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07-20-2009, 12:39 PM
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Three tire opinions....
Hey guys,
I can get either of these 3 tires for roughly the same price from a local distributor. I am getting the standard 255/35 front and 275/35 or 285/30 rear. My choices are: Nankang NSII, GY Eagle GSD3 or Dunlop Sport SP9000.
I have Nankang in the front right now and I really don't mind them at all. I will most likely replace all four corners.
What I am looking for is a quiet, longer lasting tire. Performance isn't much of a requirement because I do not track my car. My only requirement is that I can flip the tires because I run some negative camber and do not want a rear camber kit.
Thanks again!
I can get either of these 3 tires for roughly the same price from a local distributor. I am getting the standard 255/35 front and 275/35 or 285/30 rear. My choices are: Nankang NSII, GY Eagle GSD3 or Dunlop Sport SP9000.
I have Nankang in the front right now and I really don't mind them at all. I will most likely replace all four corners.
What I am looking for is a quiet, longer lasting tire. Performance isn't much of a requirement because I do not track my car. My only requirement is that I can flip the tires because I run some negative camber and do not want a rear camber kit.
Thanks again!
07-20-2009, 12:59 PM
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I recommend the Mashimoto ZX tires.
If those are unavailable, look for corresponding tire reviews and comparisons here: www.tirerack.com
If those are unavailable, look for corresponding tire reviews and comparisons here: www.tirerack.com
Tire rack does not have a comparison with these three tire choices.
I have had 5 different brands of tires on my car since 2004, just neither of these three.
If you can't offer an opinion on a tire, please stay out of the thread.
07-20-2009, 01:53 PM
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07-20-2009, 06:01 PM
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I read your thread and would like to contribute. I’ve run six different tire models/brands on two Z’s, so my experience is limited.
Right now I’m running Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (Front 245/40-18”, Rear 245/45-18”) and I do like the tire.
Caveat: If you prefer a very rigid feel while cornering, this may not be the tire you want. This tire has a relatively soft sidewall making it more comfortable, but it doesn’t provide the very stiff cornering feel you have in some other summer performance tires. I prefer comfort, so this compromise is very acceptable to me, but may not suit other drivers. After driving on the tire for a week or two, I didn’t notice this difference; and of course it’s only perception and doesn’t really affect handling.
My second choice would be the Dunlop.
Hope this is useful,
--Spike
Right now I’m running Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (Front 245/40-18”, Rear 245/45-18”) and I do like the tire.
- Traction: It’s very sticky on dry roadways, and excellent in the wet. In fact, I’d say it’s nearly as good on dry or in wet.
- Comfort: This tire has moderately soft sidewalls, so it provides a relatively comfortable ride for a summer-performance tire.
- Noise level: The tire is relatively quiet for a summer-performance tire (but, being a summer-performance tire, it is noisy compared to all-season tires, snow tires, etc.).
- Tread wear: Not too bad. It looks as though I’ll get about 20K on the rears, and something under 30K on the fronts. My driving style is “semi-aggressive.”
Caveat: If you prefer a very rigid feel while cornering, this may not be the tire you want. This tire has a relatively soft sidewall making it more comfortable, but it doesn’t provide the very stiff cornering feel you have in some other summer performance tires. I prefer comfort, so this compromise is very acceptable to me, but may not suit other drivers. After driving on the tire for a week or two, I didn’t notice this difference; and of course it’s only perception and doesn’t really affect handling.
My second choice would be the Dunlop.
Hope this is useful,
--Spike
07-20-2009, 06:16 PM
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I read your thread and would like to contribute. I’ve run six different tire models/brands on two Z’s, so my experience is limited.
Right now I’m running Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (Front 245/40-18”, Rear 245/45-18”) and I do like the tire.
Caveat: If you prefer a very rigid feel while cornering, this may not be the tire you want. This tire has a relatively soft sidewall making it more comfortable, but it doesn’t provide the very stiff cornering feel you have in some other summer performance tires. I prefer comfort, so this compromise is very acceptable to me, but may not suit other drivers. After driving on the tire for a week or two, I didn’t notice this difference; and of course it’s only perception and doesn’t really affect handling.
