Summer tires in the winter

370zproject · 10-28-2011, 12:00 AM

yep im gonna probly get fired i cant afford a second set XD

JerWA · 10-28-2011, 01:29 AM

Still rocking the bald stock fronts, with 285/35 R19 DWS rears.

Much better than stock, drivable at least in the snow. Made it up the big hill last year after putting these on, but didn't feel comfortable trying the downhill side (where it spun before hehe). For normal driving I'm fairly happy. Their wet traction isn't what I'd hoped it would be, but they break loose so predictably that it's almost more fun sliding it around than it would be if they just hooked up anyways.

Probably going to put some 255/35 R19 DWS up front and keep the stock wheels for winter driving and do some big Vossens or something for summer. Mostly driving the TBSS now to avoid miles on the Z's front tires which are beyond their lifespan for sure. I think the 255/35 was the closest match I could find.

PS: The never snows in Seattle thing was me being mad because that's what I was told, and it has snowed 5 of the 6 years since I was told that lol. This year they say is going to be another bad one, so make that 6 of the last 7. Already down to 34 degrees at nights, so all it's going to take is some water added to the mix.

ChrisSlicks · 10-28-2011, 06:38 AM

255/35 would be way off in diameter from the 285/35 based on the manufacturer information (almost 1" diff). 245/40 would be a much closer match.

370zproject · 10-29-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Get some winter tires with some other rims. A lot of members like last years have bought the 18" OEM used and put Winter tires on them.

how much are the tires ?

anyone know how falken 452's do in the snow..... ? they do greatt in rain

ChrisSlicks · 10-29-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

anyone know how falken 452's do in the snow..... ? they do greatt in rain

Haven't driven them but based on the tread design I would say pretty poorly. Snow traction comes from lots of biting edges which requires small more square tread blocks.

10-28-2011, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 36 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 54	yep im gonna probly get fired i cant afford a second set XD __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

10-28-2011, 01:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
JerWA Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 53 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Still rocking the bald stock fronts, with 285/35 R19 DWS rears. Much better than stock, drivable at least in the snow. Made it up the big hill last year after putting these on, but didn't feel comfortable trying the downhill side (where it spun before hehe). For normal driving I'm fairly happy. Their wet traction isn't what I'd hoped it would be, but they break loose so predictably that it's almost more fun sliding it around than it would be if they just hooked up anyways. Probably going to put some 255/35 R19 DWS up front and keep the stock wheels for winter driving and do some big Vossens or something for summer. Mostly driving the TBSS now to avoid miles on the Z's front tires which are beyond their lifespan for sure. I think the 255/35 was the closest match I could find. PS: The never snows in Seattle thing was me being mad because that's what I was told, and it has snowed 5 of the 6 years since I was told that lol. This year they say is going to be another bad one, so make that 6 of the last 7. Already down to 34 degrees at nights, so all it's going to take is some water added to the mix. __________________ 2009 370Z Base/Sport A7 — Black — [ Stillen G3 CAI • ARK GRIP • NISMO S-Tune Body Kit • +Tune +Nav +Sub +Tint • DWS 255/35R19 Front, 285/35R19 Rear]

10-28-2011, 06:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	255/35 would be way off in diameter from the 285/35 based on the manufacturer information (almost 1" diff). 245/40 would be a much closer match. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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