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Old 07-16-2007, 09:00 AM
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Question Best tires for Florida at decent price..

Best bang for the buck..its my DD, never track it or race it...


I have Ray Ggames 9bb's in 19x9.5 front and 19x10.5 rear with +22 offset


I guess I need:

245/35/19 front
275/35/19 back ? ?
Old 07-16-2007, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by nothingremains
Best bang for the buck..its my DD, never track it or race it...


I have Ray Ggames 9bb's in 19x9.5 front and 19x10.5 rear with +22 offset


I guess I need:

245/35/19 front
275/35/19 back ? ?
Id do 255 front
Old 07-16-2007, 09:39 AM
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i use the falken 452's and i think they are a good tire down here. good grip and good in the rain.
Old 07-16-2007, 09:40 AM
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I like my Nitto neo-gens(dont even think about 555's) great in the rain and not bad on the wallet
Old 07-16-2007, 09:50 AM
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bfg kdws work well in the rain and dry
Old 07-16-2007, 10:29 AM
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what difference would a 255 in the front make?
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Originally Posted by Ghost 350z
I like my Nitto neo-gens(dont even think about 555's) great in the rain and not bad on the wallet

what is wrong with the 555's?
Old 07-16-2007, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by danisr1
i use the falken 452's and i think they are a good tire down here. good grip and good in the rain.
+1 Loving my 452's thus far. Quiet, grip nice, and they won't kill your wallet.
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Originally Posted by nothingremains
what is wrong with the 555's?

they are a death wish when in used in wet conditions
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how much is it for 4 falkens? i want the best tire i can afford obviously, but since its my DD I dont need anything to amazing..just a good all around quality tire..
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i had the kdw nt's...loved they way they handled, hated the tire growl...switch to toyo love the handling and even better no road noise...
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whatever you decide on make sure you get something good in the rain. Getting cheap when it comes to tires is not the way to go.
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never said i was going cheap..i just know jack **** about tires and am looking for knowledge..and a pointin in the right direction...my moms jag has pirelli's..how are those?
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Toyo T1R's
BFG KDW's

and if you want the best you can get the PS's
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I'd have to say the Nitto Neo Gens. Have them on my Volks and have been very happy with the wet performance. Same size u are looking at running 245's and 275's
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Originally Posted by ZU L8R
Toyo T1R's
BFG KDW's

and if you want the best you can get the PS's
+1
ZU L8R and I are both in FL, he's got good advice.
The KDW's and PS are more expensive, but bang for buck, I chose the Toyo's
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Before buying tires check these test results:https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=tires.
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Originally Posted by tropicalypso
+1 Loving my 452's thus far. Quiet, grip nice, and they won't kill your wallet.
i put down 500+ whp and the 452's have held up very well. i honestly do not know about the others but the falkens have been good so far. it is not my DD though and you will have to go on others advise how they are as a DD.
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I just want a smooth quiet ride with good tire life
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Default Tire Question

Just got my '05 350ZR. Front Bridgestones are in great shape.....back ones need replaced. If I replace just the back tires do I have to have the same type as the ones left on the front or can I use a different manufacture? Like Falkens etc.

I think I know the answer....but it never hurts to ask.

The car has only 10,000 miles.....can't believe the back tread is this bad....must be a Z thing....

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