Confused about tires

Coloradoproud

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.


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issforged

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

MattP725

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.

Shamu

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

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chrischhorn

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

XwChriswX

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

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fuct

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.

Cmike2780

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.

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chrischhorn

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.

Cmike2780

lol, nm then

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m4a1mustang

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.

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XwChriswX

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

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wdkwang

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

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