HELP~All squared setups please post here!
04-10-2018, 09:53 AM
#946
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...mo-s-rims.html
04-10-2018, 10:13 AM
#947
Here's the original post about them, you'll see in the first post some pics on a 1st generation G35 sedan, not bad looking IMO
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...mo-s-rims.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...mo-s-rims.html
04-10-2018, 11:04 AM
#948
Welcome to the site, looks like you've been put on the right path 
If you do choose 265s I would go w/ the 35 series, like Chaos mentioned the 40 series will be about .6" taller and over 2% taller than oem size. The 35 isn't great (diameter-wise) at almost .5" shorter but better than the 40.
Also keep in mind the 265 widths are a bit scarce compared to a 255 or 275 width, so I'd lean towards either a 255/40 or 275/35, these are much easier to find as far as the tire models and might be cheaper???
Only caveat w/ 275s is the wider tires in front will tend to slow your steering response and may be more prone to tramlining. But they DO look badas$
If you do choose 265s I would go w/ the 35 series, like Chaos mentioned the 40 series will be about .6" taller and over 2% taller than oem size. The 35 isn't great (diameter-wise) at almost .5" shorter but better than the 40.
Also keep in mind the 265 widths are a bit scarce compared to a 255 or 275 width, so I'd lean towards either a 255/40 or 275/35, these are much easier to find as far as the tire models and might be cheaper???
Only caveat w/ 275s is the wider tires in front will tend to slow your steering response and may be more prone to tramlining. But they DO look badas$
Are the G's more susceptible to this? Since I've had mine I've noticed it quite a bit more than previous or other people's cars.For the tires, I'll probably go with 255/40 or 265/35 then since I'm not a very big fan of the tramlining haha.
Thanks again!
04-10-2018, 09:51 PM
#949
One more follow-up question that I'm sure I could find with a little digging, but it should be an easy one. Is there any risk of damaging the AWD system or other areas of the drivetrain if I do go with the larger 265/40 tire size?
04-10-2018, 11:06 PM
#950
Going w/ a square setup reduces the risk of AWD issues, but I would try to stay as close to OEM diameter unless you really want that taller sidewall. Shouldn't have a problem but w/ the more complex AWD system IMO it's best to stay as close to oem parameters as possible.
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04-11-2018, 08:34 AM
#951
Welcome to the site, looks like you've been put on the right path
If you do choose 265s I would go w/ the 35 series, like Chaos mentioned the 40 series will be about .6" taller and over 2% taller than oem size. The 35 isn't great (diameter-wise) at almost .5" shorter but better than the 40.
Also keep in mind the 265 widths are a bit scarce compared to a 255 or 275 width, so I'd lean towards either a 255/40 or 275/35, these are much easier to find as far as the tire models and might be cheaper???
Only caveat w/ 275s is the wider tires in front will tend to slow your steering response and may be more prone to tramlining. But they DO look badas$
If you do choose 265s I would go w/ the 35 series, like Chaos mentioned the 40 series will be about .6" taller and over 2% taller than oem size. The 35 isn't great (diameter-wise) at almost .5" shorter but better than the 40.
Also keep in mind the 265 widths are a bit scarce compared to a 255 or 275 width, so I'd lean towards either a 255/40 or 275/35, these are much easier to find as far as the tire models and might be cheaper???
Only caveat w/ 275s is the wider tires in front will tend to slow your steering response and may be more prone to tramlining. But they DO look badas$
+1 on this. I have 265/40/19 +35 on 19x8.5 squared, the tires aren't particularly easy to find and I tramline HARD. But you are right, it does look mean af.
EDIT: And yes the 35 vs 40 series points are legit. I went with the added sidewall because I went one size over max rec. and also live somewhere with horrible roads. So the extra sidewall helps.
04-11-2018, 09:55 AM
#952
+1 on this. I have 265/40/19 +35 on 19x8.5 squared, the tires aren't particularly easy to find and I tramline HARD. But you are right, it does look mean af.
