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#138 of 188 Replacement Tires - M35x by c5_4fun Oct 11, 2008 (5:03 am)
I need to replace the RSAs on my M35x. I've seen many advertised replacement tires (ContiExtremeContact, Michelin Primacy, Potenza RE960, Yokahama Advan S.$ and Avid W4S, Eagle GT's and on and on). I won't put RSAs back on the car, but would like to get opinions from others who've put different tires on your M35 and what you like/dislike. I am in the midwest, so I'm in wet, dry and a little snow, and drive the highway at higher speeds 50% of the time. Replies to this message: barryend (Oct 11, 2008 5:41 am) dulfelder (Oct 12, 2008 4:32 am)
#139 of 188 Re: Replacement Tires - M35x [c5_4fun] by barryend Oct 11, 2008 (5:41 am)
Replying to: c5_4fun (Oct 11, 2008 5:03 am) 2006 M35x. Last winter I replaced the RSA's with Conti Contacts. The car rides much better. Traction in snow and rain is more confident. The steering is not as precise as the RSA's. My decision was based more upon price. My 3-year lease expires in January. I drive in suburban NY City mostly. I rarely exceed 70 m.p.h. I have gone to VT and been satisfied in the snow. If I owned the car I may have bought more expensive Michelins. If I skied allot I would buy winter tires.
#140 of 188 Re: Replacement Tires - M35x [c5_4fun] by dulfelder Oct 12, 2008 (4:32 am)
Replying to: c5_4fun (Oct 11, 2008 5:03 am) The ContiExtremeContacts have been great on my M35X for 12k miles. Much better than OEM Goodyears. Best part, tires installed were under $600 in NH.
#141 of 188 Infiniti M35 sport tires by hlanglois Oct 19, 2008 (7:01 pm)
Has anyone tried 245/45x19 tires instead of the 245/40x19 tires that come as original equipment on a M35 sport? Replies to this message: james27 (Oct 20, 2008 2:52 pm)
#142 of 188 Re: Infiniti M35 sport tires [hlanglois] by james27 Oct 20, 2008 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: hlanglois (Oct 19, 2008 7:01 pm) The higher profile tile would be close to 1" larger in diameter, and throw the speedo off by about 1%. If you have the nav system, it should autocalibrate. That extra inch may mean the tire will rub when turning or if you hit a large bump. This could poke a hole in the tire.
#143 of 188 ContiExtremeContact by basinet Nov 03, 2008 (1:42 pm)
This Place   http://www.onlinetires.com/   Has 4 ContiExtremeContact for under $500 and cheap shipping does anyone know if this is a good deal and if these are as good as the original tires? Replies to this message: barryend (Nov 03, 2008 2:15 pm)
#144 of 188 Re: ContiExtremeContact [basinet] by barryend Nov 03, 2008 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: basinet (Nov 03, 2008 1:42 pm) I have them on my 2006 M35X. Much better ride & traction in the wet. Sounds cheap. Add in freight, tax, mounting and balancing. Go to local tire store and show them the on-line price and see what deal they will cut. Make sure you don't lose the wheel lock key like I did.
#145 of 188 M35 RWD and winter driving/tires by bobm35 Nov 05, 2008 (7:11 am)
I am considering getting an M35 RWD and I wonder how bad it will be to drive it in Michigan winter? Anyone care to share their experience driving M35 RWD in semi-harsh winter conditions (Midwest, not Alaska) ? Do winter tires make it better to the point of being managable? TIA ! Replies to this message: ghstudio (Nov 05, 2008 7:58 am) james27 (Nov 05, 2008 2:56 pm)
#146 of 188 Re: M35 RWD and winter driving/tires [bobm35] by ghstudio Nov 05, 2008 (7:58 am)
Replying to: bobm35 (Nov 05, 2008 7:11 am) I have driven both a miata and a BMW 3 series during snowy winters commuting about 30 min each way in Connecticut. Both cars are reputed to be poor in the snow and ice. I never had a problem....but the key is to put four good snow tires on the car...not 2, not studded, not heavily worn and built to grip in the snow/ice with soft rubber. At the time I used Blizzaks. Of course you have to be careful not to spin the wheels and keep your speed even.   Of course 4wd cars are better in the snow......however, I have also driven Jeep Cherokees and Grand Cherokees to/from Vt and it's the only car that I lost control in on an interstate....in fact there were a few days with black ice that many jeeps spun out...I was far from alone. Nothing helps in black ice...and actually a 4wd car is more likely to spin out because you are over confident. In heavy snow, a Jeep is just wonderful....   My view is that 4 good new winter tires make any car manageable in the snow.
#147 of 188 Re: M35 RWD and winter driving/tires [bobm35] by james27 Nov 05, 2008 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: bobm35 (Nov 05, 2008 7:11 am) All-season tires are a compromise all seasons. Good snow tires can make a huge difference in traction not only when the roads are nasty but anytime the temperature drops below 40-degrees F. All-wheel drive can help you get started and maybe grab some traction in a turn, but nothing beats the laws of gravity. Stopping would be the same, regardless of the number of driven wheels (with the exception that the 4-wheel version is a little heavier).   Apparantly on the 2009, the M35 gets the new transmission and engine; the M35x gets the engine, but keeps the old 5-speed.

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