305 30 's to big for Touring Rays

caneman88 · 03-15-2010, 08:50 PM

I'm thinking of putting some Nitto 305 30r19 on my Touring Sport Rays
anybody done this or have any feedback on the 10" Rays

Help please

theDreamer · 03-15-2010, 09:01 PM

Nissan 370Z Forum - Minicobra1's Album: 305's on stock 19" Sport Wheels
It has been done, and I will probably do it soon since my stock wheels are about to be done.

Chris@FsP · 03-15-2010, 09:08 PM

Although it may technically "fit", your sidewalls are gonna balloon out on such a skinny wheel. Minimum wheel size I would personally run with a 305 would be 11".

theDreamer · 03-15-2010, 09:19 PM

305 is fine with a 10.5, I agree on 10 it is pushing it a bit but 295 seems to be a hard size to find for our car with the proper fitment. I do not think 305 will react that badly with our side wall.

Chris@FsP · 03-15-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

305 is fine with a 10.5, I agree on 10 it is pushing it a bit but 295 seems to be a hard size to find for our car with the proper fitment. I do not think 305 will react that badly with our side wall.

A lot of it depends on the type of tire too. Some tend to bulge more than others, I've noticed.

Daishi · 03-15-2010, 09:49 PM

I wouldnt want to risk tire failure honestly 305 is too much for a 10" wide tire

ChrisSlicks · 03-15-2010, 10:00 PM

I put a 305 RE-11 on the 10" rim and it actually worked out pretty well. No noticeable bulge. Survived 14 auto-x events and 5000 miles.

Mike · 03-15-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

305 is fine with a 10.5, I agree on 10 it is pushing it a bit but 295 seems to be a hard size to find for our car with the proper fitment. I do not think 305 will react that badly with our side wall.

Check out the fastest street tire, the Yokohama Advan Neova AD-08. I have them in 295/255 combos. Can't comment on performance, as I have 0 miles on them since I wrecked before using them, but they fit nicely on the factory width rims.

theDreamer · 03-15-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Check out the fastest street tire, the Yokohama Advan Neova AD-08. I have them in 295/255 combos. Can't comment on performance, as I have 0 miles on them since I wrecked before using them, but they fit nicely on the factory width rims.

Let me know how they do, have not heard about those, everyone keeps talking about the V12s.

vortrex · 03-15-2010, 11:08 PM

I just put 295 v12's on an 11" wheel and it is a perfect fit, no stretch or bulge. 305 on a 10" seems to really be pushing it.

Mike · 03-15-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Let me know how they do, have not heard about those, everyone keeps talking about the V12s.

They are supposed to be a true dual purpose street/track tire, good for 180 degree heat cycles. All the reviews are awesome. I was going to put them on for one dry session before the rain was due in but my mishap occurred before I could do so.

NA&CH · 03-16-2010, 05:13 PM

I wouldn't be to concerned with the tire failing. I am more concerned with the 215 on a 10" rim.

BTW nice sig. all bout the U!!!

Chris

caneman88 · 03-16-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NA&CH

I wouldn't be to concerned with the tire failing. I am more concerned with the 215 on a 10" rim.

BTW nice sig. all bout the U!!!

Chris

it is all about the U
what do you mean with 215 on a 10"
Im now thinking of 295 instead of 305 do these numbers signify the width of the tires?

CrownR426 · 03-16-2010, 09:00 PM

Touring Rays?
You mean Sports Package Rims.

caneman88 · 03-16-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Touring Rays?
You mean Sports Package Rims.

Yes Touring with sports package

03-15-2010, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
caneman88 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 225 Drives: PG 370Z,M-35,F150 Rep Power: 16	305 30 's to big for Touring Rays I'm thinking of putting some Nitto 305 30r19 on my Touring Sport Rays anybody done this or have any feedback on the 10" Rays Help please __________________ GO CANES \|\|Stillen CB Exhaust \|\|Berk HFC \|\|Stillen G3 Intake\|\|UpRev Tuned\|\|S-Tune Front Spoiler\|\|Setrab 19 Oil Cooler\|\|

03-15-2010, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Nissan 370Z Forum - Minicobra1's Album: 305's on stock 19" Sport Wheels It has been done, and I will probably do it soon since my stock wheels are about to be done. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-15-2010, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	305 is fine with a 10.5, I agree on 10 it is pushing it a bit but 295 seems to be a hard size to find for our car with the proper fitment. I do not think 305 will react that badly with our side wall. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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