EDIT: And yes the 35 vs 40 series points are legit. I went with the added sidewall because I went one size over max rec. and also live somewhere with horrible roads. So the extra sidewall helps.
EDIT: And yes the 35 vs 40 series points are legit. I went with the added sidewall because I went one size over max rec. and also live somewhere with horrible roads. So the extra sidewall helps.
04-11-2018, 09:57 AM
#953
+1 on this. I have 265/40/19 +35 on 19x8.5 squared, the tires aren't particularly easy to find and I tramline HARD. But you are right, it does look mean af.
EDIT: And yes the 35 vs 40 series points are legit. I went with the added sidewall because I went one size over max rec. and also live somewhere with horrible roads. So the extra sidewall helps.
EDIT: And yes the 35 vs 40 series points are legit. I went with the added sidewall because I went one size over max rec. and also live somewhere with horrible roads. So the extra sidewall helps.
Just curious, with wider wheels (9.5 vs 8.5) does that bring the sidewall height down after they tires are mounted due to the extra "stretch"?
04-11-2018, 12:28 PM
#954
Yeah, that's why I'm leaning towards the 40 vs 35. Live in the upper-Midwest, so I get to deal with the pristine pothole filled roads
Just curious, with wider wheels (9.5 vs 8.5) does that bring the sidewall height down after they tires are mounted due to the extra "stretch"?
Just curious, with wider wheels (9.5 vs 8.5) does that bring the sidewall height down after they tires are mounted due to the extra "stretch"?
Last edited by zaz; 04-11-2018 at 12:35 PM.
04-11-2018, 12:33 PM
#955
Edit: I figured out why those look so good . . . despite being marketed as 265/40, the tread width on the Firehawk Indy 500 is only 8.8". The tread width on the 255/40 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is actually wider at 9.0". Tire sizing kills me, lol.
Last edited by Bionicman; 04-11-2018 at 12:41 PM.
04-11-2018, 01:21 PM
#956
Registered Member
Wow, that doesn't look bad at all! I've seen 255 tires that bulged worse than that on an 8.5" wheel.
Edit: I figured out why those look so good . . . despite being marketed as 265/40, the tread width on the Firehawk Indy 500 is only 8.8". The tread width on the 255/40 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is actually wider at 9.0". Tire sizing kills me, lol.
Edit: I figured out why those look so good . . . despite being marketed as 265/40, the tread width on the Firehawk Indy 500 is only 8.8". The tread width on the 255/40 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is actually wider at 9.0". Tire sizing kills me, lol.
04-11-2018, 01:28 PM
#957
Wow, that doesn't look bad at all! I've seen 255 tires that bulged worse than that on an 8.5" wheel.
Edit: I figured out why those look so good . . . despite being marketed as 265/40, the tread width on the Firehawk Indy 500 is only 8.8". The tread width on the 255/40 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is actually wider at 9.0". Tire sizing kills me, lol.
Edit: I figured out why those look so good . . . despite being marketed as 265/40, the tread width on the Firehawk Indy 500 is only 8.8". The tread width on the 255/40 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is actually wider at 9.0". Tire sizing kills me, lol.
Yeah, different companies measure differently, so it's really a hit or miss if you're looking for that last millimeter. Another point of comparison, my 265 Hankook RS3s are around 10 inches wide at the tread, with the 265 Federal RSRRs I had previously nearly pushing the 10.5 inch mark. It's kinda dumb.
04-12-2018, 08:27 AM
#959
I started off running either 34 or 35 psi but either didn't drive as well. I found some calculations online based on tire dimensions and weight. Calculated the "weight per tire" that OEM tire size pressure was based off, then plugged in dimensions for these tires but pressure required for same weight rating, and came to a number around 32 psi. At 32 psi these drive incredibly well. Canada had a surprise cold spell and I put these on already, and even as low as 1 or 2 degrees in the wet they're performing acceptably.
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