Wheel Range On Stock Tire?

Darkstar87695 · 06-12-2009, 12:08 PM

I wanna get new wheels, but I don't want to buy new tires. Do i have any lee-way with what size I buy? Or do I have to buy 19x9's and 19x10's?
My tires are 245/40WR19 (front) and 275/35WR19 (rear) Bridgestone® Potenza® high-performance tires.
Thanks for the help

ChrisSlicks · 06-12-2009, 01:18 PM

According to the tire specifications sheet you could go as wide as 9.5" front by 11" rear. Obviously it will look a little more stretched than stock.

Ryan@IP · 06-12-2009, 02:16 PM

We're using the stock tires for now on our Volk GTS in 19x9.5 and 19x10.5. There is a slight amount of stretch, but nothing excessive:

Official Pearl White 370Z Thread

Darkstar87695 · 06-12-2009, 11:58 PM

Good to know

. Are there any long term affects of a little stretching?

Argos · 06-13-2009, 12:02 AM

dood dont stretch ur tires

Darkstar87695 · 06-13-2009, 07:32 PM

Other than the wheel being alot less protected what are the side affects?

nogoodname · 06-13-2009, 07:34 PM

bending the side walls

alan93rsa · 06-13-2009, 09:08 PM

I went with 9.5 and 10.5 19's Forgelines. There is bit of a stretch but not bad. I had planned to go with larger tires but sold the car first. The wheels are in the classifieds. There are photos which may give you some idea of the look.

ChrisSlicks · 06-13-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkstar87695

Other than the wheel being alot less protected what are the side affects?

If you stay within the tire manufacturer specs there is no detriment other than perhaps looks.

06-12-2009, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryan@IP Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 187 Drives: 04 BMW 330i ZHP Rep Power: 282	We're using the stock tires for now on our Volk GTS in 19x9.5 and 19x10.5. There is a slight amount of stretch, but nothing excessive: Official Pearl White 370Z Thread __________________ Ryan at Injected Performance Phone: (888) 465-7373

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alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	I went with 9.5 and 10.5 19's Forgelines. There is bit of a stretch but not bad. I had planned to go with larger tires but sold the car first. The wheels are in the classifieds. There are photos which may give you some idea of the look. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

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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	According to the tire specifications sheet you could go as wide as 9.5" front by 11" rear. Obviously it will look a little more stretched than stock.

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