nbesheer Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Okay so form what I read stock tire size for a 280zx is 205/60-15 and what I have on there now is P205/70-14 their Pirelli P400's what benefit would it be if I went from what I have to stock tire size ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 stiffer sidewall, bigger rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbesheer Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 How would I get bigger rims if I just change the tire ? And what are the benefits of that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 you compared 14 to 15", and the way you phrased it, you wanted to go to stock size, ie. 205/60/15. 205/70/14 is the overall equivalent diameter of 205/60/15. the middle number is a ratio of sidewall height to overall tire width. ie. 205mm sectional width, 60% of that is sidewall height, 15" rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbesheer Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 Maybe I got the wrong numbers for the stock tire size. What is the stock tire size of a 280zx rim (5 spoke) maybe that will help clarify I got the other number from zcar.com. I understand what your talking about now. It just looks like I have too much sidewall on my tires and theres a bunch of bulge too, I don't know I just don't think I have the right size tires for my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Your overall gear ratio will also be slightly shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyuri Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 The 82 FSM lists 195/70HR14, 205/70R14, and 205/60R15 as normal sizes. IIRC, only the turbos came with 15-inchers, so you "should" be using 195/70 or 205/70 tires. My stock wheels are wearing 205/70R14 and looking just fine to me, aside from the actual condition of the tires.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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