370z stock tires 19" rays

duderevs · 11-18-2012, 06:10 PM

Hey guys,

I've just had my first weekend with my 2009 z and am absolutely loving it. One thing i did notice is that i do get quick a lot of wheel spin even with the traction control on. The temperature here has been around 4-10 C and the tires are the ones that came with the car.

Is this wheel spin during acceleration normal, or is it the temperature or cheap tires or something?

LMBmikeZ · 11-18-2012, 06:41 PM

It is because the temps are below 10*C the Bridgestone RE050 specs say they have less traction in the cold weather specifically under 10*C. The tires will harden up in the cold weather causing you to have less grip, in the summer they will heat up and get nice and sticky giving you more grip. I would recommend that you inspect the tires tread depth though to because I know that mine (which need replacing) have gotten progressively worse as the tread depth got less.

I am almost at slicks on my rear and can't wait to get new ones in the spring!

Congrats on the new Z! enjoy, also hope to see you at some GTA meets next year seeing that your in Burlington.

Trips · 11-18-2012, 06:43 PM

^^^^

This

Most folks in the colder regions invest in winter tires

Trying to drive around in summer tires is asking to trouble

duderevs · 11-18-2012, 07:00 PM

Thanks a lot guys, what happens at these "meets"?

LMBmikeZ · 11-18-2012, 07:10 PM

We just hang out talk about our cars, future plans, tips/help out with things if we can do it in a parking lot and other any other interesting topics. Basically just a social meet to hang out. We also arrange cruise meets a couple times a year which are a lot of fun!

duderevs · 11-20-2012, 10:19 AM

cool, sounds good just let me know when / where...

11-18-2012, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
duderevs Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Burlington Posts: 37 Drives: 2009 370z Black 6sp Rep Power: 13	370z stock tires 19" rays Hey guys, I've just had my first weekend with my 2009 z and am absolutely loving it. One thing i did notice is that i do get quick a lot of wheel spin even with the traction control on. The temperature here has been around 4-10 C and the tires are the ones that came with the car. Is this wheel spin during acceleration normal, or is it the temperature or cheap tires or something?

11-18-2012, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	It is because the temps are below 10C the Bridgestone RE050 specs say they have less traction in the cold weather specifically under 10C. The tires will harden up in the cold weather causing you to have less grip, in the summer they will heat up and get nice and sticky giving you more grip. I would recommend that you inspect the tires tread depth though to because I know that mine (which need replacing) have gotten progressively worse as the tread depth got less. I am almost at slicks on my rear and can't wait to get new ones in the spring! Congrats on the new Z! enjoy, also hope to see you at some GTA meets next year seeing that your in Burlington. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-18-2012, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	^^^^ This Most folks in the colder regions invest in winter tires Trying to drive around in summer tires is asking to trouble Macey370z likes this.

11-18-2012, 07:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	We just hang out talk about our cars, future plans, tips/help out with things if we can do it in a parking lot and other any other interesting topics. Basically just a social meet to hang out. We also arrange cruise meets a couple times a year which are a lot of fun! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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duderevs Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Burlington Posts: 37 Drives: 2009 370z Black 6sp Rep Power: 13	Thanks a lot guys, what happens at these "meets"?

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