View Poll Results: Most popular tires on the .ORG?
Toyo
101
15.33%
Pirelli
49
7.44%
Kuhmo
95
14.42%
Other
414
62.82%
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What kinda tires on your Max?
10-28-2004, 11:27 AM
#84
Marsh mellow, softwalled Falken 512s on OEM wheels. The car now has the turn in precision of a Grand Marquis. As nice as the 512s stick to the pavement, I actually miss the crapenzas (never though this could be possible). I hope the 512s wear fast.
10-28-2004, 11:57 AM
#85
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 392
Originally Posted by CCS2k1Max
Marsh mellow, softwalled Falken 512s on OEM wheels. The car now has the turn in precision of a Grand Marquis. As nice as the 512s stick to the pavement, I actually miss the crapenzas (never though this could be possible). I hope the 512s wear fast.
10-28-2004, 12:17 PM
#86
Don't have experience with the RSAs, but the 512s aren't any noisier than the crapenzas were. I suppose it could be the stereo covering the wind noise covering the tire noise? 
If I could do it again, I'd go Proxes 4, even if off spec.
If I could do it again, I'd go Proxes 4, even if off spec.
10-28-2004, 08:08 PM
#87
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 196
OK...so I just put the 512's on last night. Driving to work and back I hit a stretch of road that has those rain grooves. When I'm on there.....I feel like I'm just "wiggling" down the road. Is this because the sidewalls are too soft? They set my tire pressure to 34 fr and 38 rear.
10-29-2004, 01:13 PM
#89
Originally Posted by mm7759
I feel like I'm just "wiggling" down the road. Is this because the sidewalls are too soft? They set my tire pressure to 34 fr and 38 rear.
04-18-2005, 08:16 PM
#94
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 1,805
Just got Michelin Hydroedges in 215/55R16. They handle pretty good, though I'm sure performance tires would be much better. The tread life is super long at 140,000 km (about 87,000 miles I think?). Fairly quiet too and traction is great. I bought them cause they are rated really high on tirerack.com. The speed rating is lower, but still much higher than I'll ever drive anyway. So far I'm satisfied!
Oh yeah, I've got winter/snow tires too. They're Nokan Haakapeliita RSI's and I cannot recommend them enough! The tread is really deep and the rubber is soft and sticky. Amazing traction in snow and ice - I had no problems driving through any of the snow storms we had this year. Even through 12 inches of snow there is no problem and braking/cornering is great! Much better than the Blizzaks we ran on our old Maxima.
Oh yeah, I've got winter/snow tires too. They're Nokan Haakapeliita RSI's and I cannot recommend them enough! The tread is really deep and the rubber is soft and sticky. Amazing traction in snow and ice - I had no problems driving through any of the snow storms we had this year. Even through 12 inches of snow there is no problem and braking/cornering is great! Much better than the Blizzaks we ran on our old Maxima.
04-18-2005, 08:55 PM
#95
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,004
Originally Posted by phenryiv1
Sumitomo HTR+ in 225-50-zr16 on 16x7.5 rims.
30K and still going strong.
30K and still going strong.
Yo Phenryiv, I saw that ol' WV logo, and it made me woot. I went to WVU and played baseball there. Go Mounties!
04-19-2005, 09:43 AM
#97
Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1
2 sets - Yokohama Avid A4's in 15" and Toyo Ultra 800's in 15" on stock SE alloys. A4's for summer cruising, not much sidewall but about 30mpg. Toyo's during the winter have great grab for an all season, excellent lateral performance but sticky tire, loose 5 mpg. Considering I put on 650 per week, needed to consider this option.
04-19-2005, 10:20 PM
#98
Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 79
Falken 512s here - 225/50 17 on the OEM wheels. Luv em to death. Great in rain, good in snow, quiet, good wear, nice tread pattern, handle OK. Perfect for daily driver. They do get a little scary when you start approaching triple digits, but for $97 a piece, can't beat em IMHO.
04-20-2005, 08:16 AM
#100
Originally Posted by Law520
Any of you heard of Cooper Zeons XS2's? I'm looking for nice tires in 245/45/18 that wont cost a fortune.
