OEM Tires

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deep purple
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What are Z32 Owners using for replacement OEM tires?
I have a 1996 NA and want to replace the original Michelin XGTV with something new that looks similar to the Michelin's.


ThisIsSparTTa
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What's your price range and what type of performance are you looking for? There's not many options left in the OEM size anyways. I got some Nexen N3000's on the cheap, and they have been pretty good. They have surprisingly good reviews for the price point. For now I am just doing street driving, but if I get more serious in the future I would change things up.

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I'm not really deciding by price. Because the car is all stock and entered in shows once in awhile I want to use something appropriate.
Thinking about researching Michelin sport, Bridgestone, Yokohama and Good Year.

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From what I heard, Federal tires are the bees knees when it comes to durability.

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The Good Year Eagle GT and Bridgestone Potenza RE050A.
Both look decent?

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Reminder...
22 More days until the ZCON 2013 Car Convention.
http://www.zccazconvention.com/conventions/2013/
Still time to Register for the show held in Nashua, NH

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BigTDogg (MA)
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Absolutely, going to be a great convention. :dblthumb:

Your selections in 225/50R16 are going to be slim at best. If it's primarily a show car, then get whichever looks to be the closest to OEM. Be wear of the MFG date if you do drive it though.

Looking forward to seeing your car at the show!! I'll be there with my black 1990TT

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Glad to hear that you're going. Are you entering your car in show?

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Are you a member of the ZCCNE ?

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BigTDogg (MA)
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I am, same SN, real name Tony. I'll enter the car as well, but I don't expect to win anything. More or less entering for the parking spot :)


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