Need some tire advice?

RedZed34 · 03-21-2011, 12:16 AM

I've been looking through as many threads as possible about what people are running for tires, but I just can't decide on what sizes to get. I plan on picking up some RE-11's though...

My wheel setup will be:

Volk TE-37SL Wheels
19x9.5 +22 Front
19x10.5 +12 Rear

(I'm lowered on Swift Springs already)

So initially I was thinking the following tire sizes staying conservative as I dont want to run into rubbing issues and what not:
245-40R19 Front
285-35R19 Rear

^This is the same size wheels and tires of the Nismo... which is why I figured it'd be fine.

But would I be better off going at least one size wider in the front for less tire stretch? My only concern with this is I then have to go with smaller side walls to get the desired widths.
255-35R19 Front
285-30R19 Rear

^ The overall tire diameters are then smaller and I imagine it will throw the speedo off.

Any input would be much appreciated as I plan to order tires tomorrow

!

I like this setup, but I didnt find exact specs on it. Maybe 265F/305R? (seems to be common):

cossie1600 · 03-21-2011, 10:11 AM

265/35/19 in the F and 285/35/19 in the R?

Blue370tt · 03-21-2011, 10:17 AM

You will be fine. I actualy went with 295/30/19 in the rear and my speedo is only off by 4mph.

ClemsonWill · 03-21-2011, 12:25 PM

Check out my gallery. I have the same specs in wheels with 265 F 305 R and I'm lowered on H&R. No rubbing at all.

RedZed34 · 03-21-2011, 01:45 PM

Ok thanks guys... in regards to the sidewall dimensions, should I do a 35 front and 30 rear? or should I match them at 35 front 35 rear?

SPOHN · 03-21-2011, 02:22 PM

Do 35 front 30 rear. This is what I have along with most here. I have the same size and offset as you. But I'm lower than what Swifts springs are. I don't rub really. But if there is a hard dip it will.

cossie1600 · 03-21-2011, 02:26 PM

my speedo is spot on with 265 35 and 285 35 19 re11, even better than stock.

i can tell you this. if you dont race your car, 285 re11 will give you plenty of grip. anything bigger will just create more friction and adds understeer to the car.

SPOHN · 03-21-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

my speedo is spot on with 265 35 and 285 35 19 re11, even better than stock.

i can tell you this. if you dont race your car, 285 re11 will give you plenty of grip. anything bigger will just create more friction and adds understeer to the car.

My speedo is off by about 3mph on 265/ 305. Checked it today.

So far as you second comment. There's so many variables to be taken into concern there. Size of tires, drop, dampening, and alignment settings for starters. But I'm not going into all that. Just stating.

RedZed34 · 03-21-2011, 03:25 PM

Ok thanks again guys. I really appreciate the input... so I think I'm just going to go with the following (again staying more conservative):

255-40R19 Front
285-35R19 Rear

My wheel sizes fall perfectly within those tires "rim width" ranges, and the sidewalls will be very close to stock.

cossie1600 · 03-21-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

My speedo is off by about 3mph on 265/ 305. Checked it today.

So far as you second comment. There's so many variables to be taken into concern there. Size of tires, drop, dampening, and alignment settings for starters. But I'm not going into all that. Just stating.

Mine is within .5mph, verified with my datalogger. I wonder if it will be different with my new tires.

Most stock cars will experience worse understeer with the giant tires in the back only, a set of springs are not going to make a huge different. The stagger tire is purely for looks on the 370Z, it adds no performance edge to most cars. If anything, it hurts it. Try racing at the track with 4 265 or 285 vs. 2 255 and 2 305, you will know what I am talking about.

RedZed34 · 03-21-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Mine is within .5mph, verified with my datalogger. I wonder if it will be different with my new tires.

Most stock cars will experience worse understeer with the giant tires in the back only, a set of springs are not going to make a huge different. The stagger tire is purely for looks on the 370Z, it adds no performance edge to most cars. If anything, it hurts it. Try racing at the track with 4 265 or 285 vs. 2 255 and 2 305, you will know what I am talking about.

^ Agreed... but being that I already have staggered wheels, I'm just trying to fit the most appropriate tires sizes for the given wheel widths. I dont want to stretch the tires, nor do I want to have tires that buldge... as I think performance (and safety) is sacrificed in both cases. I dont plan to track my car much at all (if any) so I'm thinking my setup will be fine for spirited street driving. Yes?

RedZed34 · 03-21-2011, 04:26 PM

Oh and does anyone have any experience with the Potenza RE050A Pole Position tires?

I dont necessarily need the RE-11's per say as the Pole Position tires seem to offer about the same performance, but they cost a few bucks less and they're in a closer warehouse to me. They are on a closeout special at tirerack. Should I stay away from these? (I guess they're being discontinued)

Red__Zed · 03-21-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedZed34

Oh and does anyone have any experience with the Potenza RE050A Pole Position tires?

I dont necessarily need the RE-11's per say as the Pole Position tires seem to offer about the same performance, but they cost a few bucks less and they're in a closer warehouse to me. They are on a closeout special at tirerack. Should I stay away from these? (I guess they're being discontinued)

If you're getting a good deal on them, they're a perfectly fine tire.

cossie1600 · 03-21-2011, 06:18 PM

I replaced my factory RE050a with the RE11 at 800 miles. The difference is night and day as far as grip level. As a bonus, the RE11 is a lot more quiet and have a much nicer ride. Outside of the couple dollars you save, I don't see any benefits with the RE050a.

For what you are doing, RE11 is plenty for you. The 265 fits great on my 9" front and 285 looks good on my 10" rear. I do plan to go with 285 on the 9" next week when my RE11 arrives.

Also from experience, you can probably get slightly more life out of the RE11 than the RE050a. I just want you to be aware, this is a 10-15K tire.

