Your Tires

Educ8r · 04-15-2009, 05:08 PM

I damaged a tire and have to replace it because it can't be repaired. Here in Houston, Texas there was NO ONE who had that size in stock. Nissan didn't even have it in stock. I got so SICK of hearing, "that's a rare tire size."

Oh yeah, Nissan said they are $405 a piece!

What do you think of run flats? Discount Tire has the Bridgestone Potenza run flats for $424 a piece.

SoCal 370Z · 04-15-2009, 05:15 PM

This size will make its way to the market; you just got caught in the beginning phases. Run flats can be noisy, and you might not like that aspect. Have you tried purchasing the tire out-of-state?

k.alexander · 04-15-2009, 05:22 PM

Have you looked into tirerack.com or discounttiredirect.com?

ChrisSlicks · 04-15-2009, 05:22 PM

You can buy them off tirerack.com. Around $330 + shipping I think.

I have a full set of 4 (2x275 + 2x245) that were taken off at 400 miles that I'm going to try and sell soon.

wstar · 04-15-2009, 05:27 PM

The dealership offered me a road hazard type protection on my factory tires and I took it. I sure hope they have them in stock if I need them

iceman21_23 · 04-15-2009, 06:21 PM

discount tire insured mine... they were only 330 for the rears and 324 for the fronts... 200 dollars for insurance...

jbbrann · 04-15-2009, 08:12 PM

+1 for Tirerack:

Tirerack RE050A

Shipping will be about $20. They have a warehouse in Shreveport so you would receive the tire in 1-2 days (I almost always receive the next day).

caneman88 · 04-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Did you find the tire ?I have a brand new rear for the sport model for sale still has the stickers on it never ben mounted I live in San Antonio let me know if you are interested 19" Bridgestone Potenza

XenChi · 04-15-2009, 09:08 PM

Yes, by all means do not purchase tires from Nissan unless you want to get ripped off. They told one of the GT-R boys his tire was $800 a pop!! But Tirerack has it for $378.

I plan on purchasing the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus for my next set: they are a nice all season tire with very high tread wear. You may want to give them a gander (Tire Rack). Which ever you choose please try to get some form of road hazard protection, at this price point unexpected surprises do sting just a little bit more.

K20A2_S · 04-15-2009, 11:29 PM

Only reason I don't like 19" wheels, it's the odd child in rims/tires, and they make you pay for it............20's are cheaper....

but for sports cars 18's and 19's are the way to go.......

msl82 · 04-16-2009, 12:59 AM

Oh man...i didn't even realized until now that replacing my tires is going to cost me at least + $900.........

Is this the price for having a sports car?

sensi09 · 04-16-2009, 01:02 AM

Buying takeoff from another member on here will probably be the cheapest alternative.

Otherwise, just go through tirerack. For the last two set of tires I've bought, I actually go through discount tire and just have them price-match tirerack's prices. Much more convenient and I end up with cheaper install prices.

Chan Chee Hoe · 04-16-2009, 07:43 AM

Hi members,i felt my 19 inches tyres [Bridgestone] is very noisy on the highway,anybody tried other brands that is quieter.?

ChrisSlicks · 04-16-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Hi members,i felt my 19 inches tyres [Bridgestone] is very noisy on the highway,anybody tried other brands that is quieter.?

They're all fairly noisy. They are wide tires and there is no significant sound insulation to speak of. However When I installed the Bridgestone RE-11's I noticed that the frequency of the tire rumble changed and it's actually a little more pleasant now as the tire is a continuous block design.

Forumite · 04-16-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K20A2_S

Only reason I don't like 19" wheels, it's the odd child in rims/tires, and they make you pay for it............20's are cheaper....

but for sports cars 18's and 19's are the way to go.......

Yeah that's the reason I always go with 18's on my car. Although I am thinking about a set of 20's for this one since it isnt driven more than 50 miles in a week.

04-15-2009, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 17	Your Tires I damaged a tire and have to replace it because it can't be repaired. Here in Houston, Texas there was NO ONE who had that size in stock. Nissan didn't even have it in stock. I got so SICK of hearing, "that's a rare tire size." Oh yeah, Nissan said they are $405 a piece! What do you think of run flats? Discount Tire has the Bridgestone Potenza run flats for $424 a piece. __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

04-15-2009, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	This size will make its way to the market; you just got caught in the beginning phases. Run flats can be noisy, and you might not like that aspect. Have you tried purchasing the tire out-of-state? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 45 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 714	Have you looked into tirerack.com or discounttiredirect.com? __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet.

04-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	The dealership offered me a road hazard type protection on my factory tires and I took it. I sure hope they have them in stock if I need them __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

04-15-2009, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
XenChi Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 52 Drives: 09 Slivr Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Yes, by all means do not purchase tires from Nissan unless you want to get ripped off. They told one of the GT-R boys his tire was $800 a pop!! But Tirerack has it for $378. I plan on purchasing the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus for my next set: they are a nice all season tire with very high tread wear. You may want to give them a gander (Tire Rack). Which ever you choose please try to get some form of road hazard protection, at this price point unexpected surprises do sting just a little bit more. Last edited by XenChi; 04-15-2009 at 09:17 PM.

04-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	You can buy them off tirerack.com. Around $330 + shipping I think. I have a full set of 4 (2x275 + 2x245) that were taken off at 400 miles that I'm going to try and sell soon.

04-15-2009, 06:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 17	discount tire insured mine... they were only 330 for the rears and 324 for the fronts... 200 dollars for insurance...

04-15-2009, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
jbbrann Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 68 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 280	+1 for Tirerack: Tirerack RE050A Shipping will be about $20. They have a warehouse in Shreveport so you would receive the tire in 1-2 days (I almost always receive the next day).

04-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
caneman88 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 225 Drives: PG 370Z,M-35,F150 Rep Power: 16	Did you find the tire ?I have a brand new rear for the sport model for sale still has the stickers on it never ben mounted I live in San Antonio let me know if you are interested 19" Bridgestone Potenza

04-15-2009, 11:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
K20A2_S Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 67 Drives: 04 RSX Rep Power: 272	Only reason I don't like 19" wheels, it's the odd child in rims/tires, and they make you pay for it............20's are cheaper.... but for sports cars 18's and 19's are the way to go.......

04-16-2009, 12:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
msl82 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: united states Posts: 199 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 258	Oh man...i didn't even realized until now that replacing my tires is going to cost me at least + $900......... Is this the price for having a sports car?

04-16-2009, 01:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	Buying takeoff from another member on here will probably be the cheapest alternative. Otherwise, just go through tirerack. For the last two set of tires I've bought, I actually go through discount tire and just have them price-match tirerack's prices. Much more convenient and I end up with cheaper install prices.

04-16-2009, 07:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Hi members,i felt my 19 inches tyres [Bridgestone] is very noisy on the highway,anybody tried other brands that is quieter.?

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