Rear Tire Wear...?

mspeasl · 08-07-2010, 11:16 PM

Gang,

I have 14K+ on my 09 Sport/Touring and I have rotated the front and rear tires every 6K and now the rears are just about wore out. The wear pattern is even across the entire surface of the tire. The fronts are in great shape and have many more miles left on them. I had a new 03 350 that just ate front tires. Now it appears that the 370 may eat rears. Anyone else having this problem...? BTW, I am 68 years old and don't spin the rears for my girlfriend anymore like I did with my 409 years ago.

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AK370Z · 08-07-2010, 11:20 PM

I think it's the high performance Bridgestone Potenza tires. Many members only got about 10,000 miles on them. I am lucky enough to get about 16K (I have about 2 weeks of life left in them

). You can pick up OEM tire sets pretty cheap for the parts section. I got a full set here on the forum from member Chris (thanks for the deal).

azn370z · 08-07-2010, 11:22 PM

I think it's normal for your rear tires to last as long as yours did. My rear tires on my 350z lasted about 20k. Your 350z front tires wore out quicker because of the feathering problem that earlier 350z had. I would get all season tires with a longer treadwear rating if you want your tires to last a bit longer than oem.

Ztoon · 08-07-2010, 11:31 PM

It's not really a problem, just expect to get between 15 and 20K. My rears got eaten after 17K. Bit the bullet, and replaced all 4 with RE-11's.

Chriz · 08-07-2010, 11:36 PM

Theres actually alot of summer tires that will last longer than oem. The oems only have a treadwear rating of 140

TreeSemdyZee · 08-07-2010, 11:59 PM

Like with 350 (I had one), Nissan put extrememly soft tires on the car to show off the performance. Of course for those of us that actually drive our cars, these tires are pretty expensive.
I plan on putting on something with longer tread rating.
Oh. And I for one don't believe you don't bark 'em!

mspeasl · 08-08-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Oh. And I for one don't believe you dark bark 'em!

Don't really need to "bark" the tires if one owns a "D Altered" Drag Car. As my daddy use to say "don't race what you drive"

cossie1600 · 08-08-2010, 05:42 PM

How did you rotate stagger tires?

Push370zzz · 08-08-2010, 06:44 PM

My tires were brand new at 4k miles in april (michelin pilot sport) and my rears are gone now and I haven't even broken 9k.

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 08-08-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

How did you rotate stagger tires?

Unmount and remount on the other wheel as long as the tire you are rotating isn't outside specific. Obviously you can't go front to rear.

cossie1600 · 08-08-2010, 07:54 PM

If I recall correctly, the RE050a are asymmetrical, meaning they have inside/outside

TreeSemdyZee · 08-08-2010, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeasl

Don't really need to "bark" the tires if one owns a "D Altered" Drag Car. As my daddy use to say "don't race what you drive"

Daishi9000 · 07-16-2011, 12:45 PM

I got about 18k on my rear tires. they have uneven wear, the inside is wearing out so much quicker, it's stock suspension on stock 18". the two rear tires have the same wear.
The fronts are still good, and they look like the outside of the rear tires. do you think the camber on my rear tires is out of wack? I didn't think stock setting would make the rear tires wear out unevenly.

LMBmikeZ · 07-16-2011, 03:42 PM

Umm this thread makes me feel a little better. I just passed 17,000km (10,500 miles)and think I'm about half way through my tires tread life! I'm just hoping to get around 30,000km (20,000 miles) out of my stocks.

onzedge · 07-16-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Umm this thread makes me feel a little better. I just passes 17,000km (10,500 miles)and think I'm about half way through my tires tread life! I'm just hoping to get around 30,000km (20,000 miles) out of my stocks.

We are all living on threads of hope, trying to weave a basket. My Potenzas (rears) were down to < 2/32" at 16,500 miles.

08-07-2010, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 268	Rear Tire Wear...? Gang, I have 14K+ on my 09 Sport/Touring and I have rotated the front and rear tires every 6K and now the rears are just about wore out. The wear pattern is even across the entire surface of the tire. The fronts are in great shape and have many more miles left on them. I had a new 03 350 that just ate front tires. Now it appears that the 370 may eat rears. Anyone else having this problem...? BTW, I am 68 years old and don't spin the rears for my girlfriend anymore like I did with my 409 years ago. . __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

08-07-2010, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I think it's the high performance Bridgestone Potenza tires. Many members only got about 10,000 miles on them. I am lucky enough to get about 16K (I have about 2 weeks of life left in them ). You can pick up OEM tire sets pretty cheap for the parts section. I got a full set here on the forum from member Chris (thanks for the deal). __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I think it's normal for your rear tires to last as long as yours did. My rear tires on my 350z lasted about 20k. Your 350z front tires wore out quicker because of the feathering problem that earlier 350z had. I would get all season tires with a longer treadwear rating if you want your tires to last a bit longer than oem. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	It's not really a problem, just expect to get between 15 and 20K. My rears got eaten after 17K. Bit the bullet, and replaced all 4 with RE-11's. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

08-07-2010, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 17	Theres actually alot of summer tires that will last longer than oem. The oems only have a treadwear rating of 140 __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

08-07-2010, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Like with 350 (I had one), Nissan put extrememly soft tires on the car to show off the performance. Of course for those of us that actually drive our cars, these tires are pretty expensive. I plan on putting on something with longer tread rating. Oh. And I for one don't believe you don't bark 'em! Last edited by TreeSemdyZee; 08-08-2010 at 09:53 PM. Reason: edited 'cuz I can't type.

08-08-2010, 05:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	How did you rotate stagger tires?

08-08-2010, 06:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Push370zzz Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Age: 39 Posts: 649 Drives: cars Rep Power: 17	My tires were brand new at 4k miles in april (michelin pilot sport) and my rears are gone now and I haven't even broken 9k. __________________ Range Rover Sport Supercharged Nissan 370z Touring + Sport

08-08-2010, 07:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	If I recall correctly, the RE050a are asymmetrical, meaning they have inside/outside

07-16-2011, 12:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Daishi9000 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fresno Ca, Posts: 257 Drives: 370z Touring 6M PW Rep Power: 14	I got about 18k on my rear tires. they have uneven wear, the inside is wearing out so much quicker, it's stock suspension on stock 18". the two rear tires have the same wear. The fronts are still good, and they look like the outside of the rear tires. do you think the camber on my rear tires is out of wack? I didn't think stock setting would make the rear tires wear out unevenly.

07-16-2011, 03:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Umm this thread makes me feel a little better. I just passed 17,000km (10,500 miles)and think I'm about half way through my tires tread life! I'm just hoping to get around 30,000km (20,000 miles) out of my stocks. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON Last edited by LMBmikeZ; 07-16-2011 at 04:53 PM.

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