Tire Help

kenchan · 05-15-2014, 04:36 PM

yah, for some reason the S04 in 275/35/19 size is very narrow compared to normal 275's like the RE050A's.
(maybe for the vip sedan crowd?

)

so i recommend anyone getting the S04's to get the nismo size rear which is 285/35/19. they look real nice, grip nice, and just an overall very good tire.

madwi · 05-15-2014, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, for some reason the S04 in 275/35/19 size is very narrow compared to normal 275's like the RE050A's.
(maybe for the vip sedan crowd?

)

so i recommend anyone getting the S04's to get the nismo size rear which is 285/35/19. they look real nice, grip nice, and just an overall very good tire.

^^^REPORTED^^^*for being positive and helpful*

cautupwitdm · 05-16-2014, 06:03 AM

I went to a car meet a few weeks ago at Miller Motorsports Park and I'd say 4 out of 5 of the cars that track their cars and that were DDs were using Michelin Pilot Super Sports. I saw an Audi R8 with'em (who happens to be a NASA instructor), a ton of WRX's/Sti's, an R32, a 350z, Mustangs, Miatas, some M3/M4's, and a few others. I am in the market for some tires as well and I talked to a few of the owners and they said that they are great tires on and off the track.

My vote is for the Michelin PSS

And no, this was not a PSS meet =)

madwi · 05-16-2014, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cautupwitdm

I went to a car meet a few weeks ago at Miller Motorsports Park and I'd say 4 out of 5 of the cars that track their cars and that were DDs were using Michelin Pilot Super Sports. I saw an Audi R8 with'em (who happens to be a NASA instructor), a ton of WRX's/Sti's, an R32, a 350z, Mustangs, Miatas, some M3/M4's, and a few others. I am in the market for some tires as well and I talked to a few of the owners and they said that they are great tires on and off the track.

My vote is for the Michelin PSS

And no, this was not a PSS meet =)

Great suggestion but I don't think they are going to be in OPs budget and are way too performance tire for him.

MacCool · 05-16-2014, 07:08 AM

I strongly considered PSS and I suspect they're probably at least marginally better tires. I didn't get them because I didn't and don't believe that MY performance needs made them anywhere near worth the 30% / $400 cost increase over the S-04's, especially for the marginal performance edge.

P's_Z · 05-26-2014, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, for some reason the S04 in 275/35/19 size is very narrow compared to normal 275's like the RE050A's.
(maybe for the vip sedan crowd?

)

so i recommend anyone getting the S04's to get the nismo size rear which is 285/35/19. they look real nice, grip nice, and just an overall very good tire.

Does this also apply for the front tires? Im also thinking of going with the S04s, should i go wider up front or is it just a matter of taste? I have the 19" SP RAYS... Oh, and sorry for the thread jack

P's_Z · 05-29-2014, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P's_Z

Does this also apply for the front tires? Im also thinking of going with the S04s, should i go wider up front or is it just a matter of taste? I have the 19" SP RAYS... Oh, and sorry for the thread jack

Can anyone help me with my question?

05-15-2014, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, for some reason the S04 in 275/35/19 size is very narrow compared to normal 275's like the RE050A's. (maybe for the vip sedan crowd? ) so i recommend anyone getting the S04's to get the nismo size rear which is 285/35/19. they look real nice, grip nice, and just an overall very good tire. SterlingDrive likes this.

05-16-2014, 06:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
cautupwitdm Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 88 Drives: 10 SR M6 SPT Rep Power: 14	I went to a car meet a few weeks ago at Miller Motorsports Park and I'd say 4 out of 5 of the cars that track their cars and that were DDs were using Michelin Pilot Super Sports. I saw an Audi R8 with'em (who happens to be a NASA instructor), a ton of WRX's/Sti's, an R32, a 350z, Mustangs, Miatas, some M3/M4's, and a few others. I am in the market for some tires as well and I talked to a few of the owners and they said that they are great tires on and off the track. My vote is for the Michelin PSS And no, this was not a PSS meet =) SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ GTHaus Meisterschaft GTS Exhaust (Round) \| CNT Racing HFC \| Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler \| Carbotech Brake Pads \| Eibach Anti-Roll Sway Bars \| K&N Drop-In Filters \| UpRev \| Clutch Helper Spring \| Password JDM Shift Knob \| GTR Push Start Button

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05-16-2014, 07:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	I strongly considered PSS and I suspect they're probably at least marginally better tires. I didn't get them because I didn't and don't believe that MY performance needs made them anywhere near worth the 30% / $400 cost increase over the S-04's, especially for the marginal performance edge.