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Black R · 04-19-2012, 09:19 AM

18x9.5 +25

I had to run a 5/16" spacer to clear the coilovers in the front.
The rears fit fine with no clearance issues inboard.

By my calculations, I'll need an 18mm spacer to bring them back out to stock backspacing.

I need to buy some new tires.

I also have rear overfenders (+50) and front flares ready to go on.
What's a nice beefy (wide) tire that will fit well on these wheels? 275?

Goal is 315+ eventually, but I think the minimum I could even stand to see on these wheels is 245.

I don't mind raping the front and rear fenders to get max tire under there.

I do want to have the same size tires front and rear, and may lower the car another 1" front and 2" rear, keeping only a little bit of rake.

Recommend spacer and tire sizes please.

JFoxx · 04-20-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black R

18x9.5 +25

I had to run a 3/8" spacer to clear the coilovers in the front.
The rears fit fine with no clearance issues inboard.

By my calculations, I'll need an 18mm spacer to bring them back out to stock backspacing.

I need to buy some new tires.

I also have rear overfenders (+50) and front flares ready to go on.
What's a nice beefy (wide) tire that will fit well on these wheels? 275?

Goal is 315+ eventually, but I think the minimum I could even stand to see on these wheels is 245.

I don't mind raping the front and rear fenders to get max tire under there.

I do want to have the same size tires front and rear, and may lower the car another 1" front and 2" rear, keeping only a little bit of rake.

Recommend spacer and tire sizes please.

im not even sure what your asking... are you trying to run a 315 front and rear? or are you wanting to know whats the widest tires you can run front and rear with what you have?

clarify please
because if you want to run a 315 you need a ~12" wide wheel..

Black R · 04-23-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFoxx

are you wanting to know whats the widest tires you can run front and rear with what you have?

Yes.

I have overfenders for both front and rear that I can put on if necessary.
I also have spacers I can put on if need be.

Tire rack currently has 285/30/18 on sale for $95 each, so I'm going to try at least that size in the rear.

matt// · 04-23-2012, 03:16 PM

You can run a 315 plenty fine on a 10.5+
a 275 fits just about perfect on a 9.5 IMO if you're going for the meaty tire look.

niscur29 · 04-24-2012, 06:28 PM

Just a heads up....for anyone looking for a pretty decent tire, tirerack has general exclaim on closeout for a ridiculous price on a 285/30/18. $98 bucks a tire. They have some other sizes also on sale but not as cheap....I picked up 2 285/30's and 2 255/35's for $540 shipped...Hope I'm not violating any rules posting this just trying to help a brotha out.

the a3k · 04-24-2012, 06:34 PM

18x9.5 +12 front with 245/40/18
18x10.5 +15 rear with 275/40/18

-1.5 camber all around.

its got sort of a drag car stance. i wanna roll and pul the fenders so i can lower the car a little

niscur29 · 04-26-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niscur29

Just a heads up....for anyone looking for a pretty decent tire, tirerack has general exclaim on closeout for a ridiculous price on a 285/30/18. $98 bucks a tire. They have some other sizes also on sale but not as cheap....I picked up 2 285/30's and 2 255/35's for $540 shipped...Hope I'm not violating any rules posting this just trying to help a brotha out.

Woot Woot new rubbers! Now the waiting game for my wheels to be made...

F 18x9 +20 255/35/18
R 18x10 +35 285/30/18
S13 Hatch 20mm ChargeSpeed front fenders, Rolled and soon to be pulled rears.

GripTerror · 04-26-2012, 02:00 PM

275/40/18 holy truck batmobile

Black R · 04-30-2012, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flicktitty

i was figuring somewhere in the $180-$240/Tire for the rear. I just want to be happy with my choice, i don't want something i have to build a TON of heat into before they are any good. I had a 225/55/15 BFG Drag Radial and those and NO SLIP on the street, but clearly in the corning area they sucked. So i'm hoping by going to a 275/40 from a 225/55 i should keep atleast the same traction.

I currently have NT-01 in 245 width and they're super sticky.

They grip better than the cycled r6 Hoosiers I have on my autox car.

On wastegate (10psi), I can't spin 2nd gear anymore with my jz swap.

It just hooks and goes!

