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07-07-2007, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by PDX_Racer
Actually, there's a formula (gotta go find it now) that shows a tire's tendency towards hydroplaning is inversely proportional to the tire pressure. The more pressure, the less likely the tire is to hydroplane (and vice versa).
Here's a link that talks about it: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=3
Here's a link that talks about it: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=3
07-21-2007, 01:44 PM
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can't understand all the crying!! I had my stock Potenzas for approx 12,000 in the rain with the TCS on or off I was very stable and NEVER NEVER had on of the moments some of you talk about.....but here is a tip... my *** is on the seat and my head is looking forward....you should ought to figure that 1 out. Rectal cranial inversion
at 12,000 I put a set of Nitto 555's on and still no hydroplaning with or without tcs on or off, in the past 2 summers we have had record rains, I don't go looking for rain but sometimes we all get caught out in the rain
commom sense people....oh whatever we do lets no take ownership for driving styles or lack of
at 12,000 I put a set of Nitto 555's on and still no hydroplaning with or without tcs on or off, in the past 2 summers we have had record rains, I don't go looking for rain but sometimes we all get caught out in the rain
commom sense people....oh whatever we do lets no take ownership for driving styles or lack of
07-21-2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
can't understand all the crying!! I had my stock Potenzas for approx 12,000 in the rain with the TCS on or off I was very stable and NEVER NEVER had on of the moments some of you talk about.....but here is a tip... my *** is on the seat and my head is looking forward....you should ought to figure that 1 out. Rectal cranial inversion
at 12,000 I put a set of Nitto 555's on and still no hydroplaning with or without tcs on or off, in the past 2 summers we have had record rains, I don't go looking for rain but sometimes we all get caught out in the rain
commom sense people....oh whatever we do lets no take ownership for driving styles or lack of
at 12,000 I put a set of Nitto 555's on and still no hydroplaning with or without tcs on or off, in the past 2 summers we have had record rains, I don't go looking for rain but sometimes we all get caught out in the rain
commom sense people....oh whatever we do lets no take ownership for driving styles or lack of
Boy, you sure are one pompous **** aren't ya?
Just because YOU haven't had a problem with hydroplaning and YOU think you're some "amazing" driver, WE must be ignorant, wreckless idiots.
Wait, my magic 8-ball says you're a douchebag. Nevermind.
You've either been lucky or some of us have been real unlucky. Either way, your comments actually contribute NOTHING to this thread.
Move along and go drive in the rain or something.
07-21-2007, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ZmaXimus
I have the Falken 452's and don't have any problems in the rain.
07-21-2007, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kegsbane
Well, whatever you do, don't get Nitto 555s. If you're that anxious to kill yourself, jumping off a tall building is more reliable every time.
there umm how to put it, horrible in the rain lol
but there fun to play with untill i losee all tread
07-21-2007, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by marhot
Yeah, I have been around here since ’03. Unfortunately, I’ve read way too many stories like this. In the winter, though, the stories get worst. All you new owners here, NEVER ATTEMPT TO DRIVE IN THE SNOW IN THIS CAR.
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For example, in the early 90's my best friend had a 500 hp 1975 Corvette with old style Comp T/A's on all four corners. This was his winter car...no windows in the doors, most of the heat was supplied by the huge side pipes. If you pulled away in 2nd or 3rd it was just fine.
07-22-2007, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mikez97
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there umm how to put it, horrible in the rain lol
but there fun to play with untill i losee all tread
there umm how to put it, horrible in the rain lol
but there fun to play with untill i losee all tread
Agreed. I had 555 DR's on a past vehicle, don't even try to punch the gas or pass anyone on the freeway in the rain. It feels just as unreliable as summer tires in the snow.
