Tire size for my wheels...

onefastz · 05-17-2011, 04:52 PM

I have on order the 19'' Forgestar F14's and need some advice for which tire size to go with. I'm getting the 19x9 +20 for the front and 19x11 +23 for the rear. I have been recommended 295/30/19 for the rear and 255/35/19 for the front. What do you guys think? I do want a wide tire for an aggressive look, but not so wide that it comes way out past the fenders.

onefastz · 05-18-2011, 08:09 AM

anyone?

speedworks · 05-18-2011, 09:20 AM

Onefastz, I did 305 in the rear with 19x11 and it fits perfect, in fact, you could probably even go wider. Look at my pics in the Bronze Burst thread.

onefastz · 05-18-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

Onefastz, I did 305 in the rear with 19x11 and it fits perfect, in fact, you could probably even go wider. Look at my pics in the Bronze Burst thread.

Do the tires come out past your fenders at all with a 305 tire?

onefastz · 05-18-2011, 09:29 AM

and did you have any rubbing/fender issues with these?

daisuke149 · 05-18-2011, 10:40 AM

255 front 305 rear should look good. and my tires sit about 14mm more out than yours would. Look at my forged specialties sc 5s thread to get an idea of the rear. Keep in mind I am not lowered and the camber isnt set right. So mine shoudl be sitting more flush with the fender than in the pictures.

ChrisSlicks · 05-18-2011, 10:52 AM

I did 315 on the forgestar rear 11" and it was pretty flush looking. I wouldn't go any wider on the rear given your relatively small front tire/wheel. There is no chance of rubbing until you try and jam a 335 or 345 back there.

speedworks · 05-18-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by onefastz

and did you have any rubbing/fender issues with these?

Haven't driven them yet. As for width, they aren't wider then the wheels, flush with the edge.

onefastz · 05-18-2011, 12:38 PM

So would a 305 or 315 be better for my rear wheels? I started out at 295, but I'm wanting it to be as close to flush as you can get and from everyone is saying I'm gonna do at least a 305. As for the front, would 255 or 265 be best? I'm guessing that if I ran a 305 on the rear, that 255 would be best...and if I did a 315 on the rear, that 265 would be best. Am I thinking about this right?

Thanks for your help guys.

daisuke149 · 05-18-2011, 12:45 PM

a 305/30 is smaller than your oem 275/35/19. a 315 is closer in size. But you should also take a look at what tires are availabine in the different sizes and what prices they are.

Main reason i didnt go 335 for my rear wheel is that the 335 is 580$ and the 325 is 325$

onefastz · 05-18-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

a 305/30 is smaller than your oem 275/35/19. a 315 is closer in size. But you should also take a look at what tires are availabine in the different sizes and what prices they are.

Main reason i didnt go 335 for my rear wheel is that the 335 is 580$ and the 325 is 325$

I only have the base 18's. So you're saying a 315/35/19 is best for the rear on the 19x11's and a 265 or 255/35/19 for the front? I keep getting diff. recommendations and it's confusing me. Haha shows how much I know about tires and wheels.

BrandonT · 05-18-2011, 02:22 PM

I was told you couldn't go bigger than 245/265 on the stock 18's. Wouldn't it be easier to use a spacer to get the right look than trying to do it all with the tire?

onefastz · 05-18-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

I was told you couldn't go bigger than 245/265 on the stock 18's. Wouldn't it be easier to use a spacer to get the right look than trying to do it all with the tire?

I'm not talking about a tire for the 18's, I've got 19'' Forgestars on order. I think I've decided on 305/30/19 for the rear, and 265/35/19 for the front.

BrandonT · 05-18-2011, 05:36 PM

Sorry I missed that part, long day at work. We're getting hail and I drove the Z to work...

onefastz · 05-18-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

Sorry I missed that part, long day at work. We're getting hail and I drove the Z to work...

No problem. Hail sucks! We had a pretty very big storm here in the south about 3 weeks ago and golf ball size hail came through, it was not a pretty sight.

05-17-2011, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 16	Tire size for my wheels... I have on order the 19'' Forgestar F14's and need some advice for which tire size to go with. I'm getting the 19x9 +20 for the front and 19x11 +23 for the rear. I have been recommended 295/30/19 for the rear and 255/35/19 for the front. What do you guys think? I do want a wide tire for an aggressive look, but not so wide that it comes way out past the fenders.

05-18-2011, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	255 front 305 rear should look good. and my tires sit about 14mm more out than yours would. Look at my forged specialties sc 5s thread to get an idea of the rear. Keep in mind I am not lowered and the camber isnt set right. So mine shoudl be sitting more flush with the fender than in the pictures. Last edited by daisuke149; 05-18-2011 at 10:43 AM.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I did 315 on the forgestar rear 11" and it was pretty flush looking. I wouldn't go any wider on the rear given your relatively small front tire/wheel. There is no chance of rubbing until you try and jam a 335 or 345 back there. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 16	anyone?

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speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Onefastz, I did 305 in the rear with 19x11 and it fits perfect, in fact, you could probably even go wider. Look at my pics in the Bronze Burst thread.

05-18-2011, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 16	and did you have any rubbing/fender issues with these?

05-18-2011, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 16	So would a 305 or 315 be better for my rear wheels? I started out at 295, but I'm wanting it to be as close to flush as you can get and from everyone is saying I'm gonna do at least a 305. As for the front, would 255 or 265 be best? I'm guessing that if I ran a 305 on the rear, that 255 would be best...and if I did a 315 on the rear, that 265 would be best. Am I thinking about this right? Thanks for your help guys.

05-18-2011, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	a 305/30 is smaller than your oem 275/35/19. a 315 is closer in size. But you should also take a look at what tires are availabine in the different sizes and what prices they are. Main reason i didnt go 335 for my rear wheel is that the 335 is 580$ and the 325 is 325$

05-18-2011, 02:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 14	I was told you couldn't go bigger than 245/265 on the stock 18's. Wouldn't it be easier to use a spacer to get the right look than trying to do it all with the tire?

05-18-2011, 05:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 14	Sorry I missed that part, long day at work. We're getting hail and I drove the Z to work...