Tire size question, about to buy the Michelin PSS

geddy lee · 07-02-2012, 12:52 PM

onzedge , lools like 20 mm on the rear would bring them right to the edge but your 15 mm look great. how do you like the PSSs?

BTW Alex says hello.

onzedge · 07-02-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

onzedge , lools like 20 mm on the rear would bring them right to the edge but your 15 mm look great. how do you like the PSSs?

BTW Alex says hello.

I think I could go 20 or even 25 mm. I stuck with 15 mm due to my lowered springs and I was worried about rubbing/scraping.

The PSS are the best tire I have ever used on any of my Z's and you will love them. Be prepared to replace your rears in about 12,000 to 14,000. I just replaced my rears this last Saturday.

"We are the priests of the Temples of Syrinx"

geddy lee · 07-02-2012, 01:53 PM

^ So with the stock suspension, I can go with the 20 mm all around without any rubbing issues?

BTW First song I played in the 370z ( with the BOSE ) was Red Barchetta, which is still the ultimate driving song plus its about taking a car for a high speed ride

happytheman · 07-02-2012, 01:53 PM

I went with stock sizes and 15/20 and it looks great!

onzedge · 07-02-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

^ So with the stock suspension, I can go with the 20 mm all around without any rubbing issues?

BTW First song I played in the 370z ( with the BOSE ) was Red Barchetta, which is still the ultimate driving song plus its about taking a car for a high speed ride

You should be absolutely fine.

sparky · 07-02-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

You should be absolutely fine.

And do you think it's OK to go 20mm all around with DRM's?
It's obviously simpler to install these but some people have commented they are leery of bolt on's. It would seem if they are properly torqued and maybe locktite then they would be OK.
Stories of vibrations etc. have me gun shy on spacers.

I value your opinion, based mostly on the content of your photo threads as you clearly appreciate quality.

happytheman · 07-02-2012, 10:04 PM

I would go with DRS if I were you. It's safer to have the wheels bolted directly to the hub, as opposed to them being bolted to the spacer. If you are running hub-centric spacers you should not experience any vibration. Just my

onzedge · 07-02-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

And do you think it's OK to go 20mm all around with DRM's?
It's obviously simpler to install these but some people have commented they are leery of bolt on's. It would seem if they are properly torqued and maybe locktite then they would be OK.
Stories of vibrations etc. have me gun shy on spacers.

I value your opinion, based mostly on the content of your photo threads as you clearly appreciate quality.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I would go with DRS if I were you. It's safer to have the wheels bolted directly to the hub, as opposed to them being bolted to the spacer. Just my

Mr. Happy is right -- go with stud replacement (DRS) type.

sparky · 07-04-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Mr. Happy is right -- go with stud replacement (DRS) type.

Thanks guys, DRS it is then.

onzedge · 07-04-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Thanks guys, DRS it is then.

NBZ34 · 07-05-2012, 10:31 PM

I just installed H&R DRS 20mm on all 4 (stock 19's) this past weekend with Swift springs.. no rubbing/scraping here.

happytheman · 07-05-2012, 10:38 PM

Hmm, interesting. I wonder why you're not rubbing. Coulda swore that setup would have. In for long term results.

onzedge · 07-05-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by agrotech

I just installed H&R DRS 20mm on all 4 (stock 19's) this past weekend with Swift springs.. no rubbing/scraping here.

Groovy, man.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Hmm, interesting. I wonder why you're not rubbing. Coulda swore that setup would have. In for long term results.

I have 15 mm all around with much room to spare.

happytheman · 07-05-2012, 11:49 PM

My statements were based on TGO's rubbing issue. He has 20mm and is lowered on Teins (which are milder than Swift).

Upon further reading later in the thread it seems that issue may have been related to a bumper replacement/misaligned fender well.. Dunno, I suppose some additional follow up questions would be prudent.

What did you do with your Z today III

onzedge · 07-05-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

My statements were based on TGO's rubbing issue. He has 20mm and is lowered on Teins (which are milder than Swift).

What did you do with your Z today III

I see.

07-02-2012, 01:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I went with stock sizes and 15/20 and it looks great! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

07-02-2012, 10:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I would go with DRS if I were you. It's safer to have the wheels bolted directly to the hub, as opposed to them being bolted to the spacer. If you are running hub-centric spacers you should not experience any vibration. Just my __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

07-05-2012, 10:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 54 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 13	I just installed H&R DRS 20mm on all 4 (stock 19's) this past weekend with Swift springs.. no rubbing/scraping here. __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

07-05-2012, 10:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Hmm, interesting. I wonder why you're not rubbing. Coulda swore that setup would have. In for long term results. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

07-05-2012, 11:49 PM	#29 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	My statements were based on TGO's rubbing issue. He has 20mm and is lowered on Teins (which are milder than Swift). Upon further reading later in the thread it seems that issue may have been related to a bumper replacement/misaligned fender well.. Dunno, I suppose some additional follow up questions would be prudent. What did you do with your Z today III __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub Last edited by happytheman; 07-05-2012 at 11:52 PM.

07-02-2012, 12:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	onzedge , lools like 20 mm on the rear would bring them right to the edge but your 15 mm look great. how do you like the PSSs? BTW Alex says hello.

07-02-2012, 01:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	^ So with the stock suspension, I can go with the 20 mm all around without any rubbing issues? BTW First song I played in the 370z ( with the BOSE ) was Red Barchetta, which is still the ultimate driving song plus its about taking a car for a high speed ride

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