I am doing some research in buying new tires for my g37. I currently have 225/50/18. what do yall suggest for a little bit wider tire and a closed gap between the wheel well

 

If you have a RWD you can run a bit taller tire, I wouldn't go any taller than a 245/50/18, to keep OEM diameter a 245/45/18 would be the choice, but going w/ a 245/50 y0u can close the gap about 2/5ths of an inch.
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I used this technique on my 2004 sedan with coupe springs (.5 drop vs stock) and it looked perfect and functioned well.

Unfortunately, the Michelin PSS is not offered in a 245/50/18.

 

I really like the look of 19's, 245/40/19 . I had 20's with 245's in front and 275's rear X sedan the rears look NICE, but the profile 30's wasn't city friendly :/

 

I personally go with 19's because I like more side wall (peace of mind)

all my set ups have been square and I ve run 245/40 on all my wheels

 

I like more meaty tire too.

My 19"s arent as cool as chinky's

 

Michelen Pilot Super sports...as sticky as Potenza's but wear longer. I have the s model so I have 225/50 fronts and 245/45's on back. Both on 18 inch rims

 

hahah thanks


I just got some Potenza S04s they are the ****

 

So the 245/50/18 will fit? Will that cause any issues?

 

On a RWD you'll be OK, I wouldn't recommend it for an AWD though.
If you have the RWD S pkg you should have staggered wheels, the fronts should be 7.5" wide and the rears 8.5", fronts should run a 225/50/18 and the rears should be 245/45/18. I'd check your rims to be sure, they should have a stamp on the inside or just take a tape measure across the width of the wheel (they won't be 7.5/8.5 because that's at the bead) but the rears will be an inch wider. If you have all four 7.5s or all 8.5s you can run the 245/50s, just a bit more sidewall roll on the 7.5s.

 

BLnewt- what if keeping the car staggered? I have similar situation 11 sport (at) sedan but will probably keep staggered set up...what would be the upgrade, but still within oem specs...?

Thanks