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Re: 08 G - Sport Package - searching for tires [queenvic94]
by pscheid
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Aug 31, 2009 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: queenvic94 (Aug 31, 2009 10:28 am)
Just out of curiosity, which Bridgestones were oem tires on your 08 G? I replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport summers with the Bridgestone 960 a/s Potenzas and have been quite happy.
With the slippage, maybe you have too much horsepower. 
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Re: 08 G - Sport Package - searching for tires [queenvic94]
by darrinzramz
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Aug 31, 2009 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: queenvic94 (Aug 31, 2009 10:28 am)
YES!!!!!,I do have an excellant tire for you!!!,I live in Florida where we get alot of rain and it is hot,I have a 2004 Infinti G35 sedan,and I researched on tire-rack for the best tire w/the best tread-life expectency and I found which I believe gives you the best of both worlds,they are the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS pole-position tires just LOOK at the tire-rack's website and see how many people have put these tires on their G35's.I think that you will be VERY HAPPY!!!,they are not toooo expensive and I think that they are great!!!,I have had no issues w/them at all,Darrin
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Re: 08 G - Sport Package - searching for tires [queenvic94]
by raizelgs
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Sep 02, 2009 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: queenvic94 (Aug 31, 2009 10:28 am)
Check out msgs. 238,239,240 on this forum for a discussion of another option, Kumho Ecsta's. Quieter, less expensive, and seem to last longer then Potenza's.
I have a 2005 with sport package.
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Re: 08 G - Sport Package - searching for tires [raizelgs]
by darrinzramz
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Sep 03, 2009 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: raizelgs (Sep 02, 2009 7:21 am)
which Bridgestone's are you referring too!!!,the Bridgestone Potenza RE-960 AS's are a bit more expensive!!!,than the Kumho Ecsta ASX's they do get a little better tread-wear life(about 2,000mi more possible),but when I took a look at the OVER-all test results on Tire-rack(i think they do a very good job at testing all tires!!)look at the deep snow traction(if you are in those areas of the country)their rating was:5.5,where the Potenza RE-960AS's were rated at:6.4!!,also looking at the traction factors foe wet & dry:Kumho's were:8.0 in wet and Potenza's were:8.9!!,dry was:8.6,and Potenza's were:9.1!!,also looking at hydro-plane resistant Kumho's were:7.9,where the Potenza's RE-960's were:8.8!!!,unless you do not have the money for the Bridgestone Potenza RE-960AS's,then your Kumho's aren't that bad at all!!!,but I would rather be a liittle more SAFE using a tire that is MORE resistant to hydro-planing!!!,in heavy rain or BETTER traction in heavy snow!!(i guess it also depends on how well you can drive your car too).But I have had these Bridgestone Potenza's on my G35 sedan and they are awesome!!!,but if you want to save money and cannot afford the Potenza's then the Kumho's are a nice 2ND choice.Then again if you could afford an Infiniti G35!!!,you should be able to afford the best tires within reasonable pricing to give you mthe BEST and safest tire for your family and you!!
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Re: 08 G - Sport Package - searching for tires [darrinzramz]
by pscheid
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Sep 04, 2009 (4:25 am)
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Replying to: darrinzramz (Sep 03, 2009 7:14 am)
This is precisely why I picked the Bridgestone 960 A/S Potenzas for our 04 Coupe with the performance tire and 18" wheel package. My first priority was to see if I could get through a winter in the Boston area without committing to a wheel/snow tire package. At the time I did the TireRack search last Fall, the Potenzas were the #2 ranked A/S tire for both light and heavy snow, regardless of price or brand.
The Coupe is the Coupe in the snow. The oem Michelin Pilot Sport Summer tires as expected made the car lethal at the first sign of a snowflake. But the car was "passable" this past winter with the Bridgestones. Yes, snows would have been the optimal choice for Winter. But I wasn't about to buy a dedicated wheel/winter tire package in November, only to have to buy another set of tires for the original rims again in March.
Bridgestone is surely not the lowest priced A/S tire out there or the best. But, it does so many things well. And it is a solid choice for price/performance.
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Re: 08 G - Sport Package - searching for tires [pscheid]
by darrinzramz
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Sep 04, 2009 (7:03 am)
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Replying to: pscheid (Sep 04, 2009 4:25 am)
I could not AGREE W/YOU any better!!!,they are the best tire out there W/O going broke!!!,plus they give you just about EVERY-THING!!!,you could ask for in a PERFORMANCE tire w/decent tread-life!!!
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Winter Tires
by hayley_e21
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Sep 22, 2009 (11:15 am)
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I have a 2005 G35 and I need to get some winter tires. I live in Ontario, Canada, so we get some pretty decent snow falls here. Does anyone have any suggestions on which tires to get. Currently I am looking at the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3. I am a little uneasy at driving in the snow, so something with good handling would be best. If anyone has any reviews on any tires I would greatly appreciate it.
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new tire help asap!
by g35driver81
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Oct 09, 2009 (6:27 pm)
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Hello. I'm looking to get new tires for my 2004 G35X Sedan. I'm in the metro atlanta area so there is little to no snow in the winter but plenty of heat and rain. I'm looking for something that looks good but also has great tread wear(I need them to last for a good while), traction, quiet ride, etc..I do a lot of driving to and from work, mostly highway miles.I will consider all price range tires as long as they are worth the money and I get everything I'm looking for. Any suggestions will be great. Thanks!
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Re: new tire help asap! [g35driver81]
by bankerdan
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Oct 10, 2009 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: g35driver81 (Oct 09, 2009 6:27 pm)
I am driving a 2005 G35, MT. I drove a 2004 G35 until some young fellow hit me and totaled it. You may have 17-inch rims on the 2004 whereas mine has 18-inch rims. I up-sized to 245/45-18. There are more choices than at 235/45-18. I went with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus XL. They were the only tires with a 45,000 mile warranty. I have driven them 17,000 miles and there is plenty tread left to handle a second winter of snow. They perform flawlessly on all types of roads, dry, wet, and snowy. They are making a little more noise than when they were new, but not enough to worry about.Good luck.
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08 G35 Sedan - Replacement Tires
by aka_kilika
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Oct 29, 2009 (10:47 am)
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I have a 08 G35 Sedan with the sport tire package. At 18,000 miles, the dealer is telling me the rear tires need to be replaced (245/45 R18). I live in Southern California. Is this the normal wear of the tires? Also, I need recommendations on which tires to buy to replace them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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