What tire brand should i get??
04-09-09, 09:27 PM
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What tire brand should i get??
i just got my 97 sc400 today, definately change the rims and tires first, but dont know wat tire i should get, i like michelins but its noisy n expensive, wat other brand is as close quality but quieter and less expensive than michelin? thanks for help
04-09-09, 09:58 PM
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Go with a good brand of tires. I have some yokohama ones and i cant handle in light rain. Not to mention i have heard bad things about kumho.
Stick to the good brands like BFgoodrich, michelin, etc. They are worth the extra money imo.
Stick to the good brands like BFgoodrich, michelin, etc. They are worth the extra money imo.
04-10-09, 12:47 AM
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I think you will get better responses posting in the wheel and tire forum rather than the SC section.
Currently, I'm pretty happy with a set of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx. Not the stiffest sidewall, but compliant over rough pavement, and good overall grip. Good in the rain and predictable at the limit in the dry. I prefer them to the Potenza RE040 Runflats I had previously.
Currently, I'm pretty happy with a set of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx. Not the stiffest sidewall, but compliant over rough pavement, and good overall grip. Good in the rain and predictable at the limit in the dry. I prefer them to the Potenza RE040 Runflats I had previously.
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04-10-09, 06:55 AM
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Michelin builds some of the quietest tires on the road. Michelin / BFGoodrich and Bridgestone / Firestone are the highest quality tires you are going to find... there are plenty others out there, but stay away from brands like Nexen and such that are much smaller companies. That being said, there are many different manufacturers that will work just fine for you, but without knowing what you are looking for, it's kinda hard to tell, so, all you've gotten so far is to find out what others have on their vehicles...
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I had BFGoodrich G-Sport Force and Michelin Pilot Exalto AS on my SC. The BFGs had great grip but got louder as they wore out and didnt last too long as they were more summer performance tires. The Pilots are very quiet, great grip for all season tires, and have a 60k mi warranty from discount tire.
04-10-09, 10:29 AM
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For my stock 16's i swore by michelin primacy, i do quite a bit of spirited driving and they never ever did my wrong.
on the other hand for my 19s i use lexani tires (rebadged nexen n3000) havent had any problem losing traction hitting a 90 degree turn at 30+
on the other hand for my 19s i use lexani tires (rebadged nexen n3000) havent had any problem losing traction hitting a 90 degree turn at 30+
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I did extensive research on tire wear, noise, comfort, and grip. My research included utilizing Consumer Reports .org, Tirerack.com (for pricing), as well as tire-searching throughout the net. After about a month of looking I decided on Yokohama Avid 4ws.
I have had these for about a year now, and they still have a great amount of tire tread left (just went outside and double checked). They grip VERY GOOD in rain, and extremely good on dry surfaces. So good, in fact, that I do not experience a lot of what people complain about here (i.e. "in the rain, I am always spinning my tires and sliding about. This car's so heavy..." yada yada.)
I drive simi-aggressively, but I don't do burnouts, doughnuts, or any racing. But I can't stress how much I appreciate these tires.
The best part, however, is the price. I chose these because at the time everyone was selling them at approximately $160-175/tire, then I found them at Tirerack.com for about $115. Thought it was a bit shady, but asked around and others said that Tirerack really does well, so bought 'em. Now, according to the link I provided, they're selling for $108.
My car is stock (minor non-performance and NO suspension changes), I live in Georgia (frequent rain throughout the year), and have 17" rims. The tires I have are the ones in the link, at 255/17/45.
Need any other info, I'll gladly offer it, but suffice to say I'm going right back and buying these again in a few months.
Good luck!
I have had these for about a year now, and they still have a great amount of tire tread left (just went outside and double checked). They grip VERY GOOD in rain, and extremely good on dry surfaces. So good, in fact, that I do not experience a lot of what people complain about here (i.e. "in the rain, I am always spinning my tires and sliding about. This car's so heavy..." yada yada.)
