Pros/cons of most popular tires

XwChriswX · 01-10-2012, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VQStryker

I glad to hear your offroading adventures are going well

lol

Ill do some looking when I get back from the gym but I did notice the KW for sale but wanted to compare the spring rates to the HKS and durability.

The Z1 kit I have looked into. I like the options they provide along with the quality.

LoL Yeah, it was fun, but I wouldn't recommend it to the masses.

I've heard reviews from people who had the HKS and switched to the KW's that LOVE the KW's, but again each review is based on that persons likes/dislikes... But when I got mine, I really couldn't pass up the deal I got. So that swayed me a bit, but I've been happy with them ever since.

FL 4Motion · 01-10-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VQStryker

thank you! ill get all 4 nitto 555r 2 extreme, think ill place that order now. I went with ssr type-f 18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +15 flat black. Better for racing and cheaper, plus they are not rare so no worries if they get dinged

/\ nice. I really like those ssr type f's alot. flat black is goiing to look mean.

FL 4Motion · 01-10-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

LoL Yeah, it was fun, but I wouldn't recommend it to the masses.

I've heard reviews from people who had the HKS and switched to the KW's that LOVE the KW's, but again each review is based on that persons likes/dislikes... But when I got mine, I really couldn't pass up the deal I got. So that swayed me a bit, but I've been happy with them ever since.

Chris,
I saw you mentioned goingwith some all seasons next. I would highly recommend keeping UHP summers on and simply picking up a set of cheap wheels and putting some true winter tires on for the few months you'll need them. I'm afraid that after being used ot PSS's, you're going to be very frustrated at the "crappiness" of any of the all seasons.

XwChriswX · 01-10-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Chris,
I saw you mentioned goingwith some all seasons next. I would highly recommend keeping UHP summers on and simply picking up a set of cheap wheels and putting some true winter tires on for the few months you'll need them. I'm afraid that after being used ot PSS's, you're going to be very frustrated at the "crappiness" of any of the all seasons.

Which is why I'm looking at staying with Michelin, their AS' have almost the same performance characteristics of the PSS' so it's almost like you don't really loose a lot. Plus I can't afford to be hindered by hard rain if I have to be somewhere...

I'm planning on getting a set of wheels for Tracking (18's) and those will have sticky tires, and the All seasons would go on my 19's. I dunno what to do really...

I'm just tired of hassle haha.

FL 4Motion · 01-10-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Which is why I'm looking at staying with Michelin, their AS' have almost the same performance characteristics of the PSS' so it's almost like you don't really loose a lot. Plus I can't afford to be hindered by hard rain if I have to be somewhere...

I'm planning on getting a set of wheels for Tracking (18's) and those will have sticky tires, and the All seasons would go on my 19's. I dunno what to do really...

I'm just tired of hassle haha.

ahh, well if you are going with a dedicated set of track wheel/tires, then disregard what I said.

XwChriswX · 01-10-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

ahh, well if you are going with a dedicated set of track wheel/tires, then disregard what I said.

I prolly could use them for dedicated winter wheels too, being as most snowy tires are common in 18's rather than 19's. But we don't get that much Snow here. I just have to worry about heavy rains.

brucelidat · 01-10-2012, 08:19 PM

5) tread life from member experiences: Spohn expects 10-12,000 miles out of them including multiple track days. Pretty darn good in my opinion.

Ouch, that would be a new set of tires every year for me then since the Z's my DD. Might even be less than a year....

kenchan · 01-10-2012, 08:44 PM

I think you will like the DW's.

brucelidat · 01-10-2012, 08:52 PM

I'll probably track maybe 4-5 times a year though. Re-11s seem to be the best for grip and handling.

brucelidat · 01-10-2012, 09:54 PM

I don't need new tires yet. I just wanted to create a consolidated thread for tires.

FL 4Motion · 01-10-2012, 11:25 PM

[QUOTE=brucelidat;1484569]5) tread life from member experiences: Spohn expects 10-12,000 miles out of them including multiple track days. Pretty darn good in my opinion.

