3is OEM tires replacement
#34
I looked for the RT and it seems that it is rated as one if the quitest !
Anyway I'm not sure if I want to buy another dumlop after my bad experience with them , so if you are going for the RT give me your feedback after testing them as I will get them too if they are good .
Anyway I'm not sure if I want to buy another dumlop after my bad experience with them , so if you are going for the RT give me your feedback after testing them as I will get them too if they are good .
First verdict after 15 miles on brand new Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 225/40/18. The noise is more high pitched than my winter tires, and the stock Bridgestone summer tires. And they really are quieter. I hear the wind noice more clearly now.
The real test will be tomorrow with my daily commute to work. 55 miles, of which 50 miles in 70 mph.
#35
and will affect your speedo by around 1.5%
but will improve the understeer for sure. maybe change your fronts to grippier tires ones? like Michelin PSS?
#36
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Here you go!
First verdict after 15 miles on brand new Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 225/40/18. The noise is more high pitched than my winter tires, and the stock Bridgestone summer tires. And they really are quieter. I hear the wind noice more clearly now.
The real test will be tomorrow with my daily commute to work. 55 miles, of which 50 miles in 70 mph.
#37
But i suspect there's to much air in them. The ride is a bit harsher. Have to check the air pressure.
And sometimes they "sing" when driving in high speed on rough tarmac.
#38
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No, not at all. The tone of the noise is more high pitched. But the sound level is lower. I hear the wind more now, since the stock tires drenched the wind noise before.
But i suspect there's to much air in them. The ride is a bit harsher. Have to check the air pressure.
And sometimes they "sing" when driving in high speed on rough tarmac.
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I just placed an order for a set of 235/40/18, 255/40/18 Super Sports from Tire Rack for about $870. They're also offering a $70 Mastercard rebate. Not much more expensive than the competitors and way cheaper than $1300. Hope this helps someone.
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ive found tirerack and discount tire to be similarly priced out the door. Shipping from tirerack is about a wash with the tax from discount tire. Discounts price includes road hazard, install, lifetime balancing.
For PSS: $1175.59 OTD with Discount, $1036 shipped with tirerack, both with road hazard. After installation its going to be about the same price.
For Conti DW: $982 OTD with Discount, $680 shipped with Tirerack w/o road hazard $680 (cant add for some reason)
For PSS: $1175.59 OTD with Discount, $1036 shipped with tirerack, both with road hazard. After installation its going to be about the same price.
For Conti DW: $982 OTD with Discount, $680 shipped with Tirerack w/o road hazard $680 (cant add for some reason)
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But you have to install your own tires if you order from Tire Rack right? I have no idea how to do it. Lol. Also you don't have the road hazard warranty from them? The $1300 from discount tires were all in.
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Edit: oddly, the 225 is more expensive than the 235, by about $15/tire
Last edited by 3IS4ME; 04-16-14 at 04:24 PM.
#45
If you want to reduce understeer a suggestion would be to find a rim that accepts a 255/35/18 in the front.
Mike