Which Tire Do You Like?

ArtK · 05-14-2011, 04:52 PM

What does everyone think of the Nitto tire, which one is the best street tire they make?
The NT555
The NT05
The INVO
or The NEOGEN

Also is 245/35/20 with 20 x 9 wheel the widest to go on front and could I fit a 285/30/20 on the rear with a 20 x 10.5 wheel, or do I need to stick with a 275/30/20?

Thanks for everyone's input!

TBOX · 05-14-2011, 05:10 PM

Every tire is different. I've fit a 315 on a 10.5. S I'd say 285 would be more than fine on most models.

ilive2win · 05-14-2011, 05:32 PM

im running the nt-05 and i dont like them. next month im getting some re11's and try them out

import111 · 05-14-2011, 06:02 PM

I run NT05's in the rear. They are good for the price but I feel like my AD08's up front are stickier. The NT05's are going to have more grip than the other Nitto's you mentioned, but they wont last as long.

kenchan · 05-14-2011, 06:25 PM

None of them. I hate nitto tires from actual experience. They break loose non-progressively.

onzedge · 05-14-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

None of them. I hate nitto tires from actual experience. They break loose non-progressively.

I have had Nitto's on a few of my Z's over the years. They like to break loose without any notice. Michelin Pilot Super Sport or Bridgestone S04 Pole Position are the way to go, unless your car is exclusively tracked.

ArtK · 05-14-2011, 07:54 PM

So with all your experience which street tire do you like best for performance and handling. I've always had toyo proxies and they were ok. I'm going to be running on a20x9 and 20x10.5 wheels.

kenchan · 05-14-2011, 08:00 PM

Hard to say which one is my favorite as tires differ by size and application. Even for "street" that's a very broad category. I've tried many different tire brands and models and Potenza's polepositions have been most consistent through the years.

Ztoon · 05-14-2011, 08:23 PM

I've had my Potenza RE-11's on for about a year now, and will probably get them again when these wear out.
They handle the corners at speed, quieter than stock, and stick in heavy rain.

TongMan · 05-14-2011, 08:50 PM

From my browsing, it seems that the Hankook Ventus V12 EVO and the Bridgestone RE11 are very popular among 370Z owners. I've had a set of Nitto Neo Gens in the past and I wasn't really happy with them.

FuszNissan · 05-14-2011, 09:18 PM

I know it's not a choice...but I really like the RE11's over the NT05's

SPOHN · 05-14-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

I've had my Potenza RE-11's on for about a year now, and will probably get them again when these wear out.
They handle the corners at speed, quieter than stock, and stick in heavy rain.

Never had mine in the rain yet though.

How many miles do you have on them so far?

Red__Zed · 05-14-2011, 10:01 PM

those are quite the range of tires. They all perform very differently. I like the nt05s best of that group.

ArtK · 05-15-2011, 12:39 PM

For a 20" tire I've been reading a lot of real good reviews on the Toyo Proxes T1R. Have any of you liked or disliked them? I think the Michelin PS2 would be the other option, but the T1R's right now are my first choice.
BTW; Thank you for steering me away from the Nitto's they havent been to highly liked!

Davey · 05-15-2011, 04:49 PM

I have mainly used Bridgestones and I wish the RE11's came in proper sizes for the 19" sport rims.

05-14-2011, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ArtK Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 370Z Black 7AT Rep Power: 13	Which Tire Do You Like? What does everyone think of the Nitto tire, which one is the best street tire they make? The NT555 The NT05 The INVO or The NEOGEN Also is 245/35/20 with 20 x 9 wheel the widest to go on front and could I fit a 285/30/20 on the rear with a 20 x 10.5 wheel, or do I need to stick with a 275/30/20? Thanks for everyone's input!

05-14-2011, 08:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	I've had my Potenza RE-11's on for about a year now, and will probably get them again when these wear out. They handle the corners at speed, quieter than stock, and stick in heavy rain. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

05-14-2011, 09:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	I know it's not a choice...but I really like the RE11's over the NT05's __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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05-14-2011, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
TBOX Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 356 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	Every tire is different. I've fit a 315 on a 10.5. S I'd say 285 would be more than fine on most models.

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ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 16	im running the nt-05 and i dont like them. next month im getting some re11's and try them out

05-14-2011, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I run NT05's in the rear. They are good for the price but I feel like my AD08's up front are stickier. The NT05's are going to have more grip than the other Nitto's you mentioned, but they wont last as long.

05-14-2011, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	None of them. I hate nitto tires from actual experience. They break loose non-progressively.

05-14-2011, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
ArtK Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 370Z Black 7AT Rep Power: 13	So with all your experience which street tire do you like best for performance and handling. I've always had toyo proxies and they were ok. I'm going to be running on a20x9 and 20x10.5 wheels.

05-14-2011, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Hard to say which one is my favorite as tires differ by size and application. Even for "street" that's a very broad category. I've tried many different tire brands and models and Potenza's polepositions have been most consistent through the years.

05-14-2011, 08:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	From my browsing, it seems that the Hankook Ventus V12 EVO and the Bridgestone RE11 are very popular among 370Z owners. I've had a set of Nitto Neo Gens in the past and I wasn't really happy with them.

05-14-2011, 10:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	those are quite the range of tires. They all perform very differently. I like the nt05s best of that group.

05-15-2011, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
ArtK Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 370Z Black 7AT Rep Power: 13	For a 20" tire I've been reading a lot of real good reviews on the Toyo Proxes T1R. Have any of you liked or disliked them? I think the Michelin PS2 would be the other option, but the T1R's right now are my first choice. BTW; Thank you for steering me away from the Nitto's they havent been to highly liked!

05-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I have mainly used Bridgestones and I wish the RE11's came in proper sizes for the 19" sport rims.