Really liking my Cheap Winter Tires/Wheels

Jjaden · 10-29-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

225/50R18 Tires, 18"x8" 5/114.3 Rims. You can call 1010tires and they can check fitment for your care as well. Tirerack.com has a winter section that you can enter your car and it will tell you the right tires and rims for your care.

Thank you, you've been a great help. I think I'm going to go ahead and order the SE Rims and Blizzaks this week, seems to be a good combo.

AK370Z · 10-29-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

225/50R18 Tires, 18"x8" 5/114.3 Rims. You can call 1010tires and they can check fitment for your care as well. Tirerack.com has a winter section that you can enter your car and it will tell you the right tires and rims for your care.

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Originally Posted by Mergnthwirker

One thing to remember, if you are driving on different non-OEM wheels, your space saver spare will require the original lug nuts, so you should put some in a baggie and duct tape it to the spare.

Good replies. Thanks for helping out your fellow forum member.

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

Thank you, you've been a great help. I think I'm going to go ahead and order the SE Rims and Blizzaks this week, seems to be a good combo.

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Originally Posted by spearfish

For this reason alone, I decided to dump the TPMS sensors on my new setup. When you also account for the butt-reaming price of $80/sensor, leaving them off was a no-brainer for me. Why the car is too stupid to just learn 8 sensor codes is beyond me. The light will go off when I put the summer tires/rims back on, so it's no big deal.

As for this whole TPMS issue...frankly I think it's a formality that only benefits house-wives who wouldn't notice a flat tire if it hit them in the face. If the 370Z still showed each tire's pressure individually, I would have bought the sensors. But for a system to tell me that my tire pressure is >25% below the ideal pressure and to NOT say which tire it is...well that's just a stupid system. I check my tires frequently enough to find a problem anyway. Hell, I've driven 13 years without a TPMS system. The times I had a flat, I knew I had a flat.

yes Spear, I wasn't too thrilled to hear that I have to recalibrate the sensor everytime I change the tires. Also, I have to set up appointments and go to dealer to get this done (I'm not too fond of dealers and my dealer is 50 miles away). I took the TPMS off the order. As long as there's no annoying beep (not that I know of), I think I can live with the small light on the dash. In future if I DO want the TPMS, I can always add it in future. Shaving off close to $360 on the order makes a significant difference. This money can go toward other mod(s)

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sinceday1 · 11-02-2009, 08:21 PM

I just put in order for a set of SE A7s .. They're not as good looking as the ones in the picture but hey, still functional~!

For canadian buyers, it still comes out to be cheaper to buy it from tirerack as their price to canada include Tax/Duty etc...

Exact same set up from 1010tires came out to be $1900cad+tax whereas tirerack $1780USD including tax. (which comes out to be around 1900cad tax included)

RogueDPS · 11-03-2009, 08:44 AM

I recently put my wheel/snow package on - bought from Tire Rack with the TPMS. This is the second package I've bought from them with TPMS (the other was track tires for my other car). I've swapped the wheels on the other car numerous times since last spring, and have about 30 miles on the Z with the snows. The TPMS light has never triggered on either vehicle. I wonder why others are getting different results.

AK370Z · 11-03-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RogueDPS

I recently put my wheel/snow package on - bought from Tire Rack with the TPMS. This is the second package I've bought from them with TPMS (the other was track tires for my other car). I've swapped the wheels on the other car numerous times since last spring, and have about 30 miles on the Z with the snows. The TPMS light has never triggered on either vehicle. I wonder why others are getting different results.

Very interesting. Which wheel/tire package did you get? You don't happen to remember which TPMS (company or item no) they used, do you?

RogueDPS · 11-03-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Very interesting. Which wheel/tire package did you get? You don't happen to remember which TPMS (company or item no) they used, do you?

Here's a cut/paste from my shipping confirmation. I don't have the paper invoice with me here at work, but I'll check it out when I get home and if there's a part no. for the TPMS I'll post it.

