Marks Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Good evening all, I picked up a 2010 370Z last Friday so I though I would say hello and (hopefully) get a bit of advice. I’ve been after a 2 seater for awhile as my kids now have their own cars so there is no need for the 4 seats I had in my Focus ST The car is in good condition, the dealer resprayed the bonnet, bumper and side skirts. No damage just stone chips, so looks great. They only problem I have and would like some advice on are the tyres. The car came fitted with brand new ‘Accelera’ a brand I had never heard of. In the dry they seem to offer enough grip, I have been taking it easy as I am getting used to the car. Also I haven’t driven RWD for more years than I would like to mention! But after a few hairy moments driving to work in the rain on Wednesday I looked them up and was concerned with a few BMW drivers describing them as ‘border line dangerous’! Has anybody heard off, used these? I have raised a concern with the dealership and was told that these were fitted on the recommendation of their supplier! I am hoping we can come to some arrangement to replace them. The salesman has suggested ‘Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA’ these do seem to offer a cheaper alternative to Michelins or Prielli’s Just wondering what people think? Also does anyone know if Nissan recommends a tyre for the 370Z? As this dealership is looking to sell new GTR’s and 370Z’s I am hoping that a letter of complaint to Nissan may persuade them to help me out! Thanks Marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Firstly welcome to the forum On the subject of tyres, Ekona is the expert ,,, I'm sure he'll be along presently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hi and welcome to the club. Personally I wouldn't be happy with Accelera on my Zed. We could make this another lengthy thread about tyres but its all been covered before. Have a read through some of these - http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/54-tyres/ Long story short - Michelin Pilot Super sport are the best Bridgestone Potenza RE050A are very good (and I believe are OEM fit for the 370z?) Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA are a good mid-range option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Welcome and congrats on the purchase. A big thumbs up for the michelins, put them on the car earlier this year and they have been great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I had some Accelara's on for about 5,000 miles, decent enough in the dry, poor in the wet. I guess these tyres are made from a fairly hard compound as there wasn't that much wear on them. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Welcome to the Land of Zed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Welcome Along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Lynx Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 to the forum. Personally I've gone off Bridgestones as I had one delaminate a couple of weeks ago http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/75832-unknown-noise/ . Ended up getting some Michelin Pilot Sport 3's as there weren't any super sports available. I have to say I'm impressed with them (and they're probably a bit cheaper than the super sports if budget comes in to it) I know Ebized uses the Vredsteins and likes those (they also look nice!) To be perfectly honest, if you're paying over £150 a corner, any rubber you stick on should do a decent job at that price but we all have our preferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Welcome along, great bunch here. Hope you're lovin the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I'm running Falken 450s all round. not a bad tyre for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hello and welcome, Bridgestone Potenza are oem and i find them ok, but am very keen to try MSS when i come to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hello and to the forum. I can only imagine/assume that when the car turned up at the dealers, it needed new rubber, or the previous owner was on a budget. Either way, the cheapest option was chosen. I've seen a few reports on the accelera's and, as said above, they seem to be OK in the dry and naff in the wet. Plus as we're about to hit October, it's gonna get a lot colder and wetter soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 All, Thanks for the welcome and advice. The dealship are offering to fit the tyres for free but at reatil price, Bridgestones or Vredestein. Think I will keep arguing for a while see if they can come up with a better offer. (Going on holiday for a week so no rush) I will also continue to shop around and see what I can get, I have a mate who used to work for Michellin so will see if he can come up with anything. Thanks again Marks PS. Like your location ATTAK, spent awhile there myself in the late 80's - god that makes me feel old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizz Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Welcome I'd definitely recommend the Michelin Pilot Sports, great tyres for the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 +1 to Sam's order of tyre preference shown earlier. If you can possibly get the MPSS's that would be the ideal answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryjax Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Lots of tyre choices. But whatever you put on, get the very best you can afford, your life may depend on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K370Z2 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 HELLO & WELCOME .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASH Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi & , Congratulations on your purchase , I think to enjoy the car and in the interest of your own safety MSS is a very good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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