View Poll Results: Which tires to get and why?
BF Goodrich KDW's
41
24.70%
BF Goodrich G Force TA
13
7.83%
Toyo RA1
24
14.46%
Michelin Pilot Sport
8
4.82%
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
36
21.69%
Falken FK452's
19
11.45%
Falken Azenis
17
10.24%
Nitto NT-01
5
3.01%
Nito NT 555
9
5.42%
Nitto Invo
0
0%
Nitto NT NeoGen ZR
8
4.82%
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Need new tires, Suggestions please?
04-26-2007, 09:59 AM
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Need new tires, Suggestions please?
I have done a search on here about tires, and just could not come to a conclusion on what tires to get for my z. I have Nismo 18 x 9.5 rims on the rear. I am just planning on getting rear tires. I have not decided what size to get.
I know 275-40-18 is a good size and is what I have now. I am thinking of possibly upgrading to 285-35-18 or 295-35-18. I think these will be too wide but I am not sure.
Anyone can give me any explanations if it will be too wide to do the 285's?
Also what tires do you recommend and why?
I know 275-40-18 is a good size and is what I have now. I am thinking of possibly upgrading to 285-35-18 or 295-35-18. I think these will be too wide but I am not sure.
Anyone can give me any explanations if it will be too wide to do the 285's?
Also what tires do you recommend and why?
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Originally Posted by Goofy1477
I have done a search on here about tires, and just could not come to a conclusion on what tires to get for my z. I have Nismo 18 x 9.5 rims on the rear. I am just planning on getting rear tires. I have not decided what size to get.
I know 275-40-18 is a good size and is what I have now. I am thinking of possibly upgrading to 285-35-18 or 295-35-18. I think these will be too wide but I am not sure.
Anyone can give me any explanations if it will be too wide to do the 285's?
Also what tires do you recommend and why?
I know 275-40-18 is a good size and is what I have now. I am thinking of possibly upgrading to 285-35-18 or 295-35-18. I think these will be too wide but I am not sure.
Anyone can give me any explanations if it will be too wide to do the 285's?
Also what tires do you recommend and why?
04-26-2007, 10:33 AM
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Toyo RA1's are pretty sticky I use them shaved on our race car for race tires and full tread for rain tires... im getting toyo proxes 4's with my new wheels ill let youk now how they go as soon as i get them.
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04-26-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
I recommend matching the same tires front and rear. What are your driving habits and requirements? Meaning, you don't need an RA1 for commuting, but KDWs suck for anything aggressive.
As of my driving habits, it depends. I live on twisty roads, and sometimes it is fun to drive crazy fast, but sometimes I just cruise around. Mostly it is for street driving, occasional drag strip and occasional autocross and maybe once to a track.
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Originally Posted by scotts300
I recommend matching the same tires front and rear. What are your driving habits and requirements? Meaning, you don't need an RA1 for commuting, but KDWs suck for anything aggressive.
04-26-2007, 10:54 AM
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Right now I have Falken FK 451 tires on the front and rear. They are ok tires. Not a big fan of them.
As of my driving habits, it depends. I live on twisty roads, and sometimes it is fun to drive crazy fast, but sometimes I just cruise around. Mostly it is for street driving, occasional drag strip and occasional autocross and maybe once to a track.
As of my driving habits, it depends. I live on twisty roads, and sometimes it is fun to drive crazy fast, but sometimes I just cruise around. Mostly it is for street driving, occasional drag strip and occasional autocross and maybe once to a track.
04-26-2007, 11:00 AM
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Why? My KDWs have been great. I didn't see the azenis in the running, if they made the azenis in my size I would get them, but kdw is also very good.
04-26-2007, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Azenis is the 7th choice down, and I'm specifically talking about the RT615s. What size are you looking for? That's why I asked what he wants to do with the tires. KDWs are an ok tire, and better than a Conti SportContact, for example; however, the RT615s are in a class of their own compared to them.
I am thinking of possibly upgrading to 285-35-18 or 295-35-18.
^I think these will be too wide but I am not sure^
04-26-2007, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Azenis is the 7th choice down, and I'm specifically talking about the RT615s. What size are you looking for? That's why I asked what he wants to do with the tires. KDWs are an ok tire, and better than a Conti SportContact, for example; however, the RT615s are in a class of their own compared to them.
Actually next time around I'll probably do 265 up front and 285/295 out back.
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