Ouch, that would be a new set of tires every year for me then since the Z's my DD. Might even be less than a year....[/QUOTE]

Yup, I reckon a new set of tires every 8 months or so or basically once per year on average. Just part of the $$ you've got to factor in when tracking a car regularly. It's one of the reasons alot of "serious" track guys eventually switch ot dedicated wheel/tire packages for teh track.

brucelidat · 01-11-2012, 12:25 AM

Yeah, I don't know if I will be hardcore or track often enough to have dedicated track tires. That is a huge initial investment also, spare wheels/ and tires. If I was to go that route, I'd probably look for some 18" stockers and have cheaper tire options than 19s.

cossie1600 · 01-11-2012, 01:06 AM

Good luck. I am giving up on the RE11 due to their price increase. My first set was $1050 in 2010, the second set was $1160 in 2011. I think the third set (I can probably ride till July/August) will cost me $1300. Since I have a tire trailer and a hitch for my Z, I am going to get dedicated slicks and call it a day. It won't cost me much more and I am going to go a lot faster.

PS. My first set got about 7000 miles, second has 7000 miles on it so far and I have 3/32nds on them

brucelidat · 01-11-2012, 01:28 AM

How much track time is there in that 7k of miles?

brucelidat · 01-11-2012, 02:29 AM

Anyone go through a set of re-11s with no track time? If so, how long did they last you?

01-10-2012, 08:19 PM	#37 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	5) tread life from member experiences: Spohn expects 10-12,000 miles out of them including multiple track days. Pretty darn good in my opinion. Ouch, that would be a new set of tires every year for me then since the Z's my DD. Might even be less than a year.... __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#39 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	I'll probably track maybe 4-5 times a year though. Re-11s seem to be the best for grip and handling. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-10-2012, 09:54 PM	#40 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	I don't need new tires yet. I just wanted to create a consolidated thread for tires. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-11-2012, 12:25 AM	#42 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	Yeah, I don't know if I will be hardcore or track often enough to have dedicated track tires. That is a huge initial investment also, spare wheels/ and tires. If I was to go that route, I'd probably look for some 18" stockers and have cheaper tire options than 19s. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-11-2012, 01:28 AM	#44 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	How much track time is there in that 7k of miles? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-10-2012, 08:44 PM	#38 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I think you will like the DW's.

01-10-2012, 11:25 PM	#41 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	[QUOTE=brucelidat;1484569]5) tread life from member experiences: Spohn expects 10-12,000 miles out of them including multiple track days. Pretty darn good in my opinion. Ouch, that would be a new set of tires every year for me then since the Z's my DD. Might even be less than a year....[/QUOTE] Yup, I reckon a new set of tires every 8 months or so or basically once per year on average. Just part of the $$ you've got to factor in when tracking a car regularly. It's one of the reasons alot of "serious" track guys eventually switch ot dedicated wheel/tire packages for teh track.

01-11-2012, 01:06 AM	#43 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Good luck. I am giving up on the RE11 due to their price increase. My first set was $1050 in 2010, the second set was $1160 in 2011. I think the third set (I can probably ride till July/August) will cost me $1300. Since I have a tire trailer and a hitch for my Z, I am going to get dedicated slicks and call it a day. It won't cost me much more and I am going to go a lot faster. PS. My first set got about 7000 miles, second has 7000 miles on it so far and I have 3/32nds on them

01-11-2012, 02:29 AM	#45 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	Anyone go through a set of re-11s with no track time? If so, how long did they last you? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
pros cons of coupe vs. roadster	Sailorman	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	49	08-19-2014 08:57 AM
Stock Nav, pros and cons	Evil Sports	Audio & Video	41	01-26-2012 02:30 AM
GMT 4.2L and 4.5L stroker kit pros and cons	Mjthind	Engine & Drivetrain	79	02-14-2011 07:44 PM
Pros and Cons of Turbo and Superchargers?	DrewDong	Forced Induction	46	09-12-2010 07:35 PM
Coilovers and Springs (Pros and Cons)	Vegasboricua	Brakes & Suspension	12	03-19-2010 11:19 PM