Racin_Jason Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Well its that time again. Time for new tires on my new wheels and I am debating over a 25" tall tire or a 26" tall tire (40 and 45 series respectively). I have looked at countless pics and threads to help me decide but I am still unsure. I am unfamiliar with clearance of a 26" tire on a very low car...and I am unfamiliar with how much the 1/4" shorter sidewall will truly effect the ride quality and straight line traction on such a light car. What would you do? My car - 71 240Z, Chev 350, 700r4 auto tranny, 17x8" Centerlines, 225f/250r 8" coilovers with illuminas. This is a street car so Im trying to keep the ride tolerable but get as much cornering grip out of it as possible for canyons and some closed course stuff. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Have you considered using your current sized tires as a comparison in what your new speed/rpm ratio would be compared to what it is now? it woud only be a 100 or so rpm difference between these two above, but I'd shoot for the shorter tire. They look more suited on the S30, and if your shock valving is good, the shorter sidewall difference won't be noticable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADY280 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 id go with the 40 series as well. i got 255/40/r17's on mine and am very happy with it in normal street driving, as well as handling and ride quality. wanders in truck ruts tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 IMHO, 26" is too tall of a tire for a 240Z. Its very difficult to lower the car and still retain good LCA angles with any tire over 25" tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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