Sport Package Wheels - Need Help Deciding New Tire Sizes

Jason · 07-25-2012, 04:56 PM

I have the factory Sport Package wheels/tires. I've pretty much settled on RE-11's, but I'm having trouble deciding on the size. From browsing around, it seems 265F and 285R is the popular option. However, I see some folks sticking with the 245F and others going 285 all around.

This is my daily driver.. I do plenty of spirited driving so I would assume bigger is better, TWSS, but comfort is a little important as well (not sure if these are the factors people consider when deciding on width or if it's just a price thing). What is the best way to go?

tibal · 07-25-2012, 05:02 PM

I have seen the same as you stated, (265, 85) but also, 265-95 setups as well. There are a couple really detailed threads with some of the most favorable sizes.

Definitely for your setup, similar to mine, (daily driving/ spirited driving) I was going to go with 265, 295s I believe.

Juruki · 07-25-2012, 05:15 PM

265/35/19
285/35/19
Best setup for a DD imo

kenchan · 07-25-2012, 05:27 PM

yah, 245/40/19 with 285/35/19 or 265/35/19 with 285/35/19.

tjlazer · 07-25-2012, 05:40 PM

I decided to go with 245-40-19 as I did not want to mess with the speedo and lower the front end. I am dropped on Swifts and pretty much scrape everywhere as it is!

martin82 · 07-25-2012, 05:46 PM

I DD on 275/35/19 square all around, if you need to rotate tire, u can mount and dismount...

BeemaaZ · 07-25-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, 245/40/19 with 285/35/19 or 265/35/19 with 285/35/19.

How about 285/35/19 all around Ken? please advise. thx

martin82 · 07-25-2012, 08:16 PM

285/35/19 square will fit, here is the rear 19" wheel in the front on a 275/35/19

kenchan · 07-25-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

How about 285/35/19 all around Ken? please advise. thx

beemaa- i can't comment on that cause ive not tried it myself. if you need tight turnability i think a square setup is a good quick way to achieve that. i only drive street so im keeping mine either 245/285 or 245/275 depending on the sizes available for the tire i want to get.

BeemaaZ · 07-26-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

beemaa- i can't comment on that cause ive not tried it myself. if you need tight turnability i think a square setup is a good quick way to achieve that. i only drive street so im keeping mine either 245/285 or 245/275 depending on the sizes available for the tire i want to get.

I am also driving street but I do like meaty tires

unfortunately 265/35/19 is not available on Conti DWS which I like very much. They are only available on Conti DW. Just want to double check with you to make sure putting 285's on fronts without any issues. I am running stock rays btw

One_Quick_Z · 07-26-2012, 05:15 PM

I went with 255/35 and 295/30 on my sport wheels

DAN

kenchan · 07-26-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

I am also driving street but I do like meaty tires

unfortunately 265/35/19 is not available on Conti DWS which I like very much. They are only available on Conti DW. Just want to double check with you to make sure putting 285's on fronts without any issues. I am running stock rays btw

beemaa- personally, i wouldn't do it. use stock sizes or 285/35/19 (nismo stock) on the rear.

BeemaaZ · 07-26-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

beemaa- personally, i wouldn't do it. use stock sizes or 285/35/19 (nismo stock) on the rear.

Thanks, Ken. I am glad I asked

cossie1600 · 07-26-2012, 08:02 PM

This is 285 35 19 in the front

Shot at 2011-07-07

Jason · 07-27-2012, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'm going to go with 245/285.. I actually hadn't noticed these were stock sizes for Nismo. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me!

07-25-2012, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Sport Package Wheels - Need Help Deciding New Tire Sizes I have the factory Sport Package wheels/tires. I've pretty much settled on RE-11's, but I'm having trouble deciding on the size. From browsing around, it seems 265F and 285R is the popular option. However, I see some folks sticking with the 245F and others going 285 all around. This is my daily driver.. I do plenty of spirited driving so I would assume bigger is better, TWSS, but comfort is a little important as well (not sure if these are the factors people consider when deciding on width or if it's just a price thing). What is the best way to go?

07-25-2012, 05:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 18	I have seen the same as you stated, (265, 85) but also, 265-95 setups as well. There are a couple really detailed threads with some of the most favorable sizes. Definitely for your setup, similar to mine, (daily driving/ spirited driving) I was going to go with 265, 295s I believe. __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

07-25-2012, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	265/35/19 285/35/19 Best setup for a DD imo __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

07-25-2012, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	I decided to go with 245-40-19 as I did not want to mess with the speedo and lower the front end. I am dropped on Swifts and pretty much scrape everywhere as it is! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

07-26-2012, 05:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	I went with 255/35 and 295/30 on my sport wheels DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

07-25-2012, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, 245/40/19 with 285/35/19 or 265/35/19 with 285/35/19.

07-25-2012, 05:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I DD on 275/35/19 square all around, if you need to rotate tire, u can mount and dismount...

07-25-2012, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	285/35/19 square will fit, here is the rear 19" wheel in the front on a 275/35/19

07-26-2012, 08:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	This is 285 35 19 in the front Shot at 2011-07-07

07-27-2012, 09:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'm going to go with 245/285.. I actually hadn't noticed these were stock sizes for Nismo. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me!

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