chris w Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Alright peeps, i've a bit of a problem, i have a slow flat on one of my rear tyres. My Z has the 17" alloys on so its running on 235/50/17 potenza's of which are a JDM tyre and not available over here in the UK , so im left with a few options; 1) buy a different brand, new tyre which is not want i want for the diff. 2) buy two tyres which i dont want to as the other on is in fine condition, and would cost an extra 150-200 for ne reason. 3)Part worn set? which are the same brand? which are the RE050'S 235/45/17 HAVING A LOWER PROFILE? HELP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 look on ebay and get some OEM 18's with tyres. these aren't the best price and you should be able to get cheaper if you can hang around http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Nissan-35 ... dZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 can the puncture not be repaired? Even ifts the same brand different models can perform differently so don't go for a part worn. Id either buy two new tyres (or two part worn if your wanting to save some £'s) or do as Mike says and get some OEM 18's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris w Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 nah its a nail right near the sidewall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Chris - what tire is it? RE040? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris w Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Chris - what tire is it? RE040? ??? not to sure what you mean by that but it a; potenza REO40 235/50/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 yeah thats what he meant. You can get the RE040's here?? why is the ones you have different from the ones sold in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 yeah thats what he meant. You can get the RE040's here?? why is the ones you have different from the ones sold in the UK? Cos he has 17 inch wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 yeah thats what he meant. You can get the RE040's here?? why is the ones you have different from the ones sold in the UK? Cos he has 17 inch wheels I kinda understood that, but do they nopt do them in the 17" fitment? As i said before, i'd buy two new ones (or prt worn) and fit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris w Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 nah bridgestone dont make them in 17" over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris w Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 think i've sourced two pilot sports 235/50/17 part worn just to see me throught the winter as im looking for alloys around feb time anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15MNO-Daron Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Bridgestones are definately useless for winter... i wouldnt bother buying them. Can anyone suggest a good tyre fot the wet and icy months ahead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Goodyear f1's are meant to be a good wet weather tyre. I know every car is different but check the latest issue of EVo magazine. They test a few brands in wet conditions. Not a bad test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I can easily get you one tire if you need - that is the std size sold on the Z's here (what my car came with originally too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Goodyear f1's are meant to be a good wet weather tyre. I know every car is different but check the latest issue of EVo magazine. They test a few brands in wet conditions. Not a bad test. I'm on my 2nd set of F1's on my 350. Find them really good in the wet, even in our heavy Winter downpours. My 350 hasn't been anywhere near the mountain snow yet, but the F1's seem to cope fine in hail, but that isn't snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15MNO-Daron Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Goodyear f1's are meant to be a good wet weather tyre. I know every car is different but check the latest issue of EVo magazine. They test a few brands in wet conditions. Not a bad test. I'm on my 2nd set of F1's on my 350. Find them really good in the wet, even in our heavy Winter downpours. My 350 hasn't been anywhere near the mountain snow yet, but the F1's seem to cope fine in hail, but that isn't snow. How much do F1 tyres cost for our standard Z wheels? (18's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 How much do F1 tyres cost for our standard Z wheels? (18's) Lol, can't help you too much with that, I'm in NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickya Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 look on ebay and get some OEM 18's with tyres. these aren't the best price and you should be able to get cheaper if you can hang around http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Nissan-35 ... dZViewItem I sold mine recently in near perfect condition (apart from 1 wheel slight kerbing) but with only a couple of mm tread for £400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 as im looking for alloys around feb time anyway. My 19s are up for grabs... http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10099&highlight= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 crackin set of allys too.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris w Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 I can easily get you one tire if you need - that is the std size sold on the Z's here (what my car came with originally too) thanks mate for the help, but i've got the pilot sports on now. seem like a decent tyre. anyone had them before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I can easily get you one tire if you need - that is the std size sold on the Z's here (what my car came with originally too) thanks mate for the help, but i've got the pilot sports on now. seem like a decent tyre. anyone had them before? I've had MPS on mine for about a month now and I rate them much more than the Bridgestones. Much better in the dry and at least as good in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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