370z DD?

JARblue · 04-13-2016, 09:09 AM

I DD mine. Five years later, and I still love everything about it. I get about 8K miles out of my rear tires on average

But I also do a lot of highway driving. It's comfortable (to me) and gets really decent gas mileage if you don't have a heavy right foot. Tire mileage is going to be dependent on your habits. Highway miles help tremendously.

Sean1125R · 04-13-2016, 09:15 AM

I use mine as a daily driver but I only have less than a twenty mile round trip to work and the road conditions are decent. The distance would never stop me from using the Z as a DD someone place else but road conditions certainly would.

kenchan · 04-13-2016, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by abmobil

Hello everyone.
I don't have a 370 yet, but I'm strongly considering one for my next DD.
Current DD is a 95 Nissan Hardbody V6 5mt. Running strong with 214k.
Other ride is a 13 Titan Crew Cab.

The Titan will remain my wknd ride, but I've decided I need something sporty to help me enjoy my 90 mile round trip daily commute a little more. I know the 370 is not the most practical choice for that.

I feel the bang for the buck for a new base model is really good, and I can keep the manual trans. Was considering CPO G37 sedans before.

I know tire life isn't great, but with mostly hwy miles is it possible for me to get 30,000 miles out of a set of tires? The car won't be tracked. Also has Nissan made any changes at all to the CSC? I'm hoping if I buy a new 2016 or 2017 model I won't have to worry about that. Those are the biggest things I'm questioning at the moment.

Thanks for any feedback!

since u have the titan for other tasks, im sure u can wing it no problem. there are tires dat last longer dan the 8-10k i usually get on my summer tires.. like check out the continental tires.. might even suggest the DWS06. i started running those on my STI this winter, not bad. i mean u cant DWS06 in snow with the Z, but u can use ur truck for snow driving if any.

Jayhovah · 04-13-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I DD mine. I get 30-40k out of the fronts, 25-30k out of the rears.

Helps that I drive in a grid system in Phoenix.

which tires and which wheels?

MacCool · 04-13-2016, 10:13 AM

In Georgia, a 370 would work fine as a daily driver. It's NOT the car for you if you have to deal with ice and snow, and it can be tricky in the rain. Tire life...good summer performance tires (such as OEM) will get you maybe 20,000 highway miles, and a new set is typically $1200, but you can get tires for it that will wear better if that's a concern.

It's a two-seat, rear wheel drive sports car. It's a blast to drive, but it is NOT a practical vehicle.

MacCool · 04-13-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I DD mine. I get 30-40k out of the fronts, 25-30k out of the rears.

Helps that I drive in a grid system in Phoenix.

What is a "grid system"? Is that where your car levitates itself down the highway? 'Cause that's the only way I can imagine a Z with summer performance tires getting 30-40k on a set of tires.

Dirk McGurck · 04-13-2016, 10:22 AM

I figure it meant he lived a Tron life.

kntrider · 04-13-2016, 11:09 AM

Been DD my Z Touring 6 speed for 3 years in Dallas traffic and it has been great DD and allows my S2000 to sit in the garage for weekends!

Inspector71 · 04-13-2016, 12:01 PM

I have had 2 Z's now and love them as a DD. I might pick up another car to keep some miles off the Z but I would not hesitate.

MagmaRed370z · 04-13-2016, 12:29 PM

I Daily mine all year long.

zguynate · 04-13-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Can't swap directional tires.

Only if you purchased the extended warranty, is the CSC covered after 3yrs/30,000mi.

Clear bra the entire front end. I did 1/3 hood and regret it. I should have clear bra'd the doors too. ******* rock-lined freeways.

Im thinking he meant to dismount the tires from the rims and swap sides. Thats the only way that would make sense.

Dirk McGurck · 04-13-2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Im thinking he meant to dismount the tires from the rims and swap sides. Thats the only way that would make sense.

That often times puts the same amount of stress on the tire, negating the treadwear.

greenlawnraci · 04-13-2016, 02:39 PM

I DD'D a G35 sedan for three years, including 300+ mile drives for work almost weekly.

Conti DWS have a 50k warranty (25k if the shop enforces the can't rotate clause) and they performed well.

Haboob · 04-13-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

which tires and which wheels?

OEM tire are sitting at about 25k, but the right rear picked up a lot of metal and is unusable, so I bought S04's. On my second set of rears, fronts are just now down to the wear bar (I'm at 65k miles on the Z).

Forgestar wheels, OEM sizes, but +20mm offset.

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Originally Posted by MacCool

What is a "grid system"? Is that where your car levitates itself down the highway? 'Cause that's the only way I can imagine a Z with summer performance tires getting 30-40k on a set of tires.

Phoenix streets are setup in a grid. Just squares, less wear and tear on the tires, because less turns.

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Im thinking he meant to dismount the tires from the rims and swap sides. Thats the only way that would make sense.

Maybe, but even then you're not supposed to... unless I'm being too gullible with the "outside" mark on the tires.

labrador · 04-13-2016, 04:05 PM

I have a 142 mile round trip daily commute. I take the Z almost everyday. Unless its raining then I take the f150.

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Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 21	I figure it meant he lived a Tron life. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

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Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 16	I would do it in a heart beat I have had 2 Z's now and love them as a DD. I might pick up another car to keep some miles off the Z but I would not hesitate.

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MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	I Daily mine all year long. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

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Sean1125R Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NW Washington Posts: 69 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 9	I use mine as a daily driver but I only have less than a twenty mile round trip to work and the road conditions are decent. The distance would never stop me from using the Z as a DD someone place else but road conditions certainly would.

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MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	In Georgia, a 370 would work fine as a daily driver. It's NOT the car for you if you have to deal with ice and snow, and it can be tricky in the rain. Tire life...good summer performance tires (such as OEM) will get you maybe 20,000 highway miles, and a new set is typically $1200, but you can get tires for it that will wear better if that's a concern. It's a two-seat, rear wheel drive sports car. It's a blast to drive, but it is NOT a practical vehicle.

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kntrider Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 49 Drives: 14 370 S BLK M6 Rep Power: 12	Been DD my Z Touring 6 speed for 3 years in Dallas traffic and it has been great DD and allows my S2000 to sit in the garage for weekends!

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greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 10	I DD'D a G35 sedan for three years, including 300+ mile drives for work almost weekly. Conti DWS have a 50k warranty (25k if the shop enforces the can't rotate clause) and they performed well.

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labrador Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 10	I have a 142 mile round trip daily commute. I take the Z almost everyday. Unless its raining then I take the f150.