99CTMAXSE

So far I am very happy with this choice. They are on stock '99 alloys. They look / fit great. I have not pushed them in any turns yet (too new), but on hard acceleration, they grip like mad. So much better then the OEM Toyos. These tires are a steal at $78.00. Plus you get a free R/C car.

phenryiv1

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Are these all-season or straight performance tire? Where did you get them for $78 each. I want an R/C CAR!!!!

99CTMAXSE

They are high performance tires. I've been told an all season tire is mediocre(sp.) in most environments. For the few days a year we get snow, I'll take my wifes Pathfinder.
Tire Rack has a deal going on with these (new release tire). It also includes a nice radio controlled car, my boy will love it.

voltman

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Don't worry about the R/C car. It's just a cheap newbie car. If you want one, get a full kit. http://www.hpiracing.com

StygianMax

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What is the width of your rims?
Any thoughts about them on the wet?

voltman

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I like your wheel/tire combo. Are they 16s? What made you go with that versus larger?

StygianMax

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Thanks for the compliment. Yes they are 16s. I bought my Max 2nd-hand 2nd-hand. It came with oem Toyo A02s with only 2mm of tread-depth. I scooped some Toyo FZ4s as replacements. I would've loved 17's but the bills that come with 2 kids & house don't quite allow for that on my salary.

Mind you, I'm doing "advanced research" on replacement tires & thinking about higher performance tires. On the shortlist are:
- Dunlop FM901
- Kumho 712
- Yoko A520
- Yoko AVS ES100

I welcome any thoughts you may have on those!

I'll be moving up to 225/50/16.

voltman

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Oh, cool. So you get the car with the Enkeis already?

Not looking at Bridgestone? The Potenza RE730 is a great tire, and pretty cheap if you have a Costco nearby.

StygianMax

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Ooops, missed on that detail....short answer is "no".

Here's the order of events (long version!):
- new FZ4s went on oem SE rims
- I wanted winter tires to deal with Toronto's ice/snow. I planned for a set of new winter tires (Nokian NRWs) to go on oem rims
- bought Enkei's & wrapped them w/ FZ4s.
- bought NRWs which went on oem rims. et voila!

Thx for your recommendation on RE730s.

99CTMAXSE

What is the width of your rims?
Any thoughts about them on the wet?

The stock '99 alloys are 6 1/2 inches wide. It has not rained yet, but I have heard good reviews about wet weather traction.

mitch33x

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I got my Kumho's in 225/50/16 last october, my next tire will be the Yok AVS ES100