Numerous "will this size tire fit" question merged into one thread

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Big Sexz

Discussion Starter · Aug 11, 2004

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I have to replace my rear tires and figured that I might as well go bigger. I'm not looking to replace the wheels because I happy with the stock 17's. Well enough with the

Will 275/40/17 fit on the stock rear rim? I'm thinking of going with 245/45/17 on the front and I have read where they will be fine, but I'm just not sure on the rears.
Also are the Hancook HR405 tires any good? I actually try to drive my car and am not looking to slide off the side of a mountain. This is the deal I'm looking at

Thanks for the help and as always,

Jeff

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John

· #2 · Aug 11, 2004

They might be able to cram that 275 on that size rim, but it's well beyond what the tire manufacturer would recommend. I personally wouldn't do it.

Big Sexz

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 11, 2004

Thank you John. I think I will take your advice.

bubble

· #4 · Nov 23, 2004

thinking about replace OEM stock to something else. If i go with this size config:

front: 255x35x19
rear: 285x35x19

it it too much and what size the rim should be to fit those tire: 19x9 or 19x10

JTS2005

· #5 · Nov 23, 2004

i believe you can get away with these size of tires on 19", but lets see what others say

bubble

· #6 · Nov 24, 2004

seem like no one in here using that config.

ANXIOUZ

· #7 · Nov 25, 2004

I'm running the following and there's definitely lots of room for 19's:

Front: 245/40ZR-18 93W
Rear: 275/40ZR-18 103W

stu46

· #8 · Nov 25, 2004

I'm running 245/35/19 and 275/35/19. At stock height, you shouldn't have a problem with the 255/285 setup.

bubble

· #9 · Nov 25, 2004

thanks guys. Will go with 255/285

studybuddy

· #10 · Feb 11, 2005

:bump: What is the best size for the rear and front for optimal performance and contact with 17" Enthusiast wheels?

smoothz

· #11 · Feb 11, 2005

Does this help?

350Z Tire Sizing
Standard 17":
F-225/50WR17
R-235/50WR17

smoothz

· #12 · Feb 11, 2005

Jeff, you might be able to get away with 245F and 255R, but not what you were suggesting. Also, you'd probably have to drop to 45's instead of the 50's.

studybuddy

· #13 · Feb 11, 2005

Sort-of. I know what size is recomended by Nissan. I need to know if I can go with a 235 in front and a 245 in rear, or even go a little bigger?

Big Sexz

Discussion Starter · #14 · Feb 11, 2005

:doh: It's a good thing you guys are not doctors or else I would be dead! :nana: :rolf2:

That was 6 months ago. With that said, I think Smooth is dead on with the 245/45/17 in front and 255/45/17 in the rear. When it is time for new tires again I will be getting this set up. I....MUST.....STOP.......DOING.......BURNOUTS!!! :shiftdrive:

studybuddy

· #15 · Feb 11, 2005

Don't blame me. This thread was started a month before I was even a member here.

So you recomend 255 rear and 245 front?

smoothz

· #16 · Feb 11, 2005

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Yes, it will more than likely fill out very nicely and actually give you a more aggressive look. And your contact patch will increase, giving you better cornering capability. Have fun drifting!

studybuddy

· #17 · Feb 11, 2005

Not drifting, auto-xing :thumbsup:

Big Sexz

Discussion Starter · #18 · Feb 11, 2005

To me drifting (all be it fun as ****) is a waist of rubber. Just save your bald tires for that, then again I dont drift because there is nowhere around to do it without fear of slamming into something like a pole.

Yes 245/45/17 on front and 255/45/17 on back.

smoothz

· #19 · Feb 11, 2005

Hehe, I meant drifting around corners.

Yeah, those sizes are perfect for what you want. Good luck to both of you.

studybuddy

· #20 · Feb 11, 2005

So don't go with a 255/50/17 on the back? Why 45 instead of 50?

Sorry, I don't know much about tires... Thanks for the help!

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