Wanting Wider Tires

Unique_Z · 03-17-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Not tracking and I only wish there were canyons here in Florida!

There is, however, the tail of the dragon about 8 hours away.

Well then just stick for RE11 if you want that size

besides, cashing out so much money when you're not tracking are pretty much useless..unless you're a baller of course

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Originally Posted by wstar

I'm running 275 + 295, but not on stock wheels (I'm on 18x10 + 18x11). If I had to do it over again, I'd probably go 275 on 18x10 at all 4 corners. The x11 + 295's in the rear is more rubber than this car needs unless it's FI.

Ah couldn't said any better myself

happytheman · 03-17-2012, 06:28 PM

After much deliberation, I have chosen to go with Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 245/40 and 275/35 for my Sport Rays through Tire Rack. A nice perk is the $70 rebate offered on Michelins right now!

Unique_Z · 03-17-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

After much deliberation, I have chosen to go with Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 245/40 and 275/35 for my Sport Rays through Tire Rack. A nice perk is the $70 rebate offered on Michelins right now!

sounds good! don't forget to post up some pics and review bro

happytheman · 03-17-2012, 06:47 PM

Thanks man! Sure will!

V8Killer · 04-02-2012, 10:07 AM

Hey OP I wanted to know how the tires are? I'm in the same boat about sizes and thinking about what tires. I have RE-11s in 265/285 and well here I am 6 months later and needing new tires now. Not to mention I really only drove on them for a month bc I was deployed. The tires were great I love them but not the longevity of them and the cost.

happytheman · 04-02-2012, 10:26 AM

Haven't yet gotten them. Going to be ordering then today if time permits. I gotta tell you though, the Pilot Super Sports are very highly rated..even through Consumer Reports. Onzedge has a set and nearly goes giddy like a schoolgirl when he hears that someone else has 'em.

I'll post back here when I get em tho.

V8Killer · 04-02-2012, 01:02 PM

Sounds good man. I'm still looking for a good price

happytheman · 04-02-2012, 03:25 PM

Yah they're expensive. I'm quoted some $1379 with shipping from Tire Rack.

tjlazer · 04-02-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Killer

Hey OP I wanted to know how the tires are? I'm in the same boat about sizes and thinking about what tires. I have RE-11s in 265/285 and well here I am 6 months later and needing new tires now. Not to mention I really only drove on them for a month bc I was deployed. The tires were great I love them but not the longevity of them and the cost.

damn 6 months? how many miles you put on them? thats terrible tread life.

ZeN · 04-02-2012, 09:03 PM

Go with PSS, you wont regret. I had 255 / 275 on mine due to limited size we have here in Malaysia. Its rains heavily almost every day and my car is rock stable crusing at 220 kmh on highway, no hydroplanning yet. i can only compare it to the stock re050, wont even dare to hit water patch at 140 kmh with them. Plus you have 300 threadwear :-).

DarkJak · 04-02-2012, 09:42 PM

+1 for the PSS. We recently got them on the G37, and the car REALLY was able to be driven hard in the rain on a small backroad. Dangerous perhaps, but the tires didn't hydroplane a single bit and gripped like it was dry. The car seems like it can corner on the same level as the Z now. Can't wait to get them on the Z, but I still have enough tread left, and they are expensive tires!

V8Killer · 04-02-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

damn 6 months? how many miles you put on them? thats terrible tread life.

Ya I know tell me about i got maybe 7k out of them

happytheman · 04-03-2012, 12:02 AM

I heard that the re-11 didn't have very good tread wear, but dayum!

shaun66 · 04-03-2012, 12:08 AM

I have stock size PSS, you won't be dissapointed. Although they probably could look a little meatier..

V8Killer · 04-03-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I heard that the re-11 didn't have very good tread wear, but dayum!

Ya pretty sad now I don't know what tires to get. I have drag radials of or the track so I just need something that will last and will do good on occasional street racing. We have back roads we close off and do it so it's safe.

03-17-2012, 06:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	After much deliberation, I have chosen to go with Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 245/40 and 275/35 for my Sport Rays through Tire Rack. A nice perk is the $70 rebate offered on Michelins right now! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

03-17-2012, 06:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Thanks man! Sure will! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

04-02-2012, 10:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 16	Hey OP I wanted to know how the tires are? I'm in the same boat about sizes and thinking about what tires. I have RE-11s in 265/285 and well here I am 6 months later and needing new tires now. Not to mention I really only drove on them for a month bc I was deployed. The tires were great I love them but not the longevity of them and the cost. __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

04-02-2012, 10:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Haven't yet gotten them. Going to be ordering then today if time permits. I gotta tell you though, the Pilot Super Sports are very highly rated..even through Consumer Reports. Onzedge has a set and nearly goes giddy like a schoolgirl when he hears that someone else has 'em. I'll post back here when I get em tho. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

04-02-2012, 01:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 16	Sounds good man. I'm still looking for a good price __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

04-02-2012, 03:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Yah they're expensive. I'm quoted some $1379 with shipping from Tire Rack. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

04-02-2012, 09:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
ZeN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 116 Drives: 09 PW 7AT 370z Rep Power: 14	Go with PSS, you wont regret. I had 255 / 275 on mine due to limited size we have here in Malaysia. Its rains heavily almost every day and my car is rock stable crusing at 220 kmh on highway, no hydroplanning yet. i can only compare it to the stock re050, wont even dare to hit water patch at 140 kmh with them. Plus you have 300 threadwear :-).

04-02-2012, 09:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	+1 for the PSS. We recently got them on the G37, and the car REALLY was able to be driven hard in the rain on a small backroad. Dangerous perhaps, but the tires didn't hydroplane a single bit and gripped like it was dry. The car seems like it can corner on the same level as the Z now. Can't wait to get them on the Z, but I still have enough tread left, and they are expensive tires!

04-03-2012, 12:02 AM	#28 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I heard that the re-11 didn't have very good tread wear, but dayum! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

04-03-2012, 12:08 AM	#29 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I have stock size PSS, you won't be dissapointed. Although they probably could look a little meatier..

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