Continental or Hankook?

ZeeingAround · 07-05-2011, 08:49 PM

The DW Continentals are available in the stock size for the Nismo 19" rims with
245/40/19 and 285/30/19. The 305s may not even be available until next year.
These seem like a nice choice for performance and comfort with less noise.

The next are the Hankook. 275/35/19 and 305/30/19 are available at the moment. The front is more than an inch wider than the factory, so two more inches+ of extra contact area. Will this lead to more noise and reduced turning radius with extra noise? I would like the wider meats on the back, but do not want to mix brands. No other size is available that is close to even working with this brand. These seem like a good choice for comfort and stopping power, plus great handling in case there is rain.

I just cruise with these tires. The car gets only street use with myself and sometimes my wife, no track use. I have a set of 18"s in case I want to run the track, but would need a brake upgrade first. This is not a DD.
Need some opinions on this please.

kenchan · 07-05-2011, 10:49 PM

I'm happy with DW's on my Z in stock size. Very smooth yet grippy ride.

TypeOne · 07-05-2011, 10:58 PM

I'm not sure about the DWs, but I don't like my Hankooks much. I think I won't be going with them again the next time I need tires.

Jamaica · 07-05-2011, 11:00 PM

what tire do you think it best for 305?

daisuke149 · 07-05-2011, 11:11 PM

I like my DW's alot. Quiet ride, grips well. Cant tell ya how long they last .. yet.

fuct · 07-06-2011, 09:49 AM

personally im back to the factory tire size on my nismo and i like it a lil better. i enjoy the extra height on the tire. the roads here are brutal and the extra protection is needed. i wore my V12's down to the metal and they still held up for a week or two like that. not a bad tire but if you can find some advan sports then stick with em. just my 2 cents.

ZeeingAround · 07-06-2011, 11:59 AM

Thanks for the responses so far guys. The roads are not the greatest here either.

JJ-NISMO · 07-06-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

personally im back to the factory tire size on my nismo and i like it a lil better. i enjoy the extra height on the tire. the roads here are brutal and the extra protection is needed. i wore my V12's down to the metal and they still held up for a week or two like that. not a bad tire but if you can find some advan sports then stick with em. just my 2 cents.

Agreed. I recently threw a set of Hankooks on my Nismo and am not very happy with the tire. The ride is greasy, the front of the car feels less planted, and there is a significant difference in cornering compared to the Advans. At first I thought I would simply have to break the rubber in, but nothing has changed.

They are a good value, but not worth it if you really want to enjoy the full potential of the car.

ZeeingAround · 07-07-2011, 09:40 PM

Okay. Ordered the DWs today at $1100 from tire rack. dropped the rims off to the paint shop too.

Next on the list is one more mod for this year.
Springs or
Spacers or
CF front lip or
Car cover

Hmmmmmm

kenchan · 07-07-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Okay. Ordered the DWs today at $1100 from tire rack. dropped the rims off to the paint shop too.

Next on the list is one more mod for this year.
Springs or
Spacers or
CF front lip or
Car cover

Hmmmmmm

Nice! I think youll like the DW's.

07-05-2011, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Continental or Hankook? The DW Continentals are available in the stock size for the Nismo 19" rims with 245/40/19 and 285/30/19. The 305s may not even be available until next year. These seem like a nice choice for performance and comfort with less noise. The next are the Hankook. 275/35/19 and 305/30/19 are available at the moment. The front is more than an inch wider than the factory, so two more inches+ of extra contact area. Will this lead to more noise and reduced turning radius with extra noise? I would like the wider meats on the back, but do not want to mix brands. No other size is available that is close to even working with this brand. These seem like a good choice for comfort and stopping power, plus great handling in case there is rain. I just cruise with these tires. The car gets only street use with myself and sometimes my wife, no track use. I have a set of 18"s in case I want to run the track, but would need a brake upgrade first. This is not a DD. Need some opinions on this please. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

07-06-2011, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Thanks for the responses so far guys. The roads are not the greatest here either. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

07-07-2011, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Okay. Ordered the DWs today at $1100 from tire rack. dropped the rims off to the paint shop too. Next on the list is one more mod for this year. Springs or Spacers or CF front lip or Car cover Hmmmmmm __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	personally im back to the factory tire size on my nismo and i like it a lil better. i enjoy the extra height on the tire. the roads here are brutal and the extra protection is needed. i wore my V12's down to the metal and they still held up for a week or two like that. not a bad tire but if you can find some advan sports then stick with em. just my 2 cents.