S13 Max Tire Width?

[gtrperformance]

Anyone know the MAX tire width the S13 will be able to handle? I have 18" rims, 8.5" in the front and 9.5" in the rear The front tires are Falken FK452 245/40/18. I got a good deal on some tires brand new for the rear but the size is 275/45/18. I do have 15mm spacers for the front and rear. I don't wanna go too wide in the rear though. They look sweet with the 300zx brakes sitting behind them but I think it is possible to go too wide. Anyone know if this will mess with the performance? Cornering should be improved but I don't know about traction. I think traction would be too great if I'm not putting down serious power. Any thoughts?

[AZhitman]

275/45/18 is WAY too tall.... Like 2" too tall.

I have 275/40/17's on mine, and they fit fine.

[r34 gtr]

yeah man, im rocking 245/45/17s and they are freaking tall as crap. i would NOT reccomend that tall a sidewall in 275s. try 40 like the man said, ot maybe even 35 or 30 if you are brave.

[SeVa-S13]

I think I accidentally moved this to Gen Chat....I fail. =\

[Bwana]

I think I accidentally moved this to Gen Chat....I fail. =\

lol

[Anand]

225/40/18's on the 9.5 is perfect

[SeVa-S13]

lol

I remember editing the title... (all caps ) but then it just appears in Gen Chat? I've been drinking, but damn...don't remember that, ha.

[gtrperformance]

225/40/18's on the 9.5 is perfect

I would never stretch a 225 tire out on a 9.5. I'm having trouble locating tires for a good price. I think I will go with 40 for the rear. 35 or 30 is way too low for my taste. A pot-hole or two and my chrome rims are done!

[masterteque]

I am currently running 245/40/18 on a 9.5 in the rear and it has worked out alright....

I run 225/40/18 on a 8.5 in the front

[nismofly]

275/35/18 is the same OD as the 275/40/17 he mentioned

i think a lot of good tires come in 265/35/18, you could shoot for that in the rear

[AZhitman]

^ Yep

[gtrperformance]

^ Yep

Is your S13 lowered? I have a widebody on mine. 20mm front and 50mm rear. WIDEBODY+DEEP DISH CHROME+RB=PU$$Y MACHINE!!!!

I'll shoot for the 275/40/18. I wanna save some height to preserve my rims. I don't need to hit a pothole or something and have them bend or crack you know?

[nismofly]

then you shouldnt get 18s

[Rex]

275/35/18 is the same OD as the 275/40/17 he mentioned

i think a lot of good tires come in 265/35/18, you could shoot for that in the rear

I have a single (brand new) 265/35/18 Nitto 555 I'll sell for $40 + shipping <shamelss plug>

[whiterps13]

I remember editing the title... (all caps ) but then it just appears in Gen Chat? I've been drinking, but damn...don't remember that, ha.

What did your mother tell you about drinking and typing?

[Weve got a code 3 drunk poster on our hands]