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Dub's · 02-13-2012, 11:34 PM

Hold on, what does Q45 rear end have to do with putting a bigger tire on. Cause i got the Q45/300zx rear end..

Black R · 02-16-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dub's

Hold on, what does Q45 rear end have to do with putting a bigger tire on. Cause i got the Q45/300zx rear end..

Mad-ss was talking about axles snapping, which just won't happen on q45 / z32tt axles - which is what you use with a q45 rear end.

*Mad, just saw your reply. Stock axles suck! The rear end ratio of the q45 rear end is perfect for lsx gearing. I guess either sell the Kaaz diff and get a q45 rear + clutch diff for it, or be easy on the axles...

SicBastard · 01-20-2012, 12:43 AM

mad-ass, you failed to mention what you'll be doing with it. If you're drifting, how competetive are you? If it's just for fun, less sticky/narrow tires will always be easier on the drivetrain. If you're competitively drifting, running autocross, time attack, or really just want the most out of your car go with the 275s or wider, and just don't clutch kick/abuse the shit out of ur ride. I also believe that ride height/CV joint angle plays a big role in this issue. So raise the car till you have 180 degree CV joints if you're really worried about your axles.

mad-ass · 01-20-2012, 04:29 AM

Oh sorry!

This car will be daily car/fun car/drift car[It's doing exactly that right now]. no form of racing at a competitive level, just to have fun car. and I don't think I'll ever need to clutch kick to start a drift with LSx swap, drifted couple of LSx s-chassis already and non of them seems to have problem of going side ways at full throttle.

I'm not that worried about the axles, well I don't want to have to worry about the axles is what it comes down to, I know I can get DriftShaftShop axles and not worry, but I don't exactly have $800 laying around to spend on some axles.

The car will be raised to accommodate bigger tire size and correct alignment, other wise I still want it to have the least amount of fender gap as possible.

anyways, I guess I'm just looking for input on how people's axles are holding up with what size tires/power/ride height.

greddy2die · 01-24-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad-ass

Oh sorry!

This car will be daily car/fun car/drift car[It's doing exactly that right now]. no form of racing at a competitive level, just to have fun car. and I don't think I'll ever need to clutch kick to start a drift with LSx swap, drifted couple of LSx s-chassis already and non of them seems to have problem of going side ways at full throttle.

I'm not that worried about the axles, well I don't want to have to worry about the axles is what it comes down to, I know I can get DriftShaftShop axles and not worry, but I don't exactly have $800 laying around to spend on some axles.

The car will be raised to accommodate bigger tire size and correct alignment, other wise I still want it to have the least amount of fender gap as possible.

anyways, I guess I'm just looking for input on how people's axles are holding up with what size tires/power/ride height.

Ive only had 1 axle snap on me and that was at the 1/4 drag strip on my 275/40 mickey thompson drag radials cutting like 1.6 - 1.7 60ft's. I daily on 255/40/17's and ive currently got Nitto NT05's all around on my car (awesome tire).

The car hooks up amazing in 1st gear.

well, enough rambling, just figured id show you my ride height with my current tire size although this is on a 17x9 + 22

(scroll to 2mins, you'll see that the tires hook up in 1st. Pretty awesome considering ive got a full bolt on + cam ls1 in my S14.)

TRC- SHELBY GT500 200 shot, KA-T 240sx, NSX, CTS-V, LSX 240sx - YouTube

R@ddy · 01-29-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by greddy2die

Ive only had 1 axle snap on me and that was at the 1/4 drag strip on my 275/40 mickey thompson drag radials cutting like 1.6 - 1.7 60ft's. I daily on 255/40/17's and ive currently got Nitto NT05's all around on my car (awesome tire).

The car hooks up amazing in 1st gear.

well, enough rambling, just figured id show you my ride height with my current tire size although this is on a 17x9 + 22

(scroll to 2mins, you'll see that the tires hook up in 1st. Pretty awesome considering ive got a full bolt on + cam ls1 in my S14.)

TRC- SHELBY GT500 200 shot, KA-T 240sx, NSX, CTS-V, LSX 240sx - YouTube

And those are just regular NT05's right? Not the NT05R are they?

hellion240sx · 01-24-2012, 01:48 PM

^^ CAN i get a side shot of your car?i see modded fenders too.

greddy2die · 01-24-2012, 08:28 PM

Yeah, real qp's are pulled slightly, nothing extreme. Front fender lips have only been tapped up with a rubber mallet awhile ago. ive got -0.5 camber out back & -1.5 up front also just for reference.

mad-ass · 01-25-2012, 04:37 PM

thank you for your reply. helped me out quiet a bit.
just because I don't want to run smaller tires in front...my setup would have to be 245/40/18 on 9J and 275/35/18 on 10J.

will update this once I get the wheel/tire setup going on my car.

