Tire sizes for stock sport wheels?

m4a1mustang · 04-04-2010, 07:58 PM

I have decided on giving the Hankook Ventus V12s a shot this go around but haven't decided on sizing yet.

Should I retain the stock size or go bigger?

I was thinking possibly 275/35/19 front and 305/30/19 rear as the widest I would go. There really isn't much in between the above sizes and stock sizes that would be any closer to stock tire diameter/sidewall height. Kinda feel like 275s are a little wide up front (though I've seen it done here with RE-11s), but Hankook doesn't offer the V12s in 265/35 as far as I can tell.

Thoughts?

theDreamer · 04-04-2010, 08:03 PM

I was going to go with that setup, my current debate is that setup or V12 in stock sizes.
Some will say the 305 will pinch a bit on a 10" wide wheel while others have done it with little issue.

m4a1mustang · 04-04-2010, 08:08 PM

I could run a 295/30 rear but then I'd be giving up too much in diameter, IMO. From what I've seen, 305s look fine on the stock rear.

theDreamer · 04-04-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I could run a 295/30 rear but then I'd be giving up too much in diameter, IMO. From what I've seen, 305s look fine on the stock rear.

I agree, from what I have seen the 305 looks good, and I agree: 295/30 is off to much in the diameter.

m4a1mustang · 04-07-2010, 12:51 AM

Anyone running this setup with the V12s?

The more I think about it, this car doesn't need that much tire.

theDreamer · 04-07-2010, 08:49 AM

I think I will, I keep saying I should just go with stock size on the V12 but then I keep say, well it works and looks good and is not that much more price wise.

Nikon FM · 04-07-2010, 09:25 PM

On the sport wheels I have the Hankook tires

V12:
Front 255 35 19 26
Rear 295 30 19 26

OEM:
Front 245 40 19 26.8
Rear 275 35 19 26.5

The ride and handling is great although my rpms are a little bit higher but not bad. Using the speed calculator 65mph is actually 63.5 and 75mph is actually 73.28 per the OEM to V12 sizes respectively.

The link
Tire Size Calculator - Discount Tire Direct

No worries

z34guy · 06-16-2010, 09:06 PM

I'm an idiot

theDreamer · 06-16-2010, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z34guy

Why would you want to purchase new tires for stock wheels? You should get tires for new wheels; something that will look alot better and have better fitmit without spacers. Something Volk, Work, Weds; not STOCKS. Stop doing what all the loosers do on this site. Please step your game up!

Do you even know what you are talking about? This thread is not about new wheels, it is about people putting new tires on stock wheels. You know, some people do drive their cars around and have to buy new tires for stock wheels.

06-16-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z34guy

Why would you want to purchase new tires for stock wheels? You should get tires for new wheels; something that will look alot better and have better fitmit without spacers. Something Volk, Work, Weds; not STOCKS. Stop doing what all the loosers do on this site. Please step your game up!

I have noticed all of your posts are useless and attacking other people. You arent going to last long acting like that.

HKYStormFront · 06-16-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z34guy

Why would you want to purchase new tires for stock wheels? You should get tires for new wheels; something that will look alot better and have better fitmit without spacers. Something Volk, Work, Weds; not STOCKS. Stop doing what all the loosers do on this site. Please step your game up!

quite missed the point of this thread (and the others you posted in as well)... plz

kthxbai

cossie1600 · 06-16-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z34guy

Why would you want to purchase new tires for stock wheels? You should get tires for new wheels; something that will look alot better and have better fitmit without spacers. Something Volk, Work, Weds; not STOCKS. Stop doing what all the loosers do on this site. Please step your game up!

It's freaking wheels, who the hell cares.

To the OP. Do you plan to autox or track the car? If so, 305 might actually be an overkill. I have 265/285 on the stock wheel, I have a tough time spinning the rears unless I really do something stupid. If you go for looks, doesnt matter

frost · 06-16-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z34guy

Why would you want to purchase new tires for stock wheels? You should get tires for new wheels; something that will look alot better and have better fitmit without spacers. Something Volk, Work, Weds; not STOCKS. Stop doing what all the loosers do on this site. Please step your game up!

Do yourself a favor OP, don't listen to the guy who spells at a third grade level.

On another note, how are things in VA z34? Whoops, I mean TX

frost · 06-16-2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Do yourself a favor OP, don't listen to the guy who spells at a third grade level.

On another note, how are things in VA z34? Whoops, I mean TX

PS, SBC Internet Services licks my balls.

370Zsteve · 06-16-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

PS, SBC Internet Services licks my balls.

Agreed!

04-04-2010, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Tire sizes for stock sport wheels? I have decided on giving the Hankook Ventus V12s a shot this go around but haven't decided on sizing yet. Should I retain the stock size or go bigger? I was thinking possibly 275/35/19 front and 305/30/19 rear as the widest I would go. There really isn't much in between the above sizes and stock sizes that would be any closer to stock tire diameter/sidewall height. Kinda feel like 275s are a little wide up front (though I've seen it done here with RE-11s), but Hankook doesn't offer the V12s in 265/35 as far as I can tell. Thoughts? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-04-2010, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I was going to go with that setup, my current debate is that setup or V12 in stock sizes. Some will say the 305 will pinch a bit on a 10" wide wheel while others have done it with little issue. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-04-2010, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I could run a 295/30 rear but then I'd be giving up too much in diameter, IMO. From what I've seen, 305s look fine on the stock rear. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-07-2010, 12:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Anyone running this setup with the V12s? The more I think about it, this car doesn't need that much tire. 370Zsteve likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-07-2010, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I think I will, I keep saying I should just go with stock size on the V12 but then I keep say, well it works and looks good and is not that much more price wise. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-07-2010, 09:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	On the sport wheels I have the Hankook tires V12: Front 255 35 19 26 Rear 295 30 19 26 OEM: Front 245 40 19 26.8 Rear 275 35 19 26.5 The ride and handling is great although my rpms are a little bit higher but not bad. Using the speed calculator 65mph is actually 63.5 and 75mph is actually 73.28 per the OEM to V12 sizes respectively. The link Tire Size Calculator - Discount Tire Direct No worries __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

06-16-2010, 09:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
z34guy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Va Posts: 6 Drives: 370z 2010 Rep Power: 15	I'm an idiot Last edited by AK370Z; 06-16-2010 at 10:08 PM. Reason: AK

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