Re-tirement For My Z

OldGuy · 03-10-2012, 03:40 PM

I'm thinking about re-tiring my Z---replacing the stock tires on my base model with a set that will decrease the road noise I'm suffering with. I only drive in dry weather and am not concerned about performance, etc. What tires are the best bet for highest priority on a less noisy ride? I read about Goodyear Comfort Treads but I don't think they come in our size.
By coincidence, I'm also retiring myself and look forward to more Z time this summer.

kenchan · 03-10-2012, 04:21 PM

continental DW's are quiet and comfy.

congrats on your retirement.

OldGuy · 03-10-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

continental DW's are quiet and comfy.

congrats on your retirement.

Thanks for your suggestion and your good wishes.

sonic370 · 03-10-2012, 08:00 PM

ask 5 guys get 5 different answers... i went with hankook v12's
when it was time to change... way better then the bridgestones for road noise.
and maybe a tad better ride. price wasn't bad either

PapoZalsa · 03-10-2012, 08:24 PM

When is time I'm going to go up on my 19s, a little bit beefier. Any suggestions?

kenchan · 03-10-2012, 08:27 PM

Beefier... Re11's. Stock size either DW, pilot Supersports for me. Bridgestones are great, but too heavy and has memory (easy to flatspot).

370ZilverZ · 03-10-2012, 08:34 PM

My

for what it's worth. Dynamat the hatch area was enough to tame the road noise for me. Alot cheaper than a new set of tires too. When it's time for tires, I'm leaning towards Continental DW's from the research I have done on the forum and the tire shop web sites.

svt to 370z · 03-10-2012, 10:11 PM

hankook v12's
hands down the best most comfortable quitest tires i have even had. and i'v had just about all of them on my various cars.

cossie1600 · 03-10-2012, 10:44 PM

do not buy RE11 if you hate road noise. they are quieter than oem, but they are still loud

IDZRVIT · 03-11-2012, 07:45 AM

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. You will not be disappointed.

USMCASA · 03-11-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. You will not be disappointed.

+1 i will never buy another tire but these

SiXK · 03-11-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. You will not be disappointed.

Agreed. I went with these and they are much quieter than stock.

mhcoss · 03-11-2012, 01:48 PM

Dude I like headline haha

EazyD · 03-11-2012, 02:28 PM

how do these all compare for grippiness?

LMBmikeZ · 03-11-2012, 03:36 PM

Let's hear some more suggestions!

03-10-2012, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Re-tirement For My Z I'm thinking about re-tiring my Z---replacing the stock tires on my base model with a set that will decrease the road noise I'm suffering with. I only drive in dry weather and am not concerned about performance, etc. What tires are the best bet for highest priority on a less noisy ride? I read about Goodyear Comfort Treads but I don't think they come in our size. By coincidence, I'm also retiring myself and look forward to more Z time this summer.

03-10-2012, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	When is time I'm going to go up on my 19s, a little bit beefier. Any suggestions? __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs Last edited by PapoZalsa; 03-10-2012 at 08:36 PM.

03-10-2012, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 66 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	My for what it's worth. Dynamat the hatch area was enough to tame the road noise for me. Alot cheaper than a new set of tires too. When it's time for tires, I'm leaning towards Continental DW's from the research I have done on the forum and the tire shop web sites. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

03-11-2012, 07:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. You will not be disappointed. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

03-11-2012, 02:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	how do these all compare for grippiness? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

03-10-2012, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	continental DW's are quiet and comfy. congrats on your retirement.

03-10-2012, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	ask 5 guys get 5 different answers... i went with hankook v12's when it was time to change... way better then the bridgestones for road noise. and maybe a tad better ride. price wasn't bad either

03-10-2012, 08:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Beefier... Re11's. Stock size either DW, pilot Supersports for me. Bridgestones are great, but too heavy and has memory (easy to flatspot).

03-10-2012, 10:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
svt to 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: berea,oh Posts: 139 Drives: 09 red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 13	hankook v12's hands down the best most comfortable quitest tires i have even had. and i'v had just about all of them on my various cars.

03-10-2012, 10:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	do not buy RE11 if you hate road noise. they are quieter than oem, but they are still loud

03-11-2012, 01:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 14	Dude I like headline haha

03-11-2012, 03:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	Let's hear some more suggestions! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON