Tires...yes once again
07-25-2002, 01:20 AM
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Tires...yes once again
We all know that Nissan intends to put the Bridgestone RE040's on the Z, but after looking at Bridgestone's site, they don't appear to have a RE040 in the 225/45ZR18 size, only the 245/45ZR18. Does anyone have an explaination?
07-25-2002, 01:59 AM
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I've noticed that in Tire Rack' ads too. They show the 245's in the OEM column but that's it. If Bridgestone doesn't show it either then you probably can't get replacements. As someone said once....Bridgestone is dumping that size and Nissan got a deal to dump them on us.
I have no plans on buying RE040's as replacements anyway...who would!
I have no plans on buying RE040's as replacements anyway...who would!
07-25-2002, 06:46 AM
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Tires...Again
Originally posted by Daytona
Wouldn't it have been nice of Nissan to put some Potenza S03's on as OEM tires?
Wouldn't it have been nice of Nissan to put some Potenza S03's on as OEM tires?
Just get quotes from both and check for comparative prices at Tire Rack, Discount, etc., too. The RE040s will wear out in about 15, 000 miles, but if you autocross or track they are pretty good, but they are not cheap.
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07-25-2002, 07:03 AM
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Re: Tires...Again
Originally posted by Boomer
I addressed this on another post, but here goes. I have already touched base with my tire dealer, I will be trading the 040s for Michelin Sport Pilot A/Ss.
I addressed this on another post, but here goes. I have already touched base with my tire dealer, I will be trading the 040s for Michelin Sport Pilot A/Ss.
A great pick! I was thinking about replacing the Z's tires with some pilot sports.
07-25-2002, 09:29 AM
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Re: Re: Tires...Again
Originally posted by dvlad
I have those on my GS400 and i love them!!!!
A great pick! I was thinking about replacing the Z's tires with some pilot sports.
I have those on my GS400 and i love them!!!!
A great pick! I was thinking about replacing the Z's tires with some pilot sports.
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Originally posted by Jim Reichard
The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S look very interesting but I don't see them listed in the 225/45 or 245/45 size in 18" on the Tire Rack site.
The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S look very interesting but I don't see them listed in the 225/45 or 245/45 size in 18" on the Tire Rack site.
My point was you can swap out the RE040s for something else if your willing to pay the difference. I am.
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07-25-2002, 11:46 PM
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Why not Toyo's
Does anyone know why Nissan didn’t put Toyo's on the new Z?
My current car 98 Nissan 240sx came with Toyo’s, so did the maximas, I have always thought they would continue to use them and was suprized to find out they wouldn’t be on my Track model (because they are awesome tires, wet or dry). And since Toyo's are Japanese tires it would seem it would be allot easier and cost effective (well they are expensive) for them to use Toyo’s (as far as shipping them to the factory).
My current car 98 Nissan 240sx came with Toyo’s, so did the maximas, I have always thought they would continue to use them and was suprized to find out they wouldn’t be on my Track model (because they are awesome tires, wet or dry). And since Toyo's are Japanese tires it would seem it would be allot easier and cost effective (well they are expensive) for them to use Toyo’s (as far as shipping them to the factory).
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Everyone is making a big assumption as well. Until someone gets ahold of a 350Z and measures everything, there is no guarantee that these tires are actually 225/45 or 245/45. That may be what the sidewall says, but that may not be what the measuring tape says. I don't have any indication that they won't, but it is possible. Ask the S2000 guys/gals about there standard S-02s that aren't exactly "standard"...a 205 that is more like a 195. I guess I am saying be very careful when you change out stock tires and stay with stock wheels, if you are one of the first to do so. Make sure that the new tire matches pretty close to the RE040's.
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