Tire Help

Hatsuongmai · 05-25-2014, 03:05 AM

Hey guys, I know the S4 have a lower tread life than the SS but what is the expectancy for these tires when use for rear? How much more does the SS last compare to the S4?

JARblue · 05-25-2014, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatsuongmai

How much more does the SS last compare to the S4?

That is going to depend entirely on how you drive...

Some people get <10K on the stock tires; some people get >20K on the stock tires. It just depends on the driver.

MacCool · 05-25-2014, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cautupwitdm

I would disagree with the PSS being marginally better over the S-04's. I'd say the 30% difference in price is closer to the difference in performance than you think. If you are basing your numbers from that graph, notice how many more miles (more data) the PSS' s have compared to the S-04's. There us a reason more people are uding them. But hey, if it's not within your budget or drive style then I guess that makes sense. S-04's will do the job.

Sent from my Note 3

Yeah, tread life could make it an issue...it's possible that could offset the price difference but I gotta believe that driving habits would play a role in that. If you're not pushing the tires hard, I'm not sure that the tread life difference is there. I do believe that given my driving needs in daily driving and my driving skill, the performance difference is likely to be minimized and not worth the cost difference. I'm guessing. Maybe I'd be enjoying the PSS more, but in 1100 miles with the S-04s, I can't say I've felt a difference in handling compared to the 15,000 miles I spent with the OEM RE050As.

cv129 · 05-25-2014, 06:54 AM

Objectively speaking, PSS does NOT outperform S04 by 30 percent. PSS will not out grip nor out brake S04 by a 30 percent margin, not even close.

PSS is clearly not what OP asked for in his original post.

Conti DW fits best if noise is a requirement. S04 is a great chiice for the current sale price, but I worry how loud s04 may get when it's worn down...don't the Bridgestones summer tires get pretty noisy when they are worn?

kenchan · 05-25-2014, 07:18 AM

The only thing stopping me on the pss is sidewall design (appearance). Its got a roundish design similar to the DW which I don't care for. Price is not my issue on the pss.

I like how light they are vs s04. But going by weight, DW is lighter.

Rwjohn6 · 05-26-2014, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the recommendations here. I just had blowout on oem Yokahamas with only 7200 miles it is an 09. I will go with the S-04

quickboat · 05-26-2014, 08:01 AM

Can the 285/35's be used on the back if someone buy's the PSS's?

kenchan · 05-26-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rwjohn6

Thanks for the recommendations here. I just had blowout on oem Yokahamas with only 7200 miles it is an 09. I will go with the S-04

yah, my advans have like 6k miles on them and like 3/32 left. lol
make sure you go with 285/35/19 on the S04's. the 275/35/19's are narrow for some reason.

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Originally Posted by quickboat

Can the 285/35's be used on the back if someone buy's the PSS's?

sure, 285/35/19 is fine on both the sport 19's and nismo 19's.

P's_Z · 05-26-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, for some reason the S04 in 275/35/19 size is very narrow compared to normal 275's like the RE050A's.
(maybe for the vip sedan crowd?

)

so i recommend anyone getting the S04's to get the nismo size rear which is 285/35/19. they look real nice, grip nice, and just an overall very good tire.

Does this also apply for the front tires? Im also thinking of going with the S04s, should i go wider up front or is it just a matter of taste? I have the 19" SP RAYS... Oh, and sorry for the thread jack

P's_Z · 05-29-2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

Does this also apply for the front tires? Im also thinking of going with the S04s, should i go wider up front or is it just a matter of taste? I have the 19" SP RAYS... Oh, and sorry for the thread jack

Can anyone help me with my question?

Hotrodz · 05-29-2014, 09:22 PM

265 up front will work. I have them on my Nismo!

XPNSD IT · 05-29-2014, 10:07 PM

I would recommend the 265s up front as well, reduced under steer (from lowering) feels very responsive, that and I'm on new tires. Haha

P's_Z · 05-29-2014, 10:16 PM

Thank you hotrodz and xpnsd-it!

