Trev-the-Rev Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 I'm of the opinion that Nissan have spent millions developng this car and have determined the tyre sizes fitted as standard to be the optimun for the wheel size, gearing and chassis dynamics of the car. I for one would not fit larger size tyres without increasing the rim width and also ensuring the rolling radius remained unchanged. Quote
Greekman Posted November 2, 2008 Author Posted November 2, 2008 I'm of the opinion that Nissan have spent millions developng this car and have determined the tyre sizes fitted as standard to be the optimun for the wheel size, gearing and chassis dynamics of the car. I for one would not fit larger size tyres without increasing the rim width and also ensuring the rolling radius remained unchanged. Have to agree with you...think its common sense....had a look around and it seems as if dunlop sp sport maxx gts are way the best....what do you think??? http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/Nissan/350z.htm Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 I've not had any experience of the Dunlops so wouldn't want to comment. I would recomment the Pilot Sports though. I'm on my second set now and they are brilliant in the wet and the level of grip remains even when they're worn. Quote
Pingu2 Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 happy with my toyos - lots of grip - could do with stiffer sidewall perhaps but grip makes up for it... Quote
350zStephen Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 On my own personal vehicle, I would prefer to keep the same brand/tread pattern all round, however, there is a few 350z's that the company I work for has leased out on contract hire and we've mixed different brands front/rear and we have still to have any problems. Quote
Kings Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Has anybody tried Pirellis on thier Z, either the P Zero Rosso or the new P Zero? I think the new P Zero is only available in the rear fitment, but it did come out top of the most recent Auto Express tyre test. I'm running B/S RE050A and seem far far better than the RE040's I took off. Quote
Sarnie Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 I had Pirelli's in 19" fitments and thought they were superb. Quote
Greekman Posted November 4, 2008 Author Posted November 4, 2008 Had zero nero and then zero rosso in my maserati....rosso slightly better....the car's overall handling was just dangerous (spyder) in any case so i cant comment.... Quote
Greekman Posted November 7, 2008 Author Posted November 7, 2008 Just had a first quote from quick steal for ps2's.... £265 for the front and £275 for the rear ones!!! Will keep you informed... Quote
Sarnie Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Just had a first quote from quick steal for ps2's.... £265 for the front and £275 for the rear ones!!! Will keep you informed... Thats good if its per pair..... Quote
Greekman Posted November 7, 2008 Author Posted November 7, 2008 Just had a first quote from quick steal for ps2's.... £265 for the front and £275 for the rear ones!!! Will keep you informed... Thats good if its per pair..... Ooooo no..... per ring!!!!!!!! Quote
lotuscc Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Has anybody tried Pirellis on thier Z, either the P Zero Rosso or the new P Zero?I think the new P Zero is only available in the rear fitment, but it did come out top of the most recent Auto Express tyre test. I'm running B/S RE050A and seem far far better than the RE040's I took off. Yes I run the new PZeros as tested by Autoexpress. They were also found to be the best performance tyre available by a leading German magazine. They are not hardwaring but if you want the best...... Be careful not to be saddled with any Pirelli other than the new PZeros, their range is very confusing. Quote
Greekman Posted November 7, 2008 Author Posted November 7, 2008 Just ordered my GY F1 asymmetrics £115 each fronts and £145 each rears..... profile from 45 down to 40 tho..... apparently if you wanna stick with the 45 profile on 18 rims you end up paying about £80+ per corner on the ps2s...... Dont understand why.....anyway phil sent me my spacers and will send my eibach springs on monday.... should be all done and fitted by thursday.... so i ll keep you informed.... Quote
Sarnie Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Just had a first quote from quick steal for ps2's.... £265 for the front and £275 for the rear ones!!! Will keep you informed... Thats good if its per pair..... Ooooo no..... per ring!!!!!!!! £260 a pair here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-BRAND-NEW-225-4 ... 240%3A1318 Quote
mike150 Posted November 13, 2008 Posted November 13, 2008 Geekman can you let me know how you rate the GY F1's on the car and confirm you are going for 235/40 and 255/40, I will need tyres soon on the back and if the upcoming DRAG & DRIFT day at Bishopscourt get my entry sooner Quote
Greekman Posted November 15, 2008 Author Posted November 15, 2008 Geekman can you let me know how you rate the GY F1's on the car and confirm you are going for 235/40 and 255/40, I will need tyres soon on the back and if the upcoming DRAG & DRIFT day at Bishopscourt get my entry sooner I asked for 225/40 and 245/40.....rear ones were not available for some reason as i found out in the end....45 prof not available either... so i went for the ps2s.... £140 each front and £177 each rear...and instead of air nitrogen.... after 200miles grip superb...especially on the wet comparing to the mama bridges.... ride however 10 times better straight away....smooth and quiet....just amazing although i went down from 45 to 40 prof....think its the nitrogen as well tho...have tried it in the past on my maserati and it was great!!!! Quote
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