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

Rusty · 06-27-2025, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

This actually just reminded me: What is the tire life on cars, regardless of tread? I've read 10 years and 5 years.

For context, my Z came with new tires when I bought her in 2018 and put roughly 12K miles on them to date, which are now 7 years old. Car was always parked in the garage. Does the 10 years stand or should it be sooner?

In the RV world. It's 7 yrs. Now if it's stored inside. That can add on to that.

Rusty · 06-28-2025, 08:26 AM

Morning

Rusty · 06-29-2025, 01:09 PM

Another hot day.

Rusty · 06-30-2025, 05:48 AM

Morning

Spooler · 06-30-2025, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Another hot day.

Going to be hot down here until Oct. Hottest months of the year are ahead. July and Aug. Then, hurricane season.

Rusty · 07-01-2025, 05:48 AM

Morning

filip00 · 07-01-2025, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

In the RV world. It's 7 yrs. Now if it's stored inside. That can add on to that.

FWIW, a lot of people never change the spare tyre and it can be like 15 years old but still perfectly usable, holding pressure. I think it's probably the best stored tyre of all, but still - most tyres will start to become plastic after 6 or so years.

Rusty · 07-02-2025, 05:51 AM

Morning

Rusty · 07-02-2025, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by filip00

FWIW, a lot of people never change the spare tyre and it can be like 15 years old but still perfectly usable, holding pressure. I think it's probably the best stored tyre of all, but still - most tyres will start to become plastic after 6 or so years.

Spare tires don't get direct sun light with UV rays. That's what kills tires.

Rusty · 07-02-2025, 05:33 PM

The day has come. I'm selling my Z.

Here's the link to the sale thread.

Rusty's 370 Nismo for sale

Spooler · 07-02-2025, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The day has come. I'm selling my Z.

Here's the link to the sale thread.

Rusty's 370 Nismo for sale

Hate to see that but I get it.

vtec to vvel · 07-02-2025, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Spare tires don't get direct sun light with UV rays. That's what kills tires.

I looked at my tires today and no brittleness or cracks. They look like new tires and with lots of tread left. So if they only got 12K miles worth of UV ray exposure, think I can stretch the time a bit more? Or would you still replace?

vtec to vvel · 07-02-2025, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The day has come. I'm selling my Z.

Here's the link to the sale thread.

Rusty's 370 Nismo for sale

No! Don't do it!

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Dont do it! There isn't a day that goes by that I dont regret selling Ms. Daizy. If I had a garage or even a carport to keep the elements off her, id still have her.

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Wifey wants me to sell the Z

She says it just sits in the garage, which it does and I don't see a problem with that. It's been paid off so no monthly outgoing costs, other than gas and insurance. I see alot of folks parting ways with their Z only to continuously regret it. I truly think the 370Z is the last of its kind, where it's the driver in control for the most part and not some computer doing everything for me.

Just for sh!ts and giggles, I did the generic Kelley blue Book appraisal, and coming in between $17K and $20K. Not bad for a 12-year old car.

vtec to vvel · 07-02-2025, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The day has come. I'm selling my Z.

Here's the link to the sale thread.

Rusty's 370 Nismo for sale

Calling in reinforcements. MZ DAIZY, need your help here!

MZ DAIZY · 07-03-2025, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Calling in reinforcements. MZ DAIZY, need your help here!

Sad day indeed, but I get it. Times and needs change.

06-28-2025, 08:26 AM	#5342 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,494 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Morning __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-29-2025, 01:09 PM	#5343 (permalink)
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07-01-2025, 05:48 AM	#5346 (permalink)
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07-02-2025, 05:51 AM	#5348 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,494 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Morning __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-02-2025, 05:33 PM	#5350 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,494 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	The day has come. I'm selling my Z. Here's the link to the sale thread. Rusty's 370 Nismo for sale eastwest2300 and MZ DAIZY like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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