Nismo tyre size

[Kharmon]

So im due to change all 4 tyres next week ive decided im going for MPSS all round but i carnt decide on the sizes. Does any one have any idea on the ideal tyre size for grip without rubbing issues ? Should i go wider onthe front and rear or just stick with the standard size ? Thanks

[Ekona]

Stick with standard, IMHO.

[Kharmon]

Stick with standard, IMHO.

 

Sorry what does IMHO mean 😄

[Ekona]

In my humble opinion.

[Grundy]

In my humble opinion.

* In my honest opinion

[Ekona]

Either or, but humble is by far the more common usage

 

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=IMHO

Edited July 3, 2016 by Ekona

[GMballistic]

Either or, but humble is by far the more common usage

Yep I'd always thought it was "humble".

 

 

I'd stick with the standard tyre sizes too Kharmon.

[Kharmon]

Thanks guys any reaseon why people are going wider or is it purely for looks rather than performance ?

[GMballistic]

Thanks guys any reason why people are going wider or is it purely for looks rather than performance ?

When I had the standard 18" Rays alloys although I could have maybe fitted slightly wider tyres on then that which were on it originally the benefits would have been so minimal it really wasn't worth it.

 

When I changed the alloys on my 350Z to 19's from the standard 18's I had wider tyres then because the alloys themselves were wider (9.5J & 10.5J) so they required wider width tyres.

I did benefit with more traction I'd say but the extra weight over the standard lighter forged alloys probably slowed the car down overall with a heavier corner weight on each corner.

[Kharmon]

Thanks guys any reason why people are going wider or is it purely for looks rather than performance ?

When I had the standard 18" Rays alloys although I could have maybe fitted slightly wider tyres on then that which were on it originally the benefits would have been so minimal it really wasn't worth it.

 

When I changed the alloys on my 350Z to 19's from the standard 18's I had wider tyres then because the alloys themselves were wider (9.5J & 10.5J) so they required wider width tyres.

I did benefit with more traction I'd say but the extra weight over the standard lighter forged alloys probably slowed the car down overall with a heavier corner weight on each corner.

Good point didnt think about the added weight ill just get the standard size then carnt go wrong . fronts are 245/40 r19 and rears are 285/35 r19

[wez370]

Thanks guys any reason why people are going wider or is it purely for looks rather than performance ?

When I had the standard 18" Rays alloys although I could have maybe fitted slightly wider tyres on then that which were on it originally the benefits would have been so minimal it really wasn't worth it.

 

When I changed the alloys on my 350Z to 19's from the standard 18's I had wider tyres then because the alloys themselves were wider (9.5J & 10.5J) so they required wider width tyres.

I did benefit with more traction I'd say but the extra weight over the standard lighter forged alloys probably slowed the car down overall with a heavier corner weight on each corner.

Good point didnt think about the added weight ill just get the standard size then carnt go wrong . fronts are 245/40 r19 and rears are 285/35 r19

Isn't that 275 on the rear?

[Adrian@TORQEN]

I used these sizes on my 370z Nismo wheels:

 

F: 245/40 R19

R: 285/35 R19

 

Standard:

F: 245/40 R19

R: 275/35 R19

 

Wheel sizes:

F: 19x 9.5-inch P245 / 40 ZR 19" offset +40

R: 19x10.5-inch P285 / 35 ZR 19" offset +23

[Kharmon]

I used these sizes on my 370z Nismo wheels:

 

F: 245/40 R19

R: 285/35 R19

 

Standard:

F: 245/40 R19

R: 275/35 R19

 

Wheel sizes:

F: 19x 9.5-inch P245 / 40 ZR 19" offset +40

R: 19x10.5-inch P285 / 35 ZR 19" offset +23

Thanks dude enough grip for them turbos 😄

[Ebized]

Thanks guys any reason why people are going wider or is it purely for looks rather than performance ?

When I had the standard 18" Rays alloys although I could have maybe fitted slightly wider tyres on then that which were on it originally the benefits would have been so minimal it really wasn't worth it.

 

When I changed the alloys on my 350Z to 19's from the standard 18's I had wider tyres then because the alloys themselves were wider (9.5J & 10.5J) so they required wider width tyres.

I did benefit with more traction I'd say but the extra weight over the standard lighter forged alloys probably slowed the car down overall with a heavier corner weight on each corner.

Good point didnt think about the added weight ill just get the standard size then carnt go wrong . fronts are 245/40 r19 and rears are 285/35 r19

Isn't that 275 on the rear?

 

Yes.

 

Simply changing to MPSS using the standard sizes (as wez370 has corrected) will transform the handling and grip, significantly for the better - no need to up the rear tyre size..............................IMHO

[KyleR]

No need to go wider than 275 unless you're throwing out some serious power. The 500+HP BMW M6 only have 285's on the rear and they're more than capable.

[Richf]

Thought the nismo was 285 standard?

[Paddy78]

Thought the nismo was 285 standard?

 

Yep, both Nismo variants are:

 

(front) 245/40 R19

(rear) 285/35 R19

[Kharmon]

Went for the mpss got them fitted yesterday . Havent had chance to try them yet as the weather is horrendous 😳

[mattyp370z]

Im thinking the same for my Nismo, Tempted to go for 295 rears