370z DD?

zguynate · 04-13-2016, 11:37 AM

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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, 12:53 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, 01:39 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, 02:49 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.

mishuko · 04-13-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

OEM RE11's 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.

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

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

oem's a re050a's! lol I wish I got re-11 as stock tires

Haboob · 04-13-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

oem's a re050a's! lol I wish I got re-11 as stock tires

Well, whatever.

I don't ******* know. So many RE ### **** anymore I can't keep numbers straight.

JARblue · 04-13-2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Well, whatever.

I don't ******* know. So many RE ### **** anymore I can't keep numbers straight.

You're confusing RE-11s with RE-050s?!?!

Haboob · 04-13-2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You're confusing RE-11s with RE-050s?!?!

I guess? I don't remember what OEM tires were, sorry. It's been over two years since I had the OEM tires on. Obviously not that important.

somms · 04-13-2016, 07:44 PM

I DD mine all year long in Boston. Winter wheels are a must if you think it's ever going to snow, or get below 40 degrees. Can probably get away with summers all year long in Georgia if you can WFH on the rare days the conditions aren't good.

All season tires are bad in both the summer and the winter. Don't do that to yourself.

My stock tires lasted about 15K miles. Upgraded to RE-11s and never looked back. My winter tires have 15K on them now and have plenty of tread life left.

04-13-2016, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
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.

04-13-2016, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
somms Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 370z SP MT Rep Power: 12	I DD mine all year long in Boston. Winter wheels are a must if you think it's ever going to snow, or get below 40 degrees. Can probably get away with summers all year long in Georgia if you can WFH on the rare days the conditions aren't good. All season tires are bad in both the summer and the winter. Don't do that to yourself. My stock tires lasted about 15K miles. Upgraded to RE-11s and never looked back. My winter tires have 15K on them now and have plenty of tread life left.