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Old 09-20-2006, 08:06 PM
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215-series tires on 300zx rims?

i want to know if i could run 215/55/16 tires on 300zx NA rims? I forget how wide they are, but just want to know because I have a set of these tires, and dont really feel like purchasing a new set. Thanks
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Old 09-20-2006, 10:43 PM
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Wheel and tire section may be better for this.

Alot of those guys can spit ideal aspect ratios out in seconds.
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wheels and tires section.


But I think 215 could fit, but might be pushing it. Why not go with atleast 225? you could fit 245's on there if you wanted.
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Old 09-21-2006, 07:25 AM
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I am running 225/50X16 with 300ZX wheels on my (H&R lowered w/ RSB)96SE...LOVE IT! Aggressive cornering with NO rubbing/wear issues at all!!! Try it...You'll like it!
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The 215's would be fine temporarily. Might as well not put them on if you plan to stay at that tire size though.
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Old 09-21-2006, 08:33 AM
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lil too small....NA wheels are 7.5" wide....i would do 225 minimum
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Old 09-21-2006, 10:07 AM
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yah i figured they would be too small, just wanted to hear some opinions. Thanks, anyone else running z wheels w/ a drop and rsb ? I have 5 stars on, but will it handle alot better with the z rims? Are the Z rims direct swap?

My current suspenison:

-Eibach/Agx
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Old 09-21-2006, 10:58 AM
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dont get me wrong 215 can fit.

For example if you got the toyo proxes 4 for the Z wheels. their 215 size tire can fit on wheels with a width from 6" - 7.5"
http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/produ...category=sport

It depends on the type of setup you want. Most might want to try and get atleast 225 tires to have a wider stance for better handling and grip. If this doesnt apply to you and you can get a deal on the 215 then go ahead.


they are bolt ons. some needed spacers for the rears due to the offsett. another method would be to find two sets of front rims for your car.
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Old 09-21-2006, 11:31 AM
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Z rims are good...pretty light...i had them until i put my BBK they wont clear it...Deezy is right they will fit but they will be stretched....but again some tire manuf. suggedt different width fro their tires
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215/55s should be fine. 225/50 is stock for Z32s, and 215/55 is stock for an SE. You're talking about a taller sidewall and only 10mm narrower section width. They might be a tiny bit stretched but nothing unsafe.

NA Z rims are 16*7.5, as stated previously.

I'm running TT Z32 rims with a drop (Progress + Koni yellows). They're a direct fit and I haven't experienced any rubbing. You won't notice a difference between stock SE rims and Z rims if you put the same tires on 'em.
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so to make sure, the NA rims will fit w/o any spacers? im dropped on eibachs.
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yes as long as u have stock brakes
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Old 09-21-2006, 07:54 PM
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yah im on stock brakes, i actually wanna upgrade to q45 calipers and z rotors
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They will fit without spacers.
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Here you go about size and diameter
http://www.scirocco.org/tires/
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