Chops@MVP · 01-30-2012, 10:58 AM

New 275/35/18 BFG Drag Radials. Unfortunately this will be the widest I can go without pulling the fenders and running a spacer. I just barely clear the coilover and it's flush with the fender. Spinning at 50 mph is now a thing of the past

. It dead hooks now at 15-20mph without even warming them up.

Regards,
Robert

Flicktitty · 01-30-2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chops@MVP

New 275/35/18 BFG Drag Radials. Unfortunately this will be the widest I can go without pulling the fenders and running a spacer. I just barely clear the coilover and it's flush with the fender. Spinning at 50 mph is now a thing of the past

. It dead hooks now at 15-20mph without even warming them up.

Regards,
Robert

Whats the motor setup in this car?

Chops@MVP · 01-30-2012, 11:10 AM

Built S13 Blacktop on a Tomei M8270 turbo kit, AEM EMS w/ meth injection(haven't used/tuned for meth just yet), stock S13 SR 5 Speed Trans and Stock Viscous diff. Put down 430RWHP in 115 degree shop temps.

Regards,
Robert

SicBastard · 01-30-2012, 11:15 AM

Robert, Nice work! how much hp you puttn to the wheels?

Chops@MVP · 01-30-2012, 11:18 AM

In post right above yours

Regards,
Robert

boosted27 · 01-30-2012, 11:25 AM

Chops... you have any more pics of how the 275/35/18's fit

Chops@MVP · 01-30-2012, 11:29 AM

Not currently but let me know what shots you would like and I'll post them up tomorrow.

Regards,
Robert

boosted27 · 01-30-2012, 11:33 AM

I would just like to see how they fit, I was thinking about running the same size and wondered how much I would have to roll or pull the fender

Chops@MVP · 01-30-2012, 11:40 AM

The Previous Goodyear Eagle F1 275/35/18's actually had a ton more clearance vs these drag radials. These are slightly ballooned out from the rim where the Goodyears were square. The inner lip on the quarter panel is rolled completely flat but no pull was done.

Regards,
Robert

boosted27 · 01-30-2012, 11:42 AM

Ok then I shouldnt have a problem fitting them, just neet to roll the lip....Thanks

Chops@MVP · 01-30-2012, 11:47 AM

Sure thing, also keep in mind I'm running a retarded high offset compared to most 240 guys. My rear is a 18x10 +38.

Regards,
Robert

boosted27 · 01-30-2012, 11:50 AM

Oh, mine is 18x10.5 with a +20

Pstl_pete · 02-03-2012, 03:37 PM

Does anyone have photos of 245/40R17s (f) and 275/40R17s (r)?

I just picked up some slicks in this size and will be mounting them on 9.5-inch wheels all around.

Dub's · 02-08-2012, 06:48 PM

Ok im going another setup and I know that 98 Mustangs can't fit them but im pretty sure our's might fit.

295/45/18 Man im sweating bullets looking all over google for this set up. It's tight I know but will it fit. lol

NT05R btw.

Broadfield · 02-08-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dub's

Ok im going another setup and I know that 98 Mustangs can't fit them but im pretty sure our's might fit.

295/45/18 Man im sweating bullets looking all over google for this set up. It's tight I know but will it fit. lol

NT05R btw.

Dude, is this going on a 240, a semi truck, a tractor? If it's a 240, is it an S13, S14, S15? Are the fenders stock, rolled, pulled? If pulled how much? How low is the car? Last but not least, what are the wheel specs? Size, width, offset? How are we supposed to tell you if something is going to fit if we don't know what it's fitting on and what setup you are running!?!

Dub's · 02-10-2012, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Broadfield

Dude, is this going on a 240, a semi truck, a tractor? If it's a 240, is it an S13, S14, S15? Are the fenders stock, rolled, pulled? If pulled how much? How low is the car? Last but not least, what are the wheel specs? Size, width, offset? How are we supposed to tell you if something is going to fit if we don't know what it's fitting on and what setup you are running!?!

I think im just going to stick with the 35 then. Everyone thinks its to tall for a S14.

XXR 521 +25 18x10 295/35/18

silviaks2nr · 02-08-2012, 07:00 PM

Wow that's a really tall tire. Good luck.

Seraphim38 · 02-08-2012, 07:26 PM

Pstl-pete: I am currently running 235 front / 275/40/17 Nitto NT05 setup with only roll and pull. I have 255s to go on the front but have been lazy and haven't mounted them yet, also because I think I will be going widebody very soon.

e1_griego · 02-08-2012, 07:54 PM

Damn dude, you are on the warp speed path of building a car.