07-22-2007, 10:35 AM
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this 350Z characteristic seems to have a lot to do with the stock Potenza RE040s provided. They are strictly summer dry tires it appears, and they are awful at resisting tire feathering from our early gen. crap toe alignments
1. keep the car
2. change the tire type to something more all-season when its rain/winter season in your area
1. keep the car
2. change the tire type to something more all-season when its rain/winter season in your area
07-22-2007, 11:25 AM
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The RE040 tires have a terrible reputation for pretty much everything. The RE050A standard on the 07+ Z is a lot better in terms of hydroplaning resistance, but still not the best out there. They also wear too quickly for the dry traction you get.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 is by far the best wet performance tire out there right now based on comparison tests I've seen in Car & Driver and elsewhere. I've heard them called "rain forest tires" they're so good. They are also great dry pavement tires and have twice the tread life of the RE050A to boot (280 vs 140). My experience with them is fantastic, they're better in the rain than most all-season tires are even though they're a summer tire. Not good for snow though, but no summer tire is.
All season tires aren't necessarily better in the rain (the Eagle F1 GS-D3 beats pretty much everything in that respect) and aren't good enough for serious snow. RWD cars are OK in the snow but you really need dedicated snow tires. But if you want to go that route the RE960AS Pole Position doesn't give up much dry grip and is great in the rain and passable in light snow.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 is by far the best wet performance tire out there right now based on comparison tests I've seen in Car & Driver and elsewhere. I've heard them called "rain forest tires" they're so good. They are also great dry pavement tires and have twice the tread life of the RE050A to boot (280 vs 140). My experience with them is fantastic, they're better in the rain than most all-season tires are even though they're a summer tire. Not good for snow though, but no summer tire is.
All season tires aren't necessarily better in the rain (the Eagle F1 GS-D3 beats pretty much everything in that respect) and aren't good enough for serious snow. RWD cars are OK in the snow but you really need dedicated snow tires. But if you want to go that route the RE960AS Pole Position doesn't give up much dry grip and is great in the rain and passable in light snow.
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07-22-2007, 11:38 AM
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Ignore everyone. Eagle F1's. 275 rear, 255 front, that is basic. You can go 90 mph with those tires. their wet rating is a 6 star almost. get them.
07-22-2007, 12:58 PM
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Usually the better grip on dry road does not work as well in wet conditions...
But these days a lot of company come up w/ tires work excellent in both dry and wet ... You have a lot of choices out there, just go search on line, www.tirerack.com gives u pretty good insight on different brand tires(with review n spec). Don't get snow tires though, that's retarded... If people want to drive in snow they wouldn't get this car in the first place, what's the point? I was stupid enough 2 drive my Z up the mountain 4 years ago, even with chains, my car was sliding like crazy, it even got stuck in the snow... Stupid me...
But these days a lot of company come up w/ tires work excellent in both dry and wet ... You have a lot of choices out there, just go search on line, www.tirerack.com gives u pretty good insight on different brand tires(with review n spec). Don't get snow tires though, that's retarded... If people want to drive in snow they wouldn't get this car in the first place, what's the point? I was stupid enough 2 drive my Z up the mountain 4 years ago, even with chains, my car was sliding like crazy, it even got stuck in the snow... Stupid me...
07-22-2007, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by KombatKing
I also think the stock Potenzas are garbage - mine are nearing replacement on my '04 ZR with just over 16K on them... but I'm fortunate that it doesn't rain much here in San Diego.
Anyway, I was reading a favorable review in C&D about these new Goodyear F1 All-Season tires that are coming out in July - you may want to check these out instead of the BFGs...
I have the Eagle Assurance TripleTreds on my G35 Sedan and they are awesome!
http://www.goodyeartires.com/eagle/eagleF1AS_innov.html
~KK
Anyway, I was reading a favorable review in C&D about these new Goodyear F1 All-Season tires that are coming out in July - you may want to check these out instead of the BFGs...
I have the Eagle Assurance TripleTreds on my G35 Sedan and they are awesome!
http://www.goodyeartires.com/eagle/eagleF1AS_innov.html
~KK
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