Subject	weight and tire cost. Get some 17x9s w/ 275/40/17 tires
Posted by	boileralum on May 24, 2005 at 3:20 PM
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In Reply To	Re: Why 18's? posted by SeekingZ on May 24, 2005 at 03:17 PM
Message	for all 4 corners for the best compromise between grip and weight. Rule #1 - There's always a bastard! JRH(KY): for some reason, when I hear the word 'tranny' I think of transvestite before I do transmission. don't ask me why boileralum: FAGMO! ----------------------------------------- Bill (ImTheDevil): blah blah blah me: Just because you are covered in gasoline right now, doesn't mean you are right! ----------------------------------------- JRH (KY): I'm also using up a weekend this month for Indy and a weekend next month for the USGP. Throw in our trip to PA and GF is getting tired of my car habit. Boy I'm going to miss her :-D
Follow Ups	Wheels - SeekingZ 14:40:22 05/24/05 Well that 2nd question is a oxymoron. - Tissan© 14:47:49 05/24/05 False - maglito 17:14:08 05/24/05 are 18's really going to help you on the track? (n/m) - SimplyZ(MD) 14:52:53 05/24/05 Why 18's? (n/m) - PennStateZ 14:53:16 05/24/05 Re: Why 18's? - SeekingZ 15:17:59 05/24/05 You can't fit those under 17s? - PennStateZ 15:20:34 05/24/05 So Porsche, Viper, Z06, M3's 350Z, etc,etc got it all wrong? (n/m) - ZBlacktt 15:58:29 05/24/05 yes (n/m) - Guapo 16:03:25 05/24/05 lol, So did AMG, Audi, Mazda RX-8, Murcielago, VR4 - ZBlacktt 17:07:32 05/24/05 we are talking about the Z32. (n/m) - Spee 18:15:50 05/24/05 no (n/m) - maglito 17:30:34 05/24/05 ?? That is a stupid statement. - PennStateZ 16:32:36 05/24/05 don't forget a heavier tires on smaller wheels. - SuparexTT 16:42:15 05/24/05 Stupid to you? - ZBlacktt 17:10:30 05/24/05 I'd like to add that my occasional TRACK set-up uses 18" - Scotts94z32 16:18:52 05/25/05 Nice to see the ones that track reply (n/m) - ZBlacktt 17:04:59 05/25/05 ok smart guy, what do any of those cars have to do with a Z? - Spee 18:14:37 05/24/05 Drama Queen? - ZBlacktt 20:04:05 05/24/05 whether or not you have a point.... - maglito 21:45:48 05/24/05 . - maglito 23:20:23 05/24/05 heh (n/m) - PennStateZ 23:30:31 05/24/05 again, who are you? (n/m) - ZBlacktt 03:01:21 05/25/05 m a g l i t o (n/m) - maglito 08:48:24 05/25/05 lol, oh,, ok. Sorry still getting use't to your name here. (n/m) - ZBlacktt 10:05:56 05/25/05 WTF are you talking about? - PennStateZ 10:14:52 05/25/05 I've been reading this site for 3 years - maglito 11:16:30 05/25/05 LOL - PennStateZ 13:26:45 05/25/05 Clearly you don't get it. - Spee 23:28:52 05/24/05 We know each other well, good carry on. (n/m) - ZBlacktt 03:02:20 05/25/05 its NOT irrelevant. its a very good question he is asking. - scubasteve (rebuilding) 11:48:26 05/25/05 I was thinking about that as well. - ZBlacktt 12:56:30 05/25/05 weight and tire cost. Get some 17x9s w/ 275/40/17 tires - boileralum 15:20:37 05/24/05 beat ya :) (n/m) - PennStateZ 15:21:45 05/24/05 On timing, but not on details ;) (n/m) - boileralum 16:06:43 05/24/05 well... - PennStateZ 16:33:53 05/24/05 Re: weight and tire cost. Get some 17x9s w/ 275/40/17 tires - SeekingZ 15:23:55 05/24/05 Yeah, look into it! They'll be much better at the track (n/m) - SeedyROM 