Tire size with 18X9.5 5Zeigens??? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

dodgethis · 01-17-2007, 11:05 PM

I was looking to go with 275/35/18's will they work well on stock suspension? Or should I use a different size? Thanks for the help...

enigma9o7 · 01-18-2007, 09:14 PM

I can tell you 285/35/18 fit on the rear for my stock suspension, but on my intrax vr4 they barely rubbed the fender lips. The offset also causes them to stick out a lot more than stock wheels/tires, so you're more likely to get dirt and stuff on the side of the car behind them from puddles, etc. I know that's not exactly what you're asking, but it may be useful. I doubt 285 will fit on the front tho, but never tried. Curious if 275 fits tho, hopefully somebody tells ya.

RalliArt3000GT · 01-18-2007, 09:38 PM

The 275/35/18 is a designated tire size for a 18X9.5 rim for most tire manufacture. Putting it on a 3S, the 275/35/18 tires are desired upgrade size since the 275/35/18 has similar diameter to OE tire size.

Set of 275 grips much more than a set of 245. Tweeked suspention ie stiffer spring rate, damping force, depending on the field you drive will enable the 275 do the job better.

You can increase performance of stock 245 tires by tweekeing suspension components as well.

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dodgethis · 01-18-2007, 10:09 PM

The only thing done to my suspension is intrax. Would I be safe going 275 35 on the rear and maybe 265 35 on the front? I don't have the funds to upgrade the suspension to coilovers at this time...

RalliArt3000GT · 01-18-2007, 11:08 PM

There is no problem just putting 275 size on 3S. However, taking advantage of the 275 is a little bit different story. Since the 275 tires widen the OE tire side, you would expect more understeering than OE 245. However, if you just drive in street, you probably don't need to worry about the 275 size.

You probably don't wanna put different size tires on VR4/TT front/rear unless the tire diameter is very close. i.e. you can put 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 since they are almost same diameter. If you would want 263/35/18 rear then you may need to choose 235/40/18 front.

Intrax will help you push the wide rubber on the ground. You can tweek alignment spec as well depending on the field you drive.

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Originally Posted by dodgethis

The only thing done to my suspension is intrax. Would I be safe going 275 35 on the rear and maybe 265 35 on the front? I don't have the funds to upgrade the suspension to coilovers at this time...

leet · 01-19-2007, 12:43 AM

275/35 will fit no problem all around, and it will improve the handling immensly

rokitpowa · 01-20-2008, 12:29 AM

I'll be attempting to run 285/35/18s front & back on either 18x9.5s +35 or 18x10s +25. One thing that should help is the fact I have TEIN coilovers

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Originally Posted by enigma9o7

I can tell you 285/35/18 fit on the rear for my stock suspension, but on my intrax vr4 they barely rubbed the fender lips. The offset also causes them to stick out a lot more than stock wheels/tires, so you're more likely to get dirt and stuff on the side of the car behind them from puddles, etc. I know that's not exactly what you're asking, but it may be useful. I doubt 285 will fit on the front tho, but never tried. Curious if 275 fits tho, hopefully somebody tells ya.

Quick VR-4 · 01-24-2008, 02:46 PM

I have intrax with 19x9 all around and 275/30/19's on all 4 corners. No rubbing or any issues.

enigma9o7 · 02-24-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rokitpowa

I'll be attempting to run 285/35/18s front & back on either 18x9.5s +35 or 18x10s +25. One thing that should help is the fact I have TEIN coilovers

If you go with the 5zigens, let me know how it works out... maybe I could get a couple more wheels and go 285 all around... tires aren't cheap tho! I guess I could test them on the front myself and see... doh!

ewang9394 · 02-28-2008, 12:12 PM

You guys sure that a 275 wide tire is not gonna rub anything in the front? We talking about TT or NA? Or does it really not matter? I'm forced to go 265 because ppl kept telling me 275 will rub. I have Tein Flex on my NA and I'm scared to go 275.

One more thing; I heard wider tires weigh more. 265s weigh 25lbs but 275s will weigh 30lbs. Not sure if it is wise to go wider with that extra weight issue.

01-17-2007, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
dodgethis Beelzelbub's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Memphis Trader Rating: (11)	Tire size with 18X9.5 5Zeigens??? I was looking to go with 275/35/18's will they work well on stock suspension? Or should I use a different size? Thanks for the help...