Look into them if you can stand the low treadwear rating.

I see them on performancetread.com for $197 in 275/40/17.

The 315/35/17 is $224.

Also, the ecsta XS is $228 on tire rack for 295/35/17 currently.

Black R · 05-03-2012, 02:03 PM

I got my (front) tires yesterday also:

Get em while they last on tire rack...!

niscur29 · 05-03-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black R

I got my (front) tires yesterday also:

Get em while they last on tire rack...!

Hells yea man....98 bucks a piece is a fucking steal!!!!

SlideOrDie831 · 05-03-2012, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsChassisLove

I wanna know how he got a 18x10.5 +20 under there do well.

My 18x9.5 +20 stick out that far maybe a little farther. Pretty sure those are 9.5 rears though. A 275 is a little stretch on a 10.5. An I'm pretty positive those Works never came in 10.5.

you're correct. widest the CR came in was 9.5

jaysgottaredtop · 05-03-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black R

Also, the ecsta XS is $228 on tire rack for 295/35/17 currently.

...meanwhile on ebay

295 35 17 KUMHO ECSTA XS MUSTANG SCCA TRANS AM CAMARO | eBay

Black R · 05-04-2012, 07:54 AM

Good find!

They're in Rome, GA. That's a plus for me.

Black R · 05-04-2012, 07:57 AM

Ebay seller: tirediscounters

(for those with restricted work access)

JFoxx · 05-04-2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysgottaredtop

...meanwhile on ebay

295 35 17 KUMHO ECSTA XS MUSTANG SCCA TRANS AM CAMARO | eBay

beat me to it.... bought a set of 4 265/35/18's (only for the fronts) a few weeks ago...

GripTerror · 05-04-2012, 11:43 AM

man can anyone tell me where one can get bloody hankook ventus td tires? They are 'released' but already out of stock everywhere... discount tire supposedly had them... now gone... wtf?

Interested in 255/40/17 and 295/30/18 soft compound..

Black R · 05-16-2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SicBastard

j foxx what wheels are those?

ROTA Wheel P45R3 18x12 (5x114.3+20mm, 73 Hub)|Rota Racing Wheel

SicBastard · 05-16-2012, 11:17 AM

Woah! 27 pounds! I guess you gotta pay to play.

2muchboost · 05-21-2012, 09:16 AM

removed to PM-ing

SicBastard · 05-21-2012, 11:05 AM

I'm pretty sure everyone has the same problem with the reps...

they weigh 31 lbs.

2muchboost · 05-21-2012, 01:14 PM

The ones I am looking at are 24lbs and 26lbs front and rears respectively.......I might just pickup a setup for "looks" and then pick up a track only setup. Just cant decide

SicBastard · 05-21-2012, 01:27 PM

How bout Enkei RPF1 Wheel 17x10.0 +18 5x114.3 F1 Silver for $250 ish and <20#?

2muchboost · 05-21-2012, 01:45 PM

I have been looking at those......I am going to take this offline Sic so that I dont clog up the thread

SicBastard · 05-21-2012, 09:55 PM

All good. at 81 pages, I think it's thoroughly clogged already

ROIDMONKEY · 06-03-2012, 08:02 AM

Car still alive yes for those who know me lol. 315/30/18 265/30/18 if I'm not mistaken.

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ROIDMONKEY · 06-03-2012, 08:03 AM

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SicBastard · 06-03-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROIDMONKEY

Car still alive yes for those who know me lol. 315/30/18 265/30/18 if I'm not mistaken.

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Thems sum meats!

What spring rates and sways did u have to run to dial out the understear?

turboholic · 06-05-2012, 11:51 PM

305/30/19 Hankooks
current camber = / \

GOPR0010 by turboholic, on Flickr

Robby90 · 06-06-2012, 08:30 PM

on my S13 hatch
fronts 235 40
rears 275 35
18"/8.5 XXR 502's

04-19-2012, 09:19 AM	#2401
Black R Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	18x9.5 +25 I had to run a 5/16" spacer to clear the coilovers in the front. The rears fit fine with no clearance issues inboard. By my calculations, I'll need an 18mm spacer to bring them back out to stock backspacing. I need to buy some new tires. I also have rear overfenders (+50) and front flares ready to go on. What's a nice beefy (wide) tire that will fit well on these wheels? 275? Goal is 315+ eventually, but I think the minimum I could even stand to see on these wheels is 245. I don't mind raping the front and rear fenders to get max tire under there. I do want to have the same size tires front and rear, and may lower the car another 1" front and 2" rear, keeping only a little bit of rake. Recommend spacer and tire sizes please. Last edited by Black R; 04-27-2012 at 08:21 AM..

05-16-2012, 11:17 AM	#2419
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Woah! 27 pounds! I guess you gotta pay to play. __________________ BURN OUT IN YOUR FACE! 1998 S14 LS7/T56 swap in progress, build thread: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/147301...d-gto-pan.html

05-21-2012, 09:16 AM	#2420
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 40 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	removed to PM-ing Last edited by 2muchboost; 05-21-2012 at 02:46 PM..

05-21-2012, 11:05 AM	#2421
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm pretty sure everyone has the same problem with the reps... they weigh 31 lbs. __________________ BURN OUT IN YOUR FACE! 1998 S14 LS7/T56 swap in progress, build thread: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/147301...d-gto-pan.html

05-21-2012, 01:27 PM	#2423
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How bout Enkei RPF1 Wheel 17x10.0 +18 5x114.3 F1 Silver for $250 ish and <20#? __________________ BURN OUT IN YOUR FACE! 1998 S14 LS7/T56 swap in progress, build thread: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/147301...d-gto-pan.html

04-23-2012, 03:16 PM	#2404
matt// Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Age: 33 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You can run a 315 plenty fine on a 10.5+ a 275 fits just about perfect on a 9.5 IMO if you're going for the meaty tire look.

04-24-2012, 06:28 PM	#2405
niscur29 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Back IN FL, bring nice cars to the fail state! Age: 43 Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Just a heads up....for anyone looking for a pretty decent tire, tirerack has general exclaim on closeout for a ridiculous price on a 285/30/18. $98 bucks a tire. They have some other sizes also on sale but not as cheap....I picked up 2 285/30's and 2 255/35's for $540 shipped...Hope I'm not violating any rules posting this just trying to help a brotha out.

04-24-2012, 06:34 PM	#2406
the a3k Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 861 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	18x9.5 +12 front with 245/40/18 18x10.5 +15 rear with 275/40/18 -1.5 camber all around. its got sort of a drag car stance. i wanna roll and pul the fenders so i can lower the car a little

04-26-2012, 02:00 PM	#2408
GripTerror Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Age: 39 Posts: 685 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	275/40/18 holy truck batmobile

05-03-2012, 02:03 PM	#2410
Black R Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got my (front) tires yesterday also: Get em while they last on tire rack...!

05-04-2012, 07:54 AM	#2414
Black R Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good find! They're in Rome, GA. That's a plus for me.

05-04-2012, 07:57 AM	#2415
Black R Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ebay seller: tirediscounters (for those with restricted work access)

05-04-2012, 11:43 AM	#2417
GripTerror Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Age: 39 Posts: 685 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	man can anyone tell me where one can get bloody hankook ventus td tires? They are 'released' but already out of stock everywhere... discount tire supposedly had them... now gone... wtf? Interested in 255/40/17 and 295/30/18 soft compound..

05-21-2012, 01:14 PM	#2422
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 40 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	The ones I am looking at are 24lbs and 26lbs front and rears respectively.......I might just pickup a setup for "looks" and then pick up a track only setup. Just cant decide

05-21-2012, 01:45 PM	#2424
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 40 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	I have been looking at those......I am going to take this offline Sic so that I dont clog up the thread

05-21-2012, 09:55 PM	#2425
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All good. at 81 pages, I think it's thoroughly clogged already __________________ BURN OUT IN YOUR FACE! 1998 S14 LS7/T56 swap in progress, build thread: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/147301...d-gto-pan.html

06-05-2012, 11:51 PM	#2429
turboholic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	305/30/19 Hankooks current camber = / \ GOPR0010 by turboholic, on Flickr

06-06-2012, 08:30 PM	#2430
Robby90 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Age: 32 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	on my S13 hatch fronts 235 40 rears 275 35 18"/8.5 XXR 502's