RE-11s

rslavujevic · 02-02-2010, 04:21 PM

Hi guys,

have my car for 6 months now and it's time to change rear tires. I wanna order RE-11 to replace stocks but in a 285-35-19 on a stock wheel, would there be any issues by going from 275 to 285 on the same wheel?
Thanx for any replies

ChrisSlicks · 02-02-2010, 06:05 PM

The width is fine. The only thing to check on is the tire diameter. You are shooting for a diameter between 26.5 and 26.9" ideally. Unfortunately tirerack doesn't have these specs yet as this is a brand new tire size. At a guess I think the diameter will be good but it would be nice to double check.

rslavujevic · 02-02-2010, 11:04 PM

Well, i ordered them already so I guess I'll check diametar and post it in a few days for everyone else to know. Width will be fine, google told me that in order to run 285 I need 9.5" wheel and our stock is 10"
Thanx for your reply

ChrisSlicks · 02-02-2010, 11:09 PM

The actual width of rim required depends on profile as much as tire width. But yes, the 285 is not a problem considering I have a 305 mounted currently

2theextreme · 02-02-2010, 11:10 PM

I've got RE-11's on Volk rims......

265/35/19 - Front
305/30/19 - Rear

MB 370: Flat Black 19" Volk TE 37-Sickness Inside

View of the 305's:

JB1 · 02-02-2010, 11:46 PM

I have always felt that the stock rear tires look a bit "stretched" on the stock rear wheels. Anyone here sharing that opinion? (I don't like the stretched look one bit...)

JB1 · 02-02-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme

I've got RE-11's on Volk rims......

265/35/19 - Front
305/30/19 - Rear

MB 370: Flat Black 19" Volk TE 37-Sickness Inside

That looks really good....

rslavujevic · 02-03-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB1

I have always felt that the stock rear tires look a bit "stretched" on the stock rear wheels. Anyone here sharing that opinion? (I don't like the stretched look one bit...)

True, also leaves wheels kind of unprotected to curbage since visibility out of the car is very poor. My last car, Boxster S with PS2s, was great in that regard. I didn't put a scratch on either wheel in 4 years with the car.

JB1 · 02-03-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rslavujevic

True, also leaves wheels kind of unprotected to curbage since visibility out of the car is very poor. My last car, Boxster S with PS2s, was great in that regard. I didn't put a scratch on either wheel in 4 years with the car.

Why was it great, was the tire wider relative to the rim or do the PS2's side wall stick out more? (covering the rim)

Trips · 02-03-2010, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme

I've got RE-11's on Volk rims......

265/35/19 - Front
305/30/19 - Rear

MB 370: Flat Black 19" Volk TE 37-Sickness Inside

View of the 305's:

Nice shot! Tony...

Chan Chee Hoe · 02-03-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB1

I have always felt that the stock rear tires look a bit "stretched" on the stock rear wheels. Anyone here sharing that opinion? (I don't like the stretched look one bit...)

Agreed.285 will be better.

2theextreme · 02-03-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Nice shot! Tony...

That's one of my faves that Jon took @ AAM one day!

FuszNissan · 02-03-2010, 08:25 AM

rslavujevic · 02-04-2010, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB1

Why was it great, was the tire wider relative to the rim or do the PS2's side wall stick out more? (covering the rim)

Yes, the wheel was not as wide as it is on our car compared to the tire, but I think that the side wall on PS2s is much more pronounced

02-02-2010, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-02-2010, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The width is fine. The only thing to check on is the tire diameter. You are shooting for a diameter between 26.5 and 26.9" ideally. Unfortunately tirerack doesn't have these specs yet as this is a brand new tire size. At a guess I think the diameter will be good but it would be nice to double check.

02-02-2010, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
rslavujevic Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 19 Drives: 09 Z370 T/SP/6M/NAV Rep Power: 16	Well, i ordered them already so I guess I'll check diametar and post it in a few days for everyone else to know. Width will be fine, google told me that in order to run 285 I need 9.5" wheel and our stock is 10" Thanx for your reply

02-02-2010, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The actual width of rim required depends on profile as much as tire width. But yes, the 285 is not a problem considering I have a 305 mounted currently