My second choice would be the Dunlop.
Hope this is useful,
--Spike
Right now I’m running Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (Front 245/40-18”, Rear 245/45-18”) and I do like the tire.
- Traction: It’s very sticky on dry roadways, and excellent in the wet. In fact, I’d say it’s nearly as good on dry or in wet.
- Comfort: This tire has moderately soft sidewalls, so it provides a relatively comfortable ride for a summer-performance tire.
- Noise level: The tire is relatively quiet for a summer-performance tire (but, being a summer-performance tire, it is noisy compared to all-season tires, snow tires, etc.).
- Tread wear: Not too bad. It looks as though I’ll get about 20K on the rears, and something under 30K on the fronts. My driving style is “semi-aggressive.”
Caveat: If you prefer a very rigid feel while cornering, this may not be the tire you want. This tire has a relatively soft sidewall making it more comfortable, but it doesn’t provide the very stiff cornering feel you have in some other summer performance tires. I prefer comfort, so this compromise is very acceptable to me, but may not suit other drivers. After driving on the tire for a week or two, I didn’t notice this difference; and of course it’s only perception and doesn’t really affect handling.
My second choice would be the Dunlop.
Hope this is useful,
--Spike
That was extremely helpfull. Thank you very much.
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07-20-2009, 08:40 PM
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Thanks for the reply.
I’m not trying to jack your thread or start yet another “what is the best tire” (since everyone’s baby is the cutest), but I would like to offer some additional comments.
By far, the best tire I’ve owned for the Z is the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. This tire does it all (comfort, handling, perfect balance of sidewall rigidity, and great dry/wet grip). The only disadvantage is its co$t (and it was cost that made me consider alternative choices when selecting a new tire for my Z).
The best tire I’ve driven is the Pirelli PZero; but my experience is limited, only driving with this tire on a friend’s Porsche. The Pirelli drove and handled better than anything I’ve experienced (but, maybe a part of this experience can be attributed to the Porsche car’s exceptional handling). Since I don't own this tire, I cannot describe its wear or other features.
The Toyo might be a tire you want to consider. The T1R is about equivalent to the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, but costs less.
--Spike
I’m not trying to jack your thread or start yet another “what is the best tire” (since everyone’s baby is the cutest), but I would like to offer some additional comments.
By far, the best tire I’ve owned for the Z is the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. This tire does it all (comfort, handling, perfect balance of sidewall rigidity, and great dry/wet grip). The only disadvantage is its co$t (and it was cost that made me consider alternative choices when selecting a new tire for my Z).
The best tire I’ve driven is the Pirelli PZero; but my experience is limited, only driving with this tire on a friend’s Porsche. The Pirelli drove and handled better than anything I’ve experienced (but, maybe a part of this experience can be attributed to the Porsche car’s exceptional handling). Since I don't own this tire, I cannot describe its wear or other features.
The Toyo might be a tire you want to consider. The T1R is about equivalent to the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, but costs less.
--Spike
07-20-2009, 08:50 PM
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I'm looking for fellow driver reviews, not tirerack.
Tire rack does not have a comparison with these three tire choices.
I have had 5 different brands of tires on my car since 2004, just neither of these three.
If you can't offer an opinion on a tire, please stay out of the thread.
Tire rack does not have a comparison with these three tire choices.
I have had 5 different brands of tires on my car since 2004, just neither of these three.
If you can't offer an opinion on a tire, please stay out of the thread.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Positions.
07-20-2009, 09:09 PM
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Yes... the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Positions is an excellent tire. It has a relatively stiff sidewall that makes handling and driving feel just great, wears well for a summer-performance tire, and works great on the Z car.
Owners of this tire rave about its qualities, and I believe it’s a consistent replacement (people re-buy this product because it’s a superior tire and a great value).
--Spike
Owners of this tire rave about its qualities, and I believe it’s a consistent replacement (people re-buy this product because it’s a superior tire and a great value).
--Spike
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