Sports package Potenza tires...

EVO_Killer · 08-24-2009, 08:22 AM

Just got the Potenza RE11's. Mounting is on Thursday will let you guys know how they feel!

Red370 · 08-24-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roptics

The Nitto NT05 tires seem to be getting really good reviews. Has anyone tried those? I am still on stock with about 4000 miles of moderate driving and they still look new. When I saw the 140 treadwear rating I got a little nervous thinking they would last 8000 miles or so but the are holding up pretty well.

For new tires I want to like the Nitto tires but back when I had a turbo AWD Mitsubishi everyone raved about the Nittot NT550 tires so I got them and didn't like them. The sidewall flex was much more than whatever the factory tires were. The stuck fine but I always seemed like I was leaning or slipping when I entered a turn. But these are different tires, different sizes and 10 years later so a lot is different.

I have the NT05's on mine, probably some of the best street tires out. 285/35's, btw, these sit comfortably on 9" wide base 18's.

tbonesteak · 08-24-2009, 12:14 AM

is it just me or are the stock potenzas really loud?

MightyBobo · 08-24-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

is it just me or are the stock potenzas really loud?

Not just you.

Red370 · 08-24-2009, 02:31 PM

NT05's are actually great for track use as well! I have a pair of NT01's for drag days, basically street legal slicks, f'in love em.

Shunya · 08-24-2009, 08:32 PM

Potenzas have always been loud imo.

TBSS2008 · 09-01-2009, 12:00 PM

Red370 I see you have the NT05. I've read a lot of good reviews on this tire and I'm thinking about putting them on my Z. I noticed you have 285 on the stock 18x9. I am wondering do the NT05 run thin? I have the 19" Rays the NT05 for the 19" come in the OEM sizes 275/35/19 rear and 245/40/19 front. I think the Bridgestone RE050A that my Z came with to be a bit stretched over the wheel and can't image running a narrower tire. On another note how do the hook up on the street, compared to the NT01? Need some more traction here!

Spec Jay · 09-01-2009, 06:25 PM

i believe nikon fm has over 14k on his stockers

09-01-2009, 12:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 17	Red370 I see you have the NT05. I've read a lot of good reviews on this tire and I'm thinking about putting them on my Z. I noticed you have 285 on the stock 18x9. I am wondering do the NT05 run thin? I have the 19" Rays the NT05 for the 19" come in the OEM sizes 275/35/19 rear and 245/40/19 front. I think the Bridgestone RE050A that my Z came with to be a bit stretched over the wheel and can't image running a narrower tire. On another note how do the hook up on the street, compared to the NT01? Need some more traction here! __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED)

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Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 20	i believe nikon fm has over 14k on his stockers __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

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