I like the stock 18" touring rims and tire size and am wondering if anyone has info on tires that represent the spectrum of driving needs. Would love to see a great example of:

- Long lasting tire (est. mileage included)
- Best middle ground (est. mileage included)
- Highest performing street tire (regardless of tire life)

I'm most interested in the best middle ground tire but am also curious about the other 2. Thanks in advance!

 

A good middle ground would be Yokohama Parada Spec-2, or AVS Sport, high performance would be Toyo Proxes T1S and B/F Goodrich g-Force T/A KD

 

Longest lasting tire would be the Michelin Pilot Sport (NOT the Pilot Sport A/S), which was the originally specified tire the 350Z was designed around. It is also the standard OEM tire on the G35.

 

Standard on the G35c with 18" wheels. THe standard tire with 17s is Goodyear RS-A