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I've no doubt that if the Nissan guys owned up they would say there are better tyres than the stones for ZED but as they probably cost Nissan about 50p a corner its stones we get from new (same applies to most other Jap cars - Bridgestone have corned that market ) . They then rely on the average punter (not people like us) to renew with the same tyres to boost their profits. Having said that, Nissan arn't about to sell their cars with tyres not up job for the type motoring the various models are likely to be used for. I'm solely talking here about average road use here, not track, ice or similar extreme conditions. Reading this thread and numerous others before on which tyres are best and the helpful advice that someone who posted the attached site a while back: www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html It seems a number of the familiar makes all have their good and not so good traits. I am not sure how anybody can be sure they have chosen the best tyre for ZED without trying out each type on the same car in exactly the same conditions. For me, I am probably inclined towards the Toyos when I need to replace the stones. Why? because they don't get bad reports from you guys and are at a reasonable price with decent longevity and yes I amit to finding the tread pattern the coolest - daft reason I know but am I alone in that thinking - see pic below of the Toyos on PINGU2's car below and compare to the more boring tread pattern on the blue ZED (no offence Cavey )? Lets face it we all like to see mods to the cars that really work well in the looks department - isn't that really why Toyos appeal to many, and not just ZED owners? OK so price also comes into it and there is cut-price rubbish out there, in the same way that the most expensive does not mean the best (unless you are Armani man and that's what matters ) Also, we all want to think that the replacement tyres we have chosen are better. But anything is likely to be better because its being compared to (usually) worn out tyres that are way past their best. I also wonder just how many want to believe the replacement tyres are better when in fact they might not be but having shelled out several hundred pounds its a brave owner who puts their hand up and says they are worse are at best no better than those before? Apologies for the ramble but whilst it is interesting to see the various comparisons I can't help thinking we sometimes get carried away with what appeals (me included!), without really being sure we have opted for a tyre that has been scientifically proven to be the best tyre that suits the ZED for the average road conditions we have in the UK.

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One of the more useful bits on my phone is the calendar that reminds me up front of critical dates - including anniversaries which wives/girlfriends just love to remind us we have forgotton Ain't that true Nixy?

+1 Have a good one everybody. +2 Agreed, the site is addictive (like the cars ) and the mods have done an excellent job balancing some of the more thorny issues that come along from time to time - thanks guys for all your hard and unpaid work on our behalf

I did say he needed to check that when they were prepping the car and I wouldn't have it if it did. Everything looks mint on it to back up the mileage, a bit of damager to the front bumper arch which they are fixing and 1 paint chip on the door which they will do and thats it. just make sure it covered, i drove one with clicking driveshafts and tried to get them sorted by the salesman but all of a sudden he was deaf and couldnt hear them its a pricey fix and i wouldnt like to see you get stung with it you only have to move the car forwards and backwards a few times to check ditto Some 'fixes' I have seen reported on here have simply turned out to be grease packing - works for a while and then the problem returns. Get a written confirmation that parts have been changed if necessary.

You forgot to mention entertainment value - I always get a laugh from your posts.......................

Disagree Digsy - UK Type R sucks and none of the testers I respect have rated it - a poor imitation of the earlier model. The JDM that wanta350 has found is a far superior car - and as good as an Integra - better if you need 4 doors/seats. The only downside from what I hear is the ride is VERY hard so not exactly family orientated which might not go down too well with the women in wanta350's life.

there should be a minimum age limit on people allowed to reply in this thread !! Or a maximum or ZED owners only

But it should get done cheaper with the box already out

You sure the weather had not affected your senses and you were just day dreaming....

failing that pm Nixy for a confidential consultation

just open the window and listen - better than any audio

The s s s s s fully justify the £s

.... cruising in High Street, Epsom on Christmas Eve morning, you old poser Shame you had the rag top up .......again Merry Christmas mate.

man after my heart

This should be more your style: Oi Sarnie, I was enjoying this thread until you threw in your better 'alf

Let me guess... Model T's, The Charleston, Tigermoths, Harold Lloyd. Am I getting warm? Nope. Think cavemen, mammoths and dinosaurs Spot on Sarnie - knew you would guess right - can't stand this PC era I am in now

Totally pi..ed by now then..... And no doubt so is Sarnie so early on in the day double posting..... But HAPPY CHRIMBO EVERYONE

Not sure about your taste in carpets Tim But your car always looks and sounds good

An interesting read but unless I have missed something you seem to have got through more clutches than tyres That aside your last line sums up what the ZED is all about - sod the cost, eh

Looks like Toon Chris and Teatowel need to meet up around the Manchester area then and deal could be done?

de-rigueur for the M25 but MPG looks - you just filled up