Wheel Size Question

Cafiax · 05-16-2011, 03:47 AM

Hi, I am currently running the Stock 370z Sports-package wheels which are 19x9.0 and 19x10 which comes with the 245/40WR19 (front) and 275/35WR19 (rear) tires. I was thinking about purchasing aftermarket wheels which are 19x9.5 and 19x10.5. I was just wondering would they fit my current tires or will I need to purchase new tires and what are the benefits of increasing the width of the tires? Would it provide more grip at the cost of higher mpg? What exactly does increasing or decreasing the wheel diameter/width do to the car? Sorry if this is a noob question but I just want to make sure I make the right decision. Thanks guys.

Cafiax · 05-20-2011, 05:06 PM

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anyone?

ChrisSlicks · 05-20-2011, 06:13 PM

You could keep the same tires, they will look a little bit stretched. Wider tires on the wider wheels offer more corner traction (more grip) but come with the potential price of tramlining (following the groves in the pavement).

RavSpec · 05-22-2011, 12:49 PM

yes tires will work. just like Chrisslicks said, a little stretch, but will be fine.

05-16-2011, 03:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	Wheel Size Question Hi, I am currently running the Stock 370z Sports-package wheels which are 19x9.0 and 19x10 which comes with the 245/40WR19 (front) and 275/35WR19 (rear) tires. I was thinking about purchasing aftermarket wheels which are 19x9.5 and 19x10.5. I was just wondering would they fit my current tires or will I need to purchase new tires and what are the benefits of increasing the width of the tires? Would it provide more grip at the cost of higher mpg? What exactly does increasing or decreasing the wheel diameter/width do to the car? Sorry if this is a noob question but I just want to make sure I make the right decision. Thanks guys.

05-20-2011, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	You could keep the same tires, they will look a little bit stretched. Wider tires on the wider wheels offer more corner traction (more grip) but come with the potential price of tramlining (following the groves in the pavement). __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

05-22-2011, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
RavSpec A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY Posts: 2,532 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 19	yes tires will work. just like Chrisslicks said, a little stretch, but will be fine. __________________ RavSpec - Your Custom JDM Wheel Source. W: www.RavSpec.com . E: sales@ravspec.com . T: 631-586-3520 WORK Wheels, RAYS, ADVAN, WEDS, Super Star Financing Option: www.ravspec.com/finance

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05-20-2011, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	^ anyone?