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Old 10-11-2008, 01:28 AM
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Exclamation 265/295 on Volk GT-S 9.5/10.5 -- Help with fitment

The wheels:
Volk GT-S
F-19x9.5 +17
R-19.10.5 +18

The tires:
F-265/30/19
R-295/30/19

I'm dropped on 350z S-techs, and I'm thinking of picking these up. I know I'll have to get the fenders rolled, but will it be cool besides that? Also, how will this affect my current ride (aka, suspension, turning radius, acceleration/speed, etc etc..). Any help would be appreciated here, thanks!

`John
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 01:30 AM
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youll be fine with just rolled fenders
 
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Old 10-11-2008, 03:37 AM
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and how about acceleration/speed, handling, turning radius, etc..?
 
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Your good I'm running basically the same setup cept slammed on coils
 
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the s techs dont drop it much(IMO) and you should fit fine with rolled fenders.. rims are lighter than stock(size for size) but since these are bigger and forged, weights likely to be a wash so acceleration should be the same. Turning radius changes are neglible and handling should improve since you will have a lower center of gravity.
 
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Well reason I asked is because I'm rollin' on 245/35/19 and 245/40/19 on the OEM 19s right now. Those are relatively light as is. Plus, factory front is 225, and jumping to 265 is quite a bit, so I figured it would cut down the turning radius some. Also, I wasn't sure if the 295s in the rear would be too much meat, therefore slowing me down.

edit: apparently tire size doesn't really affect turning radius much...
 

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i have 285/35/19 on the rears and i was rubbing big time. i ended up having to roll my fenders on stock suspension. i would recommend 275's before slapping those wheels on, especially with your drop.
 
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Originally Posted by MPK1232
i have 285/35/19 on the rears and i was rubbing big time. i ended up having to roll my fenders on stock suspension. i would recommend 275's before slapping those wheels on, especially with your drop.
im on 295/30/19 rear with rolled fenders and slammed on coils and have no problems.
 
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You'll be fine. Those fit easier than a 255/35/ & 285/35 combo since your setup is actually smaller in diameter.
 
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does that setup throw off the speedo much?
 
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just stick with 245 35 19 and 275 35 19 and you will have no problems

why do you want a 265 35 in the front anyways. thats a huge tire for a 9.5
 
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the wheels come with these tires
 
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well then whn you wear them out, i would just stick with a 245 275 combo.
 
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great sizes, much better than sticking 245/275's on those widths
 
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Thanks guys.

Redlude, any negatives about going w/ these sizes? And will just rolling the rears work out? I haven't gotten an alignment done yet since I put the springs on about 10 days ago, so should I wait until I put these on as well? Thanks.

`John
 


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