You should slow down and drive the stupid thing lol.

You don't need widebody for 255s in front, either!

Nicelyphe · 02-08-2012, 09:30 PM

Im on a set of 16x8's, currently running 195/40/16 all around, currently not rolled. Looking to do like a 275-285/40/16 in the rear and like a 235-255/40/16 up-front. Any opinions on this set-up?

Willing to roll/pull, most likely going to have too.

Broadfield · 02-08-2012, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicelyphe

Im on a set of 16x8's, currently running 195/40/16 all around, currently not rolled. Looking to do like a 275-285/40/16 in the rear and like a 235-255/40/16 up-front. Any opinions on this set-up?

Willing to roll/pull, most likely going to have too.

Wait, you want to put a 285 tire on a 8" wheel?

02-13-2012, 11:34 PM	#1
Dub's Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OK Age: 37 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Hold on, what does Q45 rear end have to do with putting a bigger tire on. Cause i got the Q45/300zx rear end.. __________________ 98 Kouki / ID2000's / 6266 / Full Z32&Q45 drivetrain

01-20-2012, 12:43 AM	#3
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mad-ass, you failed to mention what you'll be doing with it. If you're drifting, how competetive are you? If it's just for fun, less sticky/narrow tires will always be easier on the drivetrain. If you're competitively drifting, running autocross, time attack, or really just want the most out of your car go with the 275s or wider, and just don't clutch kick/abuse the shit out of ur ride. I also believe that ride height/CV joint angle plays a big role in this issue. So raise the car till you have 180 degree CV joints if you're really worried about your axles. __________________ 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

01-20-2012, 04:29 AM	#4
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Oh sorry! This car will be daily car/fun car/drift car[It's doing exactly that right now]. no form of racing at a competitive level, just to have fun car. and I don't think I'll ever need to clutch kick to start a drift with LSx swap, drifted couple of LSx s-chassis already and non of them seems to have problem of going side ways at full throttle. I'm not that worried about the axles, well I don't want to have to worry about the axles is what it comes down to, I know I can get DriftShaftShop axles and not worry, but I don't exactly have $800 laying around to spend on some axles. The car will be raised to accommodate bigger tire size and correct alignment, other wise I still want it to have the least amount of fender gap as possible. anyways, I guess I'm just looking for input on how people's axles are holding up with what size tires/power/ride height. __________________

01-24-2012, 01:48 PM	#7
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 42 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ CAN i get a side shot of your car?i see modded fenders too. __________________ R.I.P. KAIN. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE BY MY SIDE! 240 addict miata addict

01-25-2012, 04:37 PM	#9
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	thank you for your reply. helped me out quiet a bit. just because I don't want to run smaller tires in front...my setup would have to be 245/40/18 on 9J and 275/35/18 on 10J. will update this once I get the wheel/tire setup going on my car. __________________

01-24-2012, 08:28 PM	#8
greddy2die Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southeast Division Age: 38 Posts: 818 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Yeah, real qp's are pulled slightly, nothing extreme. Front fender lips have only been tapped up with a rubber mallet awhile ago. ive got -0.5 camber out back & -1.5 up front also just for reference.

01-30-2012, 10:58 AM	#10
Chops@MVP Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bridgeport,Tx Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	New 275/35/18 BFG Drag Radials. Unfortunately this will be the widest I can go without pulling the fenders and running a spacer. I just barely clear the coilover and it's flush with the fender. Spinning at 50 mph is now a thing of the past . It dead hooks now at 15-20mph without even warming them up. Regards, Robert __________________ 940-683-8282 x20 Robert Del Angel CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!!! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!!! Master Distributor for : RPS, Tein, Seibon, Haltech, HKS, Greddy, Cusco, Blitz, Koyo, AEM, Map ECU, Eibach, Tokiko, Power Enterprise, Work, Volk, Fidanza, Defi, ....and so many more!!!

01-30-2012, 11:10 AM	#12
Chops@MVP Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bridgeport,Tx Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Built S13 Blacktop on a Tomei M8270 turbo kit, AEM EMS w/ meth injection(haven't used/tuned for meth just yet), stock S13 SR 5 Speed Trans and Stock Viscous diff. Put down 430RWHP in 115 degree shop temps. Regards, Robert __________________ 940-683-8282 x20 Robert Del Angel CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!!! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!!! Master Distributor for : RPS, Tein, Seibon, Haltech, HKS, Greddy, Cusco, Blitz, Koyo, AEM, Map ECU, Eibach, Tokiko, Power Enterprise, Work, Volk, Fidanza, Defi, ....and so many more!!!

