370z MEATY TIRE THREAD

ChaseZ · 02-16-2017, 04:09 PM

Absolutely perfect fit

Have any shots from the rear or rear 3/4 by chance?

jchammond · 02-16-2017, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Going to need some daylight pics but from what I can actually see looks fantastic!

You're not lowered very much hey?

Not lowered any,,,maybe a slight drop in the future.

jchammond · 02-16-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Absolutely perfect fit

Have any shots from the rear or rear 3/4 by chance?

Ty,gotta let the sun go down some....so tucked underneath; hard to tell it's a 345@13.5" wide under there.
i'll have some posted in a while.

jchammond · 02-16-2017, 05:20 PM

Chase......

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rusty · 02-16-2017, 05:35 PM

Finally, someone with "Big Meats."

ChaseZ · 02-16-2017, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Chase......

Now that's what I'm talking about!

My wheels are finally shipping Monday so hopefully be here mid-week then I can get mine mounted up. Definitely looking forward to it. Kinda glad I wasn't able to get the DA's in a 325 after all

SG4247 · 02-16-2017, 06:31 PM

Love it!

Perfect camber and fitment!

jchammond · 02-16-2017, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Finally, someone with "Big Meats."

Thanx Russ!
This means a lot,coming from the "Originator" of the 345's out back on 12's!!!
As it was Your ~Z~ that got me wanting these Full-Sized meat's on the corner's of the chassis.

SG4247 · 02-16-2017, 09:08 PM

A couple notes on the 325/285 RE-11 set up on my white 2010 a few pages back.

Car is flat fast in corners. So much lateral g now that it is apparent that better sway bars are needed - in the front for sure. Ive never owned a car that would corner like this.

Took it to the drag strip last Sat, and was a little disappointed in the hook from the 325 RE-11. Also paid a penalty in rotating weight because the rig was slower across all timers than I expected. Sixty foots were 2.18-2.20 where they were 2.12-2.14 with 275 Potenzas previously.

I found the 325 RE-11 on the 2013 Nismo wheel to be 3 lbs heavier than the original 275 Potenza on Ray/sport wheels. Not that much different.

Mileage is down about 2 mpg as well, but don't care.

Ride is improved, and tire noise is only noticeable at 45mph. Steering effort has increased with the 285 fronts, but I like it better this way.

Car tracks perfectly, and is hands off at 75 mph on the rough Oklahoma interstates.

Very pleased overall, but ordered some 285/35/19 MT ET Street SS to use on the dragstrip, we will see how they perform.

Rusty · 02-16-2017, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchammond

Thanx Russ!
This means a lot,coming from the "Originator" of the 345's out back on 12's!!!
As it was Your ~Z~ that got me wanting these Full-Sized meat's on the corner's of the chassis.

You are very welcome!

ChaseZ · 02-16-2017, 11:07 PM

Now you've got me thinking about the extra weight from the larger rubber. The 345 DA are 38lbs a piece! The new rims are only 19lbs, but the combo still isn't flyweight by any means.

Maybe I'll have to consider a second set of rears for DD duty. It's too bad there are no 325/35-18 available anymore in, well, pretty much anything. There is a Toyo Proxes TQ in 315/35-18 that comes in at 32lbs, and really that's the only viable alternative that comes to mind. Anyone have suggestions that I'm not thinking of??

jchammond · 02-17-2017, 04:07 AM

These tires/wheels on mine will not see the Dragstrip. At 10lbs heavier per each & being N/A for now...surly would be slower in 1/4 mile; just my cruising/mountain riding wheels.
They are smoother & quieter than my previous Nitto 555g2 or Goodyear F1 Eagles (245/45,275/40/18) on base wheels.
I've made a total of 9 passes in 1/4 mile over past 2.5 years (not much) but I am able to achieve 1.90's on my 60'.
Anticipating my 24,25mpg going away....as this was consistent every tank...but I love them so far; no complaints...may even encourage a gear swap to compensate/ no need for 200+ mph 3.357 diff.
The ride is amazing & handling,drive ability is much improved.
Was a bit leary of a 285/35 on a 10" wheel up-front...but really shocked me how well they feel.
Over next several weeks I'll post fuel mileage difference;as these larger diameter drive wheels have the speedometer dead on...so my 24,25'ish was being slightly fudged.
Have a great day...it's Friday!!!

Guyfromthere · 02-17-2017, 09:27 AM

Is 265/35 305/30 on 19x9.5+22 19x10.5+12 considered meaty ?

