New Tire - Recomendatons Please

Zdom · 06-17-2010, 06:58 AM

First set of OEM tires are about worn out. I’m hoping there might be some recommendations for new tires based on the following:

My driving conditions:

Live in VA so there are no adverse weather conditions to consider.
No racing, track or other aggressive driving beyond “normal” roads.
Drive 15 minutes each way to and from work and the highest speed limit is 45, so I drive 50-55.
I use my car for business trips on average 2-4 times a month mostly highway/interstate driving for 1-4 hour durations.

Would like:

Quieter ride.
longer wear (18K+)
Softer ride
Handling is less important due to my typical driving conditions

If there is any other info you need to offer a recommendation please let me know.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

ZedZed · 06-17-2010, 07:09 AM

Buy a Nissan Altima

Ok, I'll just exit ---> []

tonybui · 06-17-2010, 07:18 AM

I would love to know also, how many miles did you run before the tires give out ??

Chriz · 06-17-2010, 07:53 AM

Hankook evo v12s hands down.

m4a1mustang · 06-17-2010, 07:55 AM

I second the Ventus V12. Rides a lot quieter... smoother? Not necessarily. Low profile tires on a 19" wheel = harsh ride. That's just a fact of life.

vipor · 06-17-2010, 08:29 AM

I just put on my Hankooks yesterday and I'm very pleased so far. Granted I overdrove my stock Advans to 16K and they were getting bad. The car feels like it pulls less (from changes in the road), it's definitely quieter, and I like the look of the fatty tires. I went with 30-series to get the width I wanted, so the sidewall is actually smaller than stock. If you keep your sizing closer to stock your ride may even be better.

275/30ZR19
305/30ZR19

KillerBee370 · 06-17-2010, 12:53 PM

Kumho Ecsta 710's

Zdom · 06-17-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybui

I would love to know also, how many miles did you run before the tires give out ??

I currently have 12K and it looks like I can get to 15K before they get too slick for what I would be comfortable with in rain.

FirstZin83 · 06-17-2010, 04:31 PM

I'm going to recommend the Continental ExtremeContact DW (Dry-Wet) tires. These are receiving better TireRack reviews than the Hankooks and the OEM Bridgestones across the board. I'm at just over 16K miles, I'm not running slicks yet, but I try to avoid the rain when possible. I"m running the Conti ExtremeContact DWS (Dry-Wet-Snow) tires on my family car and they are great. The ExtremeContact DW for the Z are priced just a hair above the very affordable Hankooks, yet are much better rated. So personally I'm going with the Continentals..

corner3garage · 06-17-2010, 04:32 PM

the sizing the in ventus v12's is pretty good and supposedly they last a quite a while. The Falken 452's are also good.

06-17-2010, 06:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 15	New Tire - Recomendatons Please First set of OEM tires are about worn out. I’m hoping there might be some recommendations for new tires based on the following: My driving conditions: Live in VA so there are no adverse weather conditions to consider. No racing, track or other aggressive driving beyond “normal” roads. Drive 15 minutes each way to and from work and the highest speed limit is 45, so I drive 50-55. I use my car for business trips on average 2-4 times a month mostly highway/interstate driving for 1-4 hour durations. Would like: Quieter ride. longer wear (18K+) Softer ride Handling is less important due to my typical driving conditions If there is any other info you need to offer a recommendation please let me know. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

06-17-2010, 07:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 16	Hankook evo v12s hands down. __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

06-17-2010, 07:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I second the Ventus V12. Rides a lot quieter... smoother? Not necessarily. Low profile tires on a 19" wheel = harsh ride. That's just a fact of life. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-17-2010, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	I just put on my Hankooks yesterday and I'm very pleased so far. Granted I overdrove my stock Advans to 16K and they were getting bad. The car feels like it pulls less (from changes in the road), it's definitely quieter, and I like the look of the fatty tires. I went with 30-series to get the width I wanted, so the sidewall is actually smaller than stock. If you keep your sizing closer to stock your ride may even be better. 275/30ZR19 305/30ZR19 __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

06-17-2010, 04:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	the sizing the in ventus v12's is pretty good and supposedly they last a quite a while. The Falken 452's are also good. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

06-17-2010, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 15	Buy a Nissan Altima Ok, I'll just exit ---> []

06-17-2010, 07:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	I would love to know also, how many miles did you run before the tires give out ??

06-17-2010, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Kumho Ecsta 710's

06-17-2010, 04:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
FirstZin83 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville Posts: 30 Drives: 09 6MT 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 16	I'm going to recommend the Continental ExtremeContact DW (Dry-Wet) tires. These are receiving better TireRack reviews than the Hankooks and the OEM Bridgestones across the board. I'm at just over 16K miles, I'm not running slicks yet, but I try to avoid the rain when possible. I"m running the Conti ExtremeContact DWS (Dry-Wet-Snow) tires on my family car and they are great. The ExtremeContact DW for the Z are priced just a hair above the very affordable Hankooks, yet are much better rated. So personally I'm going with the Continentals..

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