need help with tire / battery

maro

370z is my first sports car and i just went to dealership to get something fixed

and they told me i need new tires and new battery. he told me its cranking low? that it will die before summer time

i had my car for year and a half with just little over 19000 miles!

i need some opinions whether i should change my tire and battery

GZ3

how worn are you tires? Are they balding? As far as battery, i would get a quick 2nd opinion at autozone or pep boys, have them hook up thier battery tester...and go from there

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EazyD

do you have the bridgestone potenza summer tires? treads are pretty thin on them on purpose, I think (I got mine used, tell me if I'm wrong?)

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kenchan

at 19K miles on perf tires, i think you're done. i dont expect mine to last more than 15k miles.

for battery as posted above, go to a local car parts store and have it load tested. if you're over 250amps i think you're fine (500cca). im not sure wat the load rating is for our stock batteries but usually over 500cca.

cossie1600

buy them from tirerack (via the link), much cheaper

kenchan

X294 talk to alex.

wilsonp

You can search for alternative tire recommendations, if you want more performance you can get something like RE11, or quieter and longer lasting, something like Hankook Ventus V12, or all season, maybe Continental ExtremeContact DWS.

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dad

Tire Tech Information - Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Coin

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ClemsonWill

Being that your car is only a year and half old I would think it's covered under the warrantee. If they want to replace it then let them but don't pay for it before having it tested somewhere else. Tires are probably done. 19K out of the stock tires is about right.

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IDZRVIT

If your tires aren't done by 19K miles, especially the rears, you aren't having enough fun with your Z!

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kenchan

good tip with coin. make sure to measure the inner treads too, not just the outer treads on this car.

370zproject

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maro

i drive my z every single day!

i will definetely get new tires but im going to check my battery maybe tommrow

the guy at dealership told me i only have to pay the half of price($50) since its under warranty

kenchan

huh, $50 isn't bad for insurance. but yah, get it checked out. auto parts places measure for free.

if you really want to go the extra mile, get a redtop.

Cleto

put new shoes, and new batteries on that toy!

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