Snow Tires?
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Snow Tires?
My dad just got a 2005 Z w/ 18" package. He asked me about SNow tires and rims..WOuld Blizzaks be good? What size rim/tire would be right? Could he go 16" or is 17" better? Thanks for any replies...im in Buffalo, NY tons of SNow
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215/60/16 Blizzaks on steelies work great.
Here's a picture of a winter Solo2 event I did last year (won the RWD class and beat all but 1 of the FWD cars to).
Here's a picture of a winter Solo2 event I did last year (won the RWD class and beat all but 1 of the FWD cars to).
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Originally Posted by dcmidnight
For tons of snow like Buffalo, I would think the WS-50 would suit your needs.
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Plus... no disrespect to dcmidnight, but the steelies don't do the car justice IMHO... spend a couple extra for some cheap mags to finish the car off. If the car's got the Brembo brakes, you won't be able to go smaller than 17" from my research. My setup was 225/50/17 & 225/55/17 WS50s on 17" ASAs... I was quite happy with the results.
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Winter tire test
The latest winter tire test published in Finland on 09/28/2005 classifies the studless winter tires on a 1-10 scale:
1. Continental Conti VikingContact 3 8,3 ****
2. Gislaved SoftFrost 2 8,2 ***
3. Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi 8,1 ***
4. Michelin X-Ice 7,8 ***
5. Nankang Snow Viva SV-1 7,4 **
6. Vredestein Nord-Trac 7,4 **
7. GoodYear Ice Navi NH 7,1 *
8. Agi Soft Sarek 6,9 *
9. Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 6,3 -
The size tested was 205/55/16. The 350Z tire size differs from the tested size, but the different tire brand performance order could be like this with other sizes too.
1. Continental Conti VikingContact 3 8,3 ****
2. Gislaved SoftFrost 2 8,2 ***
3. Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi 8,1 ***
4. Michelin X-Ice 7,8 ***
5. Nankang Snow Viva SV-1 7,4 **
6. Vredestein Nord-Trac 7,4 **
7. GoodYear Ice Navi NH 7,1 *
8. Agi Soft Sarek 6,9 *
9. Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 6,3 -
The size tested was 205/55/16. The 350Z tire size differs from the tested size, but the different tire brand performance order could be like this with other sizes too.
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Originally Posted by bamyi
^^thats what I have.
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Sorry be bad, I mistaken those for the extremcontact. Here's the link for the tires I have: http://www.conti-online.com/generato...master_en.html
Mine are 245 front/275 rear. I love em. during heavy rain the car still turns like its dry and when it's dry I really feel the grip. The picture doesn't do it justice but it also looks pretty aggresive.
Mine are 245 front/275 rear. I love em. during heavy rain the car still turns like its dry and when it's dry I really feel the grip. The picture doesn't do it justice but it also looks pretty aggresive.
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Originally Posted by FIN350Z
The latest winter tire test published in Finland on 09/28/2005 classifies the studless winter tires on a 1-10 scale:
1. Continental Conti VikingContact 3 8,3 ****
2. Gislaved SoftFrost 2 8,2 ***
3. Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi 8,1 ***
4. Michelin X-Ice 7,8 ***
5. Nankang Snow Viva SV-1 7,4 **
6. Vredestein Nord-Trac 7,4 **
7. GoodYear Ice Navi NH 7,1 *
8. Agi Soft Sarek 6,9 *
9. Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 6,3 -
The size tested was 205/55/16. The 350Z tire size differs from the tested size, but the different tire brand performance order could be like this with other sizes too.
1. Continental Conti VikingContact 3 8,3 ****
2. Gislaved SoftFrost 2 8,2 ***
3. Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi 8,1 ***
4. Michelin X-Ice 7,8 ***
5. Nankang Snow Viva SV-1 7,4 **
6. Vredestein Nord-Trac 7,4 **
7. GoodYear Ice Navi NH 7,1 *
8. Agi Soft Sarek 6,9 *
9. Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 6,3 -
The size tested was 205/55/16. The 350Z tire size differs from the tested size, but the different tire brand performance order could be like this with other sizes too.
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Originally Posted by Lerxst
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Plus... no disrespect to dcmidnight, but the steelies don't do the car justice IMHO... spend a couple extra for some cheap mags to finish the car off. If the car's got the Brembo brakes, you won't be able to go smaller than 17" from my research. My setup was 225/50/17 & 225/55/17 WS50s on 17" ASAs... I was quite happy with the results.
Plus... no disrespect to dcmidnight, but the steelies don't do the car justice IMHO... spend a couple extra for some cheap mags to finish the car off. If the car's got the Brembo brakes, you won't be able to go smaller than 17" from my research. My setup was 225/50/17 & 225/55/17 WS50s on 17" ASAs... I was quite happy with the results.
Is that the ASA JH3 17"x7.5" 32mm?
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Originally Posted by FIN350Z
The latest winter tire test published in Finland on 09/28/2005 classifies the studless winter tires on a 1-10 scale:
1. Continental Conti VikingContact 3 8,3 ****
2. Gislaved SoftFrost 2 8,2 ***
3. Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi 8,1 ***
4. Michelin X-Ice 7,8 ***
5. Nankang Snow Viva SV-1 7,4 **
6. Vredestein Nord-Trac 7,4 **
7. GoodYear Ice Navi NH 7,1 *
8. Agi Soft Sarek 6,9 *
9. Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 6,3 -
The size tested was 205/55/16. The 350Z tire size differs from the tested size, but the different tire brand performance order could be like this with other sizes too.
1. Continental Conti VikingContact 3 8,3 ****
2. Gislaved SoftFrost 2 8,2 ***
3. Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi 8,1 ***
4. Michelin X-Ice 7,8 ***
5. Nankang Snow Viva SV-1 7,4 **
6. Vredestein Nord-Trac 7,4 **
7. GoodYear Ice Navi NH 7,1 *
8. Agi Soft Sarek 6,9 *
9. Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 6,3 -
The size tested was 205/55/16. The 350Z tire size differs from the tested size, but the different tire brand performance order could be like this with other sizes too.
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I'm seriously thinking about getting the bronze LMGT's, but not sure if I want to spend that much right now. Would you guys recommend going for it if I were to buy a new set of these tires, or just swapping out the potenzas when my Z arrives and buying the LMGT's in a year or so like I was originally planning?
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My mom lives in chicago and I visit quit often. Really nice town. Anyways, to answer your questions I would consider this two point:
1. you stated money was an issue since you don't want to spend that much right now. If buying the Nismo will set you back, my general rule is to don't do it. Only spend when you have a cushion of money. However...
2. If you buy winter tires for the oem wheels, you will eventually buy new winter tires for the Nismo's thus spending more money.
Its a tough decision but that's what makes life interesting. Also, here's a link to another thread with this same issue (winter tires). https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/148974-winter-who-here-has-driven-there-z-in-the-snow.html Good luck and happy driving.
1. you stated money was an issue since you don't want to spend that much right now. If buying the Nismo will set you back, my general rule is to don't do it. Only spend when you have a cushion of money. However...
2. If you buy winter tires for the oem wheels, you will eventually buy new winter tires for the Nismo's thus spending more money.
Its a tough decision but that's what makes life interesting. Also, here's a link to another thread with this same issue (winter tires). https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/148974-winter-who-here-has-driven-there-z-in-the-snow.html Good luck and happy driving.
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Damn, I wanted steelies with some blizzaks on my Z but the Touring 6-speeds have bigger calipers so it's not an option... I have to spend much more now... blah. Maybe I'll just stick with my sh!tenzas...