Best tires for SSR SP3's????

JB-370z · 02-25-2010, 08:39 PM

Ok so what would be a good tire choice for the Houston Texas area for street performance. My SSR's should be coming in soon and I am sure I am going to have to custom order them as well which means more waiting. I would like the help of you guys to better make my decision. I know I do like the advan's and Bridgestone RE-11's. I don’t want a stretched tire because I don’t trust this style. I am getting my HKS coilovers soon too so I will need clearance.

My Wheels: SSR Professor SP3 19" 9.5 +25 Front 10.5 +18 Rear

Thanks for the help!!!

Zerafian · 02-25-2010, 10:22 PM

285/35 rear 255/35 front..Im a fan of Hankook Ventus V12's

Thats just enough on front and back for the tire to not be stretched. Youv got a bit more fender spacer then a 350 so your coilovers will definitely help.

JB-370z · 02-26-2010, 01:46 PM

I need the tire to be decent in the rain as well, in Houston when it rains it pours!!!!
Also with a smaller diameter than stock, wont it cause my speedo to read incorrect??

Zerafian · 02-26-2010, 02:55 PM

Less then .5 mph difference..not enough to worry about. You can google tire sizes and speedometer difference if you really wanna see the difference..The tires I mentioned are great in the rain, thats why I bought them, along with a few other. I live in Orlando so rain is its friend as well

bullitt5897 · 02-26-2010, 03:27 PM

go 265 fronts and 305 rears... with your offsets you have TONS of room!!! I am running those sizes on 20's and much more aggressive wheel setup! Go big or Go home hehe

on a good choice of wheels!

Toyo's, Falken's, michelin's, Pirelli's, Dunlop's, and all the other Major manufacturers will be good for you.

If your not tracking your car then I would go with 1 or 2 levels down from their flagship models to save you money. but if your all for performance Tire Rack does some great comparisons to help you choose

corner3garage · 02-26-2010, 04:00 PM

Dunlop Direzza DZ101, Kumho MX, Yokohama ES100, Nitto NT555, Toyo T1R's work well in the rain and perform decently in the dry. Falken RT's get slippery in the rain, so from personal experience they wouldnt be preferable in heavy rain.

Togo · 02-26-2010, 04:57 PM

Can't wait to see pictures!!!

kevin.z · 02-26-2010, 10:07 PM

hankook ventus v12 evo is the best!
doesn dunlop star spec only offered in 18'? or did i get my facts wrong?
dry performance kumho escta xs is very very supreb, but crappy wet performance
i heard michelin ps2 is good too, but they r more expensive

JB-370z · 02-27-2010, 01:23 PM

According to this site: Tire size calculator
Fronts:60=58.1Mph 3.1% off
Rears:60=60.4Mph .6% off

That is based on these sizes: 285/35 rear 255/35 front

Is the rear wheel the one that matters the most since it is powering the car?

Thanks for the sizes Zerafian!

JB-370z · 03-01-2010, 04:17 PM

Ok just ordered Bridgestone RE-11's 255-35-29 & 285-35-19
Thanks to all for the help. Got some Volk lug nuts to go with them!

racerxj17 · 03-01-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB-370z

Ok just ordered Bridgestone RE-11's 255-35-29 & 285-35-19
Thanks to all for the help. Got some Volk lug nuts to go with them!

same tires/sizes i have. you will love them.

urjohnny · 01-11-2011, 09:36 AM

thanks for ur support man can u please tell me that which tires will be the best for the original factory wheels? my tires is almost done and i am ready to buy a set please advise the one what i have it ran about 14000 mile and i dont even race i personaly dont like bridgestone

thanks

urjohnny · 01-11-2011, 09:46 AM

Can u please tell me that which tires will be the best for the original factory wheels? my tires is almost done and i am ready to buy a set please advise the one what i have it ran about 14000 mile and i dont even race i personaly dont like bridgestone

thanks

God-Speed · 01-11-2011, 10:30 AM

JB-370z, I am just north of you in Austin. I will be going with the same tire set up but with Nitto Invos.

