What Tires Are You Using?

kevr6 · 11-02-2010, 09:01 PM

Had Falken 452 (feathered wear)...they suck!! Had Kumhos on past car (after 5k performance drops off)...sucked! Had Bridgestone Potenza before...good tire but wore quick. Had BF Goodrich KDW...great tire for the price!! Had Mich PS2 before...perfect all around tire but awful price point! Currently running P-ZeroNero...loving them so far!!

djpathfinder · 11-02-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kevr6

Had Falken 452 (feathered wear)...they suck!! Had Kumhos on past car (after 5k performance drops off)...sucked! Had Bridgestone Potenza before...good tire but wore quick. Had BF Goodrich KDW...great tire for the price!! Had Mich PS2 before...perfect all around tire but awful price point! Currently running P-ZeroNero...loving them so far!!

So between the Michelin PS2 and Pirelli P-Zero, from a performance, handling and road noise point of view, which do you like better?

Jquad · 11-02-2010, 11:51 PM

Still running Stocker's

370zproject · 11-03-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kevr6

Had Falken 452 (feathered wear)...they suck!!

how did they suck?

wishihadnav · 11-03-2010, 05:37 PM

stock yoko's

kevr6 · 11-03-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

So between the Michelin PS2 and Pirelli P-Zero, from a performance, handling and road noise point of view, which do you like better?

I hate to say it but the Michelin tires have been absolutely perfect. Low road force numbers all the time requiring minimal weights for balancing! Awesome wear characteristics, low noise, and great grip! The price is crazy though!!

The P- Zero Nero tire has worn in nicely lasting longer then the Falken it replaced at similar mileage mark. Grip is alot better also! My only gripe is they are on back order right now.

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

how did they suck?

The rear tires wore out sooooo fast. The fasted I ran through a tire ever. The front tires are wearing unevenly. Feathered tread causing that truck tire sound with vibration! I keep my tires perfect with pressure and use nitrogen so it boils down to low cost tire casing or rubber compound. Also I didn't think they had a really significant improvement over stock on the performance side. The price point is way to high for the quality. It also took a ton of weights to balance out the tires. Just my experience with them.

djpathfinder · 11-03-2010, 08:36 PM

Thanks Kevr6. The PS2 is still under consideration then, for when I need to replace the OEM tires next year.

kevr6 · 11-04-2010, 12:54 AM

Here are a few reviews for the Falken. Exactly what I experienced!
Discount Tire Direct Reviews

I will be trying the Hankook Ventus in the future also!

FERRARI · 11-06-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jquad

Still running Stocker's

How many miles on them?

gtkiller · 07-13-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Red

I have a 2009 370Z sport, with Potenza RE050. After only, 6000 miles, the right rear is worn down to almost nothing, and the left rear is wearing fast too. Now, I never had my car on the racetrack, and I had the wheels alignment checked and they were slightly off. The shop manager is telling me that because the tire softness rating is 140, that 6,000 miles is normal for this tire. Is he snowing me?

Something is wrong I have 14K miles on mine and 2 track days and have plenty left for daily driving and maybe a few more track days. That can't be normal the alignment must have chewed through the left rear.

onzedge · 07-13-2011, 06:35 PM

I am running Pilot Super Sports and they impress me with every drive I take.

kenchan · 07-13-2011, 07:21 PM

My pops mentioned that one of his neighbors is a michellan test driver at their proving grounds.

Since super sports are made in japan(?) I'm sure he's tested them too. I might get a set after my DW's are done.

djpathfinder · 07-13-2011, 09:18 PM

I have Hankooks on right now on my 20's. So far so good. Haven't been in the rain/puddles yet, so haven't experienced the awesome wet traction first hand. Would like to try Michelin Pilot Super Sports too some day...pretty pricey though.

Vapiano · 07-13-2011, 09:43 PM

On stocks, as soon as they are done; P-Zeros are next. Had them years back and they have ridiculous grip, loved them. My car is not a DD, so wear is not an issue.

Vapiano · 07-13-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kevr6

Currently running P-ZeroNero...loving them so far!!

+1

View Poll Results: What Tires are you Rolling On? and Best Choice?
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110	36	27.91%
Falken FK 452	6	4.65%
Yokohama S.drive	1	0.78%
Nitto NT05	9	6.98%
BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT	4	3.10%
Yokohama ADVAN Sport	25	19.38%
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A	43	33.33%
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat	3	2.33%
Pirelli P-Zero	5	3.88%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 129. You may not vote on this poll

11-02-2010, 09:01 PM	#91 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	Had Falken 452 (feathered wear)...they suck!! Had Kumhos on past car (after 5k performance drops off)...sucked! Had Bridgestone Potenza before...good tire but wore quick. Had BF Goodrich KDW...great tire for the price!! Had Mich PS2 before...perfect all around tire but awful price point! Currently running P-ZeroNero...loving them so far!! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

11-02-2010, 11:51 PM	#93 (permalink)
Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	Still running Stocker's __________________ \|\|F.I.CBE 18" CF muffler\|\|Injen CAI\|\|CF Bpillars\|\|CF Stage 1 Side mirror\|\|CS Amuse Kit\|\|JquadHeadlights\|\|3mTB35%Tint\|\|Work Gnosis GS2\|\| Wish List==>\|\|GTM TT\|\|Coils\|\|Camber Arms\|\|Tires\|\|Wing\|\|Hotchkis Sways\|\|

11-03-2010, 08:36 PM	#97 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Thanks Kevr6. The PS2 is still under consideration then, for when I need to replace the OEM tires next year. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-04-2010, 12:54 AM	#98 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	Here are a few reviews for the Falken. Exactly what I experienced! Discount Tire Direct Reviews I will be trying the Hankook Ventus in the future also! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED! Last edited by kevr6; 11-04-2010 at 01:12 AM.

11-03-2010, 05:37 PM	#95 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	stock yoko's

07-13-2011, 06:35 PM	#101 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I am running Pilot Super Sports and they impress me with every drive I take. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

07-13-2011, 07:21 PM	#102 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	My pops mentioned that one of his neighbors is a michellan test driver at their proving grounds. Since super sports are made in japan(?) I'm sure he's tested them too. I might get a set after my DW's are done.

07-13-2011, 09:18 PM	#103 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I have Hankooks on right now on my 20's. So far so good. Haven't been in the rain/puddles yet, so haven't experienced the awesome wet traction first hand. Would like to try Michelin Pilot Super Sports too some day...pretty pricey though. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

07-13-2011, 09:43 PM	#104 (permalink)
Vapiano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 471 Drives: Under PSI Rep Power: 14	On stocks, as soon as they are done; P-Zeros are next. Had them years back and they have ridiculous grip, loved them. My car is not a DD, so wear is not an issue. __________________ GT-R Premium Edition TiMidpipeFront/Rear CameraLI QuadSTiR+Rear Emblem De-badgeFull Clear BraCarbon Fiber Rear Spoiler & Naca Ducts 370Z NISMO Z34 11 0032 Pearl White -SOLD!!*

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