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02-08-2006, 06:38 PM

macca44

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what tyres for the Z

Guys i have a stock 05 roadster and just scared the hell outa myself with these sh&^ty potenza tyres in light rain. What tyres would you suggest for max grip in mainly dry , but the occasional wet day driving ?

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02-08-2006, 06:43 PM

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Search!!! Bfg Kdw-nt

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02-08-2006, 06:47 PM

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if you want max grip in the dry you'll get even worse wet traction. Look into michelin pilot sports, they're supposed to be excellent in dry and wet conditions. They're expensive though.

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02-08-2006, 06:47 PM

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BFG all the way

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02-08-2006, 06:47 PM

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btw, you will probably get better answers in the wheel and tire forum.

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02-08-2006, 06:56 PM

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BFGoodrich GForce TA KDW NT

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02-08-2006, 07:29 PM

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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP

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02-08-2006, 07:54 PM

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Goodyear F1 GS-D3

hands down best tire i have ever had on my cars for everyday driving.

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02-08-2006, 08:15 PM

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Check out car and driver dec 2005. Dry grip Yokohoma Ad07. Wet grip Goodyear F1 gs-d3. Overall winner Goodyear F1 gs-d3.

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02-09-2006, 03:55 AM

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https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/158456-ordered-bfg-kdw-nt.html

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I ordered a set of BFG g-Force KDW NT. OEM sizes: 225/45/18 front and 245/45/18 rears. $764 shipped from DTD w/ free replacement certificates. I also got the vavle stems for free. lol

Specifications: http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgap...forcetakdw.jsp

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KDW-2 & KDW NT = Same tire with same tread. the "2" stand for 2nd gen and the "NT" stands for New Tread but same tire & tread. lol
KDW Original/Old Tread: http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgap...orcetakdw2.jsp

KDW-2 / KDW-NT: http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgap...forcetakdw.jsp

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02-09-2006, 04:01 AM

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MIchelin Pilot Sport Cups, only 80 treadwear though

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02-09-2006, 04:19 AM

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Check out car and driver dec 2005. Dry grip Yokohoma Ad07. Wet grip Goodyear F1 gs-d3. Overall winner Goodyear F1 gs-d3.

Excellent reference. Consumer Reports also selected Goodyear as their #1 choice.

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02-09-2006, 04:22 AM

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I'm surprised that you would make negative comments about the OEM tires and rain. I found the OEM tires suitable until about 20,000 miles. After 20,000 wet performance went done hill fast.

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