Liz Z

What are the best tires for my 09 Anniversary 350Z??? I need new Tires,The 19 in Michelin pilots are getting bald.I do not Race my Car,it is a Dailey Driver. Can I go a little Widder w/o Rubbing the Fenders?

MicVelo

Out of curiosity, what exactly is an '09 "Anniversary" Z33? 2005, yes/ 2010 40th Anniversary Z34 (370Z) but '09, none that I'm aware of (unless you're outside the USDM).

In order to make some meaningful recommendations, you need to clarify this. What 19s? OE Sport or Nismo wheels? Or 18/19 350Z Nismo wheels? Or what?

"Best tires" is subjective. Based on your "Daily driver" mention, you probably don't need/want Max Performance grade. And, what's the weather like where you are? You may need wet/dry (All Season) grades.

You cannot go wrong with any of the big names for your needs.... Continental, BFG, Michelin, Bridgestone, etc. Choose a good UHP - ultra high performance - or A/S (all season) performance) within your price range. Reference tirerack.com simpletire.com

bre240z

im not trying to thread jack but ill be looking to buy some tires soon. Currently running front 255/40/18 and 275/40/18 in the rears. obviously aftermarket wheels. Im in California so not much rain. Are summer tires good for all year use? or should I really go with all season tires? No track just daily driving sometimes some canyon cruises. Ive searched the forum but all I see are old posts. Was trying to get some current new suggestions

travlee

iTrader: (8)

Perfect size combo...where do you live? Here in TX I have run uhp or summer tires on my 350z, c6z06, ats-v, and current c7. Keep in mind, it is recommended not to use them if under 40 degrees

C6z I had mpss4s. Ats-v continental extreme contact, c7 had mpss4s and now michelin super sports. With 533whp I can light up almost any tire, no complaints with the michelins

MicVelo

Here in NorCal, with the drought (until this season!), I have no issues running Max Perf on all of my cars. And, since my roadster doesn't leave the garage unless it's clear and 60-degs+, it wears DOT-Rs.

My primary Z has worn Continental, BFGoodrich (the ones I had came on a set of wheels I bought and were so bad I dumped them within three days and they were near new), Sumitomo, Kumho PS91s, a few sets of Bridgestone S04s (on 3 different sets of wheels), Michelin PSS and more that I've forgotten. They were all Max Perf and have zero regrets. If I were doing another set, I'd still go for the Kumho PS91s as they were quiet, sticky, and responsive. And at the pricepoint, couldn't beat 'em. I loved those.

travlee

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You would go for the ho's........dirty old man

Hence why we get along

MicVelo

Yeah, you’d think that Kumho (ackshully pronounced coom-ho) would have done their market research before releasing (snicker snicker) their tahrs in the whacked US of A. Surely, the jokes would fly!

But then, maybe they did research us and went with the name BECAUSE we’re sick and whack. I mean, we are talking about them like we’re in fourth grade…. Ahh, clever marketing. 👍

Liz Z

I might have to Drive in light snow ,I am in Baltimore Md. But I can drive my Jeep Cherokee if i have too.

MicVelo

If you have even light snow, you definitely need All Seasons and, you do not want to go wider. Wider makes things worse in snow.

Still don’t know what size 19s you have so this is a shot in the dark as these sizes need *at lesst* 8.5” width, preferably 9”.

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireSea...rDiameter=19#0

DarkZ03

iTrader: (11)

My vote will always be PS4S.

bre240z

thanks for the info travlee and Micvelo. I live in the Los Angeles area so temps dont drop very low even when its "cold" out here.