Pics of Rays sport wheels with larger tires??

TBSS2008 · 08-05-2010, 02:55 PM

I just got the Hankook V12's installed this morning in the 275/35/19 and 305/30/19 sizes. They look awesome I wasn't sure about the wider tire I thought it might be too wide for the stock sport rays. I was wrong there is a small bulge but its not bad at all. The tires grip very well (straights and corners) and I am coming from the NT05 so that’s saying a lot. But I do feel my Z over steers a bit more but its not that bad. I don’t think it’s the tires lack of grib but the back tire is slightly shorter then the front 26.3 R 26.6 F. It would make since because the Nismo Z owners say they have a bit more under steer from the larger diameter rear tire (26.9) to front tire (26.7). Over all I am very pleased with this tire setup, enjoy the pics!

Footloose301 · 08-08-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TBSS2008

I just got the Hankook V12's installed this morning in the 275/35/19 and 305/30/19 sizes. They look awesome I wasn't sure about the wider tire I thought it might be too wide for the stock sport rays. I was wrong there is a small bulge but its not bad at all. The tires grip very well (straights and corners) and I am coming from the NT05 so that’s saying a lot. But I do feel my Z over steers a bit more but its not that bad. I don’t think it’s the tires lack of grib but the back tire is slightly shorter then the front 26.3 R 26.6 F. It would make since because the Nismo Z owners say they have a bit more under steer from the larger diameter rear tire (26.9) to front tire (26.7). Over all I am very pleased with this tire setup, enjoy the pics!

These look great! Mine is black too so I know mine will look good too.

One favor please.... Take a pic of the rear of the car straight on at a low height so we can see how wide the tires are.

The only thing I'll add is a 20mm spacer I think.

TBSS2008 · 08-09-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

These look great! Mine is black too so I know mine will look good too.

One favor please.... Take a pic of the rear of the car straight on at a low height so we can see how wide the tires are.

The only thing I'll add is a 20mm spacer I think.

I will post a pic tonight from the rear of the car to get a view of the wider rear tires.

TBSS2008 · 08-11-2010, 07:00 PM

Here are some pics of the 305/30/19 from the rear. Sorry about the quality I've miss placed my camera so I used my iphone.

Boost_lee · 08-12-2010, 12:46 AM

thanks for the pics

on a side note: I'll start up a thread for a possible SA meet

Footloose301 · 08-12-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TBSS2008

Here are some pics of the 305/30/19 from the rear. Sorry about the quality I've miss placed my camera so I used my iphone.

Looks great man. Thanks!

Can't wait to burn up these Nankang NS-II that came on mine...

I spin the wheels or drift and they don't even make a normal screeching sound like a tire should.

Chriz · 08-12-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

Can't wait to burn up these Nankang NS-II that came on mine...

Your car came with Nankang tires? Those are some really cheap tires...imo shouldn't belong on a Z. Burn them away!

TBSS2008 · 08-13-2010, 08:29 AM

Update on the Tires:
These tires are really starting to shine I have about 500 miles on them now. The rear end seems a lot more planted at high speed and the turn in response is great. Toward the end of the NT05's I was able to spin all the way through 2nd on most streets now 2nd gear grabs quite well. I can still spin 1st gear but if I roll into the throttle in 1st the 305's will stick for a really good launch. I want to see how it does at the track but we're hitting triple digits down here in Texas it’s freaking HOT!

On a side note I am able to still drift the Z but it takes more throttle then before which tells me the wider tire is doing its job. And when it does break loose its very predictable. There is also no screeching sounds more of nice quiet howl, it’s a really good tire!

08-13-2010, 08:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 16	Update on the Tires: These tires are really starting to shine I have about 500 miles on them now. The rear end seems a lot more planted at high speed and the turn in response is great. Toward the end of the NT05's I was able to spin all the way through 2nd on most streets now 2nd gear grabs quite well. I can still spin 1st gear but if I roll into the throttle in 1st the 305's will stick for a really good launch. I want to see how it does at the track but we're hitting triple digits down here in Texas it’s freaking HOT! On a side note I am able to still drift the Z but it takes more throttle then before which tells me the wider tire is doing its job. And when it does break loose its very predictable. There is also no screeching sounds more of nice quiet howl, it’s a really good tire! __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED)

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08-12-2010, 12:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	thanks for the pics on a side note: I'll start up a thread for a possible SA meet