I got PWNED by Nitto 555's (pictures inside)
08-04-2008, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
lol, idk, if it wasn't so dark, i would take pics of the thread blocks front and rear. They are huge block left and trust me when i say i do dumb stuff sometimes. But i just thought about it, even though they have been on the car for over a year and a half, i only put about 7k miles on them. Maybe that's the reason.
And I really don't mess around with my car much. I do have a tendency to accelerate faster than most people while taking off from a stop light though 
but nothing too crazy
08-04-2008, 08:34 PM
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That wear is not the tire's fault. Your rear toe must be way off, bad toe kills tires faster than bad camber. Your tires have been scrubbing against the road every time they turned. The same thing happened to me once before i bought my camber/toe kit, i went through a brand new set of bridgestones in like 5 months. Look at your rims from above, do they look like they're angled inwards? If so do NOT buy new tires until you fix that.
08-04-2008, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sk26dett
That wear is not the tire's fault. Your rear toe must be way off, bad toe kills tires faster than bad camber. Your tires have been scrubbing against the road every time they turned. The same thing happened to me once before i bought my camber/toe kit, i went through a brand new set of bridgestones in like 5 months. Look at your rims from above, do they look like they're angled inwards? If so do NOT buy new tires until you fix that.
08-04-2008, 10:14 PM
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calin you definitely need to go to a reputable shop and get that alignment in spec. it very easily could be the toe that is eating those tires away. at least you have the kit to get it fixed. i'm rolling with some mad negative camber until the end up august when my mom buys me a rear camber kit for my birthday! hahahah.
08-04-2008, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Olivia350z
calin you definitely need to go to a reputable shop and get that alignment in spec. it very easily could be the toe that is eating those tires away. at least you have the kit to get it fixed. i'm rolling with some mad negative camber until the end up august when my mom buys me a rear camber kit for my birthday! hahahah.
haha that's gonna be a sweet birthday present!!
08-04-2008, 11:05 PM
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So if I wear them out in less than 30k, I get a free set? 
Do you have coilovers & lowering springs on your Z, & if so did you do an alignment when they were installed???
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08-04-2008, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
Do you have coilovers & lowering springs on your Z, & of so did you do an alignment when they were installed???
. I'm gonna go to a shop on wed or thur and see what they recommend. I might just get another alignment to make sure its good
08-04-2008, 11:26 PM
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I have the Eibach Sportline springs, and ya I got an alignment after the install. Maybe they didn't do a very good job . I'm gonna go to a shop on wed or thur and see what they recommend. I might just get another alignment to make sure its good
. I'm gonna go to a shop on wed or thur and see what they recommend. I might just get another alignment to make sure its good 
I will
08-05-2008, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Zippy_z
they are actually worn pretty evenly. looks like someone loves to do burnouts!! haha
reading FTW!
08-05-2008, 01:04 PM
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Its all in the alignment. Wouldnt blame the tires at all. Make sure to take it to someone that knows what they are doing and get that alignment in spec and youll be alright. Also you prolly will need the rear camber arms and toe bolts to get it exactly were you want it for maximum tire life..
08-05-2008, 01:10 PM
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=35
I have had these tire for about 2 full years and they are amazing. Excellent wet and dry traction. Tread wear is great also, except the rears thats because I spin them alot. I would definitely recommend them and when you get them installed also get an alignment.
I have had these tire for about 2 full years and they are amazing. Excellent wet and dry traction. Tread wear is great also, except the rears thats because I spin them alot. I would definitely recommend them and when you get them installed also get an alignment.