The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVII

Ghostvette · 07-07-2020, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

whoah.

Summer tires and rain don't mix, especially when they start to get a little worn.

We had driven the Z up to Platte City one weekend and on the way home, hit some rain. Much over 50 MPH was a crap shoot, the rear end was super squirrelly. We bailed off the highway and took surface streets home.

JLarson · 07-07-2020, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Summer tires and rain don't mix, especially when they start to get a little worn.

We had driven the Z up to Platte City one weekend and on the way home, hit some rain. Much over 50 MPH was a crap shoot, the rear end was super squirrelly. We bailed off the highway and took surface streets home.

What tires were you running? I've never had issues with my P4S, part of why I'm sticking with them. On the other hand, when my Continental Extreme Contact wore to a certain point, they hydroplaned like crazy.

Ghostvette · 07-07-2020, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

What tires were you running? I've never had issues with my P4S, part of why I'm sticking with them. On the other hand, when my Continental Extreme Contact wore to a certain point, they hydroplaned like crazy.

I don't remember. I want to say they were probably the stock Advans, but I did notice that the dealer I bought it from switched the back tires from side to side. When I got new tires, I noticed that the tread was worn on the outside, instead of the 'normal' inside. The print-out I got after the alignment showed it was within spec before they tightened it up. I don't drive the car unless it's sunny outside with no rain in the forecast after that incident. The tires I have now will let me pull the car out in the winter, provided there hasn't been any snow recently.

Leingod · 07-07-2020, 11:21 AM

I've been having decent luck with my firehawk 500s. Cheap decent summer tire as long as you don't do something overly stupid.

JARblue · 07-07-2020, 11:49 AM

Happy Tuesday everyone

Packed up madwi's racing chair sim setup to take home with me on the airplane. He was just happy for it to go away

JARblue · 07-07-2020, 11:51 AM

Currently watching Spaceballs on the tv in his garage

BettyZ · 07-07-2020, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Currently watching Spaceballs on the tv tossing impact sockets at his windshield in his garage

fify bro.

BettyZ · 07-07-2020, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

What's everyones current rec on places to shop for tires? Rears are just about down to the wear bars, and its time to start getting replacements lined up. I'll be likely going with Michelin Pilot 4s again, still on stock sport rims.

I normally use tire rack. Shopped around but can't find much price variation.

madwi · 07-07-2020, 01:06 PM

I use Joby’s tire emporium

BettyZ · 07-07-2020, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I use Joby’s tire emporium

Each tire comes with a complimentary 45 minute phone call!

madwi · 07-07-2020, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Each tire comes with a complimentary 45 minute phone call!

Thats the best part! The customer service is second to none.

eastwest2300 · 07-07-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Thats the best part! The customer service is second to none.

eastwest2300 · 07-07-2020, 02:52 PM

EW -->

BettyZ · 07-07-2020, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

What tires were you running? I've never had issues with my P4S, part of why I'm sticking with them. On the other hand, when my Continental Extreme Contact wore to a certain point, they hydroplaned like crazy.

How many miles did the P4S last you?

BettyZ · 07-07-2020, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

EW -->

Find any more frogs today?

07-07-2020, 11:21 AM	#2959 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,053 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	I've been having decent luck with my firehawk 500s. Cheap decent summer tire as long as you don't do something overly stupid. Rusty likes this. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

07-07-2020, 11:49 AM	#2960 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Happy Tuesday everyone Packed up madwi's racing chair sim setup to take home with me on the airplane. He was just happy for it to go away God-Speed, Rusty, madwi and 7 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-07-2020, 11:51 AM	#2961 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Currently watching Spaceballs on the tv in his garage Rusty, madwi, Ghostvette and 4 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-07-2020, 01:06 PM	#2964 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	I use Joby’s tire emporium JARblue, Rusty, Spooler and 7 others like this.

07-07-2020, 02:52 PM	#2968 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	EW --> madwi, old guy and BettyZ like this. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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