Red__Zed · 03-21-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

I replaced my factory RE050a with the RE11 at 800 miles. The difference is night and day as far as grip level. As a bonus, the RE11 is a lot more quiet and have a much nicer ride. Outside of the couple dollars you save, I don't see any benefits with the RE050a.

For what you are doing, RE11 is plenty for you. The 265 fits great on my 9" front and 285 looks good on my 10" rear. I do plan to go with 285 on the 9" next week when my RE11 arrives.

Also from experience, you can probably get slightly more life out of the RE11 than the RE050a. I just want you to be aware, this is a 10-15K tire.

The pole position's have very little in common with the RE050a's you've used. They are quieter, and significantly grippier.

03-21-2011, 12:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
RedZed34 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 155 Drives: 09 370Z SR Sport Pkg Rep Power: 16	Need some tire advice? I've been looking through as many threads as possible about what people are running for tires, but I just can't decide on what sizes to get. I plan on picking up some RE-11's though... My wheel setup will be: Volk TE-37SL Wheels 19x9.5 +22 Front 19x10.5 +12 Rear (I'm lowered on Swift Springs already) So initially I was thinking the following tire sizes staying conservative as I dont want to run into rubbing issues and what not: 245-40R19 Front 285-35R19 Rear ^This is the same size wheels and tires of the Nismo... which is why I figured it'd be fine. But would I be better off going at least one size wider in the front for less tire stretch? My only concern with this is I then have to go with smaller side walls to get the desired widths. 255-35R19 Front 285-30R19 Rear ^ The overall tire diameters are then smaller and I imagine it will throw the speedo off. Any input would be much appreciated as I plan to order tires tomorrow! I like this setup, but I didnt find exact specs on it. Maybe 265F/305R? (seems to be common): __________________ Fast Intentions Catback Exhaust \| Blacked Out Rear Valance \| Illuminated Kick Panels \| 20% Tints \| Volk TE37SL Wheels 19x9.5" +22 / 19x10.5" +12 \| Bridgestone RE-11s \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| SPL Rear Camber Arms \| Stillen Splitter \| Tarmac Sports Side Blades

03-21-2011, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Check out my gallery. I have the same specs in wheels with 265 F 305 R and I'm lowered on H&R. No rubbing at all. __________________ Slightly modded

03-21-2011, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedZed34 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 155 Drives: 09 370Z SR Sport Pkg Rep Power: 16	Ok thanks guys... in regards to the sidewall dimensions, should I do a 35 front and 30 rear? or should I match them at 35 front 35 rear? __________________ Fast Intentions Catback Exhaust \| Blacked Out Rear Valance \| Illuminated Kick Panels \| 20% Tints \| Volk TE37SL Wheels 19x9.5" +22 / 19x10.5" +12 \| Bridgestone RE-11s \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| SPL Rear Camber Arms \| Stillen Splitter \| Tarmac Sports Side Blades

03-21-2011, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Do 35 front 30 rear. This is what I have along with most here. I have the same size and offset as you. But I'm lower than what Swifts springs are. I don't rub really. But if there is a hard dip it will. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 03-21-2011 at 02:25 PM.

03-21-2011, 03:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
RedZed34 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 155 Drives: 09 370Z SR Sport Pkg Rep Power: 16	Ok thanks again guys. I really appreciate the input... so I think I'm just going to go with the following (again staying more conservative): 255-40R19 Front 285-35R19 Rear My wheel sizes fall perfectly within those tires "rim width" ranges, and the sidewalls will be very close to stock. __________________ Fast Intentions Catback Exhaust \| Blacked Out Rear Valance \| Illuminated Kick Panels \| 20% Tints \| Volk TE37SL Wheels 19x9.5" +22 / 19x10.5" +12 \| Bridgestone RE-11s \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| SPL Rear Camber Arms \| Stillen Splitter \| Tarmac Sports Side Blades Last edited by RedZed34; 03-21-2011 at 09:16 PM.

03-21-2011, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	265/35/19 in the F and 285/35/19 in the R?

03-21-2011, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 14	You will be fine. I actualy went with 295/30/19 in the rear and my speedo is only off by 4mph.

03-21-2011, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	my speedo is spot on with 265 35 and 285 35 19 re11, even better than stock. i can tell you this. if you dont race your car, 285 re11 will give you plenty of grip. anything bigger will just create more friction and adds understeer to the car.

03-21-2011, 04:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
RedZed34 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 155 Drives: 09 370Z SR Sport Pkg Rep Power: 16	Oh and does anyone have any experience with the Potenza RE050A Pole Position tires? I dont necessarily need the RE-11's per say as the Pole Position tires seem to offer about the same performance, but they cost a few bucks less and they're in a closer warehouse to me. They are on a closeout special at tirerack. Should I stay away from these? (I guess they're being discontinued) __________________ Fast Intentions Catback Exhaust \| Blacked Out Rear Valance \| Illuminated Kick Panels \| 20% Tints \| Volk TE37SL Wheels 19x9.5" +22 / 19x10.5" +12 \| Bridgestone RE-11s \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| SPL Rear Camber Arms \| Stillen Splitter \| Tarmac Sports Side Blades

03-21-2011, 06:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I replaced my factory RE050a with the RE11 at 800 miles. The difference is night and day as far as grip level. As a bonus, the RE11 is a lot more quiet and have a much nicer ride. Outside of the couple dollars you save, I don't see any benefits with the RE050a. For what you are doing, RE11 is plenty for you. The 265 fits great on my 9" front and 285 looks good on my 10" rear. I do plan to go with 285 on the 9" next week when my RE11 arrives. Also from experience, you can probably get slightly more life out of the RE11 than the RE050a. I just want you to be aware, this is a 10-15K tire.

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