1siCk240Z Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Just got a set of Rota RB-R 17x8.5 +4 offset just wanted to know what size tires to go with? I got a 73 240Z with coilovers 5way adjustable with eibach springs. And bought fender flares. I got 16s 225/50/16 all around on the car right now. Was thinking of going 245 or 255.?? Any ideas or pics? Thanks Edited December 3, 2011 by 1siCk240Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I have the same size on mine. I'm running 245/40/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I've seen 245's on 17x8.5 clear the stock fenders. Do you have flares, Pat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 No flares. I just rolled the fenders alittle. Looks beautiful. I'll post some pics in a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ComicArtist Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 You definitely shouldn't need flares for those sizes. As far as tire sizes I'd probably run a 205 front and 215 rear, so it'd tuck better. That's just me though. For real though, you shouldn't need flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 a 205 on a 8.5 wheel would be stretched out bad. It would look like a pizza cutter lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Running 245/45/17's all the way around and the tires do rub on the rear. The tires catch the inner fender just above the fender opening. The fender rubs the tire sidewalls over bigger bumps or hard turns. 235 might clear with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1siCk240Z Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Yeah I figured it would that's why I got the flares. Maybe even a 255 in the back. Nice pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicArtist Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 a 205 on a 8.5 wheel would be stretched out bad. It would look like a pizza cutter lol I'm running a 195 on an 8 and doesn't look bad at all. Hardly stretched actually. Of course, that's on a Miata, but still the principle applies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indey Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm currently running these in the rear of my car. 225/50/16 16x8 +10 w/ 10mm spacer in the front. 245/40/17 17x8.5 +4 w/ 10mm spacer in the rear. It is currently at stock ride height but the tires do fit within the fender line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicArtist Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ^ beautiful chassis. Love the color. But you should lower it some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indey Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ^ beautiful chassis. Love the color. But you should lower it some. Thanks! I will be, I have a lot in store for it actually, and coilovers are next on the list, unless something else breaks on it..then that comes first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bco6 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Pat1, I believe your car has the best Stance/ wheel combo. Do you have lowering springs with stock suspension components? or are you using coil overs? I recently acquired a set of rotas 17X8.5 +4 offset and have a early 74' 260Z with Stock suspension. I assume I will need to roll the fenders, will I also need to use spaces to clear the stock spring perches? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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