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SeattleLion 10-23-2010 01:28 PM

I just got the Pilot A/S plus tires. They have the strangest tread pattern I have seen. They are a bit quieter than the OEM tires. Handling seems just fine. Now all I have to do is figure out what to do with 4 19 inch OEM tires with just 1500 miles on them.

370zproject 10-23-2010 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleLion (Post 778396)
I just got the Pilot A/S plus tires. They have the strangest tread pattern I have seen. They are a bit quieter than the OEM tires. Handling seems just fine. Now all I have to do is figure out what to do with 4 19 inch OEM tires with just 1500 miles on them.

give them to me for track tires

jnaut 10-23-2010 04:13 PM

Just bought a set of re11

sonic370 10-23-2010 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Red (Post 773008)
I have a 2009 370Z sport, with Potenza RE050. After only, 6000 miles, the right rear is worn down to almost nothing, and the left rear is wearing fast too. Now, I never had my car on the racetrack, and I had the wheels alignment checked and they were slightly off. The shop manager is telling me that because the tire softness rating is 140, that 6,000 miles is normal for this tire. Is he snowing me?

I've got that same tire and am at 10,500 with hardly any wear. Don't know how you drive. Some will get more others less. I think i can get 25,000 out of my stock tires.

FERRARI 10-26-2010 09:30 AM

I have a 2009 370Z sport, with Potenza RE050. After only, 6000 miles, the right rear is worn down to almost nothing, and the left rear is wearing fast too. Now, I never had my car on the racetrack, and I had the wheels alignment checked and they were slightly off. The shop manager is telling me that because the tire softness rating is 140, that 6,000 miles is normal for this tire. Is he snowing me?



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Originally Posted by sonic370 (Post 778652)
I've got that same tire and am at 10,500 with hardly any wear. Don't know how you drive. Some will get more others less. I think i can get 25,000 out of my stock tires.

Are these tires worn evenly all the way across ? or more on the edges or middles ?

import111 10-26-2010 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FERRARI (Post 782033)
I have a 2009 370Z sport, with Potenza RE050. After only, 6000 miles, the right rear is worn down to almost nothing, and the left rear is wearing fast too. Now, I never had my car on the racetrack, and I had the wheels alignment checked and they were slightly off. The shop manager is telling me that because the tire softness rating is 140, that 6,000 miles is normal for this tire. Is he snowing me?

Yes he is snowing you big time. I had -2.5 rear camber and my rear RE050's lasted 8k miles (with a lot of sideways corner action). My front RE050's have -1.4 camber and 2 track days and are now ready to be replaced at 16k miles. Under normal alignment and driving the stock RE050's should see 20k+ miles easily.

370zproject 10-30-2010 09:31 AM

ok so i bought the 452's have not gotten a chance to play witht hem but the feel solid i will let you know hoe i feel later tinight. i have a 3 hour trip home X.x

370zproject 10-30-2010 11:22 PM

ok so got the 452's they kinda messed up the rims a bit but its all good motor still runs fine so i drove hom 3 hours.. my review.... 7/10 so far not as sticky as the potenzers... but still very agile...? i have not tired the rain yet... have not tried hard cornering yet(as the hatch was full) i came into my neighborhood were there was lots of gravel.. did not sound like i was picking up everystone and yea so thats the review so far... kinda tired lata!

370zproject 11-02-2010 02:13 PM

ok so it rained today so i said hey lets go test em out its 50 outside... so cold tires to... id give em about a 6/10 the did not seem to want to hold on to long turns for a very long time however they cut through the water at 60 np so for 850$ not to bad now for you track pple to go play with them and review them

twotonezed 11-02-2010 02:54 PM

Didn't have my brand
 
Bridgestone RE-11. I didn't see them on the list.

kevr6 11-02-2010 09:01 PM

Had Falken 452 (feathered wear)...they suck!! Had Kumhos on past car (after 5k performance drops off)...sucked! Had Bridgestone Potenza before...good tire but wore quick. Had BF Goodrich KDW...great tire for the price!! Had Mich PS2 before...perfect all around tire but awful price point! Currently running P-ZeroNero...loving them so far!!

djpathfinder 11-02-2010 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kevr6 (Post 793390)
Had Falken 452 (feathered wear)...they suck!! Had Kumhos on past car (after 5k performance drops off)...sucked! Had Bridgestone Potenza before...good tire but wore quick. Had BF Goodrich KDW...great tire for the price!! Had Mich PS2 before...perfect all around tire but awful price point! Currently running P-ZeroNero...loving them so far!!

