Tyres

Colesy · 06-20-2010, 06:54 PM

Has anyone needed to change their tyres yet, and if so what did they fit? Also for what is going to be your preference in tyres when you do need to replace the Yoko's? Are you going to stick with the same, or have you a preference of another make?

BGTV8 · 06-21-2010, 02:05 AM

I replaced my OEM yoki's at 5000 kms with Kumho KU36:

Front: 235/40R18
Rear: 275/35R18

These are a ripper tyre, quite soft - excellent dry grip and good wet grip, yet have provided reasonably good wear as they have 20000klics on them and have endured 3 track days.

They have 2mm of useable tread left - will maybe get another 4-5000klics out of them *(or one more track day).

In terms of replacing these, I was going to try the Dunlop Direzza SPDZ01 but will have to use the 245/40R18 front as the 235/45R18 is way underspec on load index.

Indeed, load index is a real problem with the 370Z as only the OEM Yoki and the Kumho are laod-index compliant ... everything else is a minium of 1 under specified load index, which technically means the car is not compliant with its ADR certification (which means plod can legitemately give you a hard time if he wants to).

I can recommend the Kumho and they come at an attractive price, but will know in a few months whether the Dunlop is a better tyre or not.

RB

Mr Ed · 06-27-2010, 12:31 AM

I just sold my 18" tyres and rims to a member of this forum.

Obviously he didnt mind the Yokohama Advans!

I recall he used Falken FG 452s on the rears

nismostu · 06-30-2010, 07:40 AM

I've just replaced my tires and have put the Yokohama Advans back on

Colesy · 06-30-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismostu

I've just replaced my tires and have put the Yokohama Advans back on

How many K's did you manage to do before replacing?

nismostu · 07-01-2010, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colesy

How many K's did you manage to do before replacing?

20,000kms

Trips · 06-30-2010, 08:07 PM

Thats Tires.

Majestik · 06-30-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Thats Tires.

Nope, it's tyres

Trips · 06-30-2010, 08:14 PM

Oh Excuse me.. I just saw were i was at... lol
nevermind....

Rays370 · 07-01-2010, 03:11 AM

Im still running the stock 18's with the yoko's, however Im upgrading to 19 inch Rays VRG2's which will be wrapped in Yoko Advan AD08's...got the wheels and tyres ready to go, just gotta find the time to get them fitted.

GTRFAN · 07-01-2010, 03:52 AM

Mine have about 40% rear 60% front, so I am planning to upgrade to 19" wheels/tyres at the same time. Still looking at getting the 19 OEM Rays with tyres from the states as they are cheap and look good.

I found a way to get them here for under $200. I'll let you all know when it's a done deal.

markymark · 07-01-2010, 04:43 AM

def interested in how you can bring them in for $200

Majestik · 07-01-2010, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRFAN

Mine have about 40% rear 60% front, so I am planning to upgrade to 19" wheels/tyres at the same time. Still looking at getting the 19 OEM Rays with tyres from the states as they are cheap and look good.

I found a way to get them here for under $200. I'll let you all know when it's a done deal.

Ahhhh..

You've finally taken my advice and shipped Evan to the US as a toy boy in exchange for Z parts?

370er · 07-06-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRFAN

I found a way to get them here for under $200. I'll let you all know when it's a done deal.

Group buy or something? $200 wouldn't even get you one wheel here.

gumpy · 07-06-2010, 09:29 PM

Based on the site

Hankook evo12's should fit our cars with 18" wheels...

I'm planning to slightly upsize the tyres to 235/50R18's and 255/45R18's for fuel economy and hopefully more grip...

06-20-2010, 06:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Colesy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 45 Drives: Red 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Tyres Has anyone needed to change their tyres yet, and if so what did they fit? Also for what is going to be your preference in tyres when you do need to replace the Yoko's? Are you going to stick with the same, or have you a preference of another make?

06-30-2010, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
nismostu Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Adelaide - AUS Posts: 60 Drives: 09 370Z CS 6MT Rep Power: 17	I've just replaced my tires and have put the Yokohama Advans back on __________________ My Z Album

06-30-2010, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,733 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Thats Tires. __________________

06-30-2010, 08:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,733 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Oh Excuse me.. I just saw were i was at... lol nevermind.... __________________

07-01-2010, 03:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
GTRFAN Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 586 Drives: 370z Titanium 6MT Rep Power: 18	Mine have about 40% rear 60% front, so I am planning to upgrade to 19" wheels/tyres at the same time. Still looking at getting the 19 OEM Rays with tyres from the states as they are cheap and look good. I found a way to get them here for under $200. I'll let you all know when it's a done deal. __________________ My Zed

06-21-2010, 02:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,515 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39974	I replaced my OEM yoki's at 5000 kms with Kumho KU36: Front: 235/40R18 Rear: 275/35R18 These are a ripper tyre, quite soft - excellent dry grip and good wet grip, yet have provided reasonably good wear as they have 20000klics on them and have endured 3 track days. They have 2mm of useable tread left - will maybe get another 4-5000klics out of them *(or one more track day). In terms of replacing these, I was going to try the Dunlop Direzza SPDZ01 but will have to use the 245/40R18 front as the 235/45R18 is way underspec on load index. Indeed, load index is a real problem with the 370Z as only the OEM Yoki and the Kumho are laod-index compliant ... everything else is a minium of 1 under specified load index, which technically means the car is not compliant with its ADR certification (which means plod can legitemately give you a hard time if he wants to). I can recommend the Kumho and they come at an attractive price, but will know in a few months whether the Dunlop is a better tyre or not. RB

06-27-2010, 12:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr Ed Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 162 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I just sold my 18" tyres and rims to a member of this forum. Obviously he didnt mind the Yokohama Advans! I recall he used Falken FG 452s on the rears

07-01-2010, 03:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rays370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aus Posts: 24 Drives: 10 370Z Rep Power: 16	Im still running the stock 18's with the yoko's, however Im upgrading to 19 inch Rays VRG2's which will be wrapped in Yoko Advan AD08's...got the wheels and tyres ready to go, just gotta find the time to get them fitted.

07-01-2010, 04:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
markymark Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 51 Drives: white 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	def interested in how you can bring them in for $200

07-06-2010, 09:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	Based on the site Hankook evo12's should fit our cars with 18" wheels... I'm planning to slightly upsize the tyres to 235/50R18's and 255/45R18's for fuel economy and hopefully more grip...

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