245 Enough Tire For 332HP? Discuss new tires.

Crash · 01-25-2009, 11:28 PM

315's should actually fit on the Z as is.

tvfreakazoid · 01-26-2009, 02:58 AM

WOW didn't know it can go that wide without spacers. Is there a sure way to check that out?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

315's should actually fit on the Z as is.

G&M Performance · 01-26-2009, 03:02 PM

Trying to stay on topic but I don't understand your logic in regards to the sport package. Will you install an aftermarket LSD? What's wrong with the 19" wheels? 275 is fine unless you want to boost the thing out of the box, you know?

Crash · 01-26-2009, 03:38 PM

I plan to keep the stock 19's. I will be boosting, but 275 is perfectly fine if you're running street DRs.

I'll likely be running M/T drag radials or Nitto 555Rs. I did really well on the 555Rs.

As long as you have a good sticky tire, you can have plenty of power with a slightly thinner tire. As soon as I get my car above 500whp, that's when I'll be putting a wider wheel on.

JoeyD · 01-26-2009, 09:48 PM

How do you deal with having a 500 dollar tire that will last two months? Thats how long my 555Rs lasted.

Crash · 01-27-2009, 12:22 AM

$500!?!? I bought mine for $160/each! You got ripped off!

Found a site with pricing: http://www.discount-tires-2go.com/Nitto_Tires_4930.cfm

If you paid more than these guys offer, you got ripped off. Oh, and they lasted more than 2 months for me. I actually got about 14 good months out of them. Keep in mind I'm a low miles driver.

JoeyD · 01-27-2009, 10:01 AM

I just did a quick search and it appears Nitto doesn't even make the tire I had anymore. I think it was 265/35 19. This was 4 years ago so prices would probably been a bit higher then as the tire was new. I can't find a 555r in any type of 19 now.

01-25-2009, 11:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	315's should actually fit on the Z as is. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-26-2009, 03:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I plan to keep the stock 19's. I will be boosting, but 275 is perfectly fine if you're running street DRs. I'll likely be running M/T drag radials or Nitto 555Rs. I did really well on the 555Rs. As long as you have a good sticky tire, you can have plenty of power with a slightly thinner tire. As soon as I get my car above 500whp, that's when I'll be putting a wider wheel on. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	How do you deal with having a 500 dollar tire that will last two months? Thats how long my 555Rs lasted. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

01-27-2009, 12:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	$500!?!? I bought mine for $160/each! You got ripped off! Found a site with pricing: http://www.discount-tires-2go.com/Nitto_Tires_4930.cfm If you paid more than these guys offer, you got ripped off. Oh, and they lasted more than 2 months for me. I actually got about 14 good months out of them. Keep in mind I'm a low miles driver. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary Last edited by Crash; 01-27-2009 at 12:26 AM.

01-27-2009, 10:01 AM	#22 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	I just did a quick search and it appears Nitto doesn't even make the tire I had anymore. I think it was 265/35 19. This was 4 years ago so prices would probably been a bit higher then as the tire was new. I can't find a 555r in any type of 19 now. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

01-26-2009, 03:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	Trying to stay on topic but I don't understand your logic in regards to the sport package. Will you install an aftermarket LSD? What's wrong with the 19" wheels? 275 is fine unless you want to boost the thing out of the box, you know?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Tires P275/35R19	Educ8r	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	15	01-07-2009 07:30 PM
OEM tires for the 370	frcefed	Wheels & Tires	1	12-25-2008 06:29 PM
MotorAuthority--Nissan 370Z gets 332hp, rev-matched manual transmission 11.11.08	AK370Z	Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery	0	11-11-2008 01:03 PM