Confused about tires
 

My Z has about 9000 miles and it time for a new set of tires. Recently, I went to Discount Tires and the sales person wanted me to replace my front tires (225/45/18) with (235/50/18) has anyone had the same issues and if so what did you end up doing. The tires they wanted me to purchase are Nitto/ NT555.


Sincerely
Colorado proud:tiphat:

We are not the biggest fans of Nitto around here

a much much much better option for around the same money would be the Hankook EVO V12

thats wider and higher profile tire, shouldnt cause any issues though

-VJ

I have Nittos on my Mazda3 DD... def a different beast but I love them... traction is great (low torque traction at least) and the wear has been unbelievable... they look like they are practically new after 35k...

These are the ones I have

NeoGen

Also mine are on 18s but much narrower width.

I'd say they are clueless. Nitto 555 is a drag radial. You don't want to put tall floaty tires on your car either.

You would want to go to 235/40/18 if you want bigger. Nitto NT05 is better choice with nitto, but there are better tires.

hankook rs3 is awesome, Dunlop direnezzia star specs are great too

how did you burn your fronts out in 9k miles? Rears is EASILY do able but fronts? Plus stock front tire size is 225/50/18 so not sure if you got it mixed up or not.... Im goin with a 255/45/18 when i swap tires on mine. Wider plus tire circumference is almost dead on as stock. Goin with 275/40/18 on the rear. That one is exact same circumference as stock 245/45

I'm okay with the Hankook V12's on treadwear and volume, but in terms of grip, and especially cornering. I have to say they're garbage. They break loose very easily at not even high speeds in corners.

I would highly recommend Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Great traction wet/dry, aside from a flood.
Awesome cornering
Improved treadwear over the PS2/RE050 (stock)
Quieter than stock

i agree the V12's arnt very grippy and they kinda wear fast but he gave that recommendation to keep him in the same price range.

Stock: 225/50WR18 (front) and 245/45WR18 (rear)
My Setup: 245/45WR18 (front) and 275/40WR18 (rear)

255/45 up front is a bit much for the stock front 18's. It will fit though.

Wont be stock by the time i swap ;-) I'll be goin with Weds Sports TC-105N's 18X9.5 +35 (with spacer probably) in front and 18X10.5 +12 in the rear.

lol, nm then

NT555R is the drag radial. The NT555 is the regular street summer tire. Old and tired design that is prone to dry rot, so I would stay away.

Understandable, but since he's rolling on 18's, the prices are much more affordable than 19's. :icon17:

don't mean to revive an old thread but i have to firmly disagree with you on the v12's. i got a rear set of them cause they were cheap. complete garbage of a tire unless they are going on a beater. soft sidewall, no feedback from the road, numb, can't feel where the limit is.
i'm gettin nt05's next