SnD

I've yet to find a tire that will last 20,000 miles, has the same ( or better than ) performance of the factory Potenza's, and doesn't cost $400+.

Back on my G35, I only got about 8-10,000 miles out of factory setup. I think this is about typical for these tires where I live. I switched to Michelin Pilot Sport, and those handled far better, but they were $100 or more per tire over the factory. I didn't get a chance to wear them out before I got my G37S, so I don't know how long they were going to last. Based upon their wear when I left them, I would say they would go in the neighborhood of 12-14,000 miles.

In my ideal world, I would like to find a ~$200 tire that has the characteristics I'm looking for. Either that or a nice coupon to make it happen!

Thoughts/Comments/Concerns/Stories?

jedmonds

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I was thinking about picking up some Yokohama S.Drives when I get my Forged Sevas. They are just under 200 dollars a wheel for 20's.

symalik

Just buy Falken F452's they are cheap so its not bad when they wear out fast, you can just get a new set. And usually you can live with same fronts and new rears.

yesongs

I just put 255/35ZR-20 Yokohama AVID W4S XL's on my G this morning on some new OZ's

They were $144 ea at Tire Rack

Took it out for a hard spin and so far so good

Eddie

DiamondGCoupe

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Um what tires did you G35 come with?? DO you live up North because my '04 G35 came with PS2's from the factory. I wouldn't worry so much about performance if you want a tire that's going to last 15,000+ miles, look for a tire with a 400+ treadwear.

jedmonds

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PICS!!!!

Da Hashi

255 front and rear? no stagger? why?
u get what u pay for more money more preformance.....

TerribleONE453

same question as above and lets see some pictures!

1BADV6

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FK452. I'll buy a set again for my new wheels--had them on my Volks on the G35. I can't stand spending a ton of cash on a high performance tire just because. I drive on the streets people, no need for $1500 worth of tires.

BTW, I had 8K miles on my 452's, and had another 8 coming easy. I think 2 years and 20K is reasonable on them.

GiGGaplease

im thinking about getting falken 452 or nitto invo. leaning towards the 452. omfg, 20's cost like 200 less on tires than 19's...

solopresident

even #'s are cheaper

todd92

Goodyear F1-GSD3. Hands down best combination of performance, value and durability.

SnD

Wow, those are pretty cheap!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....Eagle+F1+GS-D3

Which ones are the equivalent of stock G37 Potenzas?

GiGGaplease

like 200 dollars cheaper for a set.. should have went with 20's..

GiGGaplease

those are not cheap, if 1200 a set is cheap than go for it. try these sites.

http://www.tiredeals4less.com/ or http://www.discounttiredirect.com/

cheapest tire sites i can find. or try discounttiredirect on ebay. free shipping.