tire brands? who do you ride on?

[RCKSTR]

well I'm trying to figure out what tires to buy and I'm not sure who to go with. I've never really stayed with just 1 brand and so far I don't really like the ones I've used in the past like Fuzion, Pirelli, Dunlop, those are the ones I can remember as of recent.

SO what have you run on your car and have had a good experience with??
I'm only looking for spring, summer, fall tires. not winter so no all seasons please.

any thoughts would be great, thanks:)

[squeethebee]

Well, once spring rolls around I'll be mounting up my Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's as my "sticky" tire. I drove them on brendans Gli a bunch, very good grip, if I get them on soon, I'll take you for a rip, then you will know. Also, Falken RT615's are bad ass. Or if you are looking to spend a little less, Kuhmo Ecsta MX are not too bad, talk to jacob about those, he used to roll them on his modded BMW back in the day.

ed

[kgj996]

I use toyo's proxy garit's for my snows and falcon 615s for my street/track and Sumitomo's HRT Z for an everyday cheap comfort tire, even though they are a very sticky tire.

+1 on Sumitomo, they're are great tire at a cheap price.

I've always been a fan of toyos

[Joe]

My summer Tire is going to be a Fierce UHP. I believe they are made by goodyear. I haven't had expieriance with them before, but they came with Subarude's OZs and they are new, so we will see!!

[TrickyDik]

My winter tire is the Hankook I-Pike on my stock wheels. I swear by this tire, great winter tire. Does have more road noise then summer and all season tires but that's expected if you run a dedicated snow tire.

My summer tire this year is going to be the General Tire Exlaim UHP in 255/35/18 and I'm really looking forward to this tire. It shows good wet rating for those rainy, stormy, days up here in the summer. Road noise shows a minimal rating as well. We'll see what happens.

[ValuePack]

I'm a Bridgestone guy. Their quality has varied over the last decade but seems to have leveled out over the last few years. I've run just about everything in their current Potenza line from RE-92s to G009s to RE730s and 750s. Nice tires. And yes, RE-92s aren't all that great. Falkens are great for the money, though typically tend to have a very soft sidewall unless you buy the Azenis RT-615.

I've run the gamut on snows. Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s were my fave, but are a bit pricey. Firestone Winterforces are great in deep snow but wallow in the dry. I currently run Hankook I-pikes, great in the deep stuff but tend to pack up a bit at sub-30 speeds in slush and wet snow. Great in the dry and rain.

Pirellis are all too expensive for what they offer, I don't care what anyone says. Goodyears are acceptable. Keep an eye on the Asian market, their performance tires are getting really good, and are still cheap(save for Bridgestones). Michelins haven't been anything special since the early 90s, and are *really* pricey.

[squeethebee]

My winter tire is the Hankook I-Pike on my stock wheels. I swear by this tire, great winter tire. Does have more road noise then summer and all season tires but that's expected if you run a dedicated snow tire.

My summer tire this year is going to be the General Tire Exlaim UHP in 255/35/18 and I'm really looking forward to this tire. It shows good wet rating for those rainy, stormy, days up here in the summer. Road noise shows a minimal rating as well. We'll see what happens.

Personal experience with the Generals on stock 05 VW GLI:
1. Though the sidewall was stock size, the tires themselves were too tall, and because of that rubbed the inner fenders.
2. Were louder than Eagle F1 GS-D3's, though they were rated as pretty quiet.
3. Wet traction was pretty dismal, again far worse than the tirerack rating suggested.

If you already bought them, I honestly hope you are more impressed than I was, pm me with what you think. For the price I really, really want them to be good and hope I just saw a **** run of them.

ed

[TrickyDik]

Interesting, many others I've spoken with differ completely. Said they were on par or better for noise then the Eagles, and handled well in the rain. Sidewall height seems to be fine on these 255/35's I have at the shop waiting to go on.

[Murphy2012]

I have General Exclaim UHP's on my car. Love them for DDing and rain. They work phenomenal given their price. Even had a few autox's on them and was pleasantly surprised minus the obvious sidewall stiffness. They squeeled a lot. Also, two full summers on them and still probably have two left.

I ran Falken RT 615's last year for Autox. Liked them a lot, a little bit of fade after they got really warm though. Sidewalls nice and stiff. Ran them at a low pressure and still were plenty stiff to not roll in much. Lasted 7 series races with less than 50% tread when I got them. SUCK in the rain and as a DD tire.

Winter I Pikes in the winter, BEST snow tire I have ever used, hands down.

[starhm]

drive on eagle f1s. grip great...has quite a bit of road noise though. dont drive it full time in winter...

[squeethebee]

Well, like I said, I hope I just saw the worst end of the spectrum. But two good reviews vs one bad review... It looks good for the tire. Also, they wore very quickly, so something must have been wrong with the ones I used.

ed

[WinterKnoll]

I had Bridgestone RE-01Rs on my car this past summer and I loved them. Super sticky and relatively quiet. I run Bridgestone WS-50s during the winter as well.

