trying to decide on wheel sizes

Caravanshaka · 06-18-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

i hate to burst some bubbles here, but id love to see 19/20" tires that make it to 20k miles.... especially if you guys drive even moderatly aggresive from time to time. you compound this with lowering and not getting the correct toe/camber/ect.....

with the assumption that if you lower the car you do get your alignment back into spec with the correct camber arms and such, I see no reason why anyone can't get 20k miles on their tires. Sure, if you take every corner like you are on a track you are going to wear them out much quicker, but if it's your daily driver then 20k miles is not unreasonable.

Personally I drive pretty laid back most of the time. about 5-10% of the time I'll drive aggressively. I got over 25k miles out of the stock sentra se-r spec-v tires that came on the '08's. I believe they were continential conti-sport 2's or something like that with low tread depth brand new and a very low treadwear rating.

Argos · 06-18-2009, 03:01 PM

those r really good tires the,continentals

LiquidZ · 06-21-2009, 01:32 PM

I too am trying to decide on wheel sizing. I'm sticking with 18's (Forgestars) but I love the offset of the new Nismo wheels.

Anybody know the offset of the new Nismo wheels? The search function isn't helping.

Argos · 06-21-2009, 02:16 PM

18's look too small go 19's at least

LiquidZ · 06-21-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argos

18's look too small go 19's at least

18's are better performers, and that's why I'm getting them. Tires are cheaper, too.

travisjb · 06-21-2009, 05:52 PM

+1

alexanderb · 06-21-2009, 07:09 PM

Apologies for my ignorance, but when you say a tire is "stretched" what does that mean exactly? I know that a "fat" tire is when the tire is bulging out of the rim sidewalls. Is "stretched" the opposite?

travisjb · 06-21-2009, 07:53 PM

Pros vs Cons Of Stretched Tires - Honda-Tech

nogoodname · 06-21-2009, 07:57 PM

that's just looking for a blow out, way past the normal tire pressure to make it like that

OutCast|Z · 07-10-2009, 10:19 PM

I want these rims for my PW 370z
Axis Wheels - Staggered wheels, Axis Super Hiro, Axis Halo Pinstriped wheels, Axis Oldskool, Axis Gravity, Shine, Axis Hiro, Axis Reverb, Axis Penta and Matrix. 15 inch Scion wheels, Staggered wheels for 350Z, Infiniti G35, BMW 5 series.

Argos · 07-11-2009, 10:10 AM

go wider then 10 in the back , u need at least a 10.5 , im gonna go with an 11

OutCast|Z · 07-11-2009, 05:49 PM

It will be just a street car, I don't need nothing to fancy or flashy I want simple and clean. if I have to I will space it out to make it even, but 9 in the front and 10 in the back is all I need.

CrownR426 · 07-11-2009, 09:47 PM

how's 19x10 19x11?

OutCast|Z · 07-12-2009, 02:59 AM

I say get what YOU like.
My opinion is as long as you have inch wider in the back (x10 vs x11) who cares? Its your money and your car you have to look at it and drive it everyday.
So if you want 19x8 and 19x9's or 19x100 and 19x200 (sarcasm) if you think its looks good go for it.

06-21-2009, 01:32 PM	#93 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I too am trying to decide on wheel sizing. I'm sticking with 18's (Forgestars) but I love the offset of the new Nismo wheels. Anybody know the offset of the new Nismo wheels? The search function isn't helping. __________________ Last edited by LiquidZ; 06-21-2009 at 01:37 PM.

06-21-2009, 05:52 PM	#96 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	+1 __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-21-2009, 07:53 PM	#98 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Pros vs Cons Of Stretched Tires - Honda-Tech __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

07-10-2009, 10:19 PM	#100 (permalink)
OutCast\|Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 15 Drives: 05 Nissan 350z Bk M6 Rep Power: 16	I want these rims for my PW 370z Axis Wheels - Staggered wheels, Axis Super Hiro, Axis Halo Pinstriped wheels, Axis Oldskool, Axis Gravity, Shine, Axis Hiro, Axis Reverb, Axis Penta and Matrix. 15 inch Scion wheels, Staggered wheels for 350Z, Infiniti G35, BMW 5 series. __________________ "When in Rome we shall do as the Romans, when in Hell we do shots at the bar." -ETID

07-11-2009, 05:49 PM	#102 (permalink)
OutCast\|Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 15 Drives: 05 Nissan 350z Bk M6 Rep Power: 16	It will be just a street car, I don't need nothing to fancy or flashy I want simple and clean. if I have to I will space it out to make it even, but 9 in the front and 10 in the back is all I need. __________________ "When in Rome we shall do as the Romans, when in Hell we do shots at the bar." -ETID

06-18-2009, 03:01 PM	#92 (permalink)
Argos Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 81 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	those r really good tires the,continentals

06-21-2009, 02:16 PM	#94 (permalink)
Argos Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 81 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	18's look too small go 19's at least

06-21-2009, 07:09 PM	#97 (permalink)
alexanderb Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 171 Drives: PG 370 Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 270	Apologies for my ignorance, but when you say a tire is "stretched" what does that mean exactly? I know that a "fat" tire is when the tire is bulging out of the rim sidewalls. Is "stretched" the opposite?

06-21-2009, 07:57 PM	#99 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	that's just looking for a blow out, way past the normal tire pressure to make it like that

07-11-2009, 10:10 AM	#101 (permalink)
Argos Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 81 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	go wider then 10 in the back , u need at least a 10.5 , im gonna go with an 11

07-11-2009, 09:47 PM	#103 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	how's 19x10 19x11? __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-12-2009, 02:59 AM	#104 (permalink)
OutCast\|Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 15 Drives: 05 Nissan 350z Bk M6 Rep Power: 16	I say get what YOU like. My opinion is as long as you have inch wider in the back (x10 vs x11) who cares? Its your money and your car you have to look at it and drive it everyday. So if you want 19x8 and 19x9's or 19x100 and 19x200 (sarcasm) if you think its looks good go for it. __________________ "When in Rome we shall do as the Romans, when in Hell we do shots at the bar." -ETID Last edited by OutCast\|Z; 07-12-2009 at 03:01 AM.

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