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livethefunk · 01-10-2013, 01:13 PM

The Z is going to need new tires come the spring. I don't drive the z in the rain or wet so im looking for something thats more geared towards traction not weather. I have the sport package wheels. what have you guys had on the z that you feel was better than the stock tires it comes with? I know nothing about tires or good brands to even start my search for what I want.

a355725 · 01-10-2013, 01:20 PM

Get the Super Sport tires. They are really good.

speedfreek · 01-10-2013, 01:48 PM

If you got the cash you can't beat the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Best bang for the buck tire would be the Continental Extreme Contact DW.

I am guessing since you do not drive in the rain or wet that this is more of a weekend car. If that is the case get the Super Sports. You won't be disappointed.

chrischhorn · 01-10-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

If you got the cash you can't beat the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Best bang for the buck tire would be the Continental Extreme Contact DW.

I am guessing since you do not drive in the rain or wet that this is more of a weekend car. If that is the case get the Super Sports. You won't be disappointed.

Even wet weather, the PSS's are amazing. In light to moderate rain my friend is his 350z doesn't even break traction. I'll be going with that for my next set.

Rusty · 01-10-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by a355725

Get the Super Sport tires. They are really good.

2X!

kenchan · 01-10-2013, 01:50 PM

yep, pss or bridgestone s04's for sure.

if you're on a budget, the continental DW's do well too.

RE11's if you want to get alternate sizes.

geddy lee · 01-11-2013, 07:15 AM

Pss

Osiris · 01-11-2013, 08:20 AM

I've always seen people recommending RE11's or Hancook V12's. Are PSS a new offering from Michelin?

98intrigue · 01-11-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

I've always seen people recommending RE11's or Hancook V12's. Are PSS a new offering from Michelin?

The RE11s and the V12s are 2 totally different tires. RE11s (180 wear) are much more performanced based, where as the V12s (280 wear) are a decent street tire.

Pilot Super Sports are Michellin's newest tire and I've read nothing but rave reviews about them. All the Viper guys are swearing by them.

red6spd · 01-11-2013, 08:17 AM

Michelin pilot super sports as mentioned above. Don't complain about the price cause we all know they are serious money but you get what you pay for. Also has a very good ware rating.

Red__Zed · 01-11-2013, 08:26 AM

Re11 if you track, PSS if you don't.

red6spd · 01-11-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Re11 if you track, PSS if you don't.

Why no tracking on the PSS?

Red__Zed · 01-11-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Why no tracking on the PSS?

The temperature window is not nearly as favorable, especially noticeable given the extra weight chilling on the front of the Z

Rusty · 01-11-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Why no tracking on the PSS?

I got 2 track days on mine so far.

FPenvy · 01-11-2013, 08:28 AM

PSS are on my car now and they are amazing

01-10-2013, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
livethefunk Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 62 Drives: 09 370z Touring Rep Power: 15	Suggestions The Z is going to need new tires come the spring. I don't drive the z in the rain or wet so im looking for something thats more geared towards traction not weather. I have the sport package wheels. what have you guys had on the z that you feel was better than the stock tires it comes with? I know nothing about tires or good brands to even start my search for what I want.

01-10-2013, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
a355725 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCAL (Orange County) Age: 46 Posts: 20 Drives: 2011 370Z BLK AUTO Rep Power: 15	Michelin PSS Get the Super Sport tires. They are really good.

01-10-2013, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 20	If you got the cash you can't beat the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Best bang for the buck tire would be the Continental Extreme Contact DW. I am guessing since you do not drive in the rain or wet that this is more of a weekend car. If that is the case get the Super Sports. You won't be disappointed. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

01-11-2013, 08:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 21	I've always seen people recommending RE11's or Hancook V12's. Are PSS a new offering from Michelin? __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

01-11-2013, 08:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 23	Michelin pilot super sports as mentioned above. Don't complain about the price cause we all know they are serious money but you get what you pay for. Also has a very good ware rating. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

01-10-2013, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yep, pss or bridgestone s04's for sure. if you're on a budget, the continental DW's do well too. RE11's if you want to get alternate sizes.

01-11-2013, 07:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 15	Pss

01-11-2013, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Re11 if you track, PSS if you don't.

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