Max tire size? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ajaxajax2000 · 10-04-2006

I'm changing wheels on my Z and I would like to have some more rubber than the original low profiles (275/40, 315/35) which if I do my math right has a profile hight of 110 mm. My new wheels will be 9,5x17" and 11x17". But how high a tire is there room for? On the picture below it sure looks like the tires are much higher than 110 mm. Don't know what wheel size it is though.

Can anyone advise on this, please?

Peter

Kevin · 10-04-2006

you can run a 335/30 (or 35 i'm not sure) 17 rear tire on the stock rime. the car you posted is fastlanes drag car. That car has been modded to hell and back so anything that is stuck under that car won't fit on yours. Why do you want to stick a taller, if I'm reading this correctly, tire on your car?

ajaxajax2000 · 10-04-2006

Kevin, no other reason than that I think it looks cool. (Plus it would give a softer ride.) Been to my dealer today and the subject is dead. The only tire awailable seems to be 335/35/17 rear and 275/40/17 front which I ordered (Michelin Pilot Sport PS2).

Peter

Kevin · 10-04-2006

Sounds like as good of a reason as any. Enjoy the new tires

ajaxajax2000 · 10-04-2006

Certainly will! I'll get the wheels and tires in about 4 weeks. Winter is closing in here in Sweden so I'll spend the rest of this season burning out my old tires. Come spring my Z will role out on brand new wheels!

Peter

10-04-2006	#1
ajaxajax2000 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 95	Max tire size? I'm changing wheels on my Z and I would like to have some more rubber than the original low profiles (275/40, 315/35) which if I do my math right has a profile hight of 110 mm. My new wheels will be 9,5x17" and 11x17". But how high a tire is there room for? On the picture below it sure looks like the tires are much higher than 110 mm. Don't know what wheel size it is though. Can anyone advise on this, please? Peter __________________ '92 ZR-1, black on black, mostly stock (sold)

10-04-2006	#2
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Max tire size? you can run a 335/30 (or 35 i'm not sure) 17 rear tire on the stock rime. the car you posted is fastlanes drag car. That car has been modded to hell and back so anything that is stuck under that car won't fit on yours. Why do you want to stick a taller, if I'm reading this correctly, tire on your car? __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

10-04-2006	#3
ajaxajax2000 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 95	Re: Max tire size? Kevin, no other reason than that I think it looks cool. (Plus it would give a softer ride.) Been to my dealer today and the subject is dead. The only tire awailable seems to be 335/35/17 rear and 275/40/17 front which I ordered (Michelin Pilot Sport PS2). Peter __________________ '92 ZR-1, black on black, mostly stock (sold)

10-04-2006	#4
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Max tire size? Sounds like as good of a reason as any. Enjoy the new tires __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

10-04-2006	#5
ajaxajax2000 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 95	Re: Max tire size? Certainly will! I'll get the wheels and tires in about 4 weeks. Winter is closing in here in Sweden so I'll spend the rest of this season burning out my old tires. Come spring my Z will role out on brand new wheels! Peter __________________ '92 ZR-1, black on black, mostly stock (sold)