Tire size options on 19" stock rims
10-26-2015, 08:26 PM
#31
This is kind of related, but I notice with stock tire size on oem 19s that it's slightly difficult to keep the car in a perfectly straight line on the highway. I'm coming from a 06 350z, owned 2 of them, and the steering wheel at dead center felt much more defined, with both 350z running stock 18s staggered with 225/45 and 245/45 tires, all rims half inch narrower than g37 oem 19s. The stock tire size on the g37 seems oddly narrow to me.
Does anyone have any feedback as to whether a slightly plus sized tire, maybe even 245/40/19 all around, would correct the vague dead center feel in the steering wheel? I'll be getting Michelin pilot super sport tires, which I had on my 350z and were totally amazing for anyone curious about that tire.
Does anyone have any feedback as to whether a slightly plus sized tire, maybe even 245/40/19 all around, would correct the vague dead center feel in the steering wheel? I'll be getting Michelin pilot super sport tires, which I had on my 350z and were totally amazing for anyone curious about that tire.
10-26-2015, 08:56 PM
#32
Originally Posted by Gee37S
I'm running 245-40-19 front and 275-35-19 rear and I love it. There is no excessive bulging in the sidewall and no noticeable increase in body roll. My speedo is as accurate as it was with the stock setup. I'll try to snap some pics to show you what it looks like it you want...
10-26-2015, 10:10 PM
#33
Originally Posted by blnewt
Have you had it aligned, might be a bit off, and if so it may be wearing the tires in such a way that they're not tracking as well as they should.
11-17-2015, 11:52 PM
#34
I know this thread is old, but i can't seem to find an answer to this. A buddy of mine has some lightly used Bridgestones off of a mercedes sl that he's selling for 200. He's a mechanic so i trust him but i need advice. The sizes are 255/35/19 and 285/30/19. Would that setup work on my stock 19" sport wheels? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
11-18-2015, 08:47 AM
#36
I know this thread is old, but i can't seem to find an answer to this. A buddy of mine has some lightly used Bridgestones off of a mercedes sl that he's selling for 200. He's a mechanic so i trust him but i need advice. The sizes are 255/35/19 and 285/30/19. Would that setup work on my stock 19" sport wheels? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
If you don't really push the car hard then they'll work. Also keep in mind those sidewalls are a series shorter so the ride will be quite firm, like you're riding on 20s.
11-18-2015, 09:39 AM
#37
Originally Posted by blnewt
The fronts are a decent fit but the backs would be better on a 9.5" minimum width rim. The mount will be pinched in back which will cause the sidewalls to roll under heavy cornering. The tire won't fly off the rim or anything but your cornering stability will decrease.
If you don't really push the car hard then they'll work. Also keep in mind those sidewalls are a series shorter so the ride will be quite firm, like you're riding on 20s.
If you don't really push the car hard then they'll work. Also keep in mind those sidewalls are a series shorter so the ride will be quite firm, like you're riding on 20s.
Originally Posted by Surfnazi
That's pushing it on stock wheels
01-25-2016, 07:54 PM
#39
Just wondering how low did u drop it? I'm goin wit that tire setup. 245/40/19 front and 275/35/19 rear. Do I have to get spacers for all ? Does it have to be 20 mm spacer and I using my stock rims 19 thanks
01-27-2016, 10:01 AM
#40
I wanna get 245/40 and 275/35 tires on my 19 inch stock rims and wanted to drop it by an 1 inch u think it won't rubber and I wanna put spacers on it how big should I get the spacer.. Anyone has any suggestions I'm pretty new to this thanks
01-27-2016, 11:19 PM
#41
^ that setup wont rub. If you go to big on the spacers though you then may rub. My recommendation is 15 mm rear 5 mm front with 245/275 setup with a 1 inch drop. That gives you a look that is nice and staggered and looks like it came from the factory that way. You can get away with more up front but to me that shows too much front tire tread from certain angles.
01-28-2016, 12:50 AM
#42
^ that setup wont rub. If you go to big on the spacers though you then may rub. My recommendation is 15 mm rear 5 mm front with 245/275 setup with a 1 inch drop. That gives you a look that is nice and staggered and looks like it came from the factory that way. You can get away with more up front but to me that shows too much front tire tread from certain angles.
01-28-2016, 03:26 PM
#43
But if you want a little more aggressive looking stance without rubbing (based on my experience with a 1 inch drop and spacers) my recommendation was the 15MM rear / 5 mm front spacers. Some people go with larger spacers. But my recommendation, in my opinion gives it more aggression while keeping it looking like it came from the factory that way
if you get spacers that are too big, you will rub.
01-28-2016, 07:04 PM
#44
Nope... you dont have to put on the spacers to prevent rubbing. In fact without spacers there should be 0 chance of rubbing with that setup unless something is wrong with the suspension. Without spacers the tires will have more space between the tire surface and the wheel well edges. The larger the spacer, the closer the tire gets to the wheel well edge.
But if you want a little more aggressive looking stance without rubbing (based on my experience with a 1 inch drop and spacers) my recommendation was the 15MM rear / 5 mm front spacers. Some people go with larger spacers. But my recommendation, in my opinion gives it more aggression while keeping it looking like it came from the factory that way
if you get spacers that are too big, you will rub.
But if you want a little more aggressive looking stance without rubbing (based on my experience with a 1 inch drop and spacers) my recommendation was the 15MM rear / 5 mm front spacers. Some people go with larger spacers. But my recommendation, in my opinion gives it more aggression while keeping it looking like it came from the factory that way
if you get spacers that are too big, you will rub.
Thanks is it okay if I see a picture of it
