I'm about 12 hours from pulling the trigger on an 07 G35S 6MT (Sedan) and I'm upgrading from my 05 6MT Sedan.

It looks like the offsets of the wheels are the same, but I have a set of snow tires that are all 234/50/18 (I believe, basically the correct size for my current 05 G) and of course the 07 G35 runs a staggered setup. I'm curious if these snow tires will work fine on the 07 G and also if anyone on here runs just 245-40-19s or equivalent all around, rather than staggered?

Thanks guys...as probably obvious, I'd prefer to run non-staggered if it's not damaging to the car as I can rotate my tires and so forth.

Thanks!

 

I have a 07 X and I'm running 245-40-19s all around.

 

^ Our X'as are born with the same size wheels all around so it's 'normal'.
The G35S comes with a staggered setup. He wants to know if he can switch from staggered to the same size for all 4.
I would say yes you can.
The snow tires you have will fit as well.

 

It looks like the offset and everything from previous Sedans and current 07+ Sedans are the same correct?

As long as the width of the wheels are the same, should a non-staggered setup work just fine with no problems (no suspension, ride, or other problems)?

Thanks guys!

 

Non-staggered S here. 245/40/19s before, currently running 255/40's. Been running non-staggered since i got the car. The dynamics change a bit at the limits, but nothing you won't get used to.

 

Staggered doesnt mean anything, as long as u know ur tire dimensions, and u match ur dimensions all around...

Ive been running staggered rims and tires on my X for past 3 yrs. after 9 sets of rims later, Still not a single problem...

So not running staggered on a RWD wouldnt effect anything...


Only case I've heard of RWD giving problems was, when driver switched up tire profiles on a g37 and with dimensions that were way off, and his VDC light kept coming on...

 

So I'm getting that basically as long as the overall dimensions/diameters are the same all-around then I won't have any issues?

What dynamics are you referring to just out of curiosity? Also, any idea on how wide we can go on our cars...both tire size and width of rims?

Thanks!

 

Yep, on the first count. Although, this also assumes you don't go crazy on offsets and lowering -- if you go that route.

As for dynamics, i'm referring to oversteer/understeer.

With regards to width, my best answer is "It depends". Rim offset, rim width and tire width (and height) are all related. Generally, wider rims require wider tires which in turn calls for lower sidewall heights. But, depending on offsets of the rim, you may or may not rub on the suspension side or fender side, especially if you're lowered.

 

Ok, that's good to know...I'm selling two sets of rims that came with this car and then need to decide if I want to go staggered or with an easy equal sized setup for rotating/money reasons.

Any recommendations...looking at sticking with a 19" setup and I'll be dropped on Tein H-Techs, so about a 1.4-1.5" drop all-around.