What tires are you running?

rreign · 05-18-2009, 11:01 AM

After a long and drawn out process of elimination, I have decided on Work Gnosis GS2
19x9.5 +20 275/35/19 front
19x10.5 +27 305/30/19 rear

I have to pick tires now because I haven't found anyone that sells a staggered Work setup with tires, that I want. So I am trying to figure out a good all season tire that I can get in the specs mentioned above. I need any input you guys can offer. Thanks

wstar · 05-18-2009, 11:36 AM

By all-season do you mean friendly in light snowy conditions, or just handling rain ok? I'm planning to use Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 down here, but there's zero chance of snow. I used them for years on my previous car, excellent dry and pretty damn good wet traction for street use.

Edit: the other nice aspect of the PS2's is they come in tons of sizes. It's hard to find wheels they don't make a size for.

rreign · 05-18-2009, 11:40 AM

Well, I should have been a little more specific. I want high performance all season tires. I live in South Carolina and I'm pretty damn sure that it won't snow any time soon. Also how much should I be looking at spending for all 4 tires?

wstar · 05-18-2009, 11:48 AM

For street use with no snow, that's what I recommend, the PS2s. Tire opinions vary though, I'm sure others have their favorites as well. Going by tirerack.com prices, you can expect to pay around $350-400 per corner for the PS2s.

Also on tirerack.com, here's a comparison chart they maintain on max performance summer tires (which the PS2 falls into). These are based on owner's ratings and reports. The PS2 tops the list on everything but wet performance, where it ranks #3 just under to different models of Goodyear Eagle F1's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ll&sortValue=0

ChrisSlicks · 05-18-2009, 12:57 PM

You don't need all season unless the temperature is below 40 in the winter. Based on where you are I would probably go with a summer tire that has a good wet performance rating.

FuszNissan · 05-18-2009, 01:10 PM

I have always ran Potenz Pole Positions.

Chupacabra · 05-18-2009, 01:14 PM

I will stick to the stocks.

I love the PS2's but they seem to run out to quick. great traction, but not worth the life they carry.

wstar · 05-18-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

I will stick to the stocks.

I love the PS2's but they seem to run out to quick. great traction, but not worth the life they carry.

It's true, PS2's are an expensive habit. Traction and treadwear are always a tradeoff though. If you see a tire claiming to be great at both, they're lying about something. The PS2's last about as well as can be expected from something of this grip level on the street.

JoeyD · 05-18-2009, 02:45 PM

Since you asked for All-Season tires I will comment. First of all, the benefits of an all season tire are far more than traction in below 40F. All season tires have harder tread compounds that are applied in deeper treads; all amounting to a high performance tire that last MUCH longer than any summer tire. A/S tires also post great wet traction in comparison to there summer counterparts, again because of the deeper tread depth. My recommendation is for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. I've run them on my 370Z for about 4k miles and have been pleased so far. They aren't cheap, but they are comparable the standard PS2s. They will offer greatly extended tire life. Another great alternative is the Pirelli PZero M&S. Again, this tire posts great traction and tread life. I've driven on the Pirelli for 50k miles easily (but not on my Z) and I was always happy with it's performance. That being said the Michelin is a better tire.

wstar · 05-18-2009, 02:57 PM

Yeah maybe it's just driver preference or something, but I've never seen the point to true 'All-season' tires on a sportscar. I use 'summer' tires like the PS2 year round since the wet performance is decent, and I always slow down a bit in the rain anyways. I might have a different opinion if we actually saw freezing weather more than 1-2 nights a year though, much less snow.

rreign · 05-18-2009, 04:24 PM

I appreciate all of your input. The reason I am looking into all weather is because it does get below 40 here in the winter, it just doesn't snow. It rains a lot in the spring and summer and gets hot as hell. I want good tread life too. I dunno, I know you get what you pay for, but I can't see spending 300-400 a corner. That's rediculous! I don't track and I don't race, well on the street anyway. I need something in the $150 - $250 range per.

sensi09 · 05-18-2009, 04:33 PM

If you run a 275/30 up front, you can get Bridgestone RE-11s. Definitely not an all-season tire, but will offer superior performance to the PS2s while also being less expensive.

I also like the Bridgestone RE050A pole positions. They are superior to the stock RE050As and offer similar dry performance to the PS2s.

If "all-season" meaning mostly wet weather performance, the Goodyear GS-D3s or Goodyear assymetrics would be a top choice.

If you're stuck on those sizes though, most of these recommended tires will be out the door. In those sizes, the Advan sports, which are a good tire, would be one of the few tires available.

sensi09 · 05-18-2009, 04:37 PM

Hmm, at roughly $200 per tire, you can get something along the lines of a Kuhmo SPT or yokohoma s-drive. Decent tires that are fine for daily driving, but will sacrifice performance compared to stock.

The Vredestein ultrac sessanta are well-priced and popular on other many forums. Don't think I'd run them myself though.

Personally, I'd rather run smaller sizes with a better tire than go wider with a lesser performing tire.

rreign · 05-18-2009, 05:11 PM

Does anyone know about the Nitto Invo tires? I have done a little more research and they are just about in my price range. A little more of a straight performance tire, but I think it would do well as a good all around all year tire, atleast in this area.

rreign · 05-18-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensi09

If you run a 275/30 up front, you can get Bridgestone RE-11s. Definitely not an all-season tire, but will offer superior performance to the PS2s while also being less expensive.

