G35 forged rims: Tire-sizing question
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Infiniti G35 19" forged rims: Tire-sizing question
I'm currently using a set of OEM 2006 Infiniti G35 forged (Rays) 19"x8" (30 ET) and 19"x8.5" (33 ET) rims mounted on my GS400, with 225/40/19 on front and 245/40/19 on rear.
I'm running no spacers, no fender rolling, a stock suspension, but in the future I plan to get coilovers.
Its time to replace the tires. The current rear tire size is significantly taller than the stock 235/45/17.
The best quality tires I can afford are the Achilles ATR Sport series, a model that comes highly recommended in the BMW forums.
http://www.achillesradial.com/en/tir...es-atr-sport-4
The only sizes Achilles ATR Sport tires come in are:
225/35/19
235/35/19
245/35/19
265/30/19
Here are direct links to a tire size calculator showing the tires sizes under consideration:
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...5R19/245-35R19
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...5R17/265-30R19
I've read in G35 forums about the tire sizes people try, Some say the maximum safe recommended tire width for the rear 8.5" wide rim (for high performance track use) is 255/35/19, while some people use 265/35/19 or even 275/30/19 for daily driving. Most of the standard tire fitment documentation from tire manufacturers says you need to use a 9" wide rim for a 265 width tire....
I'm thinking to get 235/35/19 for the front (...because I'm guessing 245/35/19 will stick outside the fender too much.)
And either 245/35/19 or 265/30/19 for the rear rim.
Another idea would be to run 235/35/19 on all four corners.
Which tire sizes would you choose...?
Thanks..!
I'm running no spacers, no fender rolling, a stock suspension, but in the future I plan to get coilovers.
Its time to replace the tires. The current rear tire size is significantly taller than the stock 235/45/17.
The best quality tires I can afford are the Achilles ATR Sport series, a model that comes highly recommended in the BMW forums.
http://www.achillesradial.com/en/tir...es-atr-sport-4
The only sizes Achilles ATR Sport tires come in are:
225/35/19
235/35/19
245/35/19
265/30/19
Here are direct links to a tire size calculator showing the tires sizes under consideration:
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...5R19/245-35R19
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...5R17/265-30R19
I've read in G35 forums about the tire sizes people try, Some say the maximum safe recommended tire width for the rear 8.5" wide rim (for high performance track use) is 255/35/19, while some people use 265/35/19 or even 275/30/19 for daily driving. Most of the standard tire fitment documentation from tire manufacturers says you need to use a 9" wide rim for a 265 width tire....
I'm thinking to get 235/35/19 for the front (...because I'm guessing 245/35/19 will stick outside the fender too much.)
And either 245/35/19 or 265/30/19 for the rear rim.
Another idea would be to run 235/35/19 on all four corners.
Which tire sizes would you choose...?
Thanks..!
Last edited by FleetFoot; 06-02-14 at 12:57 PM.
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This size is stupid big and would rub like a b****. They would look like balloons. Please don't give advise without getting your facts straight
I would run 235/35 and 265/30
or 225/40 and 255/35. But Achilles doesn't make either of these 2. But the Hankook V12 is pretty good and they make both sizes and not too exensive
I would run 235/35 and 265/30
or 225/40 and 255/35. But Achilles doesn't make either of these 2. But the Hankook V12 is pretty good and they make both sizes and not too exensive
Last edited by Sonic_RC; 06-01-14 at 08:55 PM.
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Nevertheless I too wouldn't pick those sizes.
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245/45 and 275/40 is approximately 27.7" OD which is 2" taller than factory which is SIGNIFICANT and would not only rub like crazy but would look absolutely retarded. Factory OD is 25.3" on the OEM 235/45R17 and 26.1" on the OEM 215/60R16. So that is the range you want to stay close within if possible. For those who want to close the "wheel gap" by going over sized tires, you're doing it all wrong. The only proper way to close the gap is to lower. THATS IT!
Last edited by Sonic_RC; 06-02-14 at 12:54 PM.
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Actually it looks proper, in a sense not relating to "stance" or "flush". For such a big car, and a daily driver for the wife, "rubber band" tires will not do it. Besides, I was going for a street and muscular look to match my exhaust note and they look great on the forged G35's. As far as rubbing, a little fender rolling doesn't hurt. To each his own my friend.
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Actually it looks proper, in a sense not relating to "stance" or "flush". For such a big car, and a daily driver for the wife, "rubber band" tires will not do it. Besides, I was going for a street and muscular look to match my exhaust note and they look great on the forged G35's. As far as rubbing, a little fender rolling doesn't hurt. To each his own my friend.
For those who want to run wide with thicker side walls I recommend getting some staggered 17" or 18"
245/45R17 and 275/40R17
245/40R18 and 275/35R18
Do it right. Do it once
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I agree they are oversized, beefy, plenty of meat and muscular. in addition, they don't look nowhere near "balloon" and "stupid", or whatever yakuza was saying previously. Have you never seen a car with some meat on the wheels, opposite of stretching the tire over ridiculously wide wheels? I'm glad you're so passionate about proper tire fitment, help these kids that stretch 225 wide tires on 10 inch rims as you surely know that's "not proper", but sure does look "good". Anyhow, to each their own my friend. However, those Achilles tires are really good, I them on my stock 17's and seem to be very good quality.
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I agree they are oversized, beefy, plenty of meat and muscular. in addition, they don't look nowhere near "balloon" and "stupid", or whatever yakuza was saying previously. Have you never seen a car with some meat on the wheels, opposite of stretching the tire over ridiculously wide wheels? I'm glad you're so passionate about proper tire fitment, help these kids that stretch 225 wide tires on 10 inch rims as you surely know that's "not proper", but sure does look "good". Anyhow, to each their own my friend. However, those Achilles tires are really good, I them on my stock 17's and seem to be very good quality.
So with that being said, since the front wheel is only 8" wheel ideally would fit a 225/40 (26.1 OD) or 235/35 (25.5 OD) 245/35 (25.8 OD) properly within PROPER spec
The rear wheel being that is only 8.5 I would recommend a 245/35 (25.8) or 255/35 (26.0) 265/30 (25.3). I would not recommend 275/30 (25.5) as they are designed for 9.0-10.0" wide rims. You probably could squeeze it on but might looks funny and handle a little sloppy.
So if you want matching sidewall height within PROPER SPECS based on your rims you have, I stand by my first suggestion...here are the combos
225/40 and 255/35
235/35 and 265/30
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Using 235/35R19 and 265/30R19's with my offsets, do you think any front or rear fender rolling will be necessary as I lower the car onto coilovers?
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Using 235/35R19 and 265/30R19's with my offsets, do you think any front or rear fender rolling will be necessary as I lower the car onto coilovers?
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