Looking for new wider tires for 2013 Base 370Z. Help!

dua564 · 10-08-2015, 02:42 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm currently running on stock Yokohama tires on my 2013 Base 370Z (Rear: 245/45/18 & Front: 225/50/18). Car mileage is roughly 14K and the tires are approaching the end of their life.

If I am looking to go for wider summer tires (for a meatier look) what are my options? I am thinking of moving the 245/45/18 to the front but how wide can I go in the back and what are some good summer tire recommendations?

Thanks!!

geddy lee · 10-09-2015, 10:51 AM

The stock rears are 275 aren't they?

Memphis370Z · 10-09-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

The stock rears are 275 aren't they?

No, not on the base wheels.

Memphis370Z · 10-09-2015, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dua564

Hi everyone,

I'm currently running on stock Yokohama tires on my 2013 Base 370Z (Rear: 245/45/18 & Front: 225/50/18). Car mileage is roughly 14K and the tires are approaching the end of their life.

If I am looking to go for wider summer tires (for a meatier look) what are my options? I am thinking of moving the 245/45/18 to the front but how wide can I go in the back and what are some good summer tire recommendations?

Thanks!!

Welcome! I believe you can safely run 245s on the front and 275s on the rear with the base wheels. I'm sure others will chime in to though.

WorkinMan · 10-09-2015, 11:34 PM

I also have a 2013 Base MT that I have wasted the second set of 18's (OEM size) all the while the fronts are in great shape. I don't do burnouts or any of that type crap, just really enjoy my car. Without looking it up, I feel like I have gotten around 10K out of my second set of rears. With all of this, I would like to consider as wide a set of tires as possible on these rims to give me better traction, and solicit better ideas on a brand/model tire that will give good service on my car. I'm not asking for "great life" from these tires, but tires that will give me good traction straight line and coming out of corners. As I said, I really enjoy my car.

Memphis370Z · 10-09-2015, 11:45 PM

Off topic, but I like the Rush theme of this thread. We've got "geddy lee" and "WorkinMan."

Memphis370Z · 10-09-2015, 11:49 PM

OP,

Here are a few threads -

Tire size for Enkei stock 18" wheels

How much tire size can I increase on the stock 18' wheel

Wider tires on base 18's

What size tires for 18" Base Wheels? (tracking)

geddy lee · 10-10-2015, 03:34 PM

Sorry, I missed the " base " part. Should have noticed right away with the 18" posted. I can't believe there is that much difference in width compared to the stock 19" Rays. Anyway, I strongly suggest the Michelin PSSs. They are the most awesome tire I have had and I have had a lot of other brands.

Memphis370Z, Suggest " Red Barchetta " for the back roads.

Masterbeatty · 10-10-2015, 08:17 PM

I did the calculations, you could go up to 245/45/18 front and 275/40/18 rear and it is closer to the same rolling resistance. These are the sizes i am getting once i get my new tires next week.

dua564 · 10-20-2015, 03:41 AM

Thanks all for the replies!

Geddy, I was considering either Michelin PSS, Bridgestone S-04, or Bridgestone RE050A.

Which of these would be a good balance between daily driving & the occasional spirited driving along with price and especially life?

10-08-2015, 02:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
dua564 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 12 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 11	Looking for new wider tires for 2013 Base 370Z. Help! Hi everyone, I'm currently running on stock Yokohama tires on my 2013 Base 370Z (Rear: 245/45/18 & Front: 225/50/18). Car mileage is roughly 14K and the tires are approaching the end of their life. If I am looking to go for wider summer tires (for a meatier look) what are my options? I am thinking of moving the 245/45/18 to the front but how wide can I go in the back and what are some good summer tire recommendations? Thanks!!

10-10-2015, 08:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	I did the calculations, you could go up to 245/45/18 front and 275/40/18 rear and it is closer to the same rolling resistance. These are the sizes i am getting once i get my new tires next week. Memphis370Z likes this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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10-09-2015, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	The stock rears are 275 aren't they?

10-09-2015, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
WorkinMan Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 22 Drives: ARREST ME RED '13 MT Rep Power: 14	I also have a 2013 Base MT that I have wasted the second set of 18's (OEM size) all the while the fronts are in great shape. I don't do burnouts or any of that type crap, just really enjoy my car. Without looking it up, I feel like I have gotten around 10K out of my second set of rears. With all of this, I would like to consider as wide a set of tires as possible on these rims to give me better traction, and solicit better ideas on a brand/model tire that will give good service on my car. I'm not asking for "great life" from these tires, but tires that will give me good traction straight line and coming out of corners. As I said, I really enjoy my car.

10-09-2015, 11:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Off topic, but I like the Rush theme of this thread. We've got "geddy lee" and "WorkinMan."

10-09-2015, 11:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	OP, Here are a few threads - Tire size for Enkei stock 18" wheels How much tire size can I increase on the stock 18' wheel Wider tires on base 18's What size tires for 18" Base Wheels? (tracking)

10-10-2015, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	Sorry, I missed the " base " part. Should have noticed right away with the 18" posted. I can't believe there is that much difference in width compared to the stock 19" Rays. Anyway, I strongly suggest the Michelin PSSs. They are the most awesome tire I have had and I have had a lot of other brands. Memphis370Z, Suggest " Red Barchetta " for the back roads.

10-20-2015, 03:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
dua564 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 12 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 11	Thanks all for the replies! Geddy, I was considering either Michelin PSS, Bridgestone S-04, or Bridgestone RE050A. Which of these would be a good balance between daily driving & the occasional spirited driving along with price and especially life?