Questions regarding four tire options

DapprDistrctZ · 07-09-2018, 05:00 PM

jchammond last question will the 285's on the rear be fine with the stock rims that come with the 2009 Sport + Touring?

Only thing holding me back is two things I saw mentioned on the forum.

1) These tires don't look good (maybe because of the narrowness)
2) All weather tires don't belong on a Z

Thoughts?

I'm pretty close to ordering your recommendation tonight though.

JARblue · 07-09-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DapprDistrctZ

1) These tires don't look good (maybe because of the narrowness)
2) All weather tires don't belong on a Z

1) S-04s maybe. But that's why you size up from 275 to 285 for them. Don't know of any other tire that runs as narrow. 285 will fit fine and look fine on the sport package Rays rear wheels.

2) Depends on what you need out of the car. Some people only drive their Z on the track. Obviously, A/S tires aren't appropriate. But someone daily driving their Z in Virginia? Then sure, A/S tires are perfectly appropriate (and safe!).

jchammond · 07-09-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DapprDistrctZ

jchammond last question will the 285's on the rear be fine with the stock rims that come with the 2009 Sport + Touring?

Only thing holding me back is two things I saw mentioned on the forum.

1) These tires don't look good (maybe because of the narrowness)
2) All weather tires don't belong on a Z

Thoughts?

I'm pretty close to ordering your recommendation tonight though.

You gotta get what perform's for you & not what work's for someone that lives where they can run Max-Summer tires year round....That's why i'd run the A/S3+'s & they're "Y" speed rated (186mph) & they are track tested.
285/35/19's are a perfect square fit on 19x10's & you'll love the ride & tread wear.
All Michelin tires look good!

jchammond · 07-09-2018, 08:50 PM

You can get these & then use this for an excuse to get you a "Custom-Fit" set of wheels/tires for the summer time.
You won't be dis-satisfied at all!

DapprDistrctZ · 07-10-2018, 10:13 AM

Haha wish I could afford a custom set for the summer, not atm.

Do you guys recommend an alignment with the installation of the new tires?

jchammond · 07-10-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DapprDistrctZ

Haha wish I could afford a custom set for the summer, not atm.

Do you guys recommend an alignment with the installation of the new tires?

Depends on how the tires look that come off & if you’ve had any issues with pulling,etc...

JARblue · 07-10-2018, 10:38 AM

If you get an alignment contract (NTB does 5 years and Firestone does lifetime), then you can just go get one whenever you feel like it. I drove mine hard enough that I needed new rear tires about every six months - I got an alignment every time.

DapprDistrctZ · 07-10-2018, 10:48 AM

Placing my order!

Just to confirm is this sizing right??

245-40/19
285-35/19
?

jchammond · 07-10-2018, 01:19 PM

You good with those- 26.7”F & 26.9”R

DapprDistrctZ · 07-10-2018, 02:16 PM

Order complete! They arrive Thursday, pretty excited

. Man forgot how expensive replacing all four tires is but I bet after the install, bigger rears (285), and realignment she will drive like a beauty.

My rims on the other hand have some bad scuffs-rashing from city parking. I could plastic dip them black to hid that.

jchammond · 07-10-2018, 03:35 PM

Be sure the alignment people give you a printout; as there has been quite a few members (including myself) get a Fubarred one & car doesn’t drive right.
Wouldn’t hurt to ask if they had experience aligning the Z’s
Hope all goes well & tire’s will perform great!

DapprDistrctZ · 07-11-2018, 08:00 AM

Thanks again for all the help!

Mike

Zingston · 07-11-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DapprDistrctZ

Placing my order!

Just to confirm is this sizing right??

245-40/19
285-35/19
?

Congrats on the new tires! Given you boosted the width a size on the rears, just wondering why you didn't go a bit wider up front, e.g., 255 or 265?

I'm asking because I plan to go 285 / 255 or 265 on my next set.

jchammond · 07-11-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Congrats on the new tires! Given you boosted the width a size on the rears, just wondering why you didn't go a bit wider up front, e.g., 255 or 265?

I'm asking because I plan to go 285 / 255 or 265 on my next set.

DD & that would put him back to negative rake.

Zingston · 07-11-2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

DD & that would put him back to negative rake.

Sorry... My bad... didn't know he was going for that look.

07-09-2018, 05:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
DapprDistrctZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 34 Drives: 370Z Silver 7 AT Rep Power: 9	jchammond last question will the 285's on the rear be fine with the stock rims that come with the 2009 Sport + Touring? Only thing holding me back is two things I saw mentioned on the forum. 1) These tires don't look good (maybe because of the narrowness) 2) All weather tires don't belong on a Z Thoughts? I'm pretty close to ordering your recommendation tonight though. jchammond likes this.

07-09-2018, 08:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	You can get these & then use this for an excuse to get you a "Custom-Fit" set of wheels/tires for the summer time. You won't be dis-satisfied at all! DapprDistrctZ 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

07-10-2018, 10:38 AM	#22 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	If you get an alignment contract (NTB does 5 years and Firestone does lifetime), then you can just go get one whenever you feel like it. I drove mine hard enough that I needed new rear tires about every six months - I got an alignment every time. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-10-2018, 10:48 AM	#23 (permalink)
DapprDistrctZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 34 Drives: 370Z Silver 7 AT Rep Power: 9	Placing my order! Just to confirm is this sizing right?? 245-40/19 285-35/19 ? Last edited by DapprDistrctZ; 07-10-2018 at 10:51 AM.

07-10-2018, 01:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	You good with those- 26.7”F & 26.9”R __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

07-10-2018, 10:13 AM	#20 (permalink)
DapprDistrctZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 34 Drives: 370Z Silver 7 AT Rep Power: 9	Haha wish I could afford a custom set for the summer, not atm. Do you guys recommend an alignment with the installation of the new tires?

07-10-2018, 02:16 PM	#25 (permalink)
DapprDistrctZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 34 Drives: 370Z Silver 7 AT Rep Power: 9	Order complete! They arrive Thursday, pretty excited . Man forgot how expensive replacing all four tires is but I bet after the install, bigger rears (285), and realignment she will drive like a beauty. My rims on the other hand have some bad scuffs-rashing from city parking. I could plastic dip them black to hid that.

07-10-2018, 03:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Be sure the alignment people give you a printout; as there has been quite a few members (including myself) get a Fubarred one & car doesn’t drive right. Wouldn’t hurt to ask if they had experience aligning the Z’s Hope all goes well & tire’s will perform great! sx moneypit and DapprDistrctZ like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

07-11-2018, 08:00 AM	#27 (permalink)
DapprDistrctZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 34 Drives: 370Z Silver 7 AT Rep Power: 9	Thanks again for all the help! Mike

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