dangerman Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Hi there, Just joined the forum recently. Had the car for about a month after trading in my Celica T-Sport so be nice! Had a blow out on the motorway last weekend so I've driving around town with the space saver... not very nice let me tell you. The reason for this is because I'm having difficulty trying to find the right tyre. My car came with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 96W 245/245/18 but nobody seems to have them. Did a quick check on the Bridgestone website last night and they're not even listed on there! I've been offered an RE040 96W, an RE050 96Y and an RE050 100Y. They all have slightly different groove treads in the middle. My question is will this make much of a difference if I keep the other tyre the same or should I change both tyres? Thanks Quote
stuey Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 keep the same tyres on the same axle.................. but fronts can be differant to rears............. Quote
Beavis Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 to the forum, lots of talk about tyres on here if you do a search. You will soon find that Bridgestones are not a very desirable choice for the zed. Many like the Toyo's Michelin Pilot sport2's or Falkens. The Bridgestones are not very good in the wet. Glad you survived the blow-out Quote
martinmac Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Welcome buddy, enjoy the forum. The tyre question is a hot one on here. Bridgestones do not have a great rep. As Stuey says you can change the two for something ( in my opinion ) better tyres and then later change the other two. Here is a bit of reading for you http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=60 There are lots of options for you. You shouldnt have any prolem finding replacements, I live in the sticks and can get a Toyo, or pilot sport etc same day at the local garage for about £170 Quote
dangerman Posted January 26, 2008 Author Posted January 26, 2008 Thanks guys. I was reading a similar thread from someone who posted in August. It seems the general consensus is to keep both on the axle the same. Think I might change the rears to Falkens. I wonder who's open round here on a Saturday... Quote
Ebized Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Unless the other tyre on the same axle is as new you might be better off changing both to one of the brands recommeded above - prices vary so hopefully one wil suit your budget. Toyo's for me personally having watched various feedback over the last year or so on here. Quote
martinmac Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Where are you bud, shouldnt be a problem. Just watch how they treat the alloys when they change the tyres, enough curbs around without them heling. Oh and balancing weights on the inside, saw that tried once too Quote
ir_fuel Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Where did those RE050's come from? If you want to keep Bridgestones don't get the RE040's Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Hi and I'll second the advice already given about dumping the Bridgestones and replacing them with Michelins, Toyos or Falkens. Quote
ir_fuel Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Bridgestone has good tyres, the RE050. RE040 is what is on the Z normally, those are of lesser quality, or, better put, have different properties (e.g. they will last forever ) Its like saying "dont get Pirelli's, they suck", whilst referring to the P6000, ignoring the fact they also have P Zeros Quote
Digsy Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Bridgestone has good tyres, the RE050. RE040 is what is on the Z normally, those are of lesser quality, or, better put, have different properties (e.g. they will last forever ) Its like saying "dont get Pirelli's, they suck", whilst referring to the P6000, ignoring the fact they also have P Zeros I wouldn't disagree with anthing you say there but whilst I had been prepared to give the RE050's a chance on the new Zed, I'm not sure I'll bother if I can't replace one after a puncture. Well done Nissan! Quote
dangerman Posted January 26, 2008 Author Posted January 26, 2008 I'm in London martinmac. My RE050's came with the car when I bought it. It seems to be the choice for the 313bhp methinks. Personally I think the car can get a bit skittish in the wet but I thought that was just one of the characteristics of the car itself. Quote
martinmac Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Tyre choice is always a great personal preference thing. Would have thought you would be ok in London, plenty of members around there. Anyone ? Quote
ir_fuel Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 I wouldn't disagree with anthing you say there but whilst I had been prepared to give the RE050's a chance on the new Zed, I'm not sure I'll bother if I can't replace one after a puncture. Well done Nissan! Indeed. I can have very good prices on Bridgestone car/motorcycle tyres and also wanted to try the RE050, but alas, not in the right size for the Z. Go figure Quote
dangerman Posted January 26, 2008 Author Posted January 26, 2008 I don't know about members but I opened up the Yellow Pages and only one company out of all the picture ads had the Falkens in stock. Some hadn't even heard of them. I'd heard about Camskill so I tried there and this is where I've got the best price so far. £88 a corner! I'll be placing an order on Monday. Quote
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