305/30/19 RE-11 fits Sport Wheels

ResIpsa · 12-31-2010, 09:36 AM

**DISCLAIMER** This post applies only to Bridgestone RE-11’s mounted on stock sport 19inch wheels and should not be construed, either impliedly or expressly, to apply to any other tire or manufacturer mounted on any other wheel.

I ran 265 up front and 305 in the rear all season without any problems. To adjust for oversteer I just played with tire pressure. The RE-11’s are a great tire that handle swings in tire pressure with real grace.

I believe that the 265/35/19 up front on the sport stock rim is a perfect fit.

However, the 305/30/19 on the rear stock sport wheel does not really fit. It's not that it's dangerous (I had seven track days and a season of autocross with no problems) or that it rubs, it is that the tire is so pinched you can't take advantage of all the rubber.

If you look at my fronts (265), I was able to wear the tire right to the tread indicator (the little /\).

However, I was never even able to come close to the tread indicator on my rears (305). Next time I will opt for the 285’s on the rear.

Please don’t read this post as saying that 305’s will not fit on our sport stock rims. They definitely fit and they look spectacular! However, it is apparent that you don’t get full use of the tread surface.

A-113 · 04-01-2010, 09:16 AM

Tire looks great

Supergoji · 04-01-2010, 11:55 PM

wont the speedo read slow with this set up?

265/35/19 front
305/30/19 rear

theDreamer · 04-02-2010, 09:15 AM

275/35-19 3.8in 13.3in 26.6in 83.5in 759 0.0%
305/30-19 3.6in 13.1in 26.2in 82.3in 770 -1.4%

That is the comparison between stock & 305 rears. Usually with tire changes anything under 2% (positive or negative) will be minor and not enough to worry about.

209Z · 04-02-2010, 08:33 PM

can you pm if you dont mind how much u got ur tires for?

Liquid_G · 04-02-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 209Z

can you pm if you dont mind how much u got ur tires for?

why not share with the group?

fwiw, tirerack says 1256 not including shipping. are we supposed to get a discount if we use the click thru link from the main page?

BlackCherryZ · 04-03-2010, 12:21 AM

any safety issues? i heard the rears need to be at least 10.5 to have 305s............

also looking to get wider tires, but...........havent tried off the recommended spec yet....

gorillanismo · 04-03-2010, 12:32 AM

if a friend will go with 11 inches on rear and 9 on front, he needs spacers????

terbo · 04-03-2010, 12:36 AM

Is it just me or do they not really look pinched at all? They look like they fit perfectly. Damn you for making me want wider tires! Also, how do the tires ride in comparison to the stockers? Louder? Better grip in dry/wet? Firmer/softer?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gorillanismo

if a friend will go with 11 inches on rear and 9 on front, he needs spacers????

Depends on the offset, really.

gorillanismo · 04-03-2010, 12:42 AM

ok, the question now is, what is the more aggressive offset on that fitment that doesn't need spacers???

Liquid_G · 04-05-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gorillanismo

ok, the question now is, what is the more aggressive offset on that fitment that doesn't need spacers???

I thought someone here said the perfect flush fitment was like 19x9 +22 and 19x10 +12?

I just put on my Advan RS-D's that I ordered, they were 19x9 +25 and 19x10 +15, they are barely tucked in, but I kept the stock tires on them.. Honestly it doesn't look right, the rear tire looks way stretched, never noticed it really on the stock rim. I'm thinking about ordering this setup to get rid of the stretch.

gorillanismo · 04-06-2010, 08:51 AM

ok thanks liquid!!!!

so if my friend are going with 19x11, the offset will be less, and will need spacers???

i told him to put 19x10 but he is decided that he wants a much aggressive look with the 19x11

Volcom370Z · 12-10-2010, 08:39 AM

Dreamer,

Where did you get 275/35/19? RE-11s don't come in that size according to Tire Rack. You can choose between 265/35 or 275/30 neither of which match up to 0% change in overall diameter.

Tire size calculator

theDreamer · 12-10-2010, 09:39 AM

There is no 275 RE-11, I went with Hankook V12 for my tires right now.
265 RE-11 are a very good choice also paired up with 305 rear.

RCZ · 12-28-2010, 09:17 PM

I'm thinking about getting these tires too...I guess that 265/305 combination is the best we can do?

Anyone know if that will cause too much understeer?

12-31-2010, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	DISCLAIMER This post applies only to Bridgestone RE-11’s mounted on stock sport 19inch wheels and should not be construed, either impliedly or expressly, to apply to any other tire or manufacturer mounted on any other wheel. I ran 265 up front and 305 in the rear all season without any problems. To adjust for oversteer I just played with tire pressure. The RE-11’s are a great tire that handle swings in tire pressure with real grace. I believe that the 265/35/19 up front on the sport stock rim is a perfect fit. However, the 305/30/19 on the rear stock sport wheel does not really fit. It's not that it's dangerous (I had seven track days and a season of autocross with no problems) or that it rubs, it is that the tire is so pinched you can't take advantage of all the rubber. If you look at my fronts (265), I was able to wear the tire right to the tread indicator (the little /\). However, I was never even able to come close to the tread indicator on my rears (305). Next time I will opt for the 285’s on the rear. Please don’t read this post as saying that 305’s will not fit on our sport stock rims. They definitely fit and they look spectacular! However, it is apparent that you don’t get full use of the tread surface. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

04-02-2010, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	275/35-19 3.8in 13.3in 26.6in 83.5in 759 0.0% 305/30-19 3.6in 13.1in 26.2in 82.3in 770 -1.4% That is the comparison between stock & 305 rears. Usually with tire changes anything under 2% (positive or negative) will be minor and not enough to worry about. Raitei2 likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-02-2010, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 279	can you pm if you dont mind how much u got ur tires for? __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

04-03-2010, 12:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 16	if a friend will go with 11 inches on rear and 9 on front, he needs spacers???? __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

04-03-2010, 12:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 16	ok, the question now is, what is the more aggressive offset on that fitment that doesn't need spacers??? __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

04-01-2010, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
A-113 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 4 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 16	Tire looks great

04-01-2010, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Supergoji Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Westchester NY Age: 36 Posts: 311 Drives: Z32tt / Supra tt Rep Power: 257	wont the speedo read slow with this set up? 265/35/19 front 305/30/19 rear

04-03-2010, 12:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
BlackCherryZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 BC-Z M6 Rep Power: 16	any safety issues? i heard the rears need to be at least 10.5 to have 305s............ also looking to get wider tires, but...........havent tried off the recommended spec yet....

04-06-2010, 08:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 16	ok thanks liquid!!!! so if my friend are going with 19x11, the offset will be less, and will need spacers??? i told him to put 19x10 but he is decided that he wants a much aggressive look with the 19x11 __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

12-10-2010, 08:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Volcom370Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 236 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Dreamer, Where did you get 275/35/19? RE-11s don't come in that size according to Tire Rack. You can choose between 265/35 or 275/30 neither of which match up to 0% change in overall diameter. Tire size calculator Last edited by Volcom370Z; 12-10-2010 at 08:40 AM. Reason: can't spell

12-10-2010, 09:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	There is no 275 RE-11, I went with Hankook V12 for my tires right now. 265 RE-11 are a very good choice also paired up with 305 rear. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-28-2010, 09:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I'm thinking about getting these tires too...I guess that 265/305 combination is the best we can do? Anyone know if that will cause too much understeer? Last edited by RCZ; 12-28-2010 at 09:28 PM.

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