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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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what do you guys think of the g force kdw 2's i had a set of the on my lightning and loved them but want to know if anyone had any probles with them on there z
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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I like it alot. The treads look aggressive and they grip really well. The only thing is they are kind of loud.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Compared to the orig. equipment RE050a I don't like them as much. Not as sticky and much louder. On the plus side.. the treadware is much better however.

They're okay, but I'm not sure I'd buy them again.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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I'd say there a good all purpose tire. There are some that grip better, but still grips good enough for any spirted driving. They work great for the moutain runs I do and I feel I push them to the limits. Anything better is going to get costly. I'd say best bang for the buck. They are noisy after you shed about half the life off them.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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There are better choices:https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=tires.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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I've had the KDW2s a few thousand miles and really like them so far. IMO they are the best tire I have had on the car so far. Started with the stockers, then got S03's because of all the good reviews, but wasn't that impressed. The KDW2s feel very stable and, to me, feel like they help reduce the understear with the stock suspension. I would buy them again.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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They're pretty good. Good dry traction, but bit noisy.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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im liken what i have been hearen so far...think i might get em
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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Again as stated, best bang for your buck. A little bit loud but good traction on both wet and dry and good UTOG rating for tire wear.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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i had these on my G35c, they are nice tires. I liked them better way than the stock michelin pilot sports on the G35
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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I am currently running them, They are just as good in the dry and better in the wet than the stockers. The tread wear is much better than the stockers, but as mentioned, they are louder. It a sports car not a caddie!
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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true that i my ride is already a lil noisy since the i have the track edition it just seems to ride loud.... and i would reather have great performance and some noise then the other way around....
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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I've had them on two years now. Run great wet or dry, sticky and they have an aggressive look. I would get them again.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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These are great tires but extremely noisy.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tougeZ33
These are great tires but extremely noisy.
between engine/exhaust and sound system i dont think tire noise ever bothered me
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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^ +1
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Best tires for the money for the Z.

Great wet traction.
Great grip, awesome tread life compared to stock.

I have 21,000 on my current set, I had to rotate one rear tire for a flat/repair.

I still have 40+% on all 4. See sig.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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i personally enjoy the tire noise
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Do they come in 275/40/18? Tirerack doesn't carry that size and that's what I need for my Nismo rims.
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