Need new tires from Tire Rack. I need help.

shesha · 04-02-2010, 03:14 PM

Wow at 8,400 my rear wheels already seem worn, the care doesn't have good grip anymore on sharp turns.

I don't want to spend $500.00 on a new rear set, so can you help school me on All season vs. Max performance Summer etc......... All season suck right?

Tire Search Results

Thanks, I appreciate it.

I think I had the Firestone Firehawk GT's on my G35, and they were alright.

m4a1mustang · 04-02-2010, 03:55 PM

They don't really suck, you just give up a lot of dry weather performance for marginal winter performance when you choose all seasons over a summer tire. If you want to save some coin, look at the Hankook Ventus V12... good reviews and I think that's what I'm about to order... just working out sizing.

IDZRVIT · 04-02-2010, 05:40 PM

I just replaced my Advan Sports with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. 245's up front and 275's in rear.

lovethe370z · 09-08-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I just replaced my Advan Sports with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. 245's up front and 275's in rear.

How are you liking the Michelin's thus far? I had them on my Mustang before I bought the Z and loved the hell out of them. Not ready to change out the tires yet on the Z, but would like to know what you think of them before I do.

First, do you have the sport package? How do you feel the sidewall stiffness in the Michelins compares to the stock tires?

(Sidewall stiffness significantly improves cornering and also rim protection for those nasty potholes.)

370zproject · 09-08-2010, 01:07 PM

so what is the best tire as far as tread wear ratings?... and preformance.. for the winter and summer? for under a grand 4 a set of 4 ? i heard falkens but they not on tire rack?

OMGWTFBBQ · 09-08-2010, 01:15 PM

The OP lives in Los Angeles and is considering all seasons? We don't even have snow here during the winter and I doubt you'd be going snowboarding or camping with a Z.

I'd stick to summer tires. If you want the best bang for the buck and don't plan on tracking the car, take a look at the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's.

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

FuszNissan · 09-08-2010, 01:20 PM

V12's are great for the money

kenchan · 09-08-2010, 03:00 PM

i suppose if you're on a budget the Yok S-drives are okay....300AA or something...

fuct · 09-08-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

V12's are great for the money

i have two new rears going on today for the nismo. OTD at discount tire mounted and balanced is $580

V12 - 305/30/19

Azroadster · 09-08-2010, 04:22 PM

Sounds about right. I paid $1100 out the door at Discount Tire for 305/30's in the back and 275/35's up front. So far I really like these tires. I don't think you can beat them for the $$$. I checked on S-Drives, but they were slightly more expensive at Discount, and I had heard nothing but good things about the V-12's. I had S-Drives on my MS Miata and they very good tires.

AZ Roadster

shabarivas · 09-08-2010, 05:26 PM

toyo t1rs are nice n cheap!

fuct · 09-09-2010, 04:01 PM

been driving with my V12's so far i love em! 305 on the nismo wheels is the ONLY way to go!

KusoSama · 09-09-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

been driving with my V12's so far i love em! 305 on the nismo wheels is the ONLY way to go!

Nismo wheels are still Front 19x9 Rear 19x10?

Red__Zed · 09-09-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kusosama

nismo wheels are still front 19x9 rear 19x10?

9.5/10.5

KusoSama · 09-09-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGizinski

9.5/10.5

Thank you for the clarification!

04-02-2010, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 16	Need new tires from Tire Rack. I need help. Wow at 8,400 my rear wheels already seem worn, the care doesn't have good grip anymore on sharp turns. I don't want to spend $500.00 on a new rear set, so can you help school me on All season vs. Max performance Summer etc......... All season suck right? Tire Search Results Thanks, I appreciate it. I think I had the Firestone Firehawk GT's on my G35, and they were alright.

04-02-2010, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	They don't really suck, you just give up a lot of dry weather performance for marginal winter performance when you choose all seasons over a summer tire. If you want to save some coin, look at the Hankook Ventus V12... good reviews and I think that's what I'm about to order... just working out sizing. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-02-2010, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	I just replaced my Advan Sports with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. 245's up front and 275's in rear. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

09-08-2010, 01:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	so what is the best tire as far as tread wear ratings?... and preformance.. for the winter and summer? for under a grand 4 a set of 4 ? i heard falkens but they not on tire rack? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

09-08-2010, 01:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	V12's are great for the money __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

09-08-2010, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	The OP lives in Los Angeles and is considering all seasons? We don't even have snow here during the winter and I doubt you'd be going snowboarding or camping with a Z. I'd stick to summer tires. If you want the best bang for the buck and don't plan on tracking the car, take a look at the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's. Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

09-08-2010, 03:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i suppose if you're on a budget the Yok S-drives are okay....300AA or something...

09-08-2010, 04:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 16	Sounds about right. I paid $1100 out the door at Discount Tire for 305/30's in the back and 275/35's up front. So far I really like these tires. I don't think you can beat them for the $$$. I checked on S-Drives, but they were slightly more expensive at Discount, and I had heard nothing but good things about the V-12's. I had S-Drives on my MS Miata and they very good tires. AZ Roadster __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

09-08-2010, 05:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	toyo t1rs are nice n cheap!

09-09-2010, 04:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	been driving with my V12's so far i love em! 305 on the nismo wheels is the ONLY way to go!

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