4 18x8 MSW Type 20 BDC In Stock
4 Required centering ring In Stock
20 Required lugnut for vehicle In Stock
4 225/50R-18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 In Stock
4 Mount and Balance (No Charge)
4 315MHz Tire Pressure Sensor In Stock

The TPMS from the RX-8's tires was also listed as a "315MHz Tire Pressure Sensor," but it was obviously different insofar as it was much cheaper ($212 for all four vs. $360).

RogueDPS · 11-04-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RogueDPS

I recently put my wheel/snow package on - bought from Tire Rack with the TPMS. This is the second package I've bought from them with TPMS (the other was track tires for my other car). I've swapped the wheels on the other car numerous times since last spring, and have about 30 miles on the Z with the snows. The TPMS light has never triggered on either vehicle. I wonder why others are getting different results.

Well, the shoe dropped on the way home last night. The TPMS warning light illuminated at about the 35 mile mark. No idea why the delay. Evidently my other car's system automatically learns its new sensors, while, per Tire Rack, "Currently, all Hyundais, Infinitis, Kias, Lexuses, Mitsubishis, Nissans, Subarus, Suzukis and Toyotas must have their new sensors registered at the dealership."

Oh well.

AK370Z · 11-04-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RogueDPS

Here's a cut/paste from my shipping confirmation. I don't have the paper invoice with me here at work, but I'll check it out when I get home and if there's a part no. for the TPMS I'll post it.

4 18x8 MSW Type 20 BDC In Stock
4 Required centering ring In Stock
20 Required lugnut for vehicle In Stock
4 225/50R-18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 In Stock
4 Mount and Balance (No Charge)
4 315MHz Tire Pressure Sensor In Stock

The TPMS from the RX-8's tires was also listed as a "315MHz Tire Pressure Sensor," but it was obviously different insofar as it was much cheaper ($212 for all four vs. $360).

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and added the TPMS!

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Originally Posted by RogueDPS

Well, the shoe dropped on the way home last night. The TPMS warning light illuminated at about the 35 mile mark. No idea why the delay. Evidently my other car's system automatically learns its new sensors, while, per Tire Rack, "Currently, all Hyundais, Infinitis, Kias, Lexuses, Mitsubishis, Nissans, Subarus, Suzukis and Toyotas must have their new sensors registered at the dealership."

Oh well.

What? NO!

oh well, looks like I have to make trips to dealers twice a year. Well, I went ahead and added the TPMS anyway because of my dads critical condition. I have to take him to the Emergency room(from time to time and) if his condition gets worse. I need to know if I have a slow leak so that I can fix it right away. Without TPMS, slow leaks will not be noticeable until the tire is flat.

ONLY 1 more week for the package to arrive!

RogueDPS · 11-05-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and added the TPMS!

What? NO!

oh well, looks like I have to make trips to dealers twice a year. Well, I went ahead and added the TPMS anyway because of my dads critical condition. I have to take him to the Emergency room(from time to time and) if his condition gets worse. I need to know if I have a slow leak so that I can fix it right away. Without TPMS, slow leaks will not be noticeable until the tire is flat.

ONLY 1 more week for the package to arrive!

I feel really bad that you bought the TPMS! It was bizarre that I drove on the snows for a day and a half before it triggered.

Oh well, it sounds like the peace of mind may make it worthwhile for you. I'm bringing mine in tomorrow morning to get it done . . . . $48.

11-02-2009, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
sinceday1 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	I just put in order for a set of SE A7s .. They're not as good looking as the ones in the picture but hey, still functional~! For canadian buyers, it still comes out to be cheaper to buy it from tirerack as their price to canada include Tax/Duty etc... Exact same set up from 1010tires came out to be $1900cad+tax whereas tirerack $1780USD including tax. (which comes out to be around 1900cad tax included) Last edited by sinceday1; 11-02-2009 at 08:29 PM.

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11-03-2009, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
RogueDPS Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370Z A7 Rep Power: 16	I recently put my wheel/snow package on - bought from Tire Rack with the TPMS. This is the second package I've bought from them with TPMS (the other was track tires for my other car). I've swapped the wheels on the other car numerous times since last spring, and have about 30 miles on the Z with the snows. The TPMS light has never triggered on either vehicle. I wonder why others are getting different results.