[squeethebee]

WS-50's FTW!!

Also, not to rain on anyone's parade, but I believe he's looking for warm weather tires, he's got a sweet ranger for wintertime.
ed

[bigd_wright]

WS-50's FTW!!

Also, not to rain on anyone's parade, but I believe he's looking for warm weather tires, he's got a sweet ranger for wintertime.
ed
yeah sweet azz sweet:rofl: 4x4 straight pipe roar:eek:

[mdungelman]

I ride on the General Exclaim UHP's during summer. As Murph said, they do squeal a lot on the auto-x course, but for the price they're a great DD. This year I picked up a set of low mileage RE-070's for auto-x. Should be a lot better.

[Robk0000]

i have WS-50's for winter right now 225/45/17,

i had KDWII's as summer/autoX and they were phenominal, Reallly Loud, gripped and never lose traction, but the road noise is Horrible!

This spring i am planning on getting Dunlop Z1's, and am talking to Jay on tirerack for group buy.

[Seraphinwolf]

Group Buy you say?
-Gaddis

[Robk0000]

i have pm'd the nasioc tirerack guy several times about setting up a group buy, he said there is alot of interest in these tires specific, and would like to setup a group buy for a good price. problem is he can only do one size. whichever is most popular, which according to my latest message was 235/40/17. which is good for me.

[Seraphinwolf]

Really? I never see people running 235. Kind of odd seeing how the only car I"ve seen run 235's was mine.
-Gaddis

[banned4life]

is there a nasioc discount for tirerack??

[Murphy2012]

235's are too skinny for me

[method]

Haven't tried them yet, summer wheels coming in have Kumho Ecsta ASX's on them 225/45/17.

[Seraphinwolf]

Yeah I'd have to say I'm either going on the cheap with 225's or hitting 245's or higher to get the grip I need.
-Gaddis

[moxie mike]

My previous car was on Yokohama Avid H4s. Love those tires. I'll probably put them on my outback once the touring tires that came with it wear out. The same tread design is also available in the V rated compound "Avid V4s"

They have great grip in the dry and wet, but snow is not a good idea.

[Robk0000]

i was running 215's and i was doing fairly well on them, going up to the 235's will be a big improvement. Nasioc gets free shipping i think?

[CTATV]

Im on Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S all seasons, cause they were one of the few A/S tires that fit on the stock Spec.B rims and im not in a financial situation to have 2 sets of rims/tires. My parents would also be pissed when i tried to store them here since I have a million other toys and tools and parts in the barns, garage, and basement

[FREAK]

Im rocking the RE92 woohoo and toyo proxes4

[Bu11dogg2]

Im rocking the RE92 woohoo and toyo proxes4


+1 on the toyo's


The Sumitomo's are good tires too, and cheap!

[RCKSTR]

+1 on the toyo's


The Sumitomo's are good tires too, and cheap!
the Sumitomo's are actually waht I've been looking at:) crazy cheap on tire rack $96 each for 235 40 R18 :eek: and those are the high performance tires:spin:

[Murphy2012]

With the kind of power you are going to be putting out, and being a drag racer, I would look into R comps man....Youre going to shred through street tires.

[Bu11dogg2]

the Sumitomo's are actually waht I've been looking at:) crazy cheap on tire rack $96 each for 235 40 R18 :eek: and those are the high performance tires:spin:


235/45/17 (my size) are $65 each :eek:

[Seraphinwolf]

I like the traction of the Toyo's but I don't think I'll get another set. For the money i think I can get something better or equal for cheaper.
-Gaddis

[Bu11dogg2]

^^agreed


Go with the Sumitomo's :)

I have seen a couple sets go 50k+ and they wear nicely.

I have the hook up too if you decide you want a set ;)

[Robk0000]

how do they like the track?

[squeethebee]

which sumitomos? i could probably use some in stock wrx size unless 225/50-16s fit wrx rims? on a 98 lgt? dropped? without rubbing?
ed

[RCKSTR]

^^agreed


Go with the Sumitomo's :)

I have seen a couple sets go 50k+ and they wear nicely.

I have the hook up too if you decide you want a set ;)
oh really:) because I'm looking to buy the tires this week so they'll get mounted on the tires:D once thats done I'll be able to roll my car around again:lol:

[RCKSTR]

With the kind of power you are going to be putting out, and being a drag racer, I would look into R comps man....Youre going to shred through street tires.