ChaseZ · 02-17-2017, 09:28 AM

I'm trying to recall but the number that jumps out to me for base 18" rears is something like 22lbs. Knowing the 275 RE11 I've been running are 31lbs that should be roughly 54lbs, so really I'm looking at an extra 3lbs with the new wheels and 345's. I can live with that. Good thing the new rims are lighter though to compensate otherwise it would have been real easy for the weight to be much greater than it's going to be.

Thanks for making me contemplate these things more specifically than I otherwise may have.

The 3% difference in diameter remains the piece I'm curious about how it will affect the end result now.

ChaseZ · 02-17-2017, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Guyfromthere

Is 265/35 305/30 on 19x9.5+22 19x10.5+12 considered meaty ?

Not on Fridays

02-16-2017, 04:09 PM	#1036 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94683	Absolutely perfect fit Have any shots from the rear or rear 3/4 by chance? jchammond likes this.

02-16-2017, 05:20 PM	#1039 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Chase...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rusty, Hotrodz, Memphis370Z and 3 others like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-16-2017, 05:35 PM	#1040 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,186 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Finally, someone with "Big Meats." jchammond likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 02-16-2017 at 05:39 PM.

02-16-2017, 06:31 PM	#1042 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	Love it! Perfect camber and fitment! jchammond likes this.

02-16-2017, 09:08 PM	#1044 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	A couple notes on the 325/285 RE-11 set up on my white 2010 a few pages back. Car is flat fast in corners. So much lateral g now that it is apparent that better sway bars are needed - in the front for sure. Ive never owned a car that would corner like this. Took it to the drag strip last Sat, and was a little disappointed in the hook from the 325 RE-11. Also paid a penalty in rotating weight because the rig was slower across all timers than I expected. Sixty foots were 2.18-2.20 where they were 2.12-2.14 with 275 Potenzas previously. I found the 325 RE-11 on the 2013 Nismo wheel to be 3 lbs heavier than the original 275 Potenza on Ray/sport wheels. Not that much different. Mileage is down about 2 mpg as well, but don't care. Ride is improved, and tire noise is only noticeable at 45mph. Steering effort has increased with the 285 fronts, but I like it better this way. Car tracks perfectly, and is hands off at 75 mph on the rough Oklahoma interstates. Very pleased overall, but ordered some 285/35/19 MT ET Street SS to use on the dragstrip, we will see how they perform. jchammond likes this.

02-16-2017, 11:07 PM	#1046 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94683	Now you've got me thinking about the extra weight from the larger rubber. The 345 DA are 38lbs a piece! The new rims are only 19lbs, but the combo still isn't flyweight by any means. Maybe I'll have to consider a second set of rears for DD duty. It's too bad there are no 325/35-18 available anymore in, well, pretty much anything. There is a Toyo Proxes TQ in 315/35-18 that comes in at 32lbs, and really that's the only viable alternative that comes to mind. Anyone have suggestions that I'm not thinking of?? Last edited by ChaseZ; 07-09-2017 at 07:23 PM.

02-17-2017, 04:07 AM	#1047 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	These tires/wheels on mine will not see the Dragstrip. At 10lbs heavier per each & being N/A for now...surly would be slower in 1/4 mile; just my cruising/mountain riding wheels. They are smoother & quieter than my previous Nitto 555g2 or Goodyear F1 Eagles (245/45,275/40/18) on base wheels. I've made a total of 9 passes in 1/4 mile over past 2.5 years (not much) but I am able to achieve 1.90's on my 60'. Anticipating my 24,25mpg going away....as this was consistent every tank...but I love them so far; no complaints...may even encourage a gear swap to compensate/ no need for 200+ mph 3.357 diff. The ride is amazing & handling,drive ability is much improved. Was a bit leary of a 285/35 on a 10" wheel up-front...but really shocked me how well they feel. Over next several weeks I'll post fuel mileage difference;as these larger diameter drive wheels have the speedometer dead on...so my 24,25'ish was being slightly fudged. Have a great day...it's Friday!!! __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-17-2017, 09:27 AM	#1048 (permalink)
Guyfromthere Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: latvia Posts: 90 Drives: 370z 2012 mt Rep Power: 9	Is 265/35 305/30 on 19x9.5+22 19x10.5+12 considered meaty ?

02-17-2017, 09:28 AM	#1049 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94683	I'm trying to recall but the number that jumps out to me for base 18" rears is something like 22lbs. Knowing the 275 RE11 I've been running are 31lbs that should be roughly 54lbs, so really I'm looking at an extra 3lbs with the new wheels and 345's. I can live with that. Good thing the new rims are lighter though to compensate otherwise it would have been real easy for the weight to be much greater than it's going to be. Thanks for making me contemplate these things more specifically than I otherwise may have. The 3% difference in diameter remains the piece I'm curious about how it will affect the end result now.

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