01-18-2007, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
enigma9o7 Slowed by traffic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose California Drives: 95 VR-4 Spyder Trader Rating: (18)	Re: Tire size with 18X9.5 5Zeigens??? I can tell you 285/35/18 fit on the rear for my stock suspension, but on my intrax vr4 they barely rubbed the fender lips. The offset also causes them to stick out a lot more than stock wheels/tires, so you're more likely to get dirt and stuff on the side of the car behind them from puddles, etc. I know that's not exactly what you're asking, but it may be useful. I doubt 285 will fit on the front tho, but never tried. Curious if 275 fits tho, hopefully somebody tells ya. __________________ 1991 Red JDM Mitsubishi GTO SR - Daily Driver Dec 2001 - May 2002. SOLD RHD, AWD/AWS, Aero, Automatic, Naturally Aspirated _________________________ 1993 Panama Green Pearl Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 - Daily Driver July 2002 - April 2006 & May 2007. Totalled by drunk driver who hit it while parked on a 25mph street May 20 2007 10:30pm. STOP/GO: Southbend DXD 6-puck Clutch, K&N Filtercharger Injection Performance Kit (FIPK), ProBoost Manual Boost Controller (MBC), M-Spec Vacuum Reduction Kit, Stillen Downpipe. Powerslot Front Rotors w/Hawk HPS Pads. SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN: Intrax Springs, Bilstien Rear Shocks, KYB GR2 Front Struts, 5Zigen FN01RC 18x8.5 +30 & 18x9.5 +35 Wheels with Nitto Extreme Performance 245/40/18 & 285/35/18 Tires (summer), 245/45/17 Bridgestone Blizzak WS50 on Spyder Chromies (winter), PST Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft (CFDS), Unorthodox Racing Aluminum Flywheel. LOOKS: 5% Tint, Snakeeyes, Niteshades, Mobo Leathers Lower Door Inserts, 3KGT Concepts Aluminum Defroster Vents, Speedhut EL-Glo Gauge Faces AUDIO/VISUAL: JBL GTO220s, Pioneer TS-A1646 2-ways & Stock 6x9s all powered by Phoenix Gold Octane-R 5.1 Dolby Digital Amp, Infinity 1032W 10" Fiberglass Mounted Subs powered by Rockford Fosgate 501bd Amplifer, 7" Motorized LCD DVD/TV/FM/MP3 Deck, SWIX Steering Wheel Control Interface COUNTERMEASURES: Blinder M10 Twin Laser Jammer, Scorpion Ultimate KA Radar Jammer, Radio Shack PRO-2067 Mobile Scanner Radio SECURITY/CONVENIENCE: Compustar 2-Way Spread Spectrum Alarm/Autostart/Turbo Timer/Keyless Entry. _________________________ 1992 Black Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo - Project car, currently off the road with unsolvable problem. _________________________ 1995 Black VR-4 Spyder - Current Daily Driver, purchased March 2005. PST Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Southbend TZ Clutch, K&N FIPK, DNP Y-Pipe, Stillen Downpipe, Custom Single Shot Exhaust, Ohio Spyderman short shifter, Mobo leather shift boot, manual leather seats from an SL.

01-18-2007, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
RalliArt3000GT Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Trader Rating: (18)	Re: Tire size with 18X9.5 5Zeigens??? The 275/35/18 is a designated tire size for a 18X9.5 rim for most tire manufacture. Putting it on a 3S, the 275/35/18 tires are desired upgrade size since the 275/35/18 has similar diameter to OE tire size. Set of 275 grips much more than a set of 245. Tweeked suspention ie stiffer spring rate, damping force, depending on the field you drive will enable the 275 do the job better. You can increase performance of stock 245 tires by tweekeing suspension components as well. Ralli Art 3000GT

01-18-2007, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
dodgethis Beelzelbub's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Memphis Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Tire size with 18X9.5 5Zeigens??? The only thing done to my suspension is intrax. Would I be safe going 275 35 on the rear and maybe 265 35 on the front? I don't have the funds to upgrade the suspension to coilovers at this time...

01-19-2007, 12:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
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01-24-2008, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Quick VR-4 3.2.1.....Go! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Drives: 3000GT/GS430/Camaro Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Tire size with 18X9.5 5Zeigens??? I have intrax with 19x9 all around and 275/30/19's on all 4 corners. No rubbing or any issues. __________________ 1995 Pearl Yellow 3000GT VR-4 Weekend Warrior 2001 Black Lexus GS430 Daily Driver Red 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Garage Queen

02-28-2008, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
ewang9394 will work for turbo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Drives: 1996 DOHC NA 5spd Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Tire size with 18X9.5 5Zeigens??? You guys sure that a 275 wide tire is not gonna rub anything in the front? We talking about TT or NA? Or does it really not matter? I'm forced to go 265 because ppl kept telling me 275 will rub. I have Tein Flex on my NA and I'm scared to go 275. One more thing; I heard wider tires weigh more. 265s weigh 25lbs but 275s will weigh 30lbs. Not sure if it is wise to go wider with that extra weight issue. __________________ K&N FIPK\|3SX front & rear polyeurathane motor mounts\|3SX downpipe\|Maximal Performance testpipe\|Unorthodox under drive pulley\|HKS dual SS exhaust\|NGK platinum spark plugs\|NGK spark plug wires\|Maximal Performance wire kit\|ACT stage 2 semi-racing clutch\|Tein Flex complete coilovers\|3SX front tower bar\|Cusco rear tower bar\|custom rear sway bar\|18x9.5 Bronze 5zigen FN01C-R\|265/35/18 Toyo Proxes R888 semi-slick tires\|Bomex front lip spoiler\|GTO MR Titanium shift knob\|custom short throw shifter\|Razo pedals\| Momo Tuner steering wheel\|Corbeau CR1 racing seats\|Corbeau 4pt racing harness\|Stoptech 4-piston 328x28 Big Brake Kit\|Deftracing 575 Carbon Fiber hood\|Koyo radiator\|