Winter set up help

jbuzz · 10-16-2010, 08:25 PM

After several weeks of research Im going with Hankook iPike W409 225x50x18 all the way around.

Im in north NJ too and the car was undrivable last winter! Ill sacrifice performance for safety.

I bought 6 5zigen FN01R-C Hot Version Matte Black wheels, 4 - 18x8.5 and 2 18x9.5. Wheels, tires, tpms rebuild, mounted balanced, lugs, caps and shipping $2099.

Will run the 9.5 with 275's until the first storm or icing then throw the 8.5 225 snow tires on.

I ran the stock staggered all season setup last winter, with the stock 245's there simply isnt enough lbs per sq in on the tires to grip effectively.

If your Z is your daily driver like me, I would highly suggest rethinking the 245's.

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10-16-2010, 08:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
jbuzz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 48 Drives: 09 370z MT6 Touring Rep Power: 16	After several weeks of research Im going with Hankook iPike W409 225x50x18 all the way around. Im in north NJ too and the car was undrivable last winter! Ill sacrifice performance for safety. I bought 6 5zigen FN01R-C Hot Version Matte Black wheels, 4 - 18x8.5 and 2 18x9.5. Wheels, tires, tpms rebuild, mounted balanced, lugs, caps and shipping $2099. Will run the 9.5 with 275's until the first storm or icing then throw the 8.5 225 snow tires on. I ran the stock staggered all season setup last winter, with the stock 245's there simply isnt enough lbs per sq in on the tires to grip effectively. If your Z is your daily driver like me, I would highly suggest rethinking the 245's.