I thought about going with R comps but then I thought about the traction I would have then I started to think of my tranny:unamused: I'm thinking a little bit of spin would be better than breaking my tranny or an axle.
besides, I figured these tires are cheap so if I don't like them or I burn through them it wouldn't be too bad...I guess:o

[Murphy2012]

LOL.....I know what you mean. I think you are nuts as a drag racer to build a high power car without making a bullet proof tranny and drivetrain. But to each his own, if you don't invest now, you will sooner than later.

Tires arent the only thing thats gonna go when youre pushing crazy power and dumping clutches!

[squeethebee]

^^^Good thinking, many parts are cheaper to break than the transmission. Go that route. +1 in my book buddy.

ed

[Murphy2012]

I get what you guys mean, but for real, do you think just because the tires spin that nothing else is going to get wear and tear? Nevermind what the car has already seen before the BIG build? You need to think longevity and not whats going to last a couple of months. I will put $ down saying you will blow something up within a year doing as much drag racing as you are.

[Murphy2012]

Extreme Performance:
You want extreme dry street performance and are willing to trade some comfort and hydroplaning resistance to get it.

Not intended to be driven in snow or on ice, or at high speeds in deep standing water, these specially tuned tires combine big-block tread designs with aggressive tread compounds and reinforced internal constructions to emphasize dry road response, traction, handling and high speed capabilities for serious driving enthusiasts.

1.) Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
2.) Advan Neova AD07
3.) Potenza RE01R
4.) P-Zero
5a.) Ecsta MX
5b.) G-Force KD

Maximum Performance:
These are great performing tires which offer great steering response and wet/dry traction (not for use inthe snow!!!).

1.)Eagle F1 Asymetical
2.)Pilot Sport PS2
3.)Potenza RE050A Pole Position
4.) Eagle F1 GS-D3
5.)Advan Sport
6.)SP Sport Maxx

Ultra High Performance:
A step down form the Max tires but, still exceptional performance which fits most application for a street tire that can be driven very aggressivley.

1.) G-Force KDW2
2.) Potenza RE760 Sport
3.) HTR Z3
4.) Firehawk Wide Oval
5.) Pilot Exalto PE2
6.) G-Force Sport


Ultra High Performance All Season:
Performance tires which are capable of going through the snow.

1.) Potenza RE960 Pole Position
2.) Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
3.) P-Zero Nero M&S
4.) Advan S4
5.) Eagle F1 All-Season
6.) Continental Extreme Contact
7.) BFG G-Force KDWS
8.) Tech M550

Budget Performance Tires:
Summer performance with a cost effective tire when your budget is a concern. (based on performance not cost)

1.) Kumho Ecsta SPT
2.) General Exclaim UHP
3.) Avon Tech M500
4.) Dunlop Direzza DZ101
5.) S-Drive
6.) Fuzion ZRi
7.) Sumitomo HTR Z II



COPIED FROM ANOTHER SITE

[Seraphinwolf]

Well I'm thinking perhaps we work out our own group buy with Tirerack if we can(Hit Rob in the head till he gets a set of 18"s.) and go for a group decision on a set of a tire in lets say 245/40/18's? A little more circumferance over stock but a safe amount and most people I think would go with the little more for that extra mile or two each tank. The toyo's at 235/40/18 seemed the width of a normal 225 by othe brands and but the sidewall left a little extra to keep the right tight in the turns but still NH/MASS roads drivable. Maybe put forth a vote on what tire and size and talk to TireRack about how large and order we need for a discount? I know I need something before I end up having to use the 17's even though I've sold them to my mom for snow wheels, but I have 4.5 sets of wheels and only 1 streetable non-winter set(the 17's that are getting sold)
-Gaddis

[Murphy2012]

I dont want 18's, ever. Hit me in the head, too.

[Murphy2012]

I just got a SMOKING deal on hoosier A6's with a few track days on them, 275/40/17 - 250 shipped! Apparently they WILL fit my 8" wheel, gonna be some balloonage though...lol

[RCKSTR]

I just got a SMOKING deal on hoosier A6's with 5k miles, 275/40/17 - 250 shipped! Apparently they WILL fit my 8" wheel, gonna be some balloonage though...lol

:eek: nice find :up:

[Murphy2012]

Gonna have to do some serious rolling i think too...lol. If I still had the STi springs I think I would have been able to fit em, but not with the RCE's.

[Bu11dogg2]

275??!?!?!?!? :lol:

[Murphy2012]

Look (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25604536&postcount=11) at the look of them on an 8" wheel! LOL...

Best thing about it is that I will be able to put the extra $ towards my tune quicker.

[RCKSTR]

Look (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25604536&postcount=11) at the look of them on an 8" wheel! LOL...

Best thing about it is that I will be able to put the extra $ towards my tune quicker.
are those the actuall tires you're getting?
if so, I think they're allready bald:lol:

[Murphy2012]

LOL....they are R comps....Look (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hoosier&tireModel=A6)


Those are v710's mine are those a6's.

