Summer vs All season tires?

2string1 · 01-27-2022, 02:12 PM

The sales guy at Tire Rack is telling me that summer tires ride harder and not as comfortable as All Seasons. Is this true?

OptionZero · 01-27-2022, 03:11 PM

i heard summer tires blow up if you drive them cold

Spooler · 01-27-2022, 05:46 PM

It depends on the tire.

viiv · 01-27-2022, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

i heard summer tires blow up if you drive them cold

More like the car blows up when you fly off the road in freezing temperatures.

OptionZero · 01-27-2022, 10:10 PM

He drives a roadster with no real performance aspirations, seems like flying off the road would require…user error

2string1 · 01-28-2022, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

He drives a roadster with no real performance aspirations, seems like flying off the road would require…user error

That's right, no mods on the engine or suspension. I've had my fast cars through out the years. At 71 I just want to cruise through the mountain roads of Vermont with the top down. The Z is plenty fast enough for me and fortunately I don't drive it in the VT winters or my tires may blow up....

geeteezee · 01-28-2022, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

He drives a roadster with no real performance aspirations, seems like flying off the road would require…user error

Experience talking here folks, pay attention.

OptionZero · 01-28-2022, 02:45 PM

A camry solara convertible would fulfill this guys needs

dave11 · 01-29-2022, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

A camry solara convertible would fulfill this guys needs

A Solara doesn't have a MT.

OptionZero · 01-29-2022, 03:36 PM

Neither does the thread starter. He actually bought an automatic, convertible Z

Red Voodoo · 01-29-2022, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

He actually bought an automatic, convertible Z

Oh, the humanity!

DrBacon · 01-29-2022, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Neither does the thread starter. He actually bought an automatic, convertible Z

It really must suck being so miserable that you feel obligated to be condescending ******* towards a fellow Z owner who was just asking a simple question.

OptionZero · 01-30-2022, 12:13 AM

I just wanna help him get a car that fits him

Wierd how you all wanna jump into this thread to talk about me and none of you even tried to help the poor OP get his comfy tires! I guess you guys would rather try to make yourselves feel better than actually help the guy you think you’re standing up for

Good job, guys, he still doesn’t know what tires to get or how to find out what tires are hard or soft to ride on

SouthArk370Z · 01-30-2022, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2string1

The sales guy at Tire Rack is telling me that summer tires ride harder and not as comfortable as All Seasons. Is this true?

That's a pretty good rule-of-thumb, but ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

It depends on the tire.

Tire technology has advanced enough that some Summer-only tires can give a decent ride. But you'll trade a little traction for comfort.

Unless you plan on changing tires with the seasons or only drive during the Summer, I'd eschew the Summer-only tires. YMMV

2string1 · 01-30-2022, 06:34 AM

I'm only asking for a good riding tire for my Z. I love my car and the compliments I get. I'm not looking to trade it for something different. I enjoy the ease of the AT and use the paddle shifters when I'm feeling frisky. I have the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's on her right now. I am considering putting on BC coilovers and adjusting them on the softer side in hopes to make the ride a little less harsh.

01-27-2022, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
2string1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Vermont Posts: 355 Drives: 2010 Roadster Rep Power: 15458	Summer vs All season tires? The sales guy at Tire Rack is telling me that summer tires ride harder and not as comfortable as All Seasons. Is this true?

01-27-2022, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	i heard summer tires blow up if you drive them cold sx moneypit and Falconquey like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-27-2022, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	He drives a roadster with no real performance aspirations, seems like flying off the road would require…user error __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-28-2022, 02:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	A camry solara convertible would fulfill this guys needs __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-29-2022, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Neither does the thread starter. He actually bought an automatic, convertible Z __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-27-2022, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,506 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	It depends on the tire.

01-30-2022, 12:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	I just wanna help him get a car that fits him Wierd how you all wanna jump into this thread to talk about me and none of you even tried to help the poor OP get his comfy tires! I guess you guys would rather try to make yourselves feel better than actually help the guy you think you’re standing up for Good job, guys, he still doesn’t know what tires to get or how to find out what tires are hard or soft to ride on Red Voodoo likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread Last edited by OptionZero; 01-30-2022 at 12:19 AM.

01-30-2022, 06:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
2string1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Vermont Posts: 355 Drives: 2010 Roadster Rep Power: 15458	I'm only asking for a good riding tire for my Z. I love my car and the compliments I get. I'm not looking to trade it for something different. I enjoy the ease of the AT and use the paddle shifters when I'm feeling frisky. I have the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's on her right now. I am considering putting on BC coilovers and adjusting them on the softer side in hopes to make the ride a little less harsh. Red Voodoo likes this. Last edited by 2string1; 01-30-2022 at 10:34 AM.

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