D350z Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Advice from the experts needed please. Okay here's the low down. I've had a 2002 JDM with 17" rims for nearly 2 years and I've had nearly 30,000 miles from a set of Pirelli P zero asymmetric tyres that have performed well with no surprises. I have just bought a set of GT4 style (original Nissan) refurbished rims from Alex on this forum. What tyre sizes should I go for? I think I might get some Mitchelin Pilot Sports from Costco but I'm open to suggestions. I've read about 040 instead of 045 but no one categorically states which ones are better. I'm coming from 225 - 50 ZR 17 front and 235 - 50 ZR 17 rear. Rolling radius calculations are not my strong point. I'm assuming no spacers will be needed and it'll be a case of balance fit and go. Help and offers of supply are welcome. Thanks, Damien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Whats the price from Costco? They do everything dont they!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D350z Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm not sure because I don't know what to ask for. - Yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Tyre sizes for standard 18" wheels or the Rays or the GT4 wheels is Rear 245/45 x 18 Front 225//45 x 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Beaten by Beavis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D350z Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarfmonkey Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Whats the price from Costco? They do everything dont they!! I went in today. They're £216 for pilot sport 225/45/18(Front) and £224 for 245/45/18. That's a little cheaper than e-tyres and it includes fitting, balancing, valves and nitrogen inflation. Ps Their oil is dirt cheap. £23 for 4l of Mobil 1 fully synthetic (0W-40), £20 for 4l Castrol Magnatec fully synthetic (5W-30). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D350z Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Ooh that's still more than I was expecting considering they are £140 delivered from the tyre depot on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 43fee492cb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarfmonkey Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Those ones are 91W rated. I'm sure these are the ones in Costco http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-NEW-CAR-TYRES-2 ... m153.l1262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 got mine from tyre depot, great service and very good value!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D350z Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 91W rating is perfect for a Z that is limited to 155mph as a 91W rating is good for 168 mph. I don't think I'm going to run out of tyre rating on the M5 somehow. But I now have my eyes on the Falkens as they are supposedly a lot quieter, have great grip and available fitted for under £400 a set of 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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