New Best Street Tire - Poll!

RCZ · 12-19-2009, 11:20 AM

Ordered stock sized NT05. At least I'll be able to compare the two and report back that info too.

MightyBobo · 12-19-2009, 11:41 AM

Whoops, should have read the whole post...

Anyway, Grassroots Motorsports did a great test and comparo on what the best street tire is. If you include wet traction, the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec won, hands down.

Pity, its not made in 19"

RCZ · 12-19-2009, 12:32 PM

Yeah that wouldve been my first choice, wonder why they limit themselves to making smaller tires...

ZForce · 12-19-2009, 02:28 PM

Had the KDW2's on previous 350Z, they wre ok until they hit 17k and then the rumble set in. Prolly would not buy again. Replaced with Nitto INVO, very sticky..mucho liked. Still on stockers with 370Z and really like the 050 vs the 040 stockers that were on the 350Z. Without much research done on the other tires avail for the 370Z I would tend to be leaning towards the Nitto N05 or RE-11. Good thread though. subscribing

Rickey89 · 12-19-2009, 04:54 PM

toyo proxes arent an option...

so i didnt vote

RCZ · 12-19-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

Had the KDW2's on previous 350Z, they wre ok until they hit 17k and then the rumble set in. Prolly would not buy again. Replaced with Nitto INVO, very sticky..mucho liked. Still on stockers with 370Z and really like the 050 vs the 040 stockers that were on the 350Z. Without much research done on the other tires avail for the 370Z I would tend to be leaning towards the Nitto N05 or RE-11. Good thread though. subscribing

Mission accomplished if this thread helped anyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickey89

toyo proxes arent an option...

so i didnt vote

Which proxes?

The R1R's are there...those are proxes. Proxes isnt a model, its just a product line.

ChrisSlicks · 12-19-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Whoops, should have read the whole post...

Anyway, Grassroots Motorsports did a great test and comparo on what the best street tire is. If you include wet traction, the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec won, hands down.

Pity, its not made in 19"

I found wet traction of the Star Specs and the RE-11's to be about equal, traction was good enough to win a couple of wet event auto-x's outright. They did aqua plane a little if there were large puddles of standing water though.

Rickey89 · 12-20-2009, 04:08 AM

Which proxes?

The R1R's are there...those are proxes. Proxes isnt a model, its just a product line.[/QUOTE]

ahh i see i see, i dont know which model i just recently read my eurotuner magazine, i have a subscription there because of my previous car and they did a tire review, they rated them as best for grip but i didnt pay enough attention i guess thats apparent by my not knowing which model

i have now voted for the r1r's

RCZ · 12-20-2009, 08:38 PM

cool ^

after all the research I did and from asking very reputable sources, I picked the NT05 on the poll. Cool to see a tie between the RE11 and the PS2's. I need to try ps2's someday.

1slow370 · 01-17-2010, 04:09 AM

I picked the NT05's, burned through the stock ones in 10,000 miles and it was time for an upgrade. I only wish they made the Nt05 in 255/35 and 285/30 for the one size wider on the stock wheels.

import111 · 01-17-2010, 09:17 AM

I had NT05's (275/35/19) on the rear for a track day yesterday. They did very well.

JoeyD · 01-17-2010, 12:42 PM

IMO The fact that PS2 and RE-11s are tied is an epic fail for the PS2. I've driven 7k miles on PS2 in a C6 Z06, it's a superb tire in all conditions and very communicative. IMO the only shortcoming that I can feel in the RE-11 is a little squirm compared to the PS2. However, that is likely do to the tread being deeper and nothing more. So why is it a fail for the PS2? Because the RE-11 is close to half the price!

Great thread.

RCZ, I remember reading an article a bout a 350Z with 265s or 285s all around. I can't remember exactly. I do remember something about needing to tune in the suspension all over again (esp. the sway bars) to get the balance right. But it killed when they got it dialed in. Good luck.

RCZ · 01-17-2010, 01:23 PM

JoeyD, I ended up doing the sensible thing and getting stock sized NT05's. So far I really like them!

Yeah man, price is a huge factor...if they weren't so much I would have gone with the PS2.

corner3garage · 01-17-2010, 01:38 PM

NT05's are an awesome bargain for the price, but although it may not be the stickiest, it has the best balance of price, longevity and grip.

