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Infiniti G35 Tires and Wheels

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Re: 16" OK for a 2008 G35x? [jeffwilson] by bg18947
Feb 02, 2008 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: jeffwilson (Feb 02, 2008 6:33 am)

You'll probably want to check the outside tire diameter from the manufacturer's website compared to the stock tires. You also need to verfiy the offset of the rims you intend to use. Also, is there enough clearance for the brakes on 16" rims. Can't think of what else you might need to check. But, these are the major ones:
 
Tire Diameter
Wheel Offset
Rim/Brake Clearance
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Re: tires on my G-35 last only one year! [fitnessbuff] by thegphon
Feb 05, 2008 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: fitnessbuff (Feb 01, 2008 1:35 pm)

I own a 2004 G35 coupe with the sport tires package. I can ASSURE you that you will burn through tires (especially rear tires) every year or so. I was buying OEM Mich
pilot rear tires at $600/pair on a yearly basis and fronts about every 1 1/2 yrs. I switched to BF Goodrich KDW 2's and saved some $$$ with no real loss in performance. This is part and parcel of owning these cars. Wait until the brake problems start...since you own a 2005, you don't get the extended brake warranty that Inifiniti gave 2003-2004 owners...
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Tire size by mrmeo123
Mar 14, 2008 (2:44 am)
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I recently purchased an 04 g35 coupe. Comes with staggered tire size. Has anyone ever ran same size front and rear and is this a change that will work?
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Re: Tire size [mrmeo123] by scottm123
Mar 14, 2008 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: mrmeo123 (Mar 14, 2008 2:44 am)

You can run 4 tires of the same size on any car.
You cannot, however, run staggered tires on an AWD system.
 
On your car, it would be fine. In fact, it's suggested to go a little smaller for winter tires... like 17's
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Re: Tire size [scottm123] by bruceomega
Mar 14, 2008 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 14, 2008 6:38 am)

You cannot, however, run staggered tires on an AWD system
 
Yes, this does seem to be the case normally. But on the BMW 535Xi, if you get the optional 18" wheels with summer performance tires, they come in staggered sizing. Or at least that used to be the case. Right now, the 535Xi options page of their web site is down, so I can't confirm.
 
Bruce
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Re: Tire size [bruceomega] by scottm123
Mar 14, 2008 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: bruceomega (Mar 14, 2008 7:20 am)

Hmm... I didn't know that
I wonder if they've done something to the system which allows it.
Infiniti has stated that staggered wheels could cause damage to the system.
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Re: Tire size [bruceomega] by scottm123
Mar 14, 2008 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: bruceomega (Mar 14, 2008 7:20 am)

I just checked the BMW site. (bmwusa.com)
Looks like the 528xi has an optional tire size of 245 40R18
It says nothing about being staggered though, and I honestly know nothing about previous years, so I can't say for sure.
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Re: Tire size [scottm123] by bruceomega
Mar 17, 2008 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 14, 2008 8:22 am)

I just checked the BWM web site this morning, and they still do not have the options pages back up.
 
I have a .pdf copy of the '08 5 series brochure from last summer. I can't copy the text, but for the 528Xi it says the optional wheels available with the sport package are 18 x 8.0 (style 246) with 245/40R-18 run flat performance tires. It does not say anything about staggered sizing for the 528Xi.
 
For the 535Xi, it says the optional wheels available with the sport package are 18 x 8.0 front and 18 x 9.0 rear (style 124) with 245/40R-18 front and 275/35R-18 rear run flat performance tires.
 
I know, this seems counterintuitive, but that is what I read.
 
You may be able to see the brochure at this web location, http://jon.bimmerfest.com/bulletins/MY2008E60brochure.pdf
which is from Bimmerfest.
Page 10 has info on wheels / tires.
 
Bruce
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Re: Tire size [bruceomega] by alang4
Mar 17, 2008 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: bruceomega (Mar 17, 2008 7:26 am)

Is this now the BMW forum?
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2007 G35 Sport Tires by madmarlin
Mar 18, 2008 (6:24 am)
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Anybody have any significant experience swapping the OE Bridgestones for the Goodyear Eagle F1's? I'm due for tires and am not impressed with the wear of the Potenza's. I live in South Florida, so heat and rain are an issue. In my exhaustive search, it seems that the only other tire that has the size for both front and rear on the Sport is the Eagle F1. I know a few of you have made the switch. Any comments, good or bad? I look forward to the replies.

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