Any suggestion for the 370Z tires?

Duc_Z09 · 01-04-2016, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bshields22

PSS are the best but expensive. Based on this article I chose #2, Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. Great price. Wonderful grip and very quiet. If PSS are too much go S-04. Lots of people on here recommend RE-11. Those are awesome too but pricey.

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Originally Posted by FNR32

I drove my GTi from Alabama to D.C. to see family. About halfway though Virginia we got some rain and I realized I needed tires ASAP. We made it to PA and I decided to get the S04. I started to strongly dislike the GTi before the S04 b/c I felt like it just didn't have the mojo that it used to and that I'd grown accustomed to with a hot hatch. That tire made me fall in love with the car again, I kept it another year. It gave me everything I wanted from a tire and none of the stuff I hated about tires. Great ride. Great price. Great dry traction and wet traction. I probably drive more mildly on the street than some of you guys, but I feel like i'd run out of road and skill before I ran out of tire on the street with the S-04.

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Originally Posted by firulice

I need to get tires soon too. Why change sizes and not stay stock? Is it for looks? Performance? I'm thinking the s04's so should I stay with stock or change sizes?

I'm running S-04s on the rear now and have no complaints. The tire is probably more capable than I am as a driver and will definitely last longer than RE-11s for much cheaper.

Dirk McGurck · 01-04-2016, 09:08 PM

I had S-04 PPs on my Mazdaspeed6. Actually made that piggy wrong-wheel-drive car hug corners.

kenchan · 01-05-2016, 09:13 AM

yah, wtf are people putting shittty tires on their sports cars?

remove them IMMEDIATELY!

better driving on rims.. lol

Lummer · 01-05-2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, wtf are people putting shittty tires on their sports cars?

remove them IMMEDIATELY!

better driving on rims.. lol

Haa haa kenchan......Yup they kinda look like a 4x4 tire in the rear!!

Thanks !!

Lukcas61 · 01-06-2016, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, wtf are people putting shittty tires on their sports cars?

remove them IMMEDIATELY!

better driving on rims.. lol

So, you are saying just because I have a Z that I have to take her to the track as well just because I have a sports car? I don't like this mind set of people here in the forums with tires. Sure, depending on location and what the owner wants to get out of the car get the very best but for daily driving and not going over 80 mph what's the point of spending thousands of dollars on tires?

I don't care what people say about my choice of tires because in the end I know what my limitations are and what my goals are for my car.

I understand though that you shouldn't also just get the worst tire out there just to save some money.

I'm happy with these Comp2 A/S's and I was very confident going 80 today in the rain and it gripped pretty well on the highway.

Spstone · 01-06-2016, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukcas61

So, you are saying just because I have a Z that I have to take her to the track as well just because I have a sports car? I don't like this mind set of people here in the forums with tires. Sure, depending on location and what the owner wants to get out of the car get the very best but for daily driving and not going over 80 mph what's the point of spending thousands of dollars on tires?

I don't care what people say about my choice of tires because in the end I know what my limitations are and what my goals are for my car.

I understand though that you shouldn't also just get the worst tire out there just to save some money.

I'm happy with these Comp2 A/S's and I was very confident going 80 today in the rain and it gripped pretty well on the highway.

There where guys suggesting affordable A/S tires. Unfortunately sarcasm is hard to catch on the internet, Kechan, the poster you quoted even suggested the tires he has on his G as decent all around tires that don't break the bank.

jliu · 01-06-2016, 08:25 PM

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I'm happy with these Comp2 A/S's and I was very confident going 80 today in the rain and it gripped pretty well on the highway.[/QUOTE]

I am thinking of getting the Comp 2 A/S as well. What did you have before?
How are the Comp 2A/S compares to what you had? Tirerack actually ranks the Comp 2 A/S as number one in the ultra all season category.

