dmbmike41

Hi Guys,

I have an 04 Touring 350Z. I had the front tires replaced at 21,000 due to the feathering TSB / Recall / whatever you call it. My car is now at 33,000 miles and I'm very close to wearing out my rear tires.

I have the Potenzas front and back.

Are there any issues with getting non-Potenza tires on the rears and keeping my fronts? I want to go with the normal 245/45R18 tires on the rear as indicated by the specs for the car.

Any recommendations for this situation? Thanks!

dmbmike41

Also, I don't drive my car like an ******* or anything but I'd like to get something that MIGHT last a little longer. Like if I can get 40K or more miles out of this new set, that would be great!

I drive fast on the highways, but I'm not peeling out or trying to burn rubber or anything.

I ran the Potenzas through a couple harsh winters and I was decently impressed with the fact that the car handles pretty well in the snow (of course driving slowly)

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Yes you can put different tires on different axles. Mileage? Look at the wear rating.

ericjackson

iTrader: (2)

i love my Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, but its only a summer tire/ ive only got the rears right now, im running 255/45/18 and soon i will be getting 245's in the front to match

jcarp

kumho asx, nitto 555's, bfg's, just look for something around a 400 rating or higher.

GalvatronType_R

iTrader: (5)

Maybe I haven't had them long enough but I just put Avon Techs on my rears and couldn't be happier (go to tirerack.com and look up tires by size 245.45.18). They're all seasons and are a HUGE improvement over the stock Potenzas.

David350z

I have Toyo Proxes TS1 and I am not to very satisfied. My traction doesn't seem all much better than stock and they are looking pretty worn with only 6,500 miles on them. I live in salt Lake and I don't drive in the snow, but sometimes I get stuck in a blizzard and it is nearly impossible to drive. They are also expensive as hell. The next time I buy tires I think I going with the Goodyear eagle F1 GS-G3. I have heard they are pretty good and Car & driver (Maybe R&T?) did a performance test using the top 8 or 10 tires and they won. Goodluck!

davidv

iTrader: (2)

You may want a performance all-season tire. You will give up some performance, but gain tread life. Just make sure that you get the proper speed rating.