275 front tires - mixed opinions

Azroadster · 10-31-2010, 09:36 PM

Im running 275/305 and I have had no problems. I ran the new Hankooks in those sizes on my stock Rays for about two months until I got my new wheels. I went with slightly wider wheels when I bought my TSW's, going to 9.5/10.5 which made the tires look even better, IMHO. Like I said earlier, I am running 15mm/20mm spacers as well and ran them on the stock Rays. You will have no issues at all unless you slam your car. I have not had a chance to lower mine yet and may not do so due to the local roads. I scrape a lot already.

AZ

cossie1600 · 10-31-2010, 08:35 PM

Say no to stagger

djpathfinder · 10-31-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Say no to stagger

Au contraire, my friend! Stagger is good.

You likely couldn't fit 305s in front.

cossie1600 · 10-31-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Au contraire, my friend! Stagger is good.

You likely couldn't fit 305s in front.

Piece of $hit 305 isnt going to perform better against a good 285.

travisjb · 10-31-2010, 09:25 PM

I sometimes run 285/305 hoosiers... which are effectively 295/315

no probs

now mostly running 275 square setup

my offsets are flush with fenders and no interior / exterior rub

OMGWTFBBQ · 11-01-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

I sometimes run 285/305 hoosiers... which are effectively 295/315

no probs

now mostly running 275 square setup

my offsets are flush with fenders and no interior / exterior rub

Mind sharing the width/offset of your setup by any chance?

In fact, it'd probably be beneficial for everyone if the people that posted in here also posted up their widths/offset as well. Thanks in advance!

Mike · 11-01-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

Mind sharing the width/offset of your setup by any chance?

In fact, it'd probably be beneficial for everyone if the people that posted in here also posted up their widths/offset as well. Thanks in advance!

18x9.5 +46 with 275/30-18s all around with 15mm rear spacers to make it work.

travisjb · 11-01-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

Mind sharing the width/offset of your setup by any chance?

In fact, it'd probably be beneficial for everyone if the people that posted in here also posted up their widths/offset as well. Thanks in advance!

18x10 +34 forgestars with 275 nittos all corners, +15mm spacers on rear only

RCZ · 10-31-2010, 09:56 PM

I know someone running 305 square setup. He said he can run 305/345 no problem. I don't know if he had to mod the car to fit that rubber though.

cossie1600 · 10-31-2010, 10:44 PM

Might not have to, but you have to see how big your rims are and the offset too.

Push370zzz · 10-31-2010, 10:59 PM

Yeah you're fine, met a guy running 295 A6's up front with nothing and no problems for Autox

Zat_Zuma · 11-01-2010, 11:43 AM

Pictures of 305/275 setup

side view

front side

rear side

The specs:
front: 275/35/19 with 10 mm spacer and 1.2 degree camber
rear: 305/30/19 with 5 mm spacer and 1.2 degree camber

Hope that helps with your decisions

phunk · 11-01-2010, 12:48 PM

Well... i have decided on going with the RE-11 tires but I have one problem here.

The 305/30/19 is my obvious choice for the rear... but they dont have a perfect matching front!

The 305/30 is a 26.3" diameter tire. The stock tires are .3" taller in the front.

RE11s come in a 275/30/19 which is 25.6" diameter. So its a shorter overall tire. I am afraid this could cause the VDC to freak out. Unfortunately they do not offer a 275/35/19. There IS a 285/35/19 which would work out to about .6" taller front, but I am worried that its getting to the point that the front will be noticeably taller and look funny, not to mention my concerns about that even fitting at all in the front being that wide and that tall.

Has anyone run a 275/30/19 with a 305/30/19 and had or not had VDC issues?

Zat_Zuma · 11-01-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

Well... i have decided on going with the RE-11 tires but I have one problem here.

The 305/30/19 is my obvious choice for the rear... but they don't have a perfect matching front!

The 305/30 is a 26.3" diameter tire. The stock tires are .3" taller in the front.

