Anyone run 275/40/18 on the stock 18" Rims in the rears? - Page 3 - G35Driver

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08-30-2006 | 08:08 AM

lowrider

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Originally Posted by r6chiro

Mine are Nitto 555 extremes not Dunlops and in the computer Discount Tire associates use, it lists the tires I have as within spec so I need something better. I did a search on the site here and Lou you are the only one preaching against them in all the posts. I'm not against you, I just need a better lit source to covince them. I don't think it matters at all for a daily driver or even a mild racer, but I want to drop down in size because I can tell it handles with more tire give/sway at high speed cornering and need concrete info to take them to get them to change mine out. They also told me most of the Porsche rally racers they supply in a local club do the same thing and go 3 sizes up for a better contact area and better bite. I don't agree with it but I'm no expert.

How's about using this calculator:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal... action=submit

Also Here for Nittos - Go to Sizes and Specs

http://www.nittotire.com/tires_555.asp

Answer is the same!

I really don't have time for all this research, you can really do it yourself, but ALL tire makers are consistant.

This is the Industry talking, and IMO, we should listen. When mounting tires on incorrect equipment all your rights and warranty associated with that tire go away.

I'm now getting off my soapbox. It's your car and you're entitled to do anything with it you please. Me, I'm concerned with performance AND safty. That's why I'm running the 245/275 combo on Nismo 8.5" and 9.5" wheels. The wheels fit the car properly, The tires fit the wheels properly, and with my VRT STB my coupe handles GREAT. Like a slot car.

Lou

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