Wider tires on sport rays wheels?

SM5654 · 11-29-2010, 10:45 AM

I'm about to have to get new tires for the first time and would like to go a little wider to beef up the look. I have a touring/sport with the rays wheels. What size tires do y'all recommend? I've heard a lot of different ideas so all info is really appreciated.

christian370z · 11-29-2010, 11:33 AM

There are a number of people running 255/265 tires upfront and 295/305 tires in the rear on stock Rays. Those are definitely the most popular sizes from what I have seen and should work well with no fitment issues.

SM5654 · 11-29-2010, 11:36 AM

Thanks, what are the aspect ratios that go with each size?

SM5654 · 11-29-2010, 12:16 PM

Let me rephrase that... If I ran 285 in the back, what should the aspect ratio be? Same question for 295. And in the front I'll probably run 255 or 265, what should their aspect ratio be?

m4a1mustang · 11-29-2010, 12:25 PM

This is a great reference for finding the right tire sizing: Tire size calculator

SM5654 · 11-29-2010, 12:51 PM

That calculator is a great tool. I will definitely use it. I'm also looking for people that are already running wider tires on the stock sport wheels so I know there won't be any issues. I want to try and run 295 in the rear and 265 in the front. Just need to know what aspect ratios will work with the Z. And will I need spacers???

RedBullRR · 11-29-2010, 12:56 PM

I'm interested in knowing some info on this as well. I'd like to eliminate as much under-steer as possible.

tjlazer · 11-29-2010, 01:04 PM

This has been covered a lot on the forum, so I would try and do a search.

RCZ · 11-29-2010, 06:27 PM

yeah there's like 30 threads about this, do a search.

11-29-2010, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
SM5654 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 56 Drives: 09 MB 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	Wider tires on sport rays wheels? I'm about to have to get new tires for the first time and would like to go a little wider to beef up the look. I have a touring/sport with the rays wheels. What size tires do y'all recommend? I've heard a lot of different ideas so all info is really appreciated.

11-29-2010, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	There are a number of people running 255/265 tires upfront and 295/305 tires in the rear on stock Rays. Those are definitely the most popular sizes from what I have seen and should work well with no fitment issues. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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11-29-2010, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
SM5654 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 56 Drives: 09 MB 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	Thanks, what are the aspect ratios that go with each size?

11-29-2010, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
SM5654 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 56 Drives: 09 MB 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	Let me rephrase that... If I ran 285 in the back, what should the aspect ratio be? Same question for 295. And in the front I'll probably run 255 or 265, what should their aspect ratio be?

11-29-2010, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
SM5654 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 56 Drives: 09 MB 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	That calculator is a great tool. I will definitely use it. I'm also looking for people that are already running wider tires on the stock sport wheels so I know there won't be any issues. I want to try and run 295 in the rear and 265 in the front. Just need to know what aspect ratios will work with the Z. And will I need spacers???

11-29-2010, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 15	I'm interested in knowing some info on this as well. I'd like to eliminate as much under-steer as possible.

11-29-2010, 06:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	yeah there's like 30 threads about this, do a search.