Topic: did wheels...what tires do people like (Read 770 times)

Jay9786 · « **on:** February 16, 2010, 11:03:37 PM »

235/40/18's, not looking to spend over 150 a tire...looking for something that will last at least 2 summers, maybe 3. As an idea my kdw-2's lasted me 2 summers, put about 15k on them, hard driving.

spoolordie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2010, 11:17:15 PM »

i love rt-615s never bought any other tire cause i liked em better than the kdws and other types

tires for thought

nitto invo
direzza star spec
hankook ventus v12
rt-615s
continetal dw300 or something whatever one was in the car and driver tire test mag

RS25BG · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2010, 11:47:45 PM »

i think im going with kuhmo again this year, ive been wanting to try the MX's but once again i have a tight budget so im gonna go with the SPT's i used them a few years back and they were awesome on dry and wet, something to look into.

avoid yoko prada spec-2's, unless you only plan on driving in dry conditions, they were horrible in the wet.

Photofixer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2010, 08:31:56 AM »

Well isnt tire rack doing 50 dunlop? rebates.. star specs are like 120 a tire...

idipskoalmint · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:21:54 AM »

Quote from: Photofixer on February 17, 2010, 08:31:56 AM

Well isnt tire rack doing 50 dunlop? rebates.. star specs are like 120 a tire...

Not in that size: $172/each - $50MIR = ~$640 + ~$50 for tax/shipping

I'm running the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires (245/40/17) on my car, and I'm pretty happy with them. They were ranked #2 in C&Ds recent test (behind the Dunlops) - Tirerack has them for $129/tire in your size.

Link to the C&D article:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q2/tire_test_nine_affordable_summer_tires_take_on_the_michelin_ps2-comparison_tests

spoolordie · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:24:41 AM »

Quote from: idipskoalmint on February 17, 2010, 09:21:54 AM

Not in that size - $172/each

I'm running the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires (245/40/17) on my car, and I'm pretty happy with them. They were ranked #2 in C&Ds recent test (behind the Dunlops) - Tirerack has them for $129/tire in your size.

Link to the C&D article:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q2/tire_test_nine_affordable_summer_tires_take_on_the_michelin_ps2-comparison_tests

yeh thats what i said above

idipskoalmint · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:29:22 AM »

I ran the RT-615s on my car before the Hankooks, and I actually prefer the Hankooks because I had issues with the Falkens in the rain and I ate through them in just over one season (no Auto-Xs, just DD/spirited driving).

spoolordie · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:44:03 AM »

Quote from: idipskoalmint on February 17, 2010, 09:29:22 AM

I ran the RT-615s on my car before the Hankooks, and I actually prefer the Hankooks because I had issues with the Falkens in the rain and I ate through them in just over one season (no Auto-Xs, just DD/spirited driving).

yeh they suck ass in the rain especially with 255s in a downpour

Nismonic · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2010, 11:00:00 AM »

I currently have RE-01Rs on my summer wheels and I like the alot too bad they are discontinued. The replacement from Bridgestone ought to be a solid tire though. I've had Azenis (RT-215 and RT-615) too and they are awesome in the dry and from just under full tread to the wear bars. Once they get to low tread or are heat cycled too much then they lose their grip. I found that they heatsoaked quickly in any event other than autox and they wore very quickly too.

I've been itching to try out the New-for-last-year Kuhmo XP or the federal 595-rs... since I love bargin "sport/race" tires... I just have to wait for the RE-01Rs to wear out since they were new last spring.

Jay9786 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:04:02 PM »

looks to be that the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo is the best combo of price/dry/wet performance with decent treat life imo.

flutyr525 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2010, 09:44:53 AM »

Quote from: idipskoalmint on February 17, 2010, 09:21:54 AM

Not in that size: $172/each - $50MIR = ~$640 + ~$50 for tax/shipping

I'm running the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires (245/40/17) on my car, and I'm pretty happy with them. They were ranked #2 in C&Ds recent test (behind the Dunlops) - Tirerack has them for $129/tire in your size.