I didnt know 265 would be an option, i was thinking more of 255's(only going 1 size up). Ill check this size out then.

FYI, dont know if it matters, but im not lowered and dont plan to lower my Z, just in case.

Also, does anyone have any pics of a sport package Z with 265 tires up front and 285 on the rears? Even better if its not lowered

P's_Z · 05-29-2014, 10:55 PM

Sorry for my laziness guys

searched and found a few pics, but noticed that the tire size is 265/35. Not sure how i feel about the height of the 35s vs 40. Here in PR, the roads are pretty messed up, not sure if 265/35 is enough tire up front

plus, im not planning on lowering my Z, so not sure how this size would look

What do you guys think? Am i better off going with 255/40 front and 285/35's in the rear?

NORAIN · 05-30-2014, 04:39 AM

The 265/35 is the same height as the stock 245/40, 26.3". If you're not lowering, the 255 might fill the fender better, it's taller.
There are pics in my profile of mine with 265/35 on the front. I am lowered and have 305/30's on the back though.

05-25-2014, 06:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Objectively speaking, PSS does NOT outperform S04 by 30 percent. PSS will not out grip nor out brake S04 by a 30 percent margin, not even close. PSS is clearly not what OP asked for in his original post. Conti DW fits best if noise is a requirement. S04 is a great chiice for the current sale price, but I worry how loud s04 may get when it's worn down...don't the Bridgestones summer tires get pretty noisy when they are worn? __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

05-29-2014, 09:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	265 up front will work. I have them on my Nismo! P's_Z likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

05-29-2014, 10:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
XPNSD IT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 298 Drives: 09 370z/16 Hyper STI Rep Power: 13	I would recommend the 265s up front as well, reduced under steer (from lowering) feels very responsive, that and I'm on new tires. Haha P's_Z likes this. __________________ I be getting HIGH just to balance out the LOW

05-29-2014, 10:16 PM	#28 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 469	Thank you hotrodz and xpnsd-it! I didnt know 265 would be an option, i was thinking more of 255's(only going 1 size up). Ill check this size out then. FYI, dont know if it matters, but im not lowered and dont plan to lower my Z, just in case. Also, does anyone have any pics of a sport package Z with 265 tires up front and 285 on the rears? Even better if its not lowered __________________ Zeta

05-29-2014, 10:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 469	Sorry for my laziness guys searched and found a few pics, but noticed that the tire size is 265/35. Not sure how i feel about the height of the 35s vs 40. Here in PR, the roads are pretty messed up, not sure if 265/35 is enough tire up front plus, im not planning on lowering my Z, so not sure how this size would look What do you guys think? Am i better off going with 255/40 front and 285/35's in the rear? __________________ Zeta

05-25-2014, 03:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Hatsuongmai Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sj Posts: 113 Drives: Na Rep Power: 12	Hey guys, I know the S4 have a lower tread life than the SS but what is the expectancy for these tires when use for rear? How much more does the SS last compare to the S4?

05-25-2014, 07:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	The only thing stopping me on the pss is sidewall design (appearance). Its got a roundish design similar to the DW which I don't care for. Price is not my issue on the pss. I like how light they are vs s04. But going by weight, DW is lighter.

05-26-2014, 06:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
Rwjohn6 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fl Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370Z silver Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the recommendations here. I just had blowout on oem Yokahamas with only 7200 miles it is an 09. I will go with the S-04

05-26-2014, 08:01 AM	#22 (permalink)
quickboat Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: ohio Posts: 65 Drives: '14 370Z TSN M6 Rep Power: 10	Can the 285/35's be used on the back if someone buy's the PSS's?

05-30-2014, 04:39 AM	#30 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 56 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 11	The 265/35 is the same height as the stock 245/40, 26.3". If you're not lowering, the 255 might fill the fender better, it's taller. There are pics in my profile of mine with 265/35 on the front. I am lowered and have 305/30's on the back though. P's_Z likes this. __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

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