matters when it isnt touching the ground!

Sh0velMan · 10-14-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

I only meant that once boosted.. the power that these cars make needs as much tire as you can fit! Then again, with how much this particular IRS cambers on compression, I am not sure how much the extra rubber really matters when it isnt touching the ground!

This x 1000.

I had my first autocross (hard launches) since I changed suspension set up (a LOT less rear suspension squat) and its the first time I haven't been able to roast through first and into second, and I'm N/A and making more power and tq than I ever have.

This suspension just adds camber so fast when compressed that it's hard to put power down, no matter how fat your tires are. I think this is why some people have worse straight line traction when they go to larger tires...

carlitos_370z · 01-20-2017, 06:50 PM

Hi guys! sorry for bring this thread from the dead lol! I have a question and I already search a lot but can't find the answer. I'm going to buy some wheels, the wheels specs are 18x9.5+22 & 18x11+16. I want to know what is the best tires combo for this wheels for the track and the street, my car is daily soo haha!. I was thinking to install 265/35/18 and 285/35/18 cause here in PR find a tire more than 285/35 is like find gold

My question is... I can run those tires with out having problems with the traction control? My suspension setup is basic... Swift Spec R springs, stock shocks and SPC rear camber arms. Thanks

synolimit · 01-22-2017, 04:04 AM

You shouldnt really have a choice. You need to keep the tires 10-20% over the wheel and within 0.3% of each other front to rear. This is proper and correct.

jchammond · 01-22-2017, 06:37 AM

265/35,315/30 Toyo888's

Hotrodz · 01-22-2017, 10:35 AM

295, 305 or 315 square!

gomer_110 · 01-22-2017, 11:16 AM

Run the 285's on all 4 corners.

mousewei84 · 01-22-2017, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Run the 285's on all 4 corners.

Hi I am actually thinking to run 285/35/18 square but having headache to get right size rims. What is your rim spec(Front and Rear) and do you use any spacer in the back to make it not "sunk"?

I am looking at Advan TCiii18x10.5 offset 25 now but get info the front may rub (Suspension still stock yet so not much camber i can adjust). It would be great if you can share your experience. Thank you for the help!

Hotrodz · 01-22-2017, 07:19 PM

My rims are 18x10.5 +30 and I run 15mm spacers on the rear. +25 up front should work but 27 plus would better.

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carlitos_370z · 01-23-2017, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Run the 285's on all 4 corners.

Thanks a lot for the info guys! One more question... If I go with 285/35/18 on front, with my 18x9.5+22 wheels, they are going to rub with the fender liners? I dont have camber plates on front... I know that the rear setup works great... If someone have pics of the 285/35 on the front are going to be great!

Thanks!

gomer_110 · 01-23-2017, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Thanks a lot for the info guys! One more question... If I go with 285/35/18 on front, with my 18x9.5+22 wheels, they are going to rub with the fender liners? I dont have camber plates on front... I know that the rear setup works great... If someone have pics of the 285/35 on the front are going to be great!

Thanks!

Not the exact setup you're looking at but here's my Z with 295/40-18's on 18x10 +30 up front. I had a tiny bit of rub but your 285's will be ~1.5" shorter than my 295's were so you should be fine.

Untitled by Matt, on Flickr

Also our cars don't use camber plates. If you want to adjust front camber you'll need aftermarket front upper control arms.

carlitos_370z · 01-24-2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Not the exact setup you're looking at but here's my Z with 295/40-18's on 18x10 +30 up front. I had a tiny bit of rub but your 285's will be ~1.5" shorter than my 295's were so you should be fine.

Untitled by Matt, on Flickr

Also our cars don't use camber plates. If you want to adjust front camber you'll need aftermarket front upper control arms.

Thanks for the info you provide me bro and for the pic

Maybe this is a stupid question but, With my OEM upper control arms I can install the 285/35 tires right? Eventually Im going to finish my suspension setup lol! But for now Im going to leave it like that... when I install the new wheels & tire setup (285/35/18 square setup) Im going to take the Z to the Alignment shop... My car is not a daily any more, so I can give her a full track alignment

If you guys have any recommendations for the alignment are going to be great!

Thanks!

carlitos_370z · 02-04-2017, 12:05 PM

I need help! I want to know if i can this setup.
285/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear... I install the 285/35 square but my rear wheels are 18x11 and the tires looks stretch. Any helps are going to be great. Thansk

ChaseZ · 02-04-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

I need help! I want to know if i can this setup.
285/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear... I install the 285/35 square but my rear wheels are 18x11 and the tires looks stretch. Any helps are going to be great. Thansk

325/35 = no stretch

carlitos_370z · 02-04-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

325/35 = no stretch

Hahahaha My wish bro! Unfortunately here in PR its very hard to find a tire with those specs

01-22-2017, 04:04 AM	#34 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	You shouldnt really have a choice. You need to keep the tires 10-20% over the wheel and within 0.3% of each other front to rear. This is proper and correct. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

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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	265/35,315/30 Toyo888's carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

01-22-2017, 10:35 AM	#36 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	295, 305 or 315 square! gomer_110 and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Run the 285's on all 4 corners. TechnicZ, Hotrodz and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

01-22-2017, 07:19 PM	#39 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	My rims are 18x10.5 +30 and I run 15mm spacers on the rear. +25 up front should work but 27 plus would better. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-20-2017, 06:50 PM	#33 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	Hi guys! sorry for bring this thread from the dead lol! I have a question and I already search a lot but can't find the answer. I'm going to buy some wheels, the wheels specs are 18x9.5+22 & 18x11+16. I want to know what is the best tires combo for this wheels for the track and the street, my car is daily soo haha!. I was thinking to install 265/35/18 and 285/35/18 cause here in PR find a tire more than 285/35 is like find gold My question is... I can run those tires with out having problems with the traction control? My suspension setup is basic... Swift Spec R springs, stock shocks and SPC rear camber arms. Thanks

02-04-2017, 12:05 PM	#43 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	I need help! I want to know if i can this setup. 285/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear... I install the 285/35 square but my rear wheels are 18x11 and the tires looks stretch. Any helps are going to be great. Thansk

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