I drive simi-aggressively, but I don't do burnouts, doughnuts, or any racing. But I can't stress how much I appreciate these tires.
The best part, however, is the price. I chose these because at the time everyone was selling them at approximately $160-175/tire, then I found them at Tirerack.com for about $115. Thought it was a bit shady, but asked around and others said that Tirerack really does well, so bought 'em. Now, according to the link I provided, they're selling for $108.
My car is stock (minor non-performance and NO suspension changes), I live in Georgia (frequent rain throughout the year), and have 17" rims. The tires I have are the ones in the link, at 255/17/45.
Need any other info, I'll gladly offer it, but suffice to say I'm going right back and buying these again in a few months.
Good luck!
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I did extensive research on tire wear, noise, comfort, and grip. My research included utilizing Consumer Reports .org, Tirerack.com (for pricing), as well as tire-searching throughout the net. After about a month of looking I decided on Yokohama Avid 4ws.
I have had these for about a year now, and they still have a great amount of tire tread left (just went outside and double checked). They grip VERY GOOD in rain, and extremely good on dry surfaces. So good, in fact, that I do not experience a lot of what people complain about here (i.e. "in the rain, I am always spinning my tires and sliding about. This car's so heavy..." yada yada.)
I drive simi-aggressively, but I don't do burnouts, doughnuts, or any racing. But I can't stress how much I appreciate these tires.
The best part, however, is the price. I chose these because at the time everyone was selling them at approximately $160-175/tire, then I found them at Tirerack.com for about $115. Thought it was a bit shady, but asked around and others said that Tirerack really does well, so bought 'em. Now, according to the link I provided, they're selling for $108.
My car is stock (minor non-performance and NO suspension changes), I live in Georgia (frequent rain throughout the year), and have 17" rims. The tires I have are the ones in the link, at 255/17/45.
Need any other info, I'll gladly offer it, but suffice to say I'm going right back and buying these again in a few months.
Good luck!
I have had these for about a year now, and they still have a great amount of tire tread left (just went outside and double checked). They grip VERY GOOD in rain, and extremely good on dry surfaces. So good, in fact, that I do not experience a lot of what people complain about here (i.e. "in the rain, I am always spinning my tires and sliding about. This car's so heavy..." yada yada.)
I drive simi-aggressively, but I don't do burnouts, doughnuts, or any racing. But I can't stress how much I appreciate these tires.
The best part, however, is the price. I chose these because at the time everyone was selling them at approximately $160-175/tire, then I found them at Tirerack.com for about $115. Thought it was a bit shady, but asked around and others said that Tirerack really does well, so bought 'em. Now, according to the link I provided, they're selling for $108.
My car is stock (minor non-performance and NO suspension changes), I live in Georgia (frequent rain throughout the year), and have 17" rims. The tires I have are the ones in the link, at 255/17/45.
Need any other info, I'll gladly offer it, but suffice to say I'm going right back and buying these again in a few months.
Good luck!
I have those exact same tires and they are POS. In the rain if i try to make a u-turn my wheels start spinning or i start drifting. And trying to make a turn at 90 with those tires
04-10-09, 06:24 PM
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Im also in the market for new tires. The thing I dont like about the Yokohamas is the fact that they have a directional tread pattern. My current tires are Michelin sport pilot a/s, which are very directional and tend to pull the car around, I also am wanting good price in these tough times. Do not need a/s as I do not drive in the snow. My michelins are not noisey but wear fast.
04-11-09, 09:44 AM
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Michelin models cost more but tend to be quieter. Dunlop is a good balance of slow wear, quiet, and cost. Continentals are the best price and most durable but they are loud.
It all depends on what you are looking for.
If you have the stereo on all of the time you drive then Contientals are the best buy.
It all depends on what you are looking for.
If you have the stereo on all of the time you drive then Contientals are the best buy.