We all know Michelin PSS are great. I have them in my Miata, but they do cost a pretty penny. I don't see the need for them if the car is used only as a DD.

mishuko · 01-11-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lukcas61

So, you are saying just because I have a Z that I have to take her to the track as well just because I have a sports car? I don't like this mind set of people here in the forums with tires. Sure, depending on location and what the owner wants to get out of the car get the very best but for daily driving and not going over 80 mph what's the point of spending thousands of dollars on tires?

I don't care what people say about my choice of tires because in the end I know what my limitations are and what my goals are for my car.

I understand though that you shouldn't also just get the worst tire out there just to save some money.

I'm happy with these Comp2 A/S's and I was very confident going 80 today in the rain and it gripped pretty well on the highway.

it's not about going to the track. it's a sports car that has enough balls to break traction on crappy tires.

the underlying message is you get what you pay for. you gonna get cheap tires? you're going to end up paul walkering yourself if you ever decide to get heavy footed.

getting good tires still won't stop you from paul walker'ing yourself if you fail to control your car but atleast it won't be a mechanical failure just pilot error.

Spstone · 01-05-2016, 11:36 AM

^^^^^ hopefully this mild winter in Carolina will continue don't think I'll be able to get a beater or winter rims and tires until next year

felix0121 · 01-05-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Spstone

^^^^^ hopefully this mild winter in Carolina will continue don't think I'll be able to get a beater or winter rims and tires until next year

it says it will rain for a week here in California.

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90 ST · 01-05-2016, 12:07 PM

I've been running the V12's since I had to replace the stock tires, if you just want a good tire for DD, no track days, some fun on the curves they are fine. If you want some serious stick spend some money. I run through a set of tires every 6 months, so big dollars on tires for me was pointless.

Lummer · 01-05-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

I've been running the V12's since I had to replace the stock tires, if you just want a good tire for DD, no track days, some fun on the curves they are fine. If you want some serious stick spend some money. I run through a set of tires every 6 months, so big dollars on tires for me was pointless.

Hey 90 ST !
I've been following your post! 300,000 Km and still ticking so your advice on tires is surely appreciated!!
I'm on the fence with you about the V 12 's good tire value , No tracking for me and probably just put a few Km a year on them, (Driveway full of cars!)
Kinda worries me......Set of tires every 6 Months ! That's some serious driving
dude. We have some awesome driving back roads out here on the coast on Vancouver Island
Thanks for your input!

Spooler · 01-05-2016, 12:18 PM

Bridgestone RE11's for me year around. I have over 10K miles on the tires and the wear is just as good as the SO-4's.

Lummer · 01-05-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Bridgestone RE11's for me year around. I have over 10K miles on the tires and the wear is just as good as the SO-4's.

Another option.....thanks Spooler!!

kenchan · 01-05-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lummer

Another option.....thanks Spooler!!

yah, i run RE11's too myself on the Z. my G runs S04.

for dd, i would get the S04 (and be sure to get the 285/35/19 rear size if ure on the 19" sport wheels).

01-04-2016, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 23	I had S-04 PPs on my Mazdaspeed6. Actually made that piggy wrong-wheel-drive car hug corners. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

01-05-2016, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yah, wtf are people putting shittty tires on their sports cars? remove them IMMEDIATELY! better driving on rims.. lol Ommateal and Lummer like this.

01-05-2016, 12:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 423	I've been running the V12's since I had to replace the stock tires, if you just want a good tire for DD, no track days, some fun on the curves they are fine. If you want some serious stick spend some money. I run through a set of tires every 6 months, so big dollars on tires for me was pointless. Lummer likes this. __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy.

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01-06-2016, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
jliu Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: N. CA Posts: 107 Drives: 2014 370z Touring Rep Power: 11	[QUOTE I'm happy with these Comp2 A/S's and I was very confident going 80 today in the rain and it gripped pretty well on the highway.[/QUOTE] I am thinking of getting the Comp 2 A/S as well. What did you have before? How are the Comp 2A/S compares to what you had? Tirerack actually ranks the Comp 2 A/S as number one in the ultra all season category. We all know Michelin PSS are great. I have them in my Miata, but they do cost a pretty penny. I don't see the need for them if the car is used only as a DD.

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