RCZ · 01-11-2011, 11:48 AM

RE-11 is the only way to go

Boo, should have gone 265/305

02-25-2010, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Best tires for SSR SP3's???? Ok so what would be a good tire choice for the Houston Texas area for street performance. My SSR's should be coming in soon and I am sure I am going to have to custom order them as well which means more waiting. I would like the help of you guys to better make my decision. I know I do like the advan's and Bridgestone RE-11's. I don’t want a stretched tire because I don’t trust this style. I am getting my HKS coilovers soon too so I will need clearance. My Wheels: SSR Professor SP3 19" 9.5 +25 Front 10.5 +18 Rear Thanks for the help!!! __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

02-25-2010, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,334 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 24238	285/35 rear 255/35 front..Im a fan of Hankook Ventus V12's Thats just enough on front and back for the tire to not be stretched. Youv got a bit more fender spacer then a 350 so your coilovers will definitely help. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t Last edited by Zerafian; 02-25-2010 at 11:29 PM.

02-26-2010, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	I need the tire to be decent in the rain as well, in Houston when it rains it pours!!!! Also with a smaller diameter than stock, wont it cause my speedo to read incorrect?? __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning) Last edited by JB-370z; 02-26-2010 at 01:49 PM.

02-26-2010, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,334 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 24238	Less then .5 mph difference..not enough to worry about. You can google tire sizes and speedometer difference if you really wanna see the difference..The tires I mentioned are great in the rain, thats why I bought them, along with a few other. I live in Orlando so rain is its friend as well __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

02-26-2010, 03:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	go 265 fronts and 305 rears... with your offsets you have TONS of room!!! I am running those sizes on 20's and much more aggressive wheel setup! Go big or Go home hehe on a good choice of wheels! Toyo's, Falken's, michelin's, Pirelli's, Dunlop's, and all the other Major manufacturers will be good for you. If your not tracking your car then I would go with 1 or 2 levels down from their flagship models to save you money. but if your all for performance Tire Rack does some great comparisons to help you choose __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-26-2010, 04:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	Dunlop Direzza DZ101, Kumho MX, Yokohama ES100, Nitto NT555, Toyo T1R's work well in the rain and perform decently in the dry. Falken RT's get slippery in the rain, so from personal experience they wouldnt be preferable in heavy rain. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

02-26-2010, 04:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 656	Can't wait to see pictures!!! __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

02-26-2010, 10:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 15	hankook ventus v12 evo is the best! doesn dunlop star spec only offered in 18'? or did i get my facts wrong? dry performance kumho escta xs is very very supreb, but crappy wet performance i heard michelin ps2 is good too, but they r more expensive

02-27-2010, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	According to this site: Tire size calculator Fronts:60=58.1Mph 3.1% off Rears:60=60.4Mph .6% off That is based on these sizes: 285/35 rear 255/35 front Is the rear wheel the one that matters the most since it is powering the car? Thanks for the sizes Zerafian! __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

03-01-2010, 04:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Ok just ordered Bridgestone RE-11's 255-35-29 & 285-35-19 Thanks to all for the help. Got some Volk lug nuts to go with them! __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

01-11-2011, 09:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
urjohnny Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: lewisville tx Posts: 5 Drives: 370z 2009 touring sp Rep Power: 15	thanks for ur support man can u please tell me that which tires will be the best for the original factory wheels? my tires is almost done and i am ready to buy a set please advise the one what i have it ran about 14000 mile and i dont even race i personaly dont like bridgestone thanks

01-11-2011, 09:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
urjohnny Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: lewisville tx Posts: 5 Drives: 370z 2009 touring sp Rep Power: 15	Can u please tell me that which tires will be the best for the original factory wheels? my tires is almost done and i am ready to buy a set please advise the one what i have it ran about 14000 mile and i dont even race i personaly dont like bridgestone thanks

01-11-2011, 10:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,353 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684376	JB-370z, I am just north of you in Austin. I will be going with the same tire set up but with Nitto Invos.

01-11-2011, 11:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	RE-11 is the only way to go Boo, should have gone 265/305 Last edited by RCZ; 01-11-2011 at 11:51 AM.

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