neo Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi All, yes i know tyres are sometimes personal choice but which brand to go for on the rears when i still have the original potenza's on the front ? like the rim protection that the potenza's give so would like something similar if possible. Had toyo tr1's on me 350z, liked them but guess there are better choices out now, mpss is one that a lot a people rave about Thanks in advance for helpful replies Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Ditch the lot, go MPSS all round. 040s are dreadful, get rid of them. TR1s are also appalling, I actually prefer the 040s as at least they don't melt when it's sunny EDIT Ah hang on, this is in the 370 bit (stupid mobile app). In that case just stick with the 050As if you're happy with them, they're a decent tyre. Edited January 12, 2017 by Ekona 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Ditch the lot, go MPSS all round. 040s are dreadful, get rid of them. TR1s are also appalling, I actually prefer the 040s as at least they don't melt when it's sunny EDIT Ah hang on, this is in the 370 bit (stupid mobile app). In that case just stick with the 050As if you're happy with them, they're a decent tyre. Would you stick with them over mpss Dan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I wouldn't ditch the fronts to make way for them, I'd wait until the fronts were ready to go along with the rears and then change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 So when we going to get an MPSS smiley? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 That's... a very good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) So when we going to get an MPSS smiley? ----------- ------- -O-O---------------O- ----------O- O--O-----O--O----------O ------ --------O-----------------O O----- ----O----------O-O-O--------------- ------------- O--------------O----------O-----------------------------O----------------O ---------- -------- ----------------- -O----------- -O Edited January 12, 2017 by ATTAK Z 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 The king of smilies right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Ditch the lot, go MPSS all round. 040s are dreadful, get rid of them. TR1s are also appalling, I actually prefer the 040s as at least they don't melt when it's sunny EDIT Ah hang on, this is in the 370 bit (stupid mobile app). In that case just stick with the 050As if you're happy with them, they're a decent tyre. Would you stick with them over mpss Dan? I ran RE050A on the back and MPSS on the front at one stage, the MPSS are marginally better but not to the point of unbalancing a car or anything bad like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgney Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I've literally just changed all 4 of my tyres from the original potenzas to the MPSS. I could have waited with the fronts but I love the new tyres very happy with them, so I'd recommend doing all 4! I suppose it depends how much life is left in the fronts, I could have gone through another 1.5mm of tread on the front before changing but decided against it just from the reviews/opinions on here of the MPSS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 thanks for the replies the fronts still have have 7mm on them, well they did when it was serviced last September, rears had 4mm, even with the roads greasy at this time of year i can tell they will need changing soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'd just go with some more 050As then fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 sounds like a plan, depending on price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nub Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Both RE50s and MPSS are great all rounders but I think if you want maximum traction in the dry then Yoko AD08s are semi slicks, I had them on my 340bhp Supercharged FWD Type R, in the dry and as long as it's not below 12c or so they should provide way more traction than even RE50s and the pilot sports. However, as an all rounder they won't be so good, softer compound and not fantastic in the wet. But I never drive the car fast when it's raining, the AD08s would enable you to get full traction foot to the floor in 1st if imagine but it depends how much power you're running. Anywhere near 400bhp and I'd go for AD08s for sure, or you even could spin up in 2nd Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nub Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Btw my 370z is 345bhp, I've yet to try a 1st gear launch but the RE50s on the back Grip fine in 2nd. Obviously the cold weather means tyres can't get up to temp easily, even if it is dry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 When I first went to pilot sports I found them to almost feel like there was a little roll in the tyre. As I got used to them I found they were Awsome when leaning on them once warm not so good in the wet I find the Bridgestone a little hard if that makes sense And when leaned on feel like they are kicking back a bit I don't know maybey me Hoping to touch 500bhp once tunned so I'll let you know how the bridgestone cope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Both RE50s and MPSS are great all rounders but I think if you want maximum traction in the dry then Yoko AD08s are semi slicks Michelin Cup /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nub Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I think my previous post is correct. AD08s are simply better if you need the maximum amount of dry grip. I.e on dry track days or if your car is over 350bhp, 400bhp etc which would be pushing a 370s RWD tyres to the limit in 1st gear, or even 2nd gear in terms of breaking traction. If you want to do 0-100mph launches and fastest cornering, full throttle in 1st and 2nd without spinning in the dry only then AD08s are the best option. For your typical stock powered 350 or 370, the pilots or RE50s have enough grip on the dry to prevent the wheels spinning in 1st (once warm) and 2nd, then as an all rounder they're far better in the wet and last longer. But for dry track performance, AD08 is the winner. Here's another informed opinion on the matter Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 No, MPSC2 give significantly more dry grip than any other tyre barring a slick. Next up would be the 888Rs, then the AD08Rs. Yokos aren't even remotely close to the Michelins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 MPSS if cost isn't the issue. End of conversation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 No, MPSC2 give significantly more dry grip than any other tyre barring a slick. Next up would be the 888Rs, then the AD08Rs. Yokos aren't even remotely close to the Michelins. Hes right you know. And all are irrelevant if you dont want to run a track tyre anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Just a quick update, getting the bridgestones fitted this saturday, £218 each fitted, think that's a decent price they did try and tell me dunlops were better and highly rated them,don't recall anyone here having dunlops on their Z ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW350z Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have just changed mine from falkens that were on the 370z when I bought it, I put yokohama advan sport v105's on the back for £390 fitted from black circles, best tyres ive ever bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Dunlop SP's arent bad, just Michelins and Bridgeys are better. They probably make more markup on the Dunlops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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