370z MEATY TIRE THREAD

cjwsrt6 · 06-18-2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

That 335/30-18 R888 is a full inch smaller in diameter than spec

It's hard finding wider tires in 18's nowadays. I'd prefer to stick with 18's but will probably end up with a set of 19 so I can actually get the tires I want.

THIS. I hate that, even slightly larger 18, 295/35 hell 305/35 don't exist unless it's a drag tire. I dread the day I buy a vette and want to autocross it, there's maybe 2 tires made for them

Hotrodz · 06-18-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

THIS. I hate that, even slightly larger 18, 295/35 hell 305/35 don't exist unless it's a drag tire. I dread the day I buy a vette and want to autocross it, there's maybe 2 tires made for them

Actually Nitto nt 01:
Wheel Diameter Tire Size Inflated Dimensions Approved Rim

305/35ZR18 101W 26.42 10.0-(11.0)-12

pumpgas89 · 06-22-2017, 11:45 AM

Ordered Pirelli PZero 265/40/18. Only $88 atm @tire rack. Will post pics when mounted.

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DarkVader · 06-23-2017, 03:09 PM

CCW CV510 Monoblock - Satin Black
Front 19x10 Shallow Concave 7" Backspace +38 Offset 275/35/19 Nitto NT05
Rear 19x12 Deep Concave 7.75" Backspace +32 Offset 335/30/19 Nitto NT05

cv129 · 06-23-2017, 03:32 PM

^ Big wheels, big tires, big brakes, winning!

Spooler · 06-23-2017, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pumpgas89

Ordered Pirelli PZero 265/40/18. Only $88 atm @tire rack. Will post pics when mounted.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk

^^^Meaty tire FAIL....

jchammond · 06-24-2017, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkVader

CCW CV510 Monoblock - Satin Black
Front 19x10 Shallow Concave 7" Backspace +38 Offset 275/35/19 Nitto NT05
Rear 19x12 Deep Concave 7.75" Backspace +32 Offset 335/30/19 Nitto NT05

Post more pic's; I see you stayed off the traction arm bolt w/+32 rears,,,as I had to make a mild adjustment w/+38 12's.
Mean looking tires!

ChaseZ · 06-24-2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I think you will be fine...I'm planning on running 305/35/18 or 315/30/18 square on my next set of tires. Go big or go home!!!

315/30-18 is only 25.4" diameter though. You'd want 315/35-18 which is 26.7, right where the Z wants em. Only one I know of in that size is Toyo Proxes TQ though so you'd have to be cool with drag radials. Unless you know of others...

ChaseZ · 06-24-2017, 11:23 AM

I'm tempted to give those TQ's a go. They apparently wear quite well for a drag radial. Usually that means they don't have the bite of others, but that's probably ok too.

More Meaty

cjwsrt6 · 06-24-2017, 01:58 PM

I'm in process of buying new radials and through all the research the toyo's don't compare to say the nt05r or the Mickey Thompsons, just 2 cents

Hotrodz · 06-24-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

315/30-18 is only 25.4" diameter though. You'd want 315/35-18 which is 26.7, right where the Z wants em. Only one I know of in that size is Toyo Proxes TQ though so you'd have to be cool with drag radials.

Roger that! The difference for me...I'm not doing straight lines so the decision is to run a narrower and taller tire or go with a shorter and wider tire for tracking. Choices are very limited so my next decision will be a toss of the the coin, 305's to get the height or 315's for a wider contact patch.

ChaseZ · 06-24-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Roger that! The difference for me...I'm not doing straight lines so the decision is to run a narrower and taller tire or go with a shorter and wider tire for tracking. Choices are very limited so my next decision will be a toss of the the coin, 305's to get the height or 315's for a wider contact patch.

Hence the problem. I need something equivalent to an RE11 or PSS for daily and can't get anything remotely close in 18's anymore.

OTW Z-Boy · 06-24-2017, 08:36 PM

No 315/35 in popular make and models of tires is a gigantic pain in the *** BTW

ChaseZ · 06-24-2017, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW Z-Boy

No 315/35 in popular make and models of tires is a gigantic pain in the *** BTW

Nor 325/35-18, which should be a more common size and exactly what I want.

ChaseZ · 06-24-2017, 11:06 PM

Think I'll just say F it and go completely the other way with 20x10 and 20x12 and drop the car again.

06-22-2017, 11:45 AM	#1098 (permalink)
pumpgas89 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: CA Posts: 38 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 9	Ordered Pirelli PZero 265/40/18. Only $88 atm @tire rack. Will post pics when mounted. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk __________________ Unwind, point and squirt.

06-23-2017, 03:32 PM	#1100 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,235 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	^ Big wheels, big tires, big brakes, winning! __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

06-24-2017, 11:23 AM	#1104 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94683	I'm tempted to give those TQ's a go. They apparently wear quite well for a drag radial. Usually that means they don't have the bite of others, but that's probably ok too. More Meaty NJZGuy, blueranger, Brendan and 2 others like this.

06-24-2017, 08:36 PM	#1108 (permalink)
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