What tires do you like?

speedworks · 01-24-2009, 08:27 PM

For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys.

Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

RCZ · 01-25-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I currently have Falkens. In rain, they are pretty bad. But not too bad in dry weather.

The RT-615's, Which I am currently on, are SO bad in the rain.

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Originally Posted by Cown3d

you da man

couldn't have said it better myself, although i would like to agree with Semtex and add Michelin PS2 for street

Hehe, PS2's were on my list man, PS stands for Pilot Sport. Hence the Pilot Sports 2's on my list.

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Originally Posted by sensi09

For street, I like the Bridgestone RE050A pole positions or PS2s if you want to spend a little more. However for my next tire, I want to try out the Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics.

RCZ listed some very nice tires, but most have limited sizes with no offerings in 19s.

Yeah I was thinking about that, but thought about including them anyway...like the RE070s and the direzzas don't come in the right sizes unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by speedworks

For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys.

Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

I have never tried the KDW's, might give them a shot. I just really wish they made the Direzzas in 19. The thing I was wondering is whether there's a real point to changing the stock street tires. I mean...The RE050s aren't terrible, they aren't dangerously bad. The way I look at it, I don't need to go superfast on the street, I'd rather have a less grippy tire that has much more accessible limits that I can have "fun" with on the street. Then the track will get dedicated wheels and R6's.

That should save me some $ too

When I kill the stock tires, which should be around 10k, I'll consider a set of RE01R's...

capo190 · 01-25-2009, 05:23 PM

What would be a good all-season tire for me...?

I live in NJ. Winters are long and cold. And we get a good amount of snow...

RCZ · 01-25-2009, 05:25 PM

get crap wheels and LM25's for the winter..

Greg · 01-25-2009, 05:45 PM

PS2's Nuff said...

Pushing_Tin · 01-25-2009, 06:38 PM

How long do you think the stock tires on will last under average condtions? 15k miles or so?

Endgame · 01-25-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedworks

For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys.

Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

Which Yokohama's do you use? Do they come in the 19.9.5 and 19x10's?

I always had my eye on Falken Azenis RT-615. But am really curious now after reading some of your comments.

I will want a very sporty and agresive street tire that is kind of light. Tread wear is not too much of a concern for me as I rarely drive it. Suggestions for a big time tire rookie?

Skaterbasist · 01-25-2009, 11:42 PM

3 tires that are great max performance tires: RE050A PP's, PS2's, & F1 GSD3's. These, ofcourse, are very pricey for 19's though.

The stock Potenzas RE050A's are great but they are also a little loud. I got 26k miles out of mine, which includes a handful of canyon runs, almost 100 drag runs, and daily spirited driving

There are many great max performance [& extreme performance] tires out there but not all of them have the right available sizes

sensi09 · 01-25-2009, 11:44 PM

Keep in mind that the KDs and KDWs are supposed to be quite loud even when there is plenty of tread left.

Crash · 01-25-2009, 11:47 PM

^^^ They are. I had a set on my 97 Formula Firebird. I figure if you can hear your tires over an LT1, you're tires are loud.

In2Deep · 01-12-2011, 01:51 PM

I'm about at the point I need to replace the tires on my '10 370. Stock 19" Rays. I've had nothing but great experiences with Nitto 555's (solid handling and great treadwear, and a great value for the money), but it appears Nitto doesn't make 555's in both front and rear sizes. Anyone have other opinions for tires of similar quality, treadlife, and bang for buck?

kenchan · 01-12-2011, 03:25 PM

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RCZ · 01-12-2011, 07:46 PM

Kenchan, what's the point of calling Alex? Can he get me a better deal on the tires I want?

Also, I love how some of the tires I mentioned earlier in this thread aren't even made anymore.

Matthew · 01-12-2011, 08:47 PM

Does anybody know anything about the Hankooks. I don't track my car, I may do a few mtn. drives but that's all. I want a good tire that won't cost a bundle. Gotta wife back in school getting her masters and can't spend to much was thinking around 1000. Thanks in advance.

ZPirate · 01-12-2011, 09:02 PM

I've been very happy with my Hankook Ventus V12 Evos. Overall good compromise between price, performance and tread wear.

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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	^^^ They are. I had a set on my 97 Formula Firebird. I figure if you can hear your tires over an LT1, you're tires are loud. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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In2Deep Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 48 Drives: Plat Graphite Spt/Tr Rep Power: 16	I'm about at the point I need to replace the tires on my '10 370. Stock 19" Rays. I've had nothing but great experiences with Nitto 555's (solid handling and great treadwear, and a great value for the money), but it appears Nitto doesn't make 555's in both front and rear sizes. Anyone have other opinions for tires of similar quality, treadlife, and bang for buck? __________________ ...and now a message from our sponsors

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Kenchan, what's the point of calling Alex? Can he get me a better deal on the tires I want? Also, I love how some of the tires I mentioned earlier in this thread aren't even made anymore. Last edited by RCZ; 01-12-2011 at 07:51 PM.

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Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 16	Does anybody know anything about the Hankooks. I don't track my car, I may do a few mtn. drives but that's all. I want a good tire that won't cost a bundle. Gotta wife back in school getting her masters and can't spend to much was thinking around 1000. Thanks in advance. __________________

01-24-2009, 08:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys. Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

01-25-2009, 05:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
capo190 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31 Drives: soon to be 370 Rep Power: 16	What would be a good all-season tire for me...? I live in NJ. Winters are long and cold. And we get a good amount of snow...

01-25-2009, 05:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	get crap wheels and LM25's for the winter..

01-25-2009, 06:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	How long do you think the stock tires on will last under average condtions? 15k miles or so?

01-25-2009, 11:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
Skaterbasist Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 99 Drives: 06 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 268	3 tires that are great max performance tires: RE050A PP's, PS2's, & F1 GSD3's. These, ofcourse, are very pricey for 19's though. The stock Potenzas RE050A's are great but they are also a little loud. I got 26k miles out of mine, which includes a handful of canyon runs, almost 100 drag runs, and daily spirited driving There are many great max performance [& extreme performance] tires out there but not all of them have the right available sizes

01-25-2009, 11:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	Keep in mind that the KDs and KDWs are supposed to be quite loud even when there is plenty of tread left.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels talk to alex x294

01-12-2011, 09:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 18	I've been very happy with my Hankook Ventus V12 Evos. Overall good compromise between price, performance and tread wear. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

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