Link to the C&D article:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q2/tire_test_nine_affordable_summer_tires_take_on_the_michelin_ps2-comparison_tests

+1 there also the highest rated customer reviews for a tire, that size and under $150 each on tirerack

flutyr525 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2010, 09:51:24 AM »

if your working with a real tight budget, here is the cheapest set of tires i could find in that size that were brand new. works out to be almost exactly $300 shipped for the set of 4

http://www.discount-tires-2go.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=173935&InfoID=4853&ShowLarge=True

Disclaimer: i have never used these tires nor am i recommending them...just giving you your cheapest option that i could find online

Jay9786 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2010, 12:23:32 PM »

um...thires that cheap make me nervous there going to be horrible at everything lol

btw how did u find them...i went to that website to see how much 225/40/18's were and it wouldent list any sunny tire for any size?

Nismonic · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2010, 02:46:34 PM »

Quote from: Jay9786 on February 18, 2010, 12:23:32 PM

um...thires that cheap make me nervous there going to be horrible at everything lol

The trick is to find good tires on close-out. I think I paid like $75 a tire for my RE-01R's (225/45/r17) last year when they discontinued them last spring... I got like the last set in the north east.

Jay9786 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:35:17 PM »

Ya I was looking for something discounted too...

So im having trouble deciding between 235/40 and 225/40.

Pros of 235 -
Slightly bigger tire, fills wheel well alittle more
slightly nicer ride
alittle more tread to pavement

Cons
bigger than stock diameter ( more rotational mass and effects gearing )
more chance of rubbing ( dont think it will )
few more bucks
heavier

Pros of 225
Almost same overall size as stock tire ( better for gearing, performance )
Cheaper
will easily fit

Cons
Slightly smaller sidewall, more rigid ride
very slight stretched look
alittle less rubber on ground
chance under high corning to wear more of outside edge.

what I dont know is how much negative effect putting a larger overal tire setup than stock effects the drivetrain, any thoughts?

LiamWRX06 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:37:06 PM »

i would spend the the extra and go with the star specs, they are awesome wet and dry

shortshift24 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2010, 04:13:37 PM »

I hear nice thing about the star specs and in retrospec I wish I had gone with them but the kumho ecsta mx's were cheaper at the time so went with them...I chewed up the sidewalls a little 2 auto'x's ( lots of squeakin), 20 drag passes, and DD but they're good for another summer season...

idipskoalmint · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2010, 08:26:29 PM »

Quote from: Jay9786 on February 18, 2010, 03:35:17 PM

what I dont know is how much negative effect putting a larger overal tire setup than stock effects the drivetrain, any thoughts?

As long as they're within spec of each other (tread depth / circumference), I don't think it matters.

I have absolutely no regret going to 245s on my car. It may be a little more expensive and weigh a bit more as well, but that extra ~1" of traction is great in corners.

RS25BG · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2010, 01:11:54 AM »

Quote from: Jay9786 on February 18, 2010, 03:35:17 PM

what I dont know is how much negative effect putting a larger overal tire setup than stock effects the drivetrain, any thoughts?

get the correct size to compensate and you wont have any issues...

and get what you think you will like, its trial and error.

Jay9786 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:07:25 PM »

Bought a set of Potenza RE760 Sport...my boss has a friend that works at a firestone, as was able to get these for 600 mounted and balanced. Thats aboue 40 bucks cheaper than I could of gotten the hankooks's for on tirerack, and I dont have to worry about defects.works out to about 115 a tire if I was getting them off tirerack, which list them for 147. Probably would have rather gotten the hankooks, alittle better tire that I can rotate the inside to the outside incase of camber ware.. but overall a pretty good deal.

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2010, 11:52:49 PM »

I am running 225/18/45 Nexen N3000s. Never had them break loose and excellent in rain. I think I paid $89 per shipped. I drive them pretty hard too. so far I have gotten 2 summers out of them, and they look like I will get 2 more. Also got them from discount tire direct. I had a guy at Monroe try to talk me into the Sunny because he could not get the Nexens. I couldnt find a rating or review on them so I passed.

The best deal I have found for tire installation was at Kost tire on Central Ave by Colonie Center. $75 total if you drop the wheels and tires off to have them mounted and they dont have to touch your car. Assuming you have winter and summer wheels.

And thenI see that you already bought tires..dont drink and post

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