Tire Rack's Spec tab is a great resource! I don't remember the OEM 370Z tires specifics but here's the Hankooks...

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110

Ya I looked it up, if you switch to a 245F/285R combo then you would lose 6lbs in the rear but gain 2lbs in the front. Compared the hankooks to the sport pkg tires.

They are also comparing the tires to other 2nd to 3rd tier summer tires. I have competed with the Hankook V12 and the RE-11, the V12 is not in the same league in terms of speed. I like them for what they are, but don't paint them as the next coming

How does your Z perform with the larger tires on? I was checking out the Camaro SS forum and realized the Camaro runs 275/35/20 on a 9” wheel for the rear tires. This is how the car is setup from the factory so I think the 275/35/19 front 305/30/19 rear would be a nice setup on the Stock 370z Sport Wheels.

I love my NT05's but the rears are almost bald at 12k and I drive at least 20k miles a year so probably not the most cost effective tire for me.

Definitely not the next coming, there are lot of better performing tires and I named a couple stickier candidates that won't break the bank and have solid magazine reviews. I hear the RE-11 are phenomenal, but they are twice the cost in 17" and 1/3 more in 19." I can see spending that trying to win a National event or you have enough money that it's not a concern, but that's a high premium for the recreational/aspiring racer on a budget.

Understood, I spent $1100 on a car with 600 miles, so I know how you feel about cost. It's a good tire for the price, especially the ones that dont need all out speed. I bought them for my Prius, happy with everything except the grip level at the track

They are really nice in the wet. :D

Am I misinterpreting this? :icon18:


So if I'm looking for a tire for my Z as a DD, this would be a decent choice?

Yeah, good DD, not very good track or autox tire.

I have over 1500 miles on them now and I'm still loving them. I drive my car hard and aside from being quieter I cannot find an appreciable difference between these and the much more costly stockers. Couldn't be happier given the price.

i am about to order tires for new wheels. i have decided to go with a 285/35/19 in the rear on a 10.5" since i will have a +5 offset in the back and i'm scared of rubbing with anything bigger. However, up front i'm not sure whether to go with the 245/45/19 or the 245/40/19. according to 1010tires calculator, the 245/45 is only for up to wheels up to 9.0" inches, and i assume that the 245/40 would be even more of a stretch. I am running a 9.5 up front and i want to stay as close to stock diameter as possible, but i'd rather go larger to get rid of some of the gap b/c i dont think i'm going to lower my car yet (i dont want to have to get camber arms and all the other allignment changes that come with it) someone please help.

in short hankook v12 245/45/19 or 245/40/19 on a 9.5 wide inch wheel?

275 or 285

on a 9.5" front wheel? why so big? i was thinking going with the stock nismo tire sizes would be fine F:245/40/19 R:285/35/19

oh good i drive about 11k a yr
got 11k on my potenzas
yay!:tiphat::tiphat::tiphat:

i have 20k on my potenzas so far...