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11-15-2014, 09:28 PM
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Re: tires
Whether the car left the factory with directional tread tires can be determined by looking for the tire RPO code on the service parts identification label in the glove box. For example, RPO code "QLC" would be the 245/50-16 Z-rated summer high performance tires. These were typically the Goodyear GS-C directional tread tires.
Moving to "Wheels and Tires" forum.
Moving to "Wheels and Tires" forum.
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11-20-2014, 09:19 AM
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Re: tires
You keep coming back to the site, but don't seem to be responding.
No, you don't "need" directional tires on your car. There is nothing done to the vehicle that depends on or requires the use of directional, or non-directional tires. Directional tires have a unique tread pattern, that is designed to provide better removal of water from between the tread and the road. That reduces the chances of hydroplaning. A good idea, particularly with very wide tires, but not "required".
No, you don't "need" directional tires on your car. There is nothing done to the vehicle that depends on or requires the use of directional, or non-directional tires. Directional tires have a unique tread pattern, that is designed to provide better removal of water from between the tread and the road. That reduces the chances of hydroplaning. A good idea, particularly with very wide tires, but not "required".
11-21-2014, 07:24 PM
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Re: tires
Sorry injuneer yes I do keep coming back but didn't have anything to respond to your last question With the snow and cold around here I haven't gotten back to the garage. But today I found my spec sheet and now I have the code "qfz p245/50/zr16
11-22-2014, 07:19 PM
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Re: tires
I am hoping this thread can also help me with what tire to use. I am looking for replacement tires for my 98 Z which still has the original tires on it which are Goodyear Eagle RS-A, 245/50 ZR16. I wanted to replace them with the same tire, but Goodyear doesn't make them any longer. Looks like the best I can find in this size is a Cooper Zeon RS3A, which is an all weather tire. My car doesn't get driven in snow, and only rarely in the rain, but the idea of a tire that would be hard to control in water is something I would rather not deal with. Has anyone had experience with these Cooper tires, or what tires are you using in this size? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
11-23-2014, 10:03 AM
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All weather/all season tires generally have a tread pattern that is tolerant of water. Go to Tire Rack, and search by size. You will get 8 selections. 7 of them are all season tires. Click on the tire you like, and look at the "survey" data. That will give you user feedback on the tire's performance, including hydroplaning resistance and wet traction. There will be a link to "see a full list of survey results....". Pick the criteria that are important to you, to see which tire meets your requirements best. You will have to do this for both categories - Ultra High Performance All Season, and High Performance All Season".
Don't write off "summer" tires. They can perform just as well as the all season tires with regard to hyrdoplaning resistance and wet traction.
The reason they don't make your original tires any more is because they are outdated technology.
Don't write off "summer" tires. They can perform just as well as the all season tires with regard to hyrdoplaning resistance and wet traction.
The reason they don't make your original tires any more is because they are outdated technology.
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