15:27:27 05/24/05 Stoptechs fit under 17" rims. (n/m) - Guapo 16:03:10 05/24/05 probably not every single design though ;) (n/m) - boileralum 16:07:27 05/24/05 no, but I only care about one .... :) - Guapo 16:12:47 05/24/05 What do you use for a Spare, AAA :) (n/m) - ZBlacktt 17:26:48 05/24/05 heh, i never thought about that. You can ditch some - rufflez 17:47:57 05/24/05 yes (n/m) - Guapo 17:49:16 05/24/05 He can always bring the back wheel to the front - ZXRider(SoCal) 17:54:30 05/24/05 and put two jacks or two stands in the car too? (n/m) - ZBlacktt 20:20:35 05/24/05 you don't know how to jack up an entire side of a car? (n/m) - Guapo 20:25:15 05/24/05 post picture's :) (n/m) - ZBlacktt 20:35:27 05/24/05 You're so fond of reminding everyone how long you've been - Guapo 20:41:24 05/24/05 I believe this would be more appropriate... - Spee 23:35:56 05/24/05 There ya go again. Captain Original - ZBlacktt 03:40:11 05/25/05 Do I have to type it out for you? ( teasing ) - ZBlacktt 03:36:06 05/25/05 so in other words, you don't know. Thats what I thought. (n/m) - Guapo 10:09:12 05/25/05 Yes, you do. (n/m) - PennStateZ 10:18:31 05/25/05 ...why? it's really simple - ZXRider(SoCal) 22:18:49 05/24/05 thats too simple :) (n/m) - Guapo 22:20:40 05/24/05 Ya true, and us 300ZX drivers can't have simple :) BTW - ZXRider(SoCal) 22:52:57 05/24/05 Doesn't work w/ an 18x10 w/ 285/35/18 tires in the back ;) (n/m) - boileralum 10:14:22 05/25/05 do you have any speedo problems with those? - PennStateZ 10:39:32 05/25/05 I don't with mine, I run that size. (n/m) - ZBlacktt 13:05:06 05/25/05 If you use 285/35-18, its off. (n/m) - maglito 13:20:09 05/25/05 Thought so, wasn't sure though... - PennStateZ 13:41:22 05/25/05 I will catch the next Dyno run on video for you. (n/m) - ZBlacktt 14:53:23 05/25/05 I am not talking about a huge difference... - PennStateZ 13:28:43 05/25/05 Yea - ZBlacktt 14:58:38 05/25/05 How do you explain that? - PennStateZ 15:08:16 05/25/05 Depends on what stock size tire you run - ZBlacktt 15:21:08 05/25/05 If you run the stock tire size on the 16" wheel, - PennStateZ 15:23:51 05/25/05 Correct, but as you see. I don't. (n/m) - ZBlacktt 15:28:04 05/25/05 OMG - PennStateZ 15:31:46 05/25/05 Try AIM, this isn't working ( clearly ) - ZBlacktt 16:05:37 05/25/05 Re: no, but I only care about one .... :) - SeekingZ 19:38:00 05/24/05 Enkei RP-01 (n/m) - Guapo 20:17:35 05/24/05 What is this world coming to when I agree with Zblacktt - maglito 17:29:30 05/24/05 Re: What is this world coming to when I agree with Zblacktt - SeekingZ 19:53:04 05/24/05 Please, leave the names out and just post information :) - ZBlacktt 20:28:30 05/24/05 OK, I'll play. - Guapo 20:39:00 05/24/05 my point was only somewhere between 17 and 18 is ideal - maglito 21:15:19 05/24/05 excellent :) (n/m) - Guapo 21:20:57 05/24/05 Staying out of this one...arguement wise. - BooZTT (Hawaii) 22:59:47 05/24/05 Agreed, the standard OEM rims are getting bigger. - ZBlacktt 03:17:33 05/25/05 I agree w/ Guapo still... - PennStateZ 21:31:23 05/24/05 Rememeber, we are keeping names out of it. - maglito 22:16:13 05/24/05 I never said anything about keeping names out of it. - PennStateZ 23:08:03 05/24/05 agreed - maglito 23:15:19 05/24/05 