04-22-2005, 10:15 AM
#105
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 16
4 mismatch wack tires.. but just got 2K stock wheels and now buying tires tomorrow... Should i go with Falken $100 each or Continental's $80 each... just everyday driving in NYC... Those two seem to be the cheapest I can get for a decent tire... Any suggestions... 225/50/17's
04-22-2005, 10:56 AM
#106
Given that you're in NYC, the 512s will give you the softest ride but at the expense of vague steering and mushy handling. I reiterate, those tires are very squirmy and wear may be an issue (20K-25K miles).
What model Contis go for $80 in 225/50R17?
What model Contis go for $80 in 225/50R17?
04-22-2005, 05:52 PM
#109
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Carson, CA
Posts: 715
Currently: (Summer)Dunlop SP Sport FM901 (215/40/ZR-18). I don't recommend them - LOUD, weak sidewall, questionable wet traction & wear. I'm looking at the Toyo Proxes 4 for my next set of tires in 235/40-18. They get a great consumer reviews from 1010tires.com, plus I know a few of you guys love them too...
04-23-2005, 10:35 AM
#110
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by CCS2k1Max
Given that you're in NYC, the 512s will give you the softest ride but at the expense of vague steering and mushy handling. I reiterate, those tires are very squirmy and wear may be an issue (20K-25K miles).
What model Contis go for $80 in 225/50R17?
What model Contis go for $80 in 225/50R17?
05-02-2005, 02:57 PM
#114
I switched from the stock 205/60/R15s to 245/45/ZR18s, I bought a set of 18's from a 2004 Maxima SE on EBay and I bought new Continental ContiSport 2 tires to go with them... nice, quiet ride and good traction.
05-06-2005, 11:19 AM
#116
I've had:
Goodyear Eagle GA (OEM)
Toyo Proxes H4
Bridgestone Potenza RE930
Bridgestone Potenza RE950
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712
Kumho Ecsta ASX
I would recommend all of them except the original Eagle GAs. Not all of those are high performance tires, but they all filled their respective roles very well.
Goodyear Eagle GA (OEM)
Toyo Proxes H4
Bridgestone Potenza RE930
Bridgestone Potenza RE950
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712
Kumho Ecsta ASX
I would recommend all of them except the original Eagle GAs. Not all of those are high performance tires, but they all filled their respective roles very well.
05-06-2005, 11:45 AM
#117
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 6,190
Holy sheep ****, mzmtg is on his 6th set of tires and I'm still driving around on my OEM Goodyear Eagle RSAs that are wearing like iron. They've got 58K, mostly highway miles on them, and are good for another 5 or 6K. Next up is either BF Goodrich Traction TAs or Yokohama Avid H4S as I'm staying with the OEM 15" sawblades and intend to remain a 4x4er.
Originally Posted by mzmtg
I've had:
Goodyear Eagle GA (OEM)
Toyo Proxes H4
Bridgestone Potenza RE930
Bridgestone Potenza RE950
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712
Kumho Ecsta ASX
I would recommend all of them except the original Eagle GAs. Not all of those are high performance tires, but they all filled their respective roles very well.
Goodyear Eagle GA (OEM)
Toyo Proxes H4
Bridgestone Potenza RE930
Bridgestone Potenza RE950
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712
Kumho Ecsta ASX
I would recommend all of them except the original Eagle GAs. Not all of those are high performance tires, but they all filled their respective roles very well.
05-07-2005, 12:50 PM
#119
Avon
Avon Tech 500
225/50/17
Almost 15k miles on them!!!
LOVE Them! Very wide, very stable, not noisy....great tire wear. Great in dry and wet!!! Better than my older, very noisy, $200/each, Michelin Pilot sport A/S.
I have a set of 4 used winter Bridgestone Blizzak 16" wheels/tires so i don't worry about snow/ice.
225/50/17
Almost 15k miles on them!!!
LOVE Them! Very wide, very stable, not noisy....great tire wear. Great in dry and wet!!! Better than my older, very noisy, $200/each, Michelin Pilot sport A/S.
I have a set of 4 used winter Bridgestone Blizzak 16" wheels/tires so i don't worry about snow/ice.
05-10-2005, 01:29 PM
#120
Originally Posted by Taken2DaMax
245/40-Z19 Kumho Ecsta Supra 712
Just love these tires so much I couldn't drive on them for a week.
Just love these tires so much I couldn't drive on them for a week.