maybe regretting sport package.. nahhh

Colin MKV · 03-27-2015, 09:52 PM

So I kinda knew what I was getting into with the sport package and tire size+cost but seeing now how they wear (how fun the Z is to drive a little spirited) and my new car payment and increase in insurance I am wondering whats a good affordable tire setup. Im not interested in track like handling tires being I don't have time to run out to autocross events or Sebring for a weekend, the life of a married car salesman whose a homeowner pshh. Being in Florida though I only have and only will run summer tires. Any tires you guys recommend that wont break the bank but also not be complete garbage?

ufoz8mycow · 03-27-2015, 09:55 PM

Bridgestone S-04
Hankook V12

/thread

Colin MKV · 03-27-2015, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow

Bridgestone S-04
Hankook V12

/thread

thanks. whats the rough cost. im not worried about mounting and balancing (job perks)

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2015, 10:00 PM

Avoid the V12s and go for the S04. The S04 is leagues better. I only paid $925 with shipping for 265/35 and 285/35 S04s.

Colin MKV · 03-27-2015, 10:11 PM

265/35 and 285/35. I was gonna stick with stock sizes is there a real difference?

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2015, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin MKV

265/35 and 285/35. I was gonna stick with stock sizes is there a real difference?

265 up front makes a pretty big difference in front grip. I think it's worth it, but only if you feel like you are lacking right now, otherwise stick with the stock sizes.

Colin MKV · 03-27-2015, 10:25 PM

they fit well on the fronts? no rub or such. im sure they cost more haha..

*btw epic david bowie avatar is awesome. ugh now I wanna watch labyrinth

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin MKV

they fit well on the fronts? no rub or such. im sure they cost more haha..

*btw epic david bowie avatar is awesome. ugh now I wanna watch labyrinth

They fit just fine up front. 265 and 285 are both one step below the maximum recommended width for 9" and 10" wide wheels respectively. I really like it.

Also, you remind me of the babe...

Colin MKV · 03-27-2015, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

They fit just fine up front. 265 and 285 are both one step below the maximum recommended width for 9" and 10" wide wheels respectively. I really like it.

Also, you remind me of the babe...

the babe with the power? &#$&%&#& now im watching the damn music video.

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2015, 10:40 PM

Colin MKV · 03-27-2015, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

yay off topic but dammit what a great distraction. now im off in a david bowie obsessed youtube search crap. which is now leading into NIN because of "im afraid of americans". I hate the internet

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2015, 10:47 PM

My work here is done.

ufoz8mycow · 03-28-2015, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Avoid the V12s and go for the S04. The S04 is leagues better. I only paid $925 with shipping for 265/35 and 285/35 S04s.

I agree 100% that the S-04s are the better tire, I have them on my car currently. For what the OP says his driving habits are I am sure the V12s would do just fine and save him a few bucks though.

Waiz · 03-28-2015, 01:51 AM

S-04's are currently on sale on Tire Rack with a $70 mail in rebate on top of the cost

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....4PPXL&i1_Qty=2

They have Sport model sizing available

MagmaRed370z · 03-29-2015, 03:49 PM

Truthfully I see tires as a recommended mod as they are the only thing keeping the Whole car to the road. Michelin Super Sports all the way!

03-27-2015, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Colin MKV Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lakewood Ranch Florida Age: 37 Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 6M Rep Power: 13	maybe regretting sport package.. nahhh So I kinda knew what I was getting into with the sport package and tire size+cost but seeing now how they wear (how fun the Z is to drive a little spirited) and my new car payment and increase in insurance I am wondering whats a good affordable tire setup. Im not interested in track like handling tires being I don't have time to run out to autocross events or Sebring for a weekend, the life of a married car salesman whose a homeowner pshh. Being in Florida though I only have and only will run summer tires. Any tires you guys recommend that wont break the bank but also not be complete garbage?

03-27-2015, 09:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
ufoz8mycow Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 536 Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z Rep Power: 16	Bridgestone S-04 Hankook V12 /thread Colin MKV likes this.

03-27-2015, 10:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Avoid the V12s and go for the S04. The S04 is leagues better. I only paid $925 with shipping for 265/35 and 285/35 S04s. Trips and Initial Z like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 03-27-2015 at 10:02 PM.

03-27-2015, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Colin MKV Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lakewood Ranch Florida Age: 37 Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 6M Rep Power: 13	they fit well on the fronts? no rub or such. im sure they cost more haha.. *btw epic david bowie avatar is awesome. ugh now I wanna watch labyrinth m4a1mustang likes this.

03-27-2015, 10:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Colin MKV likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-27-2015, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Colin MKV Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lakewood Ranch Florida Age: 37 Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 6M Rep Power: 13	265/35 and 285/35. I was gonna stick with stock sizes is there a real difference?

03-27-2015, 10:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	My work here is done. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 03-27-2015 at 10:57 PM.

03-28-2015, 01:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	S-04's are currently on sale on Tire Rack with a $70 mail in rebate on top of the cost http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....4PPXL&i1_Qty=2 They have Sport model sizing available Trips and Colin MKV like this.

03-29-2015, 03:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Truthfully I see tires as a recommended mod as they are the only thing keeping the Whole car to the road. Michelin Super Sports all the way! m4a1mustang likes this. __________________ 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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