So between the Michelin PS2 and Pirelli P-Zero, from a performance, handling and road noise point of view, which do you like better?

Jquad 11-02-2010 11:51 PM

Still running Stocker's

370zproject 11-03-2010 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kevr6 (Post 793390)
Had Falken 452 (feathered wear)...they suck!!

how did they suck?

wishihadnav 11-03-2010 05:37 PM

stock yoko's

kevr6 11-03-2010 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder (Post 793557)
So between the Michelin PS2 and Pirelli P-Zero, from a performance, handling and road noise point of view, which do you like better?

I hate to say it but the Michelin tires have been absolutely perfect. Low road force numbers all the time requiring minimal weights for balancing! Awesome wear characteristics, low noise, and great grip! The price is crazy though!!

The P- Zero Nero tire has worn in nicely lasting longer then the Falken it replaced at similar mileage mark. Grip is alot better also! My only gripe is they are on back order right now.

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Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 793557)
how did they suck?

The rear tires wore out sooooo fast. The fasted I ran through a tire ever. The front tires are wearing unevenly. Feathered tread causing that truck tire sound with vibration! I keep my tires perfect with pressure and use nitrogen so it boils down to low cost tire casing or rubber compound. Also I didn't think they had a really significant improvement over stock on the performance side. The price point is way to high for the quality. It also took a ton of weights to balance out the tires. Just my experience with them.

djpathfinder 11-03-2010 08:36 PM

Thanks Kevr6. The PS2 is still under consideration then, for when I need to replace the OEM tires next year.

kevr6 11-04-2010 12:54 AM

Here are a few reviews for the Falken. Exactly what I experienced!
Discount Tire Direct Reviews

I will be trying the Hankook Ventus in the future also!

FERRARI 11-06-2010 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jquad (Post 793622)
Still running Stocker's

How many miles on them?

gtkiller 07-13-2011 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Red (Post 773008)
I have a 2009 370Z sport, with Potenza RE050. After only, 6000 miles, the right rear is worn down to almost nothing, and the left rear is wearing fast too. Now, I never had my car on the racetrack, and I had the wheels alignment checked and they were slightly off. The shop manager is telling me that because the tire softness rating is 140, that 6,000 miles is normal for this tire. Is he snowing me?

Something is wrong I have 14K miles on mine and 2 track days and have plenty left for daily driving and maybe a few more track days. That can't be normal the alignment must have chewed through the left rear.

onzedge 07-13-2011 06:35 PM

I am running Pilot Super Sports and they impress me with every drive I take.

kenchan 07-13-2011 07:21 PM

My pops mentioned that one of his neighbors is a michellan test driver at their proving grounds. :D

Since super sports are made in japan(?) I'm sure he's tested them too. I might get a set after my DW's are done. :p

djpathfinder 07-13-2011 09:18 PM

I have Hankooks on right now on my 20's. So far so good. Haven't been in the rain/puddles yet, so haven't experienced the awesome wet traction first hand. Would like to try Michelin Pilot Super Sports too some day...pretty pricey though.

Vapiano 07-13-2011 09:43 PM

On stocks, as soon as they are done; P-Zeros are next. Had them years back and they have ridiculous grip, loved them. My car is not a DD, so wear is not an issue.

Vapiano 07-13-2011 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kevr6 (Post 793390)
Currently running P-ZeroNero...loving them so far!!

+1:iagree:

kenchan 07-14-2011 01:08 PM

this poll needs to include the new S04's and DW's.

i luv them both. :p

onzedge 07-14-2011 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1216336)
this poll needs to include the new S04's and DW's.

i luv them both. :p

... and PSS


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