Mark-UK Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Think a few tyres on my 07 350z are about due to be replaced so thought I'd ask on here if there is 1 known best tyre for the zed? Front and back, want to get ready for the winter for more grip. I presume the same tyre will be ok for the summer too? Thanks peeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Any recommended in here really. viewtopic.php?f=60&t=5589 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Have just fitted Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's to my 08 Z after recommendations from others on this forum and am very impressed with the grip compared to the original Bridgstones. They are excellent in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hi Ian how much are they a pop, is that on all 4 wheels? I think my 07 has the orginal bridgestones on them, only takes a bit of damp or wet and the traction light comes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 MPS are considered the best, if you can swallow the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Depends what you're marking it on. Dry grip, wet grip, overall grip, wear, noise, price..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Just want good ones with decent grip, didnt know noise came into it lol, shows how much I know about cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixaman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I run AVON ZZ3, fantastic grip, not bad in the wet either, much better than the Michelin Pilot Sports (big slides, aaagh)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 My point was people want different things at the top of the list. The grippiest tend to have a relatively short life and can be noisy. eg the RE040's perform well on track in the dry but in the wet are shocking and are noisy as hell. Toyos are a strong all rounder (IMO as grippy as MPS but not as good on track after a few laps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 I dont do tracks so thats not an issue, Id like grip in teh wet as we it pees own all the time in the UK and I feel the traction is coming on all too ofen at every start. As long as there not stupdily noisy I dont mind. Just read that thread and im non the wise rlol, thugh Toyos seemed to get a mention a lot. I do low miles a year so not lasting many miles is not an issue, think I do about 5,000 a year if that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Ive used Toyo's on my past two cars, i'll change the Z to them when required. There not massive on cost and do everything you need on the road good. Alexz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I dont do tracks so thats not an issue, Id like grip in teh wet as we it pees own all the time in the UK and I feel the traction is coming on all too ofen at every start. As long as there not stupdily noisy I dont mind. Just read that thread and im non the wise rlol, thugh Toyos seemed to get a mention a lot. I do low miles a year so not lasting many miles is not an issue, think I do about 5,000 a year if that. Then I'd go for the MPS2, if you can. They're a billion times better than T1-Rs in the wet, and about a hundred times better in the dry. Not cheap, but if you really want the best then that's what I'd go for. Alternatively the Vredesteins mentioned earlier in the thread would be my close second choice, followed by the Bridgestone RE050As. Don't bother with the Toyos or Falkens, they're good for the money but they're still just budget tyres for a car like the Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Thanks guys. So do I buy online and get local garage to fit or go to a specialist tyre and exhaust place and ask for these? Sounds like MPS2 is the way to go. Will my garage know what they are if i say that or is there a normal longer name. How much am I looking at for 4 (do you put same on back wheels?) and can I get these off ebay or online cheaper then just pay garage to fit. Thanks for your help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 You're after Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres, and if you can I'd get them from the interweb and have a local place fit. You should expect to pay anywhere between £700 - £900 for all four, and you want 225/45/18 on the front and 245/45/18 on the back, assuming yours is a UK car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Feck me cant affod that much lol, thats almost 1k fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Feck me cant affod that much lol, thats almost 1k fitted. Had a feeling that might be the response I checked the price when I got my 19's and decided to get Falken 452's. I could get 2 sets for the price of the MPS's, and lots of Zed owners have gone for these. I've found them to be fine, all depends how you intend to drive I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 lol even more lost now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 If you want the best then you need to be prepared for the cost Personally I think they're worth every penny, and given that the tyres are the only thing in contact with the road why scrimp on them? That said, if you really can't afford them then try the Vredesteins (the RE050As will be about the same as the MPS2s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I dont do tracks so thats not an issue, Id like grip in teh wet as we it pees own all the time in the UK and I feel the traction is coming on all too ofen at every start. As long as there not stupdily noisy I dont mind. Just read that thread and im non the wise rlol, thugh Toyos seemed to get a mention a lot. I do low miles a year so not lasting many miles is not an issue, think I do about 5,000 a year if that. Then I'd go for the MPS2, if you can. They're a billion times better than T1-Rs in the wet, and about a hundred times better in the dry. Not cheap, but if you really want the best then that's what I'd go for. Alternatively the Vredesteins mentioned earlier in the thread would be my close second choice, followed by the Bridgestone RE050As. Don't bother with the Toyos or Falkens, they're good for the money but they're still just budget tyres for a car like the Zed. Where do you get the idea Toyos are a budget tyre??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 i run the vredestein ultrac sessantas, and find them very good. have written loads about them as have others so just search for sessantas and you'll get all the info. also check out http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/ loads of tyre reviews from mags as well as customer feedback. all the big brands etc. and i bought mine from camskills online. cost about £120 a corner on average. but i got mine under special offer, don't know if they are still offering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 sorry H5 but i'd have to agree with Ekona on this. maybe i wouldn't call them budget, but they are a midrange tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 sorry H5 but i'd have to agree with Ekona on this. maybe i wouldn't call them budget, but they are a midrange tyre. They offer plenty of wet and dry grip. I've never felt the Zed was lacking grip with them on. I've run RE050s and for normal driving they offered no benefits over the T1Rs apart from the firmer sidewall. Alex also has them as his wets...... Ok there are better available however for everyday driving (even occasional track work) they are more then up to the task of driving the challanging Aberdeenshire roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Where do you get the idea Toyos are a budget tyre??? Price vs grip & wear level. On something cheaper like, say, an MX-5 they'd be a bit higher up the range, but on something as powerful as the Zed they're definitely on the budget side. They last for ages, they have average grip in the dry and above average in the wet, but they melt like anything if you start putting serious heat into them. Just my opinion mind, but when you've got a car costing £30K new I wouldn't be putting cheap rubber on it as you'll distort the performance available. Nissan almost got it right with the RE040s (dry grip on those far exceeds the T1-Rs), it's just a shame they're so useless in the wet which is why they made the RE050A OEM on the HR models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I priced the MPS for 19" and the rears were over £300 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 lol so whats my options, the ones I have ar useless in the wet or even damp conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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