Which tires?
08-01-2006, 02:59 PM
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Which tires?
I need new tires. I've had these on for about 24,000 miles. They are Michelin Pilot Sports. Today I priced some more Michelin PS and I also priced some BF Goodrich G-Forces. I've been looking through a consumer reports magazine and neither of those is rated extremely high overall. The Pilot Sports are 4th and the G-Forces are 10th. I still have stock 18s, and was just wondering what you guys recommend, or which tires you are running and like? I don't track the car or anything, it's just my DD. Thanks for the advice.
08-01-2006, 03:02 PM
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From what I've read here, Pilot's seem to be pretty popular. I cant wait to get some for my ride, but new rims AND tires is just a huge kick in the nuts. Try a search for Pilot.
08-02-2006, 05:43 AM
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i run nitto,price is ok,they are holding up good for a daily driver.pro-1 exhaust with in-take. few body mods/interior. working on audio.
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08-02-2006, 07:12 AM
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Don't know what G-Force you price/read about but do a search on the forum for the BFG KDW-2. I had them on my Evo 8 and now on my Z. I ordered a set, OEM sizes; 225/45/18 front & 245/45/18 rears for $764 shipped from DTD w/ free replacement certificates. I have them among a lot of other Z owners and love them!!!
Also there are two tread patterns; KDW-2, aka KDW-NT, or KDW aka Original/Old Tread.:
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
Also there are two tread patterns; KDW-2, aka KDW-NT, or KDW aka Original/Old Tread.:
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
08-02-2006, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
And what was the #1 rated tire? 
Possibly the ones you have listed in your sig.
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08-02-2006, 11:43 AM
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How do you figure out what's the widest tire that'll fit on a rim? I have the stock 6 spoke 18s w/ 225/45 up front and 245/45 in the rear and I was recommended to put wider tires on for more traction, and so I was just curious how do you know what width tire will fit on a rim?
08-02-2006, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by UofA350Z
How do you figure out what's the widest tire that'll fit on a rim? I have the stock 6 spoke 18s w/ 225/45 up front and 245/45 in the rear and I was recommended to put wider tires on for more traction, and so I was just curious how do you know what width tire will fit on a rim?
08-02-2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by UofA350Z
I need new tires. I've had these on for about 24,000 miles. They are Michelin Pilot Sports. Today I priced some more Michelin PS and I also priced some BF Goodrich G-Forces. I've been looking through a consumer reports magazine and neither of those is rated extremely high overall. The Pilot Sports are 4th and the G-Forces are 10th. I still have stock 18s, and was just wondering what you guys recommend, or which tires you are running and like? I don't track the car or anything, it's just my DD. Thanks for the advice.
08-02-2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by VJD
Check out the Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S. Just mounted some on my Nismo rims. Look at the reviews on Tire Rack. Priced right too.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/VJD/DSCF00331.jpg
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I would stick with Michelin Pilot Sport. I've got 15,000 miles on my PS2 and show little wear. Rims are 18" X 9" on all four corners with 245/40 Front and 265/40 Rear.
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It depends on what type of performance you want. Maximume dry performance, Maximum Wet or best Wet and dry performance. I need the latter so I chose Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
These tires scored number 1 in both Car & Driver and Consumer reports most recent tests.
You cannot get OEM staggered sizing, so I have ordered 245/40/18 fronts and 255/40/18 rears from Tire Rack.
For my second pick I would go with Michelin PS2's. They cost more but have good all round performance. If all you need is dry performance, then check out the other tires in the C & D report.
I Hope this helps
These tires scored number 1 in both Car & Driver and Consumer reports most recent tests.
You cannot get OEM staggered sizing, so I have ordered 245/40/18 fronts and 255/40/18 rears from Tire Rack.
For my second pick I would go with Michelin PS2's. They cost more but have good all round performance. If all you need is dry performance, then check out the other tires in the C & D report.
I Hope this helps
08-02-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nissan350zfan
You cannot get OEM staggered sizing, so I have ordered 245/40/18 fronts and 255/40/18 rears from Tire Rack.
Thanks for the info!
08-03-2006, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by UofA350Z
Can you define "proper tire width" for me
08-03-2006, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by VJD
Check out the Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S. Just mounted some on my Nismo rims. Look at the reviews on Tire Rack. Priced right too.