Guys, I am located in Orlando and want to find a tire shop that will install my tires without destroying my rims. Do you know of any? Also, I am replacing the stock 17 inchers because after only 16k in mileage they are worn out. I was wondering if you had any suggestions? Yes, I did search but it was very difficult to find suggestions for the stock 17's on my 2005 coupe. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Lips

 

are you looking for rims to replace your 17s with and tires??
or are you just looking for tires to go on your 17s??

your post is a little confusing

 

No, I am not replacing my rims, just the tires. I don't want to bring it to a shop that will scuff the crap out of my rims though.

 

I ordered a set of 18's for my sedan from tirerack.com and had them drop shipped to 3D Tire on Kennedy Blvd, near the entrance to Orlando Infiniti. I would think that would be one of the least expensive options for tires and 3D did a great job taking care of my wheels. I eventually had them dismount 3 sets of tires and wheels. It was $15 to change each tire and balance it.

Another option would be to check with Costco or sam's club. costco charges $10 per tire to mount and balance it, which includes unlimited balance, rotation, and hazard warranty.

 

Gilley, after 3D changed out your tires your rims were fine? I've had a few bad experiences where I'd get my car back and all four of my rims would be badly scratched up.
Lips

 

Yes, all 12 of my wheels were fine. They have a nice Coates machine. They also do wirk for Orlando Infiniti and have installed PIAA's for OI.

 

I didn't realize you could get 17s on a 2005 Coupe?

 

Yep, comes stock on the car

 

Anyone have any reviews or experience with the Nitto NT NeoGen ZR tires? They are priced nicely I just want to make sure they handle the wet and dry conditions well.
Lips

 

Google is your friend...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Nitto+NT+NeoGen+ZR+tires&btnG=Google+Search

 

Been there done that, couldn't find any good reviews on the tire. That is why I am asking some of my fellow G35 drivers if they have had any experience.
Lips

 

Sorry, I have no experience with the Nittos.

 

Damn, I may have to go with the goodyear eagle f1's, but they are quite a bit more money.

 

The Nitto 555s are popular there's a lot of info out there on them. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...rcc=&tc=NITHZ4

I loved the 450s on my old Integra. The NeoGens are probably "too new" to get a lot of info on them, but there intended to be the latest and greatest Nitto for Street Performance. If not NIttos... No luv for Yokos? ...similar pricing on the AVS ES100 ($156&$184).

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...rcc=&tc=YOKHZM

 

I have the 555's and love them. Good traction and great wear.