New Nismo Owner (Atlanta, GA)

JChi · 03-21-2017, 04:16 PM

New owner checking in, just acquired a 2012 Nismo in black with 12k miles. Really enjoying the car, my first Z car as well. Very fun driving in the north GA mountains. This is actually my DD and my weekend car is a 800whp CTSV.

Random question - anyone here have any experience with the Firestone Indy 500 tires? Looks to have some pretty good reviews and great bang for the buck. Stock tires are about done.

OldGuyFla · 03-21-2017, 04:42 PM

Welcome

,enjoy the new ride!

JC-Nismo · 03-21-2017, 04:55 PM

No pics, no car......

JChi · 03-21-2017, 05:14 PM

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JChi · 03-21-2017, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

No pics, no car......

Saw your car at C&O. Car looks beautiful. I actually tried to catch you as you were leaving, but just missed you. I was on a Black/Red 2016 BMW S1000RR parked close by you at the last meet. I told myself I'm not going to mod this car since I already have a car to mod, but after seeing your car, I might throw some wheels on it thanks to you. Are you lowered on coils or springs? And did you have to buy front and rear camber arms, or just rear camber arms? My brother has a set of gold Works VSXX on his Lexus (370Z fitment) I might get off him.

EDIT: just saw your thread and see you're on springs. Great looking car, again.

TerribleONE · 03-21-2017, 05:27 PM

Welcome. Stay away from mustangs.

JChi · 03-21-2017, 05:47 PM

By the way, one VERY annoying thing about this car.. Seems like due to the looks, everyone wants to race me!

Z-Girl 12 · 03-21-2017, 06:06 PM

Congrats and welcome to the family!!!

SOUTHZZ · 03-21-2017, 06:23 PM

Welcome!
I'm night a Firestone fan.
I never buy tires based on the lowest price.

I recommend Hankook V-12'S.
I run them on my z33 and also have them on my z34.
They are great for all purpose driving. Quiet,excellent ride.
Not good for track though. Rather soft sidewalls.

JChi · 03-21-2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

Welcome!
I'm night a Firestone fan.
I never buy tires based on the lowest price.

I recommend Hankook V-12'S.
I run them on my z33 and also have them on my z34.
They are great for all purpose driving. Quiet,excellent ride.
Not good for track though. Rather soft sidewalls.

I disagree. I've had many tires through the various cars I've owned. Both top of the line and cheaper performance tires. I've had Hankook V12's on a M3 and didn't like them at all. Based on the reviews of the Firestone's and at that price point, I don't see why not. Dry traction seems to be pretty good and nothing, but good reviews. Like I mentioned, this is my daily driver with some spirited driving. My other car has Bridgestone RE11's. Also have Firestone Wide Oval's on my VW GTI and surprisingly not bad for the price.

Cavallero · 03-21-2017, 07:29 PM

Great looking car, congrats.

Memphis370Z · 03-21-2017, 07:32 PM

Congratulations and welcome.

Regarding your tire question, refer to the links in this post for some member feedback - Any of you run firestone fire hawk Indy 500?

danegrey · 03-21-2017, 07:41 PM

Welcome to the club, enjoy the car and then drive it harder
as far as tires, bit pricey, but worth it Michelin Super sports

JChi · 03-21-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Congratulations and welcome.

Regarding your tire question, refer to the links in this post for some member feedback - Any of you run firestone fire hawk Indy 500?

Perfect, thanks!

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Originally Posted by danegrey

Welcome to the club, enjoy the car and then drive it harder
as far as tires, bit pricey, but worth it Michelin Super sports

I've been a die hard Bridgestone RE11 fan (two sets), but that's what I'll be trying on my CTSV when the new PSS's come out. The Z is my daily so I don't want to spend that kind of money.

Memphis370Z · 03-21-2017, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JChi

I've been a die hard Bridgestone RE11 fan (two sets), but that's what I'll be trying on my CTSV when the new PSS's come out. The Z is my daily so I don't want to spend that kind of money.

For what it's worth, I think the Bridgetone S-04s offer great value. I've been running them for about a year and a half and have absolutely no complaints.

03-21-2017, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
JChi Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8 Drives: CTSV, Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 8	New Nismo Owner (Atlanta, GA) New owner checking in, just acquired a 2012 Nismo in black with 12k miles. Really enjoying the car, my first Z car as well. Very fun driving in the north GA mountains. This is actually my DD and my weekend car is a 800whp CTSV. Random question - anyone here have any experience with the Firestone Indy 500 tires? Looks to have some pretty good reviews and great bang for the buck. Stock tires are about done.

03-21-2017, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
OldGuyFla A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indian Lake Estates Fl Posts: 1,049 Drives: 14 370Z TS Roadster Rep Power: 19127	Welcome ,enjoy the new ride! JChi likes this. __________________

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JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	No pics, no car...... Z-Girl 12 likes this.

03-21-2017, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Welcome. Stay away from mustangs. JChi likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-21-2017, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Congrats and welcome to the family!!! JChi likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

03-21-2017, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
JChi Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8 Drives: CTSV, Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 8	By the way, one VERY annoying thing about this car.. Seems like due to the looks, everyone wants to race me!

03-21-2017, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
SOUTHZZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 3400	Welcome! I'm night a Firestone fan. I never buy tires based on the lowest price. I recommend Hankook V-12'S. I run them on my z33 and also have them on my z34. They are great for all purpose driving. Quiet,excellent ride. Not good for track though. Rather soft sidewalls.

03-21-2017, 07:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cavallero Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 18 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 8	Great looking car, congrats.

03-21-2017, 07:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Congratulations and welcome. Regarding your tire question, refer to the links in this post for some member feedback - Any of you run firestone fire hawk Indy 500?

03-21-2017, 07:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Welcome to the club, enjoy the car and then drive it harder as far as tires, bit pricey, but worth it Michelin Super sports __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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