Nick U Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 Iv'e got to the stage now where I need to replace my rear tyres. I guess a couple of things are going to influence my decision here. 1. Can you mix tyre types? For example if I decide not to go for the Bridgestones can I have Bridgestones on the front and another make on the back? 2. Are the RE050's considerably better and worth paying a fair bit more for over the RE040's? 3. Can you just replace the two rear tyres and not the front? Wasn't sure if this would play havec with the traction control? 4. What speed rating are they supossed to have? Quote
neo Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 i've got the factory fit bridgestones on the front and toyo proxies tr-1 on the rear, not happy with the setup even after 6 months or so, guess it's coz the fronts have stiffer side walls than the rears just waiting for the fronts to wear some more then i'll replace them with toyo's to see if it even's it out, only time will tell, if it doesn't then i may go back to the bridgestones even if most people on here hate them Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 The general feeling seems to be that if you are going to change to another brand of tyres then it's better to fit them front and rear. The REO 50 Bridgestones are no better than the 40s imo. Speed rating is minimum W. Quote
Nick U Posted June 16, 2007 Author Posted June 16, 2007 Cheers guys, im thinking I will just replace them with the standard RE040's. Does anyone know the difference between RE040's and RE040's KZ? Quote
AndyC Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 KZ are the ones that don't have the feathering issue iirc. A member on here has the RE050, but I can't remember who - sorry, and again iirc reported well on them. Agree that if you mix types it will more than likely give you headaches. Quote
M13KYF Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 I was running the same as Neo and had no problem with the tow different brands and like Neo was waiting for the OEM bridgestones to wear out. Now on Toyo's all round. Loads better grip that the OEM tyres Quote
redzed Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 Cheers guys, im thinking I will just replace them with the standard RE040's. Does anyone know the difference between RE040's and RE040's KZ? If you`re going for RE040`s (I love the stiff sidewalls) make sure the fronts are the XZ pattern, it doesn`t matter for the rears. The KZ`s on the front suffered from feathering. Quote
Stew Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 I had RE050s on the frnt and didn't have any complaints. I removed them after a 1000 or so miles as I had a blowout on one of my rear 040s and replaced all with Toyo T1Rs. Honestly, I'd change all 4. It cost just a bit more for 4 toyos than it does for 2 'stones. The difference is amazing. The ESP light never comes on now unless you purposely try to get it on! Quote
Dormars Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 I've just got what I think is a cracking deal from Just Tyres, 4 michelin pilot sports for £482 they are doing a buy 3 get 1 free deal at the mo on michelins Quote
redzed Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 I've just got what I think is a cracking deal from Just Tyres, 4 michelin pilot sports for £482 they are doing a buy 3 get 1 free deal at the mo on michelins That does sound like a cracking deal Quote
GC350z Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Ok, can I get this cleared up. Do the KZ's have the feathering problem or not???? I got them but no feathering as far as I can see. I was under the impression that it was the suspension geometry that caused the problem. Guy Quote
redzed Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 Ok, can I get this cleared up. Do the KZ's have the feathering problem or not???? I got them but no feathering as far as I can see. I was under the impression that it was the suspension geometry that caused the problem. Guy KZ fronts have the feathering problem on the RE040`s. You need XZ Quote
flakmunky Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 i've got the factory fit bridgestones on the front and toyo proxies tr-1 on the rear, not happy with the setup even after 6 months or so, guess it's coz the fronts have stiffer side walls than the rears just waiting for the fronts to wear some more then i'll replace them with toyo's to see if it even's it out, only time will tell, if it doesn't then i may go back to the bridgestones even if most people on here hate them Neo! You skinflint! Get them changed!!!! Quote
Mathys Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 I had RE050s on the frnt and didn't have any complaints. I removed them after a 1000 or so miles as I had a blowout on one of my rear 040s and replaced all with Toyo T1Rs. Honestly, I'd change all 4. It cost just a bit more for 4 toyos than it does for 2 'stones. The difference is amazing. The ESP light never comes on now unless you purposely try to get it on! I couldn't agree more. Just spend a little more and the handling of your car in wet conditions will improve with 200%. Also during hard acceleration in dry conditions, the esp won't come on so easily anymore as with the bridgestones. Those bridgestones are dangerous imo and should be replaced asap to enjoy the full potential of the Z. Quote
H5 Posted July 3, 2007 Posted July 3, 2007 I have two RE040's (rears) in my garage from when I changed all four of mine to Toyo's. If you're interested PM me. Quote
Nick U Posted July 6, 2007 Author Posted July 6, 2007 I have two RE040's (rears) in my garage from when I changed all four of mine to Toyo's. If you're interested PM me. Ahhh damm. Gone and bought some new ones. Shame otherwise I would have had them off you. Cheers anyway. Tell you what though, I really noticed a lot more grip putting the new ones on. Happy again. Quote
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