Tires for a daily driver?

kenchan · 05-22-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 40th_z

RE11

Sensei Kreese · 05-27-2015, 12:24 AM

I noticed I was driving on steel tread on the back tires when I was washing my car last week. Cost is a huge factor for me right now since I'm not working and I live in SoCal where rain/snow/clouds don't exist. I did a little research and went with the Hankook Ventus V12 and noticed an immediate difference in less noise in the cabin but that could be from not having to drive on steel tread. $210 a piece but I'm happy so far and I'll find out if this tire wears quickly or if I have other issues, that will help me decide what to do when I need new front tires.

MyZ4U2C · 05-27-2015, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

I live at 9k feet in Colorado. I ran pilot A/S3s this last winter and the Z is STILL almost un-drivable in packed snow. I was hoping to get enough grip to at least run and errand in snow, but the Pilot Sport A/S is a FAIL in snow. Their only saving grace is that they are not damaged by driving on dry days when its cold outside. Some tires are not to be driven at less then 30 degrees outside air temp...

run summer tires in summer and go with dedicated snow tires in the white stuff (blizzaks perhaps)

It's the big, light, wide, super torqued back end that is the problem. I usually can keep the front pointing but the back end goes full Tokyo drift mode at every bend in the road. I am not driving aggressively at all just trying to creep around my twisty hilly neighborhood.

Good to know, thanks for the info!

I dont plan to drive much in winter at all, I was going to drive a Subaru for 4 months. Was just curious if I ran into light snow as the weather, much like Colorado can change on a whim.

moore.speed · 05-27-2015, 09:37 AM

I just started my first couple-hundred miles on my Bridgestone Potenza S-04's and love them so far. I am not far enough yet to give a lot of detail but off the bat, I'm pleased with the look, comfort, grip, and quiet ride it's given so far. I have tried to break them loose once and was unsuccessful doing so- very sticky tire.

jrb55gh · 05-29-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

You want to run asymetic tires on these cars due to its suspension design. Car runs lots of neg camber and need reinforced inner treads.

those BFG's are not.

Does this mean the BFG's should have the inner side wall reinforced more than the outer sidewall for better wear or handling? Since the BFG can be run on the left or right side, the inner side wall is reinforced the same as the outer sidewall.

Just curious.

onzedge · 05-29-2015, 09:02 AM

onzedge · 05-29-2015, 09:04 AM

Drex · 06-02-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Bridgestone S04. use 285/35/19 for the rear.

just had s04's installed on my sport wheels, went with stock front size and 285/35/19 rears based on kenchan's advice. looks and drives great!

05-27-2015, 12:24 AM	#47 (permalink)
Sensei Kreese Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 90 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 11	I noticed I was driving on steel tread on the back tires when I was washing my car last week. Cost is a huge factor for me right now since I'm not working and I live in SoCal where rain/snow/clouds don't exist. I did a little research and went with the Hankook Ventus V12 and noticed an immediate difference in less noise in the cabin but that could be from not having to drive on steel tread. $210 a piece but I'm happy so far and I'll find out if this tire wears quickly or if I have other issues, that will help me decide what to do when I need new front tires. Last edited by Sensei Kreese; 05-27-2015 at 12:26 AM.

05-27-2015, 09:37 AM	#49 (permalink)
moore.speed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 181 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 10	I just started my first couple-hundred miles on my Bridgestone Potenza S-04's and love them so far. I am not far enough yet to give a lot of detail but off the bat, I'm pleased with the look, comfort, grip, and quiet ride it's given so far. I have tried to break them loose once and was unsuccessful doing so- very sticky tire. onzedge likes this. __________________ "Let me tell you something. Anyone who owns a car like this (370Z) has something wrong with them in the head." My Grandpa who has owned 4 Z's in his day.

05-29-2015, 09:02 AM	#51 (permalink)
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05-29-2015, 09:04 AM	#52 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	__________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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