I also like the Bridgestone RE050A pole positions. They are superior to the stock RE050As and offer similar dry performance to the PS2s.

If "all-season" meaning mostly wet weather performance, the Goodyear GS-D3s or Goodyear assymetrics would be a top choice.

If you're stuck on those sizes though, most of these recommended tires will be out the door. In those sizes, the Advan sports, which are a good tire, would be one of the few tires available.

I know what you mean about the sizes I want. I have found some awesome tires at a reletively good price but then they didn't have the sizes I wanted. The Nittos I just mentioned have the right sizes I want, free shipping, and are right near my price range. I'm hoping to hear some good things from you guys about them. Also I agree with you about not wanting to "downgrade" from the performance the Z already has. That's why I'm here doing the research and asking the questions lol

05-18-2009, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	What tires are you running? After a long and drawn out process of elimination, I have decided on Work Gnosis GS2 19x9.5 +20 275/35/19 front 19x10.5 +27 305/30/19 rear I have to pick tires now because I haven't found anyone that sells a staggered Work setup with tires, that I want. So I am trying to figure out a good all season tire that I can get in the specs mentioned above. I need any input you guys can offer. Thanks

05-18-2009, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	By all-season do you mean friendly in light snowy conditions, or just handling rain ok? I'm planning to use Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 down here, but there's zero chance of snow. I used them for years on my previous car, excellent dry and pretty damn good wet traction for street use. Edit: the other nice aspect of the PS2's is they come in tons of sizes. It's hard to find wheels they don't make a size for. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-18-2009, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	For street use with no snow, that's what I recommend, the PS2s. Tire opinions vary though, I'm sure others have their favorites as well. Going by tirerack.com prices, you can expect to pay around $350-400 per corner for the PS2s. Also on tirerack.com, here's a comparison chart they maintain on max performance summer tires (which the PS2 falls into). These are based on owner's ratings and reports. The PS2 tops the list on everything but wet performance, where it ranks #3 just under to different models of Goodyear Eagle F1's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ll&sortValue=0 __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-18-2009, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	I have always ran Potenz Pole Positions. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-18-2009, 01:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	I will stick to the stocks. I love the PS2's but they seem to run out to quick. great traction, but not worth the life they carry. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

05-18-2009, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	Well, I should have been a little more specific. I want high performance all season tires. I live in South Carolina and I'm pretty damn sure that it won't snow any time soon. Also how much should I be looking at spending for all 4 tires?

05-18-2009, 12:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	You don't need all season unless the temperature is below 40 in the winter. Based on where you are I would probably go with a summer tire that has a good wet performance rating.

05-18-2009, 02:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	Since you asked for All-Season tires I will comment. First of all, the benefits of an all season tire are far more than traction in below 40F. All season tires have harder tread compounds that are applied in deeper treads; all amounting to a high performance tire that last MUCH longer than any summer tire. A/S tires also post great wet traction in comparison to there summer counterparts, again because of the deeper tread depth. My recommendation is for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. I've run them on my 370Z for about 4k miles and have been pleased so far. They aren't cheap, but they are comparable the standard PS2s. They will offer greatly extended tire life. Another great alternative is the Pirelli PZero M&S. Again, this tire posts great traction and tread life. I've driven on the Pirelli for 50k miles easily (but not on my Z) and I was always happy with it's performance. That being said the Michelin is a better tire. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

05-18-2009, 02:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Yeah maybe it's just driver preference or something, but I've never seen the point to true 'All-season' tires on a sportscar. I use 'summer' tires like the PS2 year round since the wet performance is decent, and I always slow down a bit in the rain anyways. I might have a different opinion if we actually saw freezing weather more than 1-2 nights a year though, much less snow. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-18-2009, 04:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	I appreciate all of your input. The reason I am looking into all weather is because it does get below 40 here in the winter, it just doesn't snow. It rains a lot in the spring and summer and gets hot as hell. I want good tread life too. I dunno, I know you get what you pay for, but I can't see spending 300-400 a corner. That's rediculous! I don't track and I don't race, well on the street anyway. I need something in the $150 - $250 range per.

05-18-2009, 04:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	If you run a 275/30 up front, you can get Bridgestone RE-11s. Definitely not an all-season tire, but will offer superior performance to the PS2s while also being less expensive. I also like the Bridgestone RE050A pole positions. They are superior to the stock RE050As and offer similar dry performance to the PS2s. If "all-season" meaning mostly wet weather performance, the Goodyear GS-D3s or Goodyear assymetrics would be a top choice. If you're stuck on those sizes though, most of these recommended tires will be out the door. In those sizes, the Advan sports, which are a good tire, would be one of the few tires available.

05-18-2009, 04:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	Hmm, at roughly $200 per tire, you can get something along the lines of a Kuhmo SPT or yokohoma s-drive. Decent tires that are fine for daily driving, but will sacrifice performance compared to stock. The Vredestein ultrac sessanta are well-priced and popular on other many forums. Don't think I'd run them myself though. Personally, I'd rather run smaller sizes with a better tire than go wider with a lesser performing tire.

05-18-2009, 05:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	Does anyone know about the Nitto Invo tires? I have done a little more research and they are just about in my price range. A little more of a straight performance tire, but I think it would do well as a good all around all year tire, atleast in this area. Last edited by rreign; 05-18-2009 at 05:16 PM.

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