RE11s come in a 275/30/19 which is 25.6" diameter. So its a shorter overall tire. I am afraid this could cause the VDC to freak out. Unfortunately they do not offer a 275/35/19. There IS a 285/35/19 which would work out to about .6" taller front, but I am worried that its getting to the point that the front will be noticeably taller and look funny, not to mention my concerns about that even fitting at all in the front being that wide and that tall.

Has anyone run a 275/30/19 with a 305/30/19 and had or not had VDC issues?

Actually the VDC on the 370Z is quite forgiving.

I ran Toyo 1R1's on the Volk rims, I have, before I switched the tires on the stock rims I have presently. I have 285/35/19 26.9" and 255/35/19 26.0" and the VDC nor do the anti-lock brakes freak out at all. I'm pleasantly surprised and compared to the 350Z, it's a miracle

I would like to see a set of 285/35/19 tires matched to a set of 305/30/19 on a 370Z and see how they look. The tire diameters look good and I would only be worried about fender clearance and how well it would fit the stock rims.

phunk · 11-01-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

Actually the VDC on the 370Z is quite forgiving.

I ran Toyo 1R1's on the Volk rims, I have, before I switched the tires on the stock rims I have presently. I have 285/35/19 26.9" and 255/35/19 26.0" and the VDC nor do the anti-lock brakes freak out at all. I'm pleasantly surprised and compared to the 350Z, it's a miracle

I would like to see a set of 285/35/19 tires matched to a set of 305/30/19 on a 370Z and see how they look. The tire diameters look good and I would only be worried about fender clearance and how well it would fit the stock rims.

hmm... well what you are saying is that your fronts are .9" shorter than your rears... and that tells me i could get away with running the 275/30/19 front since they are .7" shorter.

this is a terrible pain in the *** when they dont make tires in the sizes you need.

10-31-2010, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 16	Im running 275/305 and I have had no problems. I ran the new Hankooks in those sizes on my stock Rays for about two months until I got my new wheels. I went with slightly wider wheels when I bought my TSW's, going to 9.5/10.5 which made the tires look even better, IMHO. Like I said earlier, I am running 15mm/20mm spacers as well and ran them on the stock Rays. You will have no issues at all unless you slam your car. I have not had a chance to lower mine yet and may not do so due to the local roads. I scrape a lot already. AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

10-31-2010, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	I sometimes run 285/305 hoosiers... which are effectively 295/315 no probs now mostly running 275 square setup my offsets are flush with fenders and no interior / exterior rub binary0x01 likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

10-31-2010, 10:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Push370zzz Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Age: 40 Posts: 649 Drives: cars Rep Power: 17	Yeah you're fine, met a guy running 295 A6's up front with nothing and no problems for Autox __________________ Range Rover Sport Supercharged Nissan 370z Touring + Sport

11-01-2010, 11:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	Pictures of 305/275 setup side view front side rear side The specs: front: 275/35/19 with 10 mm spacer and 1.2 degree camber rear: 305/30/19 with 5 mm spacer and 1.2 degree camber Hope that helps with your decisions __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

11-01-2010, 12:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	Well... i have decided on going with the RE-11 tires but I have one problem here. The 305/30/19 is my obvious choice for the rear... but they dont have a perfect matching front! The 305/30 is a 26.3" diameter tire. The stock tires are .3" taller in the front. RE11s come in a 275/30/19 which is 25.6" diameter. So its a shorter overall tire. I am afraid this could cause the VDC to freak out. Unfortunately they do not offer a 275/35/19. There IS a 285/35/19 which would work out to about .6" taller front, but I am worried that its getting to the point that the front will be noticeably taller and look funny, not to mention my concerns about that even fitting at all in the front being that wide and that tall. Has anyone run a 275/30/19 with a 305/30/19 and had or not had VDC issues? __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

10-31-2010, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Say no to stagger

10-31-2010, 09:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I know someone running 305 square setup. He said he can run 305/345 no problem. I don't know if he had to mod the car to fit that rubber though.

10-31-2010, 10:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Might not have to, but you have to see how big your rims are and the offset too.

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