What Tires Are You Using?

memorylasts

Just out of curiosity why is it that it is rare to find 370z drivers who have chosen the Michelin PS2 for a tire, im just curious is it due to cost or is there something better, i have had them on previous cars and havn't had to complain that just cause i really liked them.

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spearfish25

There are many reviews that compare other tires mentioned here to the PS2s. Some beat the PS2s in different areas and most are cheaper. Those findings together lead to people buying the other tires.

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FERRARI

I have been running the Michelin Pilot for years and have found them to be the best tires I have ever found.....The reason I run them is because they are very responsive (they corner and make any car perform to its best) and that is what I want out of any car. That is what, to me, the Z is all about(handling)....not acceleration.......but cornering.....responsiveness.......
I dont understand why the Michelins are not that well liked here. Is it just because those here think they are too expensive? They "wear" great !

They are not even among the choices in this Poll......WHY ? is it because People here have not discovered them ? Because they are too expensive? "WHY" ?????

Chriz

Why??? Because there are always better choices.
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver

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memorylasts

(Based on opinion)
This test is geared to try and knock the PS2 off the thrown(as it is the benchmark for rating the other tires). Some come close in certain areas, but none have even beaten it out right. It is the benchmark, and im surprised they didn't put in the results it scored, well those could be looked up. My question was pretty much this and you answered it, even though it seems your a bit upset at the other guy.

I also am not a big fan of basing a tire choice off a magazine article, I do understand that people are looking for something better and cheaper, but you have to sacrifice something at some point. I understand not everyone has the money to spend $400 on a a rear tire, and I technically don't either, but im not one that is willing to sacrifice in certain areas to save a few bucks, those couple of areas may save your life. I have a friend who has offered me an amazing deal on Toyo's but im not sure if I will take them. I have never diven Toyo's before.

In my history with PS2's I wont complain for an all around tire that can hold its own with out having to worry about at much. AKA a new better version of the tire came out. Eventually the PS3's will come out, if they call them that.

I think after running them and going through some of the stuff i have gone through with them they have always made a place on any car i own, I might not be able to afford them over and over, but based on my passed history it would be well worth it. I am open to alternatives, for me it really needs to be done on a test that includes all tire standings, including the PS2 in that article those numbers are not there to compare, and or personal experience(driving someone else's car with different tires or swapping wheels).

Thanks for the replies guys(gals to if any chimed in)

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AllForTheCash

I have tried "other" tires...This is my second set of PS2 I ordered with my new wheels. They are $$$, But I don't mind spending the extra $$. I was considering the Bridgestones, but the weight of the PS2 and my previous experience with them made me go with another set...... ...They come OEM on many great cars, and are not "inferior" in anyway!

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370zproject

im buying the 452s

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SeattleLion

I don't know about the PS2's. I selected the PS A/S Plus because, while super expensive, they provide all weather (only light snow) performance. Winters here are in the 30's and 40's sometimes dipping into the 20's, and it is wet. Summer tires like the PS2 or the Potenza's that came on the car don't seem safe to keep on after October. I didn't find many all-season choices for the Z. But the PS A/S Plus tires get rave reviews. At over $300 bucks each they better!