Tire Help

NORAIN · 05-30-2014, 04:39 AM

The 265/35 is the same height as the stock 245/40, 26.3". If you're not lowering, the 255 might fill the fender better, it's taller.
There are pics in my profile of mine with 265/35 on the front. I am lowered and have 305/30's on the back though.

P's_Z · 05-30-2014, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NORAIN

The 265/35 is the same height as the stock 245/40, 26.3". If you're not lowering, the 255 might fill the fender better, it's taller.
There are pics in my profile of mine with 265/35 on the front. I am lowered and have 305/30's on the back though.

Thanks! Saw your pics, looking good! Ill have to do some more research and see what my best option is. Looking at some pics of the 255/40 tire, they seem too meaty for my taste

not sure if it was the angle of the pic, the aftermarket wheel or the type of tire(hankook v12). In the end if i cant decide, ill just go with the OEM size.

I assume there would be no issue with staying OEM 245/40 up front and 285/35 in the back right?

NORAIN · 05-30-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

Thanks! Saw your pics, looking good! Ill have to do some more research and see what my best option is. Looking at some pics of the 255/40 tire, they seem too meaty for my taste

not sure if it was the angle of the pic, the aftermarket wheel or the type of tire(hankook v12). In the end if i cant decide, ill just go with the OEM size.

I assume there would be no issue with staying OEM 245/40 up front and 285/35 in the back right?

The 285 will fit no issues. The 245 is .2" shorter and the 255 is .2" taller than a 285 I think. Probably not noticeable either way, as far as side wall look front to back.
If your not lowering, how bout spacers? The car looks so much better with spacers?

P's_Z · 05-30-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NORAIN

If your not lowering, how bout spacers? The car looks so much better with spacers?

Even though i love the look of a Z with spacers, im a bit concern with the effect on how the car will perform with them(from the little ive read). Not saying ill never do it, but definitely not planning on doing it right now, as i havent done much research either.

kenchan · 05-30-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NORAIN

The 265/35 is the same height as the stock 245/40, 26.3". If you're not lowering, the 255 might fill the fender better, it's taller.
There are pics in my profile of mine with 265/35 on the front. I am lowered and have 305/30's on the back though.

265/35 is 92.75mm sidewall and total diameter 233.76mm
245/40 is 98.00mm sidewall and total diameter 244.26mm

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