I daily my 350z and I was told that the rear tires need to be replaced. I'm new to owning a sports car and wheels/tires overall. What tires are recommended for daily driving? I wanted to get new wheels as well since the previous owner scraped the OEM wheels over the time they had the car. What wheel setup do any of you have? I'm perfectly fine with the ride style of the OEM wheels but I'm open to recommendations. Thanks in advance!

My budget is around $3000-$4000

Car: 2005 Nissan 350z Base Model

 

You'll need to state your budget for this project so people can make informed suggestions.

 

Thanks for the tip, just added the budget

 

Wheel is preference, tires I have PS4S and I like them also heard good things about the Apex V601 and will probably run those in my DD soon.

 

You're about to take a deep dive down the rabbit hole of wheel and tire setups, so buckle up. A few things you need to consider first in order to narrow down your options.

Wheel diameter, width, offset?
IIRC, the base wheels on the '05 were the wagon wheel design 17"s in a staggered 8"F and 8.5"R with 30 and 33 offsets, respectively. Are you trying to stay with the same look and specifications?

Stagger or square?
Your OEM setup has a staggered fitment - meaning that the rear wheels and tires are wider than the front. Some will switch to a square setup while others keep the stagger.

Future suspension modifications?
If you're you planning on lowering it 2" or more with aftermarket components, if you size up, then you may run into rubbing issues and need to roll the fenders or adjust the camber.

Wheel construction?
Do you want something lightweight and durable like forged aluminum or are you not concerned with possible cracks from aftermarket wheels if they are cast?

Many people size up to 18" or 19" and also get wider wheels for a more aggressive setup. Increasing the offset from your OEM 30/33 look to something in the 15-20 range (either staggered or square) will bring the wheel face out and look more flush without the need to get spacers in the future. With yours being a base, you don't need to worry about VDC or TCS if you deviate more than 3% with changing sizes.

Enkei RPF1s are a popular choice.

Check out these threads for some inspiration:
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...on-thread.html
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...ls-thread.html
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...ls-thread.html
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...37-thread.html

 

I don't really plan on lowering the car since my city seemed to have a lot of bumpy roads/pot holes. Although I do avoid the potholes, I'm always concerned about the car scraping or having the tires rub. My previous car always scraped hence why I'm now cautious about it. I plan on upgrading the wheels to some 18" VS-XX but TE-37s have caught my attention as well. I'm not familiar with a lot of brands but I just like how those two look. I will most likely keep it at 8"F and 8.5"R or go up by .5 for both the Front and Rear. Thanks for all the info.

 

If you're going to get wheels, suggest as minimum 8.5/9.5 +20-25 offset at least. Run with 245/40-18F 275/40-18R. No rub whatsoever (even if you conservatively lower the car eventually). If you're going to spend big bucks on wheels, might as well make it worthwhile by picking up more grip, more neutral steering, and choosing a strong, light wheel will also give you much better steering response.

Note: Most frequently cited setups are 9.5/10.5 +20 or more negative; but depending on offset, may cause interference down the road if you do suspension. Nothing major but slight mod may be needed.

For tires, here in NorCal, I can (and do on all but one car) run Max Perf year round but since you're dailying it - presumably freeways and all weather conditions - a good All Season Ultra High performance tire will work well. Suggest you stick with name brands.

 

If you’re willing to buy used, you could get a set of real TE37s and maybe tires for that amount if you shop around.
Firestone Indy 500 are about the best tire around right now for price/performance.