traction trouble..street tires or track tires?
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traction trouble..street tires or track tires?
The 350z has a lot of torque and is very hard to get traction if you drive it at all aggressively. the back end wants to drift when taking turns fast, the front tires break lose when i brake hard at all down hill, and it burns out unsafely through first and second if near 4k rpm.
I know the car should be running a wider setup than a 225/245. but will a real wide good street tire even be enough to get on it. Or should i just be on an R compound track tire all the time?
What street tires are great? nitto? the hankook v12? bfg potenza? toyo proxie?
and can you even drive on a track tire like toyo r888 and potenza re01's on a very light daily basis? or will they just wear instantly?
for someone like me that likes to drive a little enthusiasticly are street tires just crap due to the weight of this car? what should i do? I'll be getting 18x10's soon and need to figure out what to put on them for the street.
some info on what i want, 275 front, 295 rear, confidence in getting some G's in turns and a good launch. my car is an 06 z stock base model 6pd.
I know the car should be running a wider setup than a 225/245. but will a real wide good street tire even be enough to get on it. Or should i just be on an R compound track tire all the time?
What street tires are great? nitto? the hankook v12? bfg potenza? toyo proxie?
and can you even drive on a track tire like toyo r888 and potenza re01's on a very light daily basis? or will they just wear instantly?
for someone like me that likes to drive a little enthusiasticly are street tires just crap due to the weight of this car? what should i do? I'll be getting 18x10's soon and need to figure out what to put on them for the street.
some info on what i want, 275 front, 295 rear, confidence in getting some G's in turns and a good launch. my car is an 06 z stock base model 6pd.
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I don't know what kind of power you are making, but I am running 18x10 and 18x11 with 275/35 front and 295/35 rear BFG KDW2's and the traction is amazing compared to when I was running stock sized cheapo tires with my bolt on HR.
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The standard 245/255 front and 275 rear is more than enough for aggressive street driving, and not much more is great for really pushing hard on the track.
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I'm not sure where to start with your question, you're all over the place
Read this post in the most commonly asked question thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/4936171-post42.html
Running track tires is not necessary, you just need a set of properly sized tires.
Read this post in the most commonly asked question thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/4936171-post42.html
Running track tires is not necessary, you just need a set of properly sized tires.
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With 275's out back and my OS Giken diff i can pretty much use WOT out of any corner and have no traction issues. With the 285/35 Hankook RS3's i can get into the gas hard while pulling a serious G loading. The stickier the tires, the more you can ask of them mid corner and on exit.
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There are a lot of variables that can affect your traction.
I went from 275/245 Michelin Pilots to 295/265 BF Goodrich KDW's. I have noticed cornering has improved . . . but straight line traction appears to be the same. I am now experimenting with different tire pressures.
I went from 275/245 Michelin Pilots to 295/265 BF Goodrich KDW's. I have noticed cornering has improved . . . but straight line traction appears to be the same. I am now experimenting with different tire pressures.
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what tire is better hankook rs3 or the nitto nt05? or the bfg kdw2? rs3 is the best street/ non r compound comp tire correct? so why doesnt everyone just buy those and why are people not screeming rs3 at me?
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RS3 is a faster tire, better is a relative term. Right now the RS3 is the in the top 3 for fastest street class tire (All depends on the actual car for what tire is faster) the NT05 is a good tire, unless your an experianced track junky you will never be able to push them to full potential.
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Are your tires bald I only have a problem hooking up in the cold I'm running Toyo t1rs in the front stock suspension with hellwig sways front and rear set to med and basic bolt one and a tune I have Probly 100+ hp on you and have no issue with grip until it gets cold
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You will find lots of variables above including price and tread life. Buy whatever suits your needs.
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Before buying tires check these test results: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=tires
You will find lots of variables above including price and tread life. Buy whatever suits your needs.
You will find lots of variables above including price and tread life. Buy whatever suits your needs.