can I fit 245/35/18's on all four corners of my zed (NA)

I only see three main combinations on the zeds, but I want fatter tyres but all the same, so they can be rotated.

1) 225 all round
2) 235 all round
3) 235 front 265 rear

4) 245 all round is closer to the original size than combinations 2) and 3)

Will they fit?

 

In essence, YES >>

I have 265x35x18's all round & don't have any problems.:thumbsup:
Cheers
Kerry

 

265 all round Oh my good, straight on or with spacers and cutting things

out??

:embarrassed::embarrassed::embarrassed:

 

Straight on >>

NO spacers, or cutting anything.
Just make sure that the rims, have the right off set.
Originally had 265's on the front & 285's on the rears, but couldn't buy the same tyres as it came into the country with. Don't have to roll the gaurds either, heaps of room between tyres & guards.:thumbsup:
Cheers
Kerry

 

You may find it a little hard sourcing 245/35x18 tyres in Aust...>>

and when you do find them you will soon relise the extra $$$ will not be worth it for the extra 10mm of rubber.

235/40x18 appears to be a lot more common.

Cheers
Andrew

 

Im getting 20" SUV rims from Lenso

The back fit well but the front wouldnt clear the calipers.

Can front calipers on the inside towards the rotors be grinded a couple of milimeters?? or will it leak

 

you can fit 295's on the rear easily with the right offset rim, as for the

front I have a +30 offset and a 245/45/18 or it may be a 245/40 and it rubs on the inside over big bumps, a 245/35 wouldn't rub at all by the looks of it.

You have to remember, each brand of tyre is a different width even if both are 285's etc. I have seen some 265's wider than 285's.

 

yes.

much yes even.

 

yep!

Do it!!! :thumbsup:

 

yes

Ive had it done, I intend to smooth file it off now and paint them so they look normal.

 

So you are sure i can grind 2mm? its the inside top edge towards the rotors

just wanna be 100% because the mech was telling me if my calipers get hot they will leak through the metal if i grind back 2mm

 

Grinding calipers is a big NO-NO!!!!!

If you're front rims are hitting the calipers then they obviously have the wrong offset. If they only touch by a very small amount, get a couple of slim spacers (about 5mm), before some twit comes on here and tells you to remove the calipers altogether.

20" rims are 4" bigger than stock rims. How the Hell can they be rubbing on the tops of your calipers (unless the new rims are a totally unsuitable design for a Zed), If your only talking 2mm, I would investigate getting the rims "machined" on a lathe, to skim 2mm off the point at which they touch (also not the best idea, but preferable). Go to Neales Wheels at 30 Gould Street, South Strathfield, and talk to Walter about this option. Listen to your mechanic!!!!!

 

Seconded Lloyd

I'm suprised no one has suggested grinding away the rims so they clear the calipers:LOL::LOL:

 

Can i just ask ? Why the same size all the way around ???

Each his own... i had same size all way round when i first picked up the car, found an offset feels much better, especially cornering, well suits my drivig style anyway. Obviously tyres choice itself makes a difference too but i'd pick a 245 front 265 rear.
Know a lot that run 235 to 255 depending on rims, 18's little more popular due to price difference and choice from 18's and 19's etc so 18's find 235 255 working.

Marks & Wallings do an awesome job, especially when it comes to price... probably cause Dad use to work for them and all the crew know me, but Brad at West Ryde or Matthew the boss at Silverwater (Sydney)would probably look after any 300zx'ers.. some of the memorable drama's with mine =)

Brad is one of those tyre nerds that just knows everything about tyres and wheels... so if you ask a question, be prepared to spend a little time listening to the answer. Geek Alert.

 

Knowing you Lloyd... you probably built your own rims

Are we going to see the rims for sale in mass production any time soon like the Brake brace ???

I want Chilli's hot 22" Road Rage Rims
With 295/25/22 Pirelli's !!! Gimme gimme gimme

 

Actually.. I just did. But only after seeking expert advice from an expert.

 

TYRES - Just spoke to a good mate of mine who now owns Jax tyres in Mosman

If you mention my name, he will look after you, know him since way back... Michael Clarke at Jax Mosman, think he bought it in the last 6mth to a year...

ANYWAY...said he has never heard of a 245/35/18
and to remember 35 is an aspect ratio and not a measurement, so you will have a similar size profile and look from a 235/45/18 as its a ratio from the width of the tyre blah blah blah

Also unless your running more then 20mm so at least 30mm, like 225 change to 255... you will not notice or even get any benefit from a 20mm width increase. ALL your benefit comes from choosing a specific compund ie Brand of tyre, for your specific need

Have fun

 

Rims hitting the calipers is a design fault NOT an offset problem......

if you have a problem with the wheels rubbing the calipers then the WHEEL design is at fault. Wheels are classed as low or high caliper clearance by their design and the front of a zed needs high caliper clearance rims, or wheel spacers to overcome the inadequate clearance design problems.

Under NO circumstance would I suggest grinding or machining the wheel (or the caliper), if your clearance problems cannot be overcome by the use of spacers (hubcentric type only) then I would suggest you get rid of the wheels and get something that WILL fit a zed.

Some forum members have filed the "NISSAN" logo off the face of their calipers because the wheels have been making contact but this is only a "band aid" solution because 2mm of clearance will quickly disappear under the stresses of hard cornering and your calipers will again be "ring barking" your rims.

 

nissan logo

thats what i shaved off as that was the clearance issue, they were ok till heated up. But i kinda miss the nissan logo..

 

dumb question on rim/caliper clearance specs

Are these two terms "low caliper clearance" and "high caliper clearance" typical and correct language for talking to wheel and rim businesses ?

Or is there an actual measurement associated with this concept. I understand that it referrs to the combination of the actual curvature of the rim from its hub out to the actual rim, and the ammount of protrusion [ right word ??] or the thinckness of the distance from the inner hub out to the face the is bolted to the cars wheel hubs.


I realise that spacers increase this depth, but I have not been able to find any technical term for this - so is "high" and "low" caliper clearance enough to make sure possible rims will not foul the calipers ?

I assume that offset means bugger all in respect to this, as I assume that it simply referes to where the centerline of the whell is in relation to the face of the inner wheel hub.