Ok, you seem to have tunnel vision - ZBlacktt 03:31:21 05/25/05 again ... - Guapo 10:15:27 05/25/05 lol - ZBlacktt 13:03:30 05/25/05 Tunnel vision? - PennStateZ 10:16:46 05/25/05 The sad thing is - SeedyROM 10:58:25 05/25/05 Well here's a point - ZBlacktt 12:38:07 05/25/05 sadly, I agree - maglito 13:29:18 05/25/05 2nd - ZBlacktt 14:51:11 05/25/05 his username is "spee" not "spree" - maglito 15:07:30 05/25/05 lol, mistake, I just guest without looking. No biggie (n/m) - ZBlacktt 15:26:55 05/25/05 Here's a point. - PennStateZ 13:51:43 05/25/05 ding! (n/m) - Spee 17:18:02 05/25/05 You've convinced the entire community here as well - ZBlacktt 18:20:00 05/25/05 WOW. (n/m) - PennStateZ 22:29:03 05/25/05 17" tires weigh more than 18" tires. - scubasteve (rebuilding) 12:14:38 05/25/05 Why can you install 20" wheels on a C5 butnot on a Z32? (n/m) - Guapo 12:31:00 05/25/05 Because they were designed to allow for a larger wheel+tire - maglito 12:53:06 05/25/05 That rotational inertia is more important than you think... - PennStateZ 13:38:13 05/25/05 I understand your point, but I think the diffenence is small - maglito 13:47:43 05/25/05 Not really. - PennStateZ 13:57:28 05/25/05 Fine - maglito 14:06:53 05/25/05 You took it wrong. - PennStateZ 14:13:39 05/25/05 Cool, just remember maglito != zblacktt - maglito 14:23:09 05/25/05 I know - PennStateZ 14:29:06 05/25/05 ok, lets talk - ZBlacktt 14:43:13 05/25/05 ok, here's a game. what size wheel does formula 1 use? (n/m) - Guapo 15:11:33 05/25/05 No, see that wouldn't count... - PennStateZ 15:26:45 05/25/05 ... - PennStateZ 15:16:45 05/25/05 17" guys can do that :) - ZBlacktt 15:39:55 05/25/05 That is the kind of test that needs to be done... - PennStateZ 15:50:23 05/25/05 right - ZBlacktt 15:55:54 05/25/05 You asked if all those manufacturers "got it wrong" - PennStateZ 16:04:08 05/25/05 ok last try - ZBlacktt 16:57:47 05/25/05 LOL :) - ZBlacktt 14:36:53 05/25/05 I was referring to your incesent name calling and personal - maglito 14:44:57 05/25/05 Really? Look again, because I see that it's not. (n/m) - ZBlacktt 15:10:44 05/25/05 This thread is an example. - PennStateZ 15:18:36 05/25/05 Really? - ZBlacktt 15:23:08 05/25/05 Thanks for proving my point. - PennStateZ 15:29:16 05/25/05 likewise - ZBlacktt 15:48:06 05/25/05 If price is not a factor for him, - PennStateZ 15:51:47 05/25/05 rotational inertia is not a factor to be concerned with. - scubasteve (rebuilding) 14:30:25 05/25/05 Rotational inertia would affect acceleration... - PennStateZ 15:06:26 05/25/05 you CAN install a 20" wheel on a z32. (n/m) - scubasteve (rebuilding) 14:18:19 05/25/05 You could install a 26" wheel... - PennStateZ 14:21:07 05/25/05 neither if the same amount of sidewall is used on each - scubasteve (rebuilding) 14:39:48 05/25/05 there is only ONE 35 series 17" tire on all of tirerack. - maglito 12:41:43 05/25/05 I use 40 series. (n/m) - Guapo 15:13:08 05/25/05 I know - maglito 15:40:36 05/25/05 Whoa! not to get off subject, but is that worth $4K? (n/m) - ZBlacktt 16:01:33 05/25/05 thank you. (n/m) - scubasteve (rebuilding) 11:53:41 05/25/05 Don't forget - SactoTodd 16:00:06 05/24/05 about 25 lbs - SuparexTT 16:39:45 05/24/05
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