S30Driver Posted May 3, 2010 Share #37 Posted May 3, 2010 Those look great on there Sean. I went with your same choice on tires, very sticky. The $50 dunlop rebate was a nice bonus as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted May 3, 2010 Share #38 Posted May 3, 2010 You guys and your 16" rims!!! You making me want some VERY badly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean240Z Posted May 4, 2010 Share #39 Posted May 4, 2010 S30Driver - Thanks! The tires are awesome! It's amazing what a difference a modern summer tire makes. Though it still keeps threatening to snow again here in northern Alberta.Zedyone kenobi - It looks like you've already got a nice set of Panasports on the Z. I doubt moving from a 15" to 16" wheel would make much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted May 4, 2010 Share #40 Posted May 4, 2010 Time to upgrade the avatar Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Cam Guy Posted May 4, 2010 Share #41 Posted May 4, 2010 The Star Specs are a great tire, congrats on the upgrade!46psi does seem awfully high for our Z's. What is the max cold pressure on those, like 44-46? 50? I bet with the performance tire, you would see even more comfort at 32 psi and have great performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean240Z Posted May 4, 2010 Share #42 Posted May 4, 2010 Avatar updated. I'll need to get some new pics this w/e.The tires came from Discount Tire Direct @ 45psi. I'll take some air out and see how they handle. Even at 45psi, they're still smoother than the old tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted May 5, 2010 Share #43 Posted May 5, 2010 I'd run them at 32psi. There is no reason to go any higher. BTW, I am an auto engineer who has developed many tires for high performance cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean240Z Posted May 6, 2010 Share #44 Posted May 6, 2010 I took them down to 36psi and they work great. I'll see how they feel at 32psi tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Cam Guy Posted May 9, 2010 Share #45 Posted May 9, 2010 Some food for thought, the door sill on my 07 Civic coupe says 32psi at all 4 corners and I believe it weighs in around 2900 (tires are 205/55/16). It shouldn't be a problem running 32 in our lighter Z's. You'll definitely get better tire wear and contact patch with the right pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean240Z Posted May 19, 2010 Share #46 Posted May 19, 2010 I've been running the tires at 32psi for the last week and they're great. Not as crisp a turn-in but still very responsive. Of course the tire are much more compliant than they were at 45psi. Overall, I'm extremely pleased :classic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanginapare Posted June 1, 2010 Share #47 Posted June 1, 2010 Great! What was the out the door price? I have 14" enkei 92s on my 240z but was looking to get 16" rims to fill the wheel gap...car is lowered eibach springs with tokico struts...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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