Tires for a daily driver?

cjwsrt6 · 05-16-2015, 08:58 PM

Continental DW, good mix of weather and performance and they're priced well

onzedge · 05-17-2015, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

I think I said that already.

onzedge · 05-17-2015, 05:57 AM

Never skimp on tires -- they are the only thing between you and the road...

geddy lee · 05-17-2015, 03:19 PM

^ That's right. You do not skimp on tires. Think about it. The turns, the on and off ramps, the lane changes, the grip, in the rain. PSSs FTW.

kenchan · 05-17-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Here we go again!

PS: Daily Driver.....all season tires.

all seaons = no season

all season tires are okay on suv's sedans, minivans, station wagons, wheel barrow, etc.

darkphantom · 05-17-2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

Continental DW, good mix of weather and performance and they're priced well

I've just got these put on my car, will let you know how they fare this week!

Z-Girl 12 · 05-17-2015, 10:10 PM

RE11 for me.

onzedge · 05-17-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

^ That's right. You do not skimp on tires. Think about it. The turns, the on and off ramps, the lane changes, the grip, in the rain. PSSs FTW.

2112 is one of my favorite albums.

onzedge · 05-17-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

all seaons = no season

all season tires are okay on suv's sedans, minivans, station wagons, wheel barrow, etc.

Truth is written here...

MyZ4U2C · 05-17-2015, 10:49 PM

Anyone running with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3?? Like to hear how you like them and your impression of the handling in the rain? Luckily I only have 4k on these tires as it was a garage queen, been hunting for a new tire for the future. I am looking at the DWS and the Michelin PSS. Those of you who seem to love the PSS here, how do they hold up in the rain with wet roads/puddles?

In Utah, Im skeptical to just run summer tires all year round, I will park it for most of the winter. Snow comes at all sorts of times in Utah unexpectedly. As well as rain and hail.

kenchan · 05-17-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

RE11 for me.

me too. only the best for the Z.

onzedge · 05-18-2015, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MyZ4U2C

Anyone running with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3?? Like to hear how you like them and your impression of the handling in the rain? Luckily I only have 4k on these tires as it was a garage queen, been hunting for a new tire for the future. I am looking at the DWS and the Michelin PSS. Those of you who seem to love the PSS here, how do they hold up in the rain with wet roads/puddles?

In Utah, Im skeptical to just run summer tires all year round, I will park it for most of the winter. Snow comes at all sorts of times in Utah unexpectedly. As well as rain and hail.

I run these tires on my wife's Juke. No problem so far. I see no issue with them on the Z, considering the climate in which you live.

geddy lee · 05-18-2015, 01:01 PM

When I drive in the rain with my PSSs , its like I am on dry pavement, with turns, lane changes, etc.

However, just remember that the PSSs are a SUMMER tire and if they get really cold they will suck. Any summer tire will also be worthless in the snow. The 370 Z is like the worst car in the snow I have ever had, including my 350Z and my MKIV Supra.

GOBLUE · 05-19-2015, 10:23 AM

I've done quite a bit of research on summer tires, anticipating I'll need to replace the OE original tires soon. I like to read Tire Rack's reviews. They do thorough evaluations of traction (dry and wet), noise, etc. Also consider price and wear ratings.

I've already decided on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires when I'm ready to buy. For what it's worth, I also have a friend who races regularly, including Car and Driver One Lap (on road + circuit driving), and he strongly recommended the Michelin PSS which he has run on a BMW M3. Check out the Tire Rack review here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=174

MacCool · 05-19-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GOBLUE

I've done quite a bit of research on summer tires, anticipating I'll need to replace the OE original tires soon. I like to read Tire Rack's reviews. They do thorough evaluations of traction (dry and wet), noise, etc. Also consider price and wear ratings.

I've already decided on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires when I'm ready to buy. For what it's worth, I also have a friend who races regularly, including Car and Driver One Lap (on road + circuit driving), and he strongly recommended the Michelin PSS which he has run on a BMW M3. Check out the Tire Rack review here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=174

What I see from that graphic is a marginal improvement in mixed performance
7.64 for the S-04
7.84 for the PSS

Compared to a substantial price difference

$782.44 for a set of S-04
$1121.96 for a set of the PSS

05-17-2015, 05:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
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05-17-2015, 03:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	^ That's right. You do not skimp on tires. Think about it. The turns, the on and off ramps, the lane changes, the grip, in the rain. PSSs FTW. onzedge likes this.

05-17-2015, 10:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	RE11 for me. kenchan likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

05-17-2015, 10:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	Anyone running with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3?? Like to hear how you like them and your impression of the handling in the rain? Luckily I only have 4k on these tires as it was a garage queen, been hunting for a new tire for the future. I am looking at the DWS and the Michelin PSS. Those of you who seem to love the PSS here, how do they hold up in the rain with wet roads/puddles? In Utah, Im skeptical to just run summer tires all year round, I will park it for most of the winter. Snow comes at all sorts of times in Utah unexpectedly. As well as rain and hail. __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

05-18-2015, 01:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	When I drive in the rain with my PSSs , its like I am on dry pavement, with turns, lane changes, etc. However, just remember that the PSSs are a SUMMER tire and if they get really cold they will suck. Any summer tire will also be worthless in the snow. The 370 Z is like the worst car in the snow I have ever had, including my 350Z and my MKIV Supra. onzedge and MyZ4U2C like this.

05-16-2015, 08:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 11	Continental DW, good mix of weather and performance and they're priced well

05-19-2015, 10:23 AM	#29 (permalink)
GOBLUE Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 10	I've done quite a bit of research on summer tires, anticipating I'll need to replace the OE original tires soon. I like to read Tire Rack's reviews. They do thorough evaluations of traction (dry and wet), noise, etc. Also consider price and wear ratings. I've already decided on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires when I'm ready to buy. For what it's worth, I also have a friend who races regularly, including Car and Driver One Lap (on road + circuit driving), and he strongly recommended the Michelin PSS which he has run on a BMW M3. Check out the Tire Rack review here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=174 onzedge likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z Roadster, Touring 6MT, Pearl White on Black, FI CBE

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