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08-09-05, 10:32 AM
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Tire experts!
its time for me to purchase good SUMMER tires, however my budget is limited I am looking for a tire that well can grip the best for the value, has a decent thread rating, and has OK, handling in the wet.
Size well Im putting it on the stock wheel and all I will be doing is just going for a slightly smaller sidewall, so 225/50/16s. I drive less then 1000 miles a month, but I do need the tires to last me at least 18 months. Im willing to spend a maximum of 85 bucks per tire.
Currently I have this ancient Pirelli P6000s in front and still more then half life left Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. (all seasons.) The Pilots are less grippy in the dry then Id like (i want grippier then this!) And the Pirelli P6000s are absolutely horrible.
So far I am undecided If I want to try a kumho 711, or any of performance hankook tires, or maybe even a falken ziex or ventus.... I tried the yokohamas ES100 and I was maybe happy with them for about 3 months overall severely dissapointed with their lifespan/grip ratio.
So what do you guys recommend? I wanted to make an order today.. But Im willing to wait till end of week before ordering..
Also if I order my tires at discountdirect you think theyll charge same rate for installation as if i were to get them at discounttires in first place?
Importance,
This 3 being very close..
1. Grip
2. 80 dollars per tire or less.
3. Life span of 15,000-20,000 miles at least.
Could care less about..
4. Comfort
5. Noise..
Size well Im putting it on the stock wheel and all I will be doing is just going for a slightly smaller sidewall, so 225/50/16s. I drive less then 1000 miles a month, but I do need the tires to last me at least 18 months. Im willing to spend a maximum of 85 bucks per tire.
Currently I have this ancient Pirelli P6000s in front and still more then half life left Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. (all seasons.) The Pilots are less grippy in the dry then Id like (i want grippier then this!) And the Pirelli P6000s are absolutely horrible.
So far I am undecided If I want to try a kumho 711, or any of performance hankook tires, or maybe even a falken ziex or ventus.... I tried the yokohamas ES100 and I was maybe happy with them for about 3 months overall severely dissapointed with their lifespan/grip ratio.
So what do you guys recommend? I wanted to make an order today.. But Im willing to wait till end of week before ordering..
Also if I order my tires at discountdirect you think theyll charge same rate for installation as if i were to get them at discounttires in first place?
Importance,
This 3 being very close..
1. Grip
2. 80 dollars per tire or less.
3. Life span of 15,000-20,000 miles at least.
Could care less about..
4. Comfort
5. Noise..
08-09-05, 07:54 PM
#3
Look at the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport
$80 per tire
Go to the rack and read the reviews... VERY POSITIVE
I love mine... Quiet, nice ride, and according to reviews handle VERY well.
Tons of other reviews and you will be hard pressed to find one that is not completely positive...
and on an $80 tire to boot!
Good Luck with your purchase.
$80 per tire
Go to the rack and read the reviews... VERY POSITIVE
I love mine... Quiet, nice ride, and according to reviews handle VERY well.
2000 Ford Mustang GT
These tires are awesome! I had some Kumho Supra 712s before which were pretty good (they just got to be VERY loud after 10K). The BFGs though are hands-down superior. The dry traction on these tires is amazing. I have to rev the engine up to about 2500 and pop the clutch to get them to break loose at all (and this is for a 260hp car). Cornering is excellent. My braking has even improved. Not to mention the MUCH lower noise level of these tires. Havent put a ton of miles on them yet, but am extremely impressed so far. Will likely get the same tires for my Cuda (it is tractionally challenged) : ) -- Review Submitted 2005-07-22
These tires are awesome! I had some Kumho Supra 712s before which were pretty good (they just got to be VERY loud after 10K). The BFGs though are hands-down superior. The dry traction on these tires is amazing. I have to rev the engine up to about 2500 and pop the clutch to get them to break loose at all (and this is for a 260hp car). Cornering is excellent. My braking has even improved. Not to mention the MUCH lower noise level of these tires. Havent put a ton of miles on them yet, but am extremely impressed so far. Will likely get the same tires for my Cuda (it is tractionally challenged) : ) -- Review Submitted 2005-07-22
1992 Lexus SC400
This is an incredibly quiet high-performance tire. It cuts as well as any Michelin, Goodyear, or Yokohama tire that has been on this car and provides the added benefit of being silent and comfortable riding. I would guess that they will outlast the Yoko ES100s that were previously installed. -- Review Submitted 2005-06-28
This is an incredibly quiet high-performance tire. It cuts as well as any Michelin, Goodyear, or Yokohama tire that has been on this car and provides the added benefit of being silent and comfortable riding. I would guess that they will outlast the Yoko ES100s that were previously installed. -- Review Submitted 2005-06-28
and on an $80 tire to boot!
Good Luck with your purchase.
08-12-05, 11:48 AM
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The Avon Tech M500 is also a great tire for the $.
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DZ1&...odel=Tech+M500
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DZ1&...odel=Tech+M500
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