New Momo / Falken Combo

[rockethead26]

Hi all,

Just got the new round stuff installed on my GT-R. Dropped from 19"OEM to 18x8" Momo Revenge Matte Black and a little wider with 235/60R18 Falken Wildpeak A/T tires.

I think it works pretty well. I'll drive them for a few months to draw any major conclusions, but out of the gate, these tires are easier and less noisy over tar strips because of the taller sidewall. Only drove 4 miles home, so no major conclusions yet. They do feel good, though. Discount Tire ordered and installed.

 

[Antoine]

Nice combo, thanks for sharing!

 

[Catch22]

My stock 2019 Signature OEM tires are donezo, I'm considering the downsizing to the same specs 235/60r18!

Any issues regarding spacing/need for spacers/rubbing?
Wheel/tire weight?
Have you noticed any handling or ride firmness changes?
Any changes on MPG?
Did you consider Nitto Nomad Grappler 235/60r18 107V XL?

Best,

Catch

 

[rockethead26]

My stock 2019 Signature OEM tires are donezo, I'm considering the downsizing to the same specs 235/60r18!

Any issues regarding spacing/need for spacers/rubbing?
Wheel/tire weight?
Have you noticed any handling or ride firmness changes?
Any changes on MPG?
Did you consider Nitto Nomad Grappler 235/60r18 107V XL?

Best,

Catch

Hi Catch,

I'm liking the new setup after a few weeks.

No spacers required and no rubbing. Plenty of room.

I am lighter in each corner by just under 2 lbs.

Handling feels the same after I reduced the installed pressure of 38 down to 36. Feels good here.

Haven't really paid attention to MPG as it wasn't a reason to modify. With quick glances at the mileage screen occasionally after shutting down the engine, I see pretty much the same as I did before. I would have guessed that I would have lost maybe 1 MPG or possibly 2, but I don't think that's happened.

I did not even look at the Nitto tires. The Falkens get such good reviews that I didn't bother and I like their looks.

Cheers!

 

[Catch22]

What offset are your wheels?

 

[rockethead26]

What offset are your wheels?

+42

 

[Catch22]

Any rubbing when the steering wheel is in fully turned?

Thanks again!

 

[rockethead26]

Haven't checked that yet. I don't drive much with the steering wheel at full stop so I don't know. I'm not really worried about it. Maybe I can check it visually in the next few days.