The "Will it fit?" thread

[imazman]

Originally Posted by FPenvy

why not go with RE-11s and 285/35 R and 245/40 F?

its the widths you wanted, the overall diameter is only .2" larger in the R

I have 285/35 on rear now and 245/40 on front now. Want to transfer bit more of weight on rear wheel up to front. One way to do that is to raise the rear a bit and lower the front a bit. I'm not sure the significant of the RE-11. I have no problem switching from Yokos to Pirelli or Michellin, or any other brand that has the size, but I question the fit as going from 35 to 40s in rear will put rubber 14mm closer to fenderwell and will raise the rear by 28mm couple that with the reduction of the front tires should produce a little less understeer.

I was just wondering if anyone tried 40s. If not, I will consider going wider on front to promote more traction up front while retaining same on back...bit that is not my first choice.

/Z/

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by imazman

I'm in Morgantown PA...I read your entire journal...you still near Pittsburgh? Front sway, perhaps I will consider it. I am hoping I will be getting an SC this summer so I held off on a few other upgrades for fear it would interfere or be irrelevant with SC install.

/Z/

You're over by the "City of Brothers on Drugs" Philly. Yea, I'm south of the 'burgh.

Originally Posted by imazman

I have 285/35 on rear now and 245/40 on front now. Want to transfer bit more of weight on rear wheel up to front. One way to do that is to raise the rear a bit and lower the front a bit. I'm not sure the significant of the RE-11. I have no problem switching from Yokos to Pirelli or Michellin, or any other brand that has the size, but I question the fit as going from 35 to 40s in rear will put rubber 14mm closer to fenderwell and will raise the rear by 28mm couple that with the reduction of the front tires should produce a little less understeer.

I was just wondering if anyone tried 40s. If not, I will consider going wider on front to promote more traction up front while retaining same on back...bit that is not my first choice.

/Z/

The tire combination you want to run may be too much difference in tire height. 245/35-19 is 26.7". The 285/40-19 is 28.0" That might upset the computer. You might want to rethink this. Keeping the stock Nismo rims. You can go 285/35-19 (26.9) front and 295/35-19 (27.1) rear. You would be almost a square set-up.