I don't really know a lot about tires so I need some suggestions. I am about to buy some XXR 555 wheels 18x8.5 25mm front and 18x10 25mm rear (stock suspension). I want to know what tires to get that is good for daily driving. Pretty much looking for all the things you expect a daily tire would be good for. In other words, a tire that performs well in all types of conditions (summer, winter, rainy days, etc). I read that Yokohama Advan tires is good, but is there any other ones?

 

I've been using Continental DWS06 I'm my DD, but it's not a Z. Been through rain, snow and dry. They feel pretty good all around, by FAR my favorite all season tire I've used.

 

i prefer round black ones

 

Nothing really grips Vegas roads in the wet, but I just ran a standard high performance tire.

 

What's your budget and end use goal? That is, any hill n' valley runs or track driving?

There's a thousand or more tires that will work for you, just a matter of defining your ultimate needs and dollars you wanna spend to meet that need.

You can hardly go wrong with Michelin, Continental, or any of the big name brands in an UHP all weather for daily use. But they're not cheap. In your sizes, consider $800/set to be right in the ballpark.

There's tons of cheap ($100 per) tires on eBay. No thanks, while some are OK for general use, I never take chances on the four points of contact with the road. Period.

S'far as Yokohama, well, Advan is the tradename for many of their tire lines from A/S to Extreme-performance-almost-DOT-race tires. I go back with Yokohama about 40 years (A008, A001R, sticky gumballs). I don't buy them often, preferring other brands but they're decent tires.

 

Thanks guys.

 

I won't be taking this car on any track runs or hill runs haha. My budget would below $2k I would say (including the rims). My 350z is my daily driver so I would be using it to get to class, work, going out, etc. Maybe even do some pulls with friends on the highways at night haha. Thanks for the suggestions! I will look up the tires you listed and do more research on them.

 

Federal SS595
Very good tire for the price.
Very good grip.
Great in rain.
I don't think I'd every buy a different brand tires after trying them.
My buddy has them on his 94 300zx and he loves them.
I've had them on my z for 10 years.

 

the last set i put on my Z were BFG sport comp2 and i liked those, both vettes have had michelin ps4s and wont change from them now

 

$2k is a good budget. Those wheels (incl. mount n' balance) should be well under a grand. Leaves room for the top of the line Michelins PS4, Conti Extreme Contact DWS, and save a huge chunk if you opt for the above mentioned Federals. (Never used these but they seem to get good reviews.) Pics when done.

 

I only use rubber tires, must be black in color.

 

I have been running Continental Extreme Contact DWS. I am now on my third set. I went to this tire after getting caught with my summer tires in a sudden and unexpected season change (shoulder season). My only complaint is the soft sidewalls (typical in all season tires). With the wheels you are purchasing, I would recommend 245/40-18 front and 275/40-18 rear.

 

I had those on my ats-v....wasn't impressed

 

There's also the new DWS06 Plus that promises to have a better sidewall.