-Mike

Pushing_Tin · 01-17-2010, 05:19 PM

I'd be happy with any of the top three vote getters, but I voted for the Advans.

View Poll Results: Whats your pick for best tire?
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11	74	22.56%
Yokohama Advan AD08	47	14.33%
BF Goodridge T/A KDW	16	4.88%
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (stockers)	17	5.18%
Potenza RE760	5	1.52%
Hankook Ventus RS-3	3	0.91%
Kumho ECSTA XS	5	1.52%
Michelin Pilotsport PS2	44	13.41%
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo	44	13.41%
Pirelli PZero	7	2.13%
Nitto NT05	24	7.32%
Toyo R1R	13	3.96%
Nitto Invo	5	1.52%
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec	15	4.57%
Falken Azeni RT-615	9	2.74%
Voters: 328. You may not vote on this poll

12-19-2009, 11:41 AM	#32 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Whoops, should have read the whole post... Anyway, Grassroots Motorsports did a great test and comparo on what the best street tire is. If you include wet traction, the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec won, hands down. Pity, its not made in 19" __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-19-2009, 04:54 PM	#35 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 15	toyo proxes arent an option... so i didnt vote __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

12-20-2009, 04:08 AM	#38 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 15	Which proxes? The R1R's are there...those are proxes. Proxes isnt a model, its just a product line.[/QUOTE] ahh i see i see, i dont know which model i just recently read my eurotuner magazine, i have a subscription there because of my previous car and they did a tire review, they rated them as best for grip but i didnt pay enough attention i guess thats apparent by my not knowing which model i have now voted for the r1r's __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

01-17-2010, 12:42 PM	#42 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	IMO The fact that PS2 and RE-11s are tied is an epic fail for the PS2. I've driven 7k miles on PS2 in a C6 Z06, it's a superb tire in all conditions and very communicative. IMO the only shortcoming that I can feel in the RE-11 is a little squirm compared to the PS2. However, that is likely do to the tread being deeper and nothing more. So why is it a fail for the PS2? Because the RE-11 is close to half the price! Great thread. RCZ, I remember reading an article a bout a 350Z with 265s or 285s all around. I can't remember exactly. I do remember something about needing to tune in the suspension all over again (esp. the sway bars) to get the balance right. But it killed when they got it dialed in. Good luck. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

12-19-2009, 11:20 AM	#31 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Ordered stock sized NT05. At least I'll be able to compare the two and report back that info too.

12-19-2009, 12:32 PM	#33 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Yeah that wouldve been my first choice, wonder why they limit themselves to making smaller tires...

12-19-2009, 02:28 PM	#34 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Had the KDW2's on previous 350Z, they wre ok until they hit 17k and then the rumble set in. Prolly would not buy again. Replaced with Nitto INVO, very sticky..mucho liked. Still on stockers with 370Z and really like the 050 vs the 040 stockers that were on the 350Z. Without much research done on the other tires avail for the 370Z I would tend to be leaning towards the Nitto N05 or RE-11. Good thread though. subscribing

12-20-2009, 08:38 PM	#39 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	cool ^ after all the research I did and from asking very reputable sources, I picked the NT05 on the poll. Cool to see a tie between the RE11 and the PS2's. I need to try ps2's someday.

01-17-2010, 04:09 AM	#40 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	I picked the NT05's, burned through the stock ones in 10,000 miles and it was time for an upgrade. I only wish they made the Nt05 in 255/35 and 285/30 for the one size wider on the stock wheels.

01-17-2010, 09:17 AM	#41 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I had NT05's (275/35/19) on the rear for a track day yesterday. They did very well.

01-17-2010, 01:23 PM	#43 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	JoeyD, I ended up doing the sensible thing and getting stock sized NT05's. So far I really like them! Yeah man, price is a huge factor...if they weren't so much I would have gone with the PS2.

01-17-2010, 01:38 PM	#44 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	NT05's are an awesome bargain for the price, but although it may not be the stickiest, it has the best balance of price, longevity and grip. -Mike __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

01-17-2010, 05:19 PM	#45 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	I'd be happy with any of the top three vote getters, but I voted for the Advans.

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