Recommendations needed for 2013 Sports package

ZeeBabar · 05-04-2015, 09:26 PM

My 2013 Z has 4/32 tread on back OEM tires and 8/32 on front. They say it's time to replace them.

I don't track but I drive fast on Midwest highways and ocassionally get in the twisties. It does rain here some. Selecting from summer tires in pairs at Tirerack, tires under $850 for 4 tires. Choices are

Potenze S04 Pole position 4 for under $810
Continental Extreme Contact DW
Hankook Ventus V 12 Evo 2
Pirelli P-Zero
Sumitomo HTR Z111
Potenza RE 760 Sport
Kumba Ecsta SPT
Yokohama S. drive

Your suggestions are appreciated.

VSS370z · 05-04-2015, 10:21 PM

Well if its only from that list i would probably take the Potenza S04

Gilianz · 05-05-2015, 02:58 AM

I agree with VSS370z. I have the S04's on my car. I love them. Way better than than my previous Hankooks.

Edit: I forgot to mention. I have 285 in the rear. They are a bit meatier however when I was buying a full set i saved about $10 per tire so you might be able to save a bit more going meatier but it's up to you.

NORAIN · 05-05-2015, 04:33 AM

S-04's are good bang for the buck. I have even tracked mine several times. Great in the wet too.

ZeeBabar · 05-05-2015, 07:08 AM

Thanks guys. If you can recommend anything else that is around $800-850 for all 4, let me know. I only checked for sets of 4, since rear and front are different.

ZeeBabar · 05-05-2015, 10:34 AM

I had earlier posted requesting recommendations for 4 tires under $850 and then found the article that includes some of the tires I was considering..

Monsters of Grip: Nine Summer-Performance Tires Tested - Comparison Test - Car and Driver

VSS370z · 05-05-2015, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Thanks guys. If you can recommend anything else that is around $800-850 for all 4, let me know. I only checked for sets of 4, since rear and front are different.

Based on your budget my friend i think those are the best options. There are tires like the RE-11 and Michelin Pilot Super Sport which are a step above but of course are a bit more expensive. Hope that helps!

osbornsm · 05-05-2015, 01:13 PM

I have had, and recommend the Bridgestone S-04 for any condition over 30F.

They make the rain feel like the dry, they're pretty amazing.

osbornsm · 05-05-2015, 01:21 PM

OH, and this is what i have to say about Sumitomo tires...

VSS370z · 05-05-2015, 02:00 PM

darkphantom · 05-05-2015, 02:02 PM

OP - have you looked into the Continental Extremecontact dws? I had them on my 335i previously and they were superb! Great handling with low tire noise and good longevity! I sold my car with almost 15k+ on the tires and they looked like they had more than 50% tread on them.

ZeeBabar · 05-05-2015, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

OP - have you looked into the Continental Extremecontact dws? I had them on my 335i previously and they were superb! Great handling with low tire noise and good longevity! I sold my car with almost 15k+ on the tires and they looked like they had more than 50% tread on them.

Yes, they are on the list. Hope to make a decision soon but I am also reading that 8/32 in front and 4/32 in back means I can still use my current tires a bit longer so I have some time.

ZeeBabar · 05-05-2015, 03:19 PM

Nope.I traded my 06' 350Z for a 2010 370z and then a year later, traded it to my 2013 gunmetal Z with sports package.

ZeeBabar · 05-05-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Ok well, I think the S-04s are the only tires in that list that are even close to $850 for a set of four for the sport package wheels. But tire rack seems to have a really good deal right now at ~$800. I would get those.

All the tires on the list are under $850 for 4.

POS VETT · 05-06-2015, 06:07 AM

Who is "they"?

I'm surprised that tires need replacement at 4/32 and 8/32" tread depth. While 4/32" is close, the tread is not legally bald until it has reached 2/32" depth. The pair with 8/32" still have lots of life left; high performance summer tires are usually molded with 9-10/32" tread depth; 8/32" is barely worn.

05-04-2015, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Recommendations needed for 2013 Sports package My 2013 Z has 4/32 tread on back OEM tires and 8/32 on front. They say it's time to replace them. I don't track but I drive fast on Midwest highways and ocassionally get in the twisties. It does rain here some. Selecting from summer tires in pairs at Tirerack, tires under $850 for 4 tires. Choices are Potenze S04 Pole position 4 for under $810 Continental Extreme Contact DW Hankook Ventus V 12 Evo 2 Pirelli P-Zero Sumitomo HTR Z111 Potenza RE 760 Sport Kumba Ecsta SPT Yokohama S. drive Your suggestions are appreciated.

05-05-2015, 02:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gilianz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Salina Posts: 379 Drives: 11 370z MB Rep Power: 13	I agree with VSS370z. I have the S04's on my car. I love them. Way better than than my previous Hankooks. Edit: I forgot to mention. I have 285 in the rear. They are a bit meatier however when I was buying a full set i saved about $10 per tire so you might be able to save a bit more going meatier but it's up to you. __________________ Takeda CAI : FI Resonated TP : Stillen UD Pulley

05-05-2015, 04:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 56 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 11	S-04's are good bang for the buck. I have even tracked mine several times. Great in the wet too. __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

05-05-2015, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Monsters of grip.. I had earlier posted requesting recommendations for 4 tires under $850 and then found the article that includes some of the tires I was considering.. Monsters of Grip: Nine Summer-Performance Tires Tested - Comparison Test - Car and Driver

05-05-2015, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	I have had, and recommend the Bridgestone S-04 for any condition over 30F. They make the rain feel like the dry, they're pretty amazing. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-04-2015, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
VSS370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 380 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 13	Well if its only from that list i would probably take the Potenza S04

05-05-2015, 07:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Thanks guys. If you can recommend anything else that is around $800-850 for all 4, let me know. I only checked for sets of 4, since rear and front are different.

05-05-2015, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	OH, and this is what i have to say about Sumitomo tires... __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp) Last edited by osbornsm; 05-05-2015 at 01:24 PM.

05-05-2015, 02:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
VSS370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 380 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 13

05-05-2015, 02:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 243	OP - have you looked into the Continental Extremecontact dws? I had them on my 335i previously and they were superb! Great handling with low tire noise and good longevity! I sold my car with almost 15k+ on the tires and they looked like they had more than 50% tread on them.

05-05-2015, 03:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Nope.I traded my 06' 350Z for a 2010 370z and then a year later, traded it to my 2013 gunmetal Z with sports package.

05-06-2015, 06:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Who is "they"? I'm surprised that tires need replacement at 4/32 and 8/32" tread depth. While 4/32" is close, the tread is not legally bald until it has reached 2/32" depth. The pair with 8/32" still have lots of life left; high performance summer tires are usually molded with 9-10/32" tread depth; 8/32" is barely worn.

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