01-30-2012, 11:15 AM	#13
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Robert, Nice work! how much hp you puttn to the wheels? __________________ 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

01-30-2012, 11:18 AM	#14
Chops@MVP Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bridgeport,Tx Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	In post right above yours Regards, Robert __________________ 940-683-8282 x20 Robert Del Angel CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!!! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!!! Master Distributor for : RPS, Tein, Seibon, Haltech, HKS, Greddy, Cusco, Blitz, Koyo, AEM, Map ECU, Eibach, Tokiko, Power Enterprise, Work, Volk, Fidanza, Defi, ....and so many more!!!

01-30-2012, 11:25 AM	#15
boosted27 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOLA Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chops... you have any more pics of how the 275/35/18's fit

01-30-2012, 11:29 AM	#16
Chops@MVP Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bridgeport,Tx Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Not currently but let me know what shots you would like and I'll post them up tomorrow. Regards, Robert __________________ 940-683-8282 x20 Robert Del Angel CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!!! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!!! Master Distributor for : RPS, Tein, Seibon, Haltech, HKS, Greddy, Cusco, Blitz, Koyo, AEM, Map ECU, Eibach, Tokiko, Power Enterprise, Work, Volk, Fidanza, Defi, ....and so many more!!!

01-30-2012, 11:33 AM	#17
boosted27 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOLA Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would just like to see how they fit, I was thinking about running the same size and wondered how much I would have to roll or pull the fender

01-30-2012, 11:40 AM	#18
Chops@MVP Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bridgeport,Tx Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	The Previous Goodyear Eagle F1 275/35/18's actually had a ton more clearance vs these drag radials. These are slightly ballooned out from the rim where the Goodyears were square. The inner lip on the quarter panel is rolled completely flat but no pull was done. Regards, Robert __________________ 940-683-8282 x20 Robert Del Angel CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!!! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!!! Master Distributor for : RPS, Tein, Seibon, Haltech, HKS, Greddy, Cusco, Blitz, Koyo, AEM, Map ECU, Eibach, Tokiko, Power Enterprise, Work, Volk, Fidanza, Defi, ....and so many more!!!

01-30-2012, 11:42 AM	#19
boosted27 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOLA Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok then I shouldnt have a problem fitting them, just neet to roll the lip....Thanks

01-30-2012, 11:47 AM	#20
Chops@MVP Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bridgeport,Tx Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Sure thing, also keep in mind I'm running a retarded high offset compared to most 240 guys. My rear is a 18x10 +38. Regards, Robert __________________ 940-683-8282 x20 Robert Del Angel CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!!! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!!! Master Distributor for : RPS, Tein, Seibon, Haltech, HKS, Greddy, Cusco, Blitz, Koyo, AEM, Map ECU, Eibach, Tokiko, Power Enterprise, Work, Volk, Fidanza, Defi, ....and so many more!!!

01-30-2012, 11:50 AM	#21
boosted27 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOLA Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh, mine is 18x10.5 with a +20

02-03-2012, 03:37 PM	#22
Pstl_pete Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LA,CA & Windsor, ON Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Does anyone have photos of 245/40R17s (f) and 275/40R17s (r)? I just picked up some slicks in this size and will be mounting them on 9.5-inch wheels all around. __________________ S14 - New SR Project http://www.speed.academy

02-08-2012, 06:48 PM	#23
Dub's Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OK Age: 37 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Ok im going another setup and I know that 98 Mustangs can't fit them but im pretty sure our's might fit. 295/45/18 Man im sweating bullets looking all over google for this set up. It's tight I know but will it fit. lol NT05R btw. __________________ 98 Kouki / ID2000's / 6266 / Full Z32&Q45 drivetrain

02-08-2012, 07:00 PM	#26
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Wow that's a really tall tire. Good luck.

02-08-2012, 07:26 PM	#27
Seraphim38 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 810 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Pstl-pete: I am currently running 235 front / 275/40/17 Nitto NT05 setup with only roll and pull. I have 255s to go on the front but have been lazy and haven't mounted them yet, also because I think I will be going widebody very soon.

02-08-2012, 07:54 PM	#28
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Damn dude, you are on the warp speed path of building a car. You should slow down and drive the stupid thing lol. You don't need widebody for 255s in front, either!

02-08-2012, 09:30 PM	#29
Nicelyphe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Im on a set of 16x8's, currently running 195/40/16 all around, currently not rolled. Looking to do like a 275-285/40/16 in the rear and like a 235-255/40/16 up-front. Any opinions on this set-up? Willing to roll/pull, most likely going to have too.