Front Wheels look bigger than back

yoshi1975 · 01-15-2014, 09:31 AM

first and most of all, I must apologize if my post is not done correctly, firt time ever posting anything anywhere.

to the point, I just had 20" 8.5 front (245/35/20) and 20" 10 back (275/30/20) Savini BM4. for some odd reason, I'm not sure if its just me but it seems that the back wheels/tire look smaller than the front. anyone has experienced this before and is there a quick not costly fix?

thank you all for your quick response.

Yoshi

wheee! · 01-15-2014, 10:31 AM

You are referring to profile height. And yes, there is more sidewall on the front tire. Normal

Tazicon · 01-15-2014, 10:33 AM

That is wierd that the front tire looks bigger than the rear.

yoshi1975 · 01-15-2014, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tazicon

That is wierd that the front tire looks bigger than the rear.

Tazicon

you see the difference i'm referring to?

yoshi1975 · 01-15-2014, 10:41 AM

thank you all for your response, I know the pictures are not that clear but it seems that all the replies point to spacers, is just that as soon as someone sees the car the first thing that comes out is “hey, front wheels bigger than the back?”

thank you guys, much appreciated. i hope the spacers fix this look or i'm in deep pocket trouble

Tazicon · 01-15-2014, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoshi1975

thank you all for your response, I know the pictures are not that clear but it seems that all the replies point to spacers, is just that as soon as someone sees the car the first thing that comes out is “hey, front wheels bigger than the back?”

thank you guys, much appreciated. i hope the spacers fix this look or i'm in deep pocket trouble

Spacers won't fix what you are seeing. The front tires will still look bigger.

And yes I see exactly what you see. Only fix is larger rear tires or smaller fronts.

yoshi1975 · 01-15-2014, 11:41 AM

thank you All for your input... i hope the shop where i got them from are willing to change the rear tires to bigger size... i just got them yesterday.

cooltoy · 01-15-2014, 11:03 AM

The front diameter of you set up is 680 mm, the rear is 674 mm. So you are right the rear is smaller in diameter.

yoshi1975 · 01-15-2014, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

The front diameter of you set up is 680 mm, the rear is 674 mm. So you are right the rear is smaller in diameter.

how can this be fix so that it looks normal? i mean, i sse other 370z with 20" and they look normal? i been told about spacers but spacers wont change the diameter of the rear wheel...

cooltoy · 01-15-2014, 11:17 AM

You are correct, spacers will not change the diameter. Only tires will. Should have done your math before buying them.

285/35/20 will give you 708 mm.
275/35/20 will give you 700 mm.
285/30/20 will give you 680 mm.

yoshi1975 · 01-15-2014, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

You are correct, spacers will not change the diameter. Only tires will. Should have done your math before buying them.

285/35/20 will give you 708 mm.
275/35/20 will give you 700 mm.
285/30/20 will give you 680 mm.

Cootoy, you would think the shop where i bought them from would know what they are doing, i mean, you would think they are the expert, i hope they do something about it since i just got them yesterday or else i'm S.O.L

cooltoy · 01-15-2014, 11:59 AM

Never trust anyone, very few people give a crap.

Always double check everything yourself.

They should be able to exchange your tires after one day.

The assumption we are making here is that the tire you bought is available in the size you want.

cooltoy · 01-15-2014, 12:07 PM

The offsets should be marked on the rim (probably on the inside).

What kind are they?

Are you lowered or going to lower the car?

yoshi1975 · 01-15-2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

The offsets should be marked on the rim (probably on the inside).

What kind are they?

Are you lowered or going to lower the car?

Falken Azenis FR453... i couldnt find the offset...

again, Thank you Cooltoy for taking the time...

cooltoy · 01-15-2014, 01:01 PM

Sorry, I meant - what kind of wheel.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	The front diameter of you set up is 680 mm, the rear is 674 mm. So you are right the rear is smaller in diameter.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	You are correct, spacers will not change the diameter. Only tires will. Should have done your math before buying them. 285/35/20 will give you 708 mm. 275/35/20 will give you 700 mm. 285/30/20 will give you 680 mm.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Never trust anyone, very few people give a crap. Always double check everything yourself. They should be able to exchange your tires after one day. The assumption we are making here is that the tire you bought is available in the size you want.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	The offsets should be marked on the rim (probably on the inside). What kind are they? Are you lowered or going to lower the car?

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Sorry, I meant - what kind of wheel.