Stock Tire Decision Help
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its time to replace the stock oem
i have stock 17in tires. and i need to stay with my stock tire sizes 225/50/17 235/50/17 what tires do you guys recomend?
i was looking at the continental extreme dw and the Sumitomo HTR Z III. any other tires you guys recomend? I CAN NOT CHANGE THE SIZE OF MY TIRES
i have stock 17in tires. and i need to stay with my stock tire sizes 225/50/17 235/50/17 what tires do you guys recomend?
i was looking at the continental extreme dw and the Sumitomo HTR Z III. any other tires you guys recomend? I CAN NOT CHANGE THE SIZE OF MY TIRES
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I'm sure those are as good as anything else. Try these...
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...tire-poll.html
Since you didn't specify budget or level of performance, it's hard to narrow anything down for you.
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...tire-poll.html
Since you didn't specify budget or level of performance, it's hard to narrow anything down for you.
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i live in los angeles CA, with no snow and sometimes rain. i want a high performacne tire.
and looking to spend max 700. also which is a better tire the contisportcontact 3 or the conti extreme dw?
and looking to spend max 700. also which is a better tire the contisportcontact 3 or the conti extreme dw?
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no its just parents r paying for it. and they want to stay original. i was pushing for diff sizes but dad is like NO. so i have to stay with those sizes. anysuggestions?
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You can also consider some picks from these tests...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=118
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=120
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=119
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first off they dont want to spend 1000 dollars on tires. its normal wear and tear and time to change them. and i dont want really expensive i just want a good tire good bang for the buck.
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i know the ps2 is top rated, yet it is extremely expensive and doesnt last too long. i am really looking towards the continental dw but they say at highway speed its difficult to control? to keep in a straight line. this is the only thing right now keeping me from getting this tire. besides that i think it would be the best for my situation. i know its a soft tire. but its lasts and good handeling. any comments?
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If one person reports problems with them, I wouldn't be concerned, it could be them that is the problem. If that problem is reported by many people, or is a known issue, then I'd probasbly avoid it. After all, straight line, highway speed is where you want the car to be most stable and handle at its best.
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The Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 continues as a benchmark for performance tire driving feel and feedback - taut and responsive without feeling nervous or edgy. It's a real treat for any driver wanting to be engaged in the driving experience. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric and Pirelli P Zero were both similar, providing slightly slower steering response and less precision than the PS2. The Continental ExtremeContact DW followed and displayed responsive steering once the vehicle was into the corner. But when going straight down the expressway, this tire was easily nudged off course by moderate crosswinds or the whoosh of a passing semi, requiring frequent but small steering corrections to maintain a straight track down the road.
tire rack had said this in their testing and had gotten me concerned. also how do the pilot all season handle? would they handle better in the dry than the stock re040?
tire rack had said this in their testing and had gotten me concerned. also how do the pilot all season handle? would they handle better in the dry than the stock re040?
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Check out this Road & Track review. They compare Nine relatively inexpensive against the Michelin PS2. Read it and then make a decision. That article was why I suggested the Sumitomo HTR Z III. It has a high wear rating, performs well, and is inexpensive. You can get a full set from Tire Rack for about $550 + shipping and I'm sure other retailers are about the same. Compare that to about $960 for the Michelin PS2.
Another plus with the Sumitomo HTR Z III is that they are a symmetrical tire. This means that you can rotate them by having them dismounted, flipped, and remounted to the opposite side. This will allow a lot more useful like out the tires than if you go with an asymmetrical tire.
Another plus with the Sumitomo HTR Z III is that they are a symmetrical tire. This means that you can rotate them by having them dismounted, flipped, and remounted to the opposite side. This will allow a lot more useful like out the tires than if you go with an asymmetrical tire.
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