Greetings. I’m in the market for new tires. I’m going with summer only, because I don’t take the z out in winter. What are some popular tires that you might be running? Thanks in advance.
Tires!
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Tyres you mean 
. Uniroyal rainsports..which despite the name are summer tyres. Michelin Pilot Sport 4. Lots of people in the UK run Avon ZV7 but not sure they are available in the US
. Uniroyal rainsports..which despite the name are summer tyres. Michelin Pilot Sport 4. Lots of people in the UK run Avon ZV7 but not sure they are available in the US
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If you have staggered 17" alloy
You'll be running 225/45/17 & 245/40/17
The front size is common so many brands its the rears a lot less options so if your looking at a set and size is correct then look at the rears first then match the fronts to them.
In the Uk a few run Hankook tyres Continental and Michelin both do rears so set of them would also be out there not sure what sort of stuff you can get in the US.
Stephen.
You'll be running 225/45/17 & 245/40/17
The front size is common so many brands its the rears a lot less options so if your looking at a set and size is correct then look at the rears first then match the fronts to them.
In the Uk a few run Hankook tyres Continental and Michelin both do rears so set of them would also be out there not sure what sort of stuff you can get in the US.
Stephen.
I am very pleased with my Michelin PS5 on 225/45/17
Avon's ZV7 or Faulken (lower DB than the Avon's) are also very good (especially the Ecorun). Depends on how spirited you like to drive either is good enough IMO. both also have gr8 Aqua properties.
Falken FK510s I've had on my Coupe for the last few years, before that Falken FK 453s till they were worn out.
I very much appreciate your advice on “tyres”
I’m looking at Firestone Firehawk Indy 500’s.
225/50/16 matched. Some that you listed are not available over here. Thanks again!
I’m looking at Firestone Firehawk Indy 500’s.
225/50/16 matched. Some that you listed are not available over here. Thanks again!
OP is a US member, so the compounds on offer will be different.
But I’d just put your tire size into Tirerack and filter for ‘max/high performance summer’ tires…and get something from one of the big brands….like Continental ExtremeContact, Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 6, or Michelin Pilot 4S, etc.
If you want something more sporty, then filter for ‘extreme performance’ instead.
But I’d just put your tire size into Tirerack and filter for ‘max/high performance summer’ tires…and get something from one of the big brands….like Continental ExtremeContact, Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 6, or Michelin Pilot 4S, etc.
If you want something more sporty, then filter for ‘extreme performance’ instead.
The English language! Great that we have American and UK spellings on here , we can all understand that 'tyres' and 'tires' mean the same thing, as with 'colour' and 'color'. It's other strange things about English that confuse non English speaking nations. How does 'know' sound the same as 'no' or how does something that is pronounced 'newmoania' start with the letter 'p' ? Odd!
245/30/20 front and 275/30/20 rears here... 
Rainsport find they stick like
to a blanket
to a blanket
Uniroyal Rainsport - Ive had lots of different brands in the past but these are amazing !
I’ll check into these, even though I don’t take my Z out in poor weather. I keep the top down all season.
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Ran Michelin Pilots for years on the Zeds, but tried Uniroyal Rainsport this time.
Have you had a chance to compare yet? I'd be interested to hear what you think
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Fitted a set of Kumho PS72 last year, they have been leant on quite a bit - seem good so far.
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I'll go back to Pilots next time, touch better grip in the wet in the e89 which is arse heavy with the roof stowed, had some twitching with the Rainsports that I never got with the pilots. I always used Pilots on my M which had more HP and found them excellent. Though @bertiejaffa has the Rainsports on his M and he's not adverse to throwing that around so......
I don't know what you meanI'll go back to Pilots next time, touch better grip in the wet in the e89 which is arse heavy with the roof stowed, had some twitching with the Rainsports that I never got with the pilots. I always used Pilots on my M which had more HP and found them excellent. Though @bertiejaffa has the Rainsports on his M and he's not adverse to throwing that around so......
I always had Pirelli before these, they were fine in the main but did allow for a bit more "controlled" sliding, the rainsports for me have less "give" when booting it round the twisties.