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Post by Chriskona » Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:44 pm

They do look good. I am for now at least still on rtf on 108s and was suffering badly with tramlining. Replaced the front rear lower control arm bushes and 4 wheel alignment and is much improved.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:54 pm

dans6490 wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:31 pmThanks for the offer I’m in the West Mids but car also sorn with headlights out for a halo upgrade!!
That's a shame.

Still I'm looking forward to trying my Z4 on something other than the standard Bridgestone RFTs. :)
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Post by True-Blue » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:32 am

mr wilks wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:25 pm
dans6490 wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:55 pm
mr wilks wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:21 pm

Sat over the rear wheels in the Z if you were to switch the virtually bald Bridgestones to new 255 35 19 Uniroyal RS3 you would think you had gone to 18inch anyway :wink: they are 9j rear so a perfect fit for arch & arse :oops: :D
Thanks for replying Andy. Is 255/35/19 and 225/40/19 the biggest I can go in terms of sidewall? My mindset is now less about looks and more function!

Do you think I would get away with a spacer on the rears as would like a more flush look?
I wouldn't risk spacers either front or back on those BBS Twist 19s . upping the rear to 255 35 19 will help fill the arch gap & "flush" them up visually .
Fronts ? Majority of the harsh ride comes from the rear & id be wary going 225 40 on the 8j et 37fronts for fear of rubbing :cry: , if you must go to a 40 then consider 215 40 19 or 225 35 should be fine if you choose your tyre with comfort in mind . The Uni Rs3s take some beating though i switched from Ps2 19s at weekend to Conti Sport 5 19s (same sizes) & noticed a improved ride staright away .
Holy thread revival Batman....

My 19’’ twists are away for refurbishment and, in another thread, @mr wilks you mention 245/30/19’s for the rear.

Is that because I’m thinking about dropping the E86 on Eibachs?

If I can get away with a deeper sidewall for even better ride comfort I’d be tempted to do so...

Not ordering tyres for a couple of weeks, so plenty of time to male a decision :thumbsup:
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Post by mr wilks » Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:53 am

True-Blue wrote: Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:32 am
mr wilks wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:25 pm
dans6490 wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:55 pm Thanks for replying Andy. Is 255/35/19 and 225/40/19 the biggest I can go in terms of sidewall? My mindset is now less about looks and more function!

Do you think I would get away with a spacer on the rears as would like a more flush look?
I wouldn't risk spacers either front or back on those BBS Twist 19s . upping the rear to 255 35 19 will help fill the arch gap & "flush" them up visually .
Fronts ? Majority of the harsh ride comes from the rear & id be wary going 225 40 on the 8j et 37fronts for fear of rubbing :cry: , if you must go to a 40 then consider 215 40 19 or 225 35 should be fine if you choose your tyre with comfort in mind . The Uni Rs3s take some beating though i switched from Ps2 19s at weekend to Conti Sport 5 19s (same sizes) & noticed a improved ride staright away .
Holy thread revival Batman....

My 19’’ twists are away for refurbishment and, in another thread, @mr wilks you mention 245/30/19’s for the rear.

Is that because I’m thinking about dropping the E86 on Eibachs?

If I can get away with a deeper sidewall for even better ride comfort I’d be tempted to do so...

Not ordering tyres for a couple of weeks, so plenty of time to male a decision :thumbsup:
You sure i said 245 30 :? i wouldn't run any rear 19s on any Z on 30 profile , 245 35 on a 9j rim / 255 35 on a 9.5j would always be my choice , if you had to go to a 30 just to get it to fit then they are the wrong wheels / offsets for a Z :P
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Post by True-Blue » Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:37 am

mr wilks wrote: Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:53 am
True-Blue wrote: Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:32 am
mr wilks wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:25 pm I wouldn't risk spacers either front or back on those BBS Twist 19s . upping the rear to 255 35 19 will help fill the arch gap & "flush" them up visually .
Fronts ? Majority of the harsh ride comes from the rear & id be wary going 225 40 on the 8j et 37fronts for fear of rubbing :cry: , if you must go to a 40 then consider 215 40 19 or 225 35 should be fine if you choose your tyre with comfort in mind . The Uni Rs3s take some beating though i switched from Ps2 19s at weekend to Conti Sport 5 19s (same sizes) & noticed a improved ride staright away .
Holy thread revival Batman....

My 19’’ twists are away for refurbishment and, in another thread, @mr wilks you mention 245/30/19’s for the rear.

Is that because I’m thinking about dropping the E86 on Eibachs?

If I can get away with a deeper sidewall for even better ride comfort I’d be tempted to do so...

Not ordering tyres for a couple of weeks, so plenty of time to male a decision :thumbsup:
You sure i said 245 30 :? i wouldn't run any rear 19s on any Z on 30 profile , 245 35 on a 9j rim / 255 35 on a 9.5j would always be my choice , if you had to go to a 30 just to get it to fit then they are the wrong wheels / offsets for a Z :P
My mistake, you did indeed say ‘35’ but suggested 245 instead of 255 :oops:

245 does cut down the tyre options though, as less manufacturers make a 245/35/19
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Post by mr wilks » Sat Sep 14, 2019 12:09 pm

True-Blue wrote: Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:37 am
mr wilks wrote: Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:53 am
True-Blue wrote: Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:32 am Holy thread revival Batman....

My 19’’ twists are away for refurbishment and, in another thread, @mr wilks you mention 245/30/19’s for the rear.

Is that because I’m thinking about dropping the E86 on Eibachs?

If I can get away with a deeper sidewall for even better ride comfort I’d be tempted to do so...

Not ordering tyres for a couple of weeks, so plenty of time to male a decision :thumbsup:
You sure i said 245 30 :? i wouldn't run any rear 19s on any Z on 30 profile , 245 35 on a 9j rim / 255 35 on a 9.5j would always be my choice , if you had to go to a 30 just to get it to fit then they are the wrong wheels / offsets for a Z :P
My mistake, you did indeed say ‘35’ but suggested 245 instead of 255 :oops:

245 does cut down the tyre options though, as less manufacturers make a 245/35/19
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Post by Big Andra » Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:22 pm

I had these on my car with 255/35 rear and 225/40 fronts. Car is lowered and I had no rubbing.
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Post by True-Blue » Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:32 pm

Big Andra wrote: Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:22 pm I had these on my car with 255/35 rear and 225/40 fronts. Car is lowered and I had no rubbing.
Hi, yes I saw that you went back to 224’s ....was there any specific reason, were they a lot lighter even including tyres?

225/40/19 seem like quite a chunky tire for the front?

Any issues with rubbing lowered on 224’s ?
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Post by Big Andra » Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:42 pm

True-Blue wrote: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:32 pm
Big Andra wrote: Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:22 pm I had these on my car with 255/35 rear and 225/40 fronts. Car is lowered and I had no rubbing.
Hi, yes I saw that you went back to 224’s ....was there any specific reason, were they a lot lighter even including tyres?

225/40/19 seem like quite a chunky tire for the front?

Any issues with rubbing lowered on 224’s ?
Went back to 224's as they suited the car better imo. Not had any rubbing with them at all. 10mm spacers on front too.
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