what kind of tires to get?
#1
what kind of tires to get?
i have a 95 max SE with the 15in rims. i was wondering what kind of tires are good to get. i wanted something with decent wet traction and good dry traction....something along the lines of Toyo TI-S or Kumho Ecsta Supras. maybe even the falken azenis.
what would you guys recommend???
thanks.
what would you guys recommend???
thanks.
#2
The concensus from what I've read here are the following:
Bridgestone RE950
Dunlop A2
Dunlop SP5000
Can't wait to get rid of my current tires in the spring.
Haven't decided which one to go to yet.
JP
Bridgestone RE950
Dunlop A2
Dunlop SP5000
Can't wait to get rid of my current tires in the spring.
Haven't decided which one to go to yet.
JP
#7
225/60/15 is not to tall.
Overall diameter
205/65/15 25.5 (sp5000)
25.4 (a2)
215/60/15 not avail (sp5000)
25.1 (a2)
225/60/15 25.6 (sp5000)
25.5 (a2)
I have driven by the "machine" that the police have to show you how fast you are going and everytime my speedo is right on the money.
Overall diameter
205/65/15 25.5 (sp5000)
25.4 (a2)
215/60/15 not avail (sp5000)
25.1 (a2)
225/60/15 25.6 (sp5000)
25.5 (a2)
I have driven by the "machine" that the police have to show you how fast you are going and everytime my speedo is right on the money.
#8
Do you need them to be all season?
How cold does it get where you live?
I second those Dunlop A2 Sports....
They are excellent tires.. perform very well in all weather, super quiet and very responsive..
How cold does it get where you live?
I second those Dunlop A2 Sports....
They are excellent tires.. perform very well in all weather, super quiet and very responsive..
#9
I have Khumo Esctas (sp?) and they were good for the 1st 6,000. Now, i have a lot more road noise, and when it's been raining for awhile, wet traction is not as good as before. I am really dissappointed w/ the tire, b/c they look great. I just think you get what you pay for though b/c they are Z rated and only last for abt 20K if you are hard on them.
#10
I found that my pirelli P6000 work great in rain and stick great on dry. They also seem to be lasting longer then most tires I've had in the past.
My friend who has a M3 only uses Kumho, he says they are the best tire for your dollar so it is all a matter of what you want to spend.
My friend who has a M3 only uses Kumho, he says they are the best tire for your dollar so it is all a matter of what you want to spend.
#11
I didn't think the Toyo T1-S is available in a 15" size. I'm considering the Yoko AVS ES100 for next Spring. On Tirerack, they're listed at $78/ea. Traction=AA with treadwear at 280. (I take it you don't need these tires to deal with snow.)
#12
Bridgestone S-03 Pole Positions!
I've had them on for close to two months, and the wet handling is even better than the Potenza RE-730's I used to have. I don't think I could hydroplane them if I tried. Kinda pricey, though.
You could try going to Tire Rack and checking out peoples' reviews and ratings, too.
You could try going to Tire Rack and checking out peoples' reviews and ratings, too.
#13
Are all these tires you guys are talking about all-season tires?
I have decent continental all-seasons on my car right now, and what I was thinking of doing was to get summer tires in the spring, and use the ones I have now as my "Winter" tires. The ones I have now, have decent tread, they just dont perform the greatest. What I want to get is a really good performance tire that is a summer tire that can also take the rain. What is a good summer tire for less than $150 each.
Thanks,
Dan
I have decent continental all-seasons on my car right now, and what I was thinking of doing was to get summer tires in the spring, and use the ones I have now as my "Winter" tires. The ones I have now, have decent tread, they just dont perform the greatest. What I want to get is a really good performance tire that is a summer tire that can also take the rain. What is a good summer tire for less than $150 each.
Thanks,
Dan
#16
Originally posted by StygianMax
I didn't think the Toyo T1-S is available in a 15" size. I'm considering the Yoko AVS ES100 for next Spring. On Tirerack, they're listed at $78/ea. Traction=AA with treadwear at 280. (I take it you don't need these tires to deal with snow.)
I didn't think the Toyo T1-S is available in a 15" size. I'm considering the Yoko AVS ES100 for next Spring. On Tirerack, they're listed at $78/ea. Traction=AA with treadwear at 280. (I take it you don't need these tires to deal with snow.)
That said, the SP Sport A2s can be had for under $250 for the whole set of 4 if you get the price (w/ shipping) from tirerack and take it to a sears/NTB.
#17
Originally posted by phenryiv1
NOT FLAMING or ARGUEING. I just want to make it known that it is difficult to compare treadwear ratings between brands, because each treadwear rating is independent by manufacture4r. There is no "standard" except w/in a particular manufacturer. They can give estimaes, bbuy yhere is not science where comparing, say, goodyears to michelins...
NOT FLAMING or ARGUEING. I just want to make it known that it is difficult to compare treadwear ratings between brands, because each treadwear rating is independent by manufacture4r. There is no "standard" except w/in a particular manufacturer. They can give estimaes, bbuy yhere is not science where comparing, say, goodyears to michelins...
#18
Originally posted by StygianMax
Thx for the info. I was not aware of that....until now! Since there exist so many global standards (e.g. time, distance, etc.), this issue of tire-wear rating seems to be sadly in the Dark Ages. It sounds like a case of "apples vs. oranges".
Thx for the info. I was not aware of that....until now! Since there exist so many global standards (e.g. time, distance, etc.), this issue of tire-wear rating seems to be sadly in the Dark Ages. It sounds like a case of "apples vs. oranges".
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