I'm a new Z owner and have ?s re: tires and the red line.

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I just bought my Z (2005) about 6 months ago. It's completely awesome and I love it, compared to my previous car (toyota corolla). Haha, what a switch huh? Anyways, I have a couple of questions.

Can I rotate the tires? Right now, the car only has 5,000 miles on it and it can probably wait. But, I know the tires are different sizes and not sure if I can rotate them. Or when the tread wears low, do I have to buy brand new tires.

Second question (will probably solicite tons of laughs, so please don't make fun of me). It has to do with the redline. Can I really, for real, rev the z THAT high? I've brought it up to 5000rpms and it seems like the engine is going to explode. Haha, I've never owned a "sports car" before, so I'm not sure if that is normal. If so, ---> !!!

Anyways, thanks to anyone that responds.

me = very happy


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TonKpilS14
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man 5000rpms is what i shift at when i street drive just 2 get my bov to go off... my mom has G35 its same car as Z pretty much and i redline it at 7000RMP's

newzowner
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Haha, seems I've been really "under" driving my new baby then.

Thanks for responding!

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A Manufacturer isn't going to shoot themselves in the foot by setting a redline too high for a motor. So by that reasoning, feel free to zip up to redline.

As far as tire rotation, the onl way you can rotate them is from side to side. the LF anf RF can be switched and the LR and RR can be switched. Do keep in mind that the tires are directional so you will actually have to have them dismounted and remounted so they roll in the same direction they originally did.

newzowner
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Thanks for your response. Totally helpful!!!


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Welcome to NICO!

Thats what we are here for.

BTW: What color Z do you have?

We love pics.



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