[Robk0000]

I just got a SMOKING deal on hoosier A6's with a few track days on them, 275/40/17 - 250 shipped! Apparently they WILL fit my 8" wheel, gonna be some balloonage though...lol



yeah i saw those on nasioc, Too big for my car. lol

[Murphy2012]

275's are shipping tomorrow. I can't believe I got a 280/ea tire for that cheap!

[Nate8409]

Jesus! YOU SOB. If I had seen that Auction I would have bought the tires and wheels as a combo!!!!

[Murphy2012]

Wasnt that one! That is still available! I just took that as a pic!

[kgj996]

Those look sticky!!!:devil:

[will_c]

Anything with a low tread wear rating will get you good grip. less than 300 is ideal! but they won't last as long compared to a typical tire.

[08vtwrx]

I am very happy with my BFG KDW2's!!! Pretty noisy but they hold the road amazingly well especialy in the rain. They are holding up great with my -2.5 degree camber :D I'm too lazy to look it up right now but I beleive they are a 300 treadwear tire

[Murphy2012]

Treadwear to me doesn't mean anything but it does at the same time. Every tire manufacturer's rating is different, a 300 rated tire from company A may last as long as a 150 rated tire from company B.....

[squeethebee]

So even though my toyos are 300, and my goodyears are 280, they could be the same!

ed

[Rooster]

Ed wants my tires...

[RCKSTR]

so since I'm finally using the tires I picked up 5 months ago I'm happy with my purchase! I went with the Sumitomo (?) tires that Alex has and I love them so far :D
BUT I've got a rubing issue with the tires/wheels :lol: I can has rolled fenders?

[itsmy04wrx]

so since I'm finally using the tires I picked up 5 months ago I'm happy with my purchase! I went with the Sumitomo (?) tires that Alex has and I love them so far :D
BUT I've got a rubing issue with the tires/wheels :lol: I can has rolled fenders?

Trust me I have pushed them to and beyond the limits and they are great tires :up:

[tehsbean]

I have General Exclaim UHP's on both my cars. They aren't the greatest tires for real abuse (track or autocross) but are excellent tires for a hard driven daily driver, and can hold up decent to real abusive driving (used them at SLMP, was surprised just how far I could push them.)

I'm getting some "new" wheels, and I'd love to throw some Kumho Ecsta XS, or Dunlop Z1 Star's on them, but I think I'll have to wait until winter/next spring, and just move the General's over to the new wheels for now. That'll be nice 'cuz I'll be able to see if I can fit 225/45's with different offset wheels first :D

[Flat4t]

Dunlop Direzza star spec 255X35. They hook up up great...and soon!
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/flat4t/PICT0041.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/flat4t/PICT0042.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/flat4t/PICT0050.jpg

[squeethebee]

Freakin' STi owners and their stupid, sexy, huge, beautifully wide tyres.

ed

[tehsbean]

wtb a way to fit 255's on my RS while still having fenders at the end of the day :unamused:.

[squeethebee]

No ****, lol. My wagon rubs 215's!! I need to roll/pull the crap outta them when I put it back on the road.

ed

[Flat4t]

Aw man I had to roll the shiz out of the rears an add camber plate in the front and camber bolts in the rear. Those damn Dunlops run fat as far as I was told by the guys at Wheeldude they said I was the first to run this set up on there rims 18"x9". The best thing I bought was the eastwood roller, that tool made everything go smooth. I bet we can make them fit on you guys cars..^,^^

[tehsbean]

No ****, lol. My wagon rubs 215's!! I need to roll/pull the crap outta them when I put it back on the road.

ed

My coupe does as well with 215s, as it has some roll/grinding action (repaired side got grinded down as much as possible.) The suspension is even stock! :unamused:

I'll be replacing +38 offset wheels with +48 offset wheels shortly. Hopefully that'll help, maybe I'll even be able to fit 225's!

[Kevin]

245/45/17 bridgestone reo1r's there great so far

[squeethebee]

Aw man I had to roll the shiz out of the rears an add camber plate in the front and camber bolts in the rear. Those damn Dunlops run fat as far as I was told by the guys at Wheeldude they said I was the first to run this set up on there rims 18"x9". The best thing I bought was the eastwood roller, that tool made everything go smooth. I bet we can make them fit on you guys cars..^,^^

I can practice fender rolling on my legacy with your eastwood? I'm kind of concerned the 215's on that right now will rub when I drop it. It rubs now on "hard" corners, stupid stock 13 year old suspension.

ed

[tC2WRX]

Current: Dunlop DZ 101 235/40/18 strecthed on 9.5 - Handle Decent, great in the rain.
Next Year: Kumho Ecsta XS, or Dunlop Z1 Star's hopefully 275's :devil:

[jmb1983]

Dunlop Direzza star spec 255X35. They hook up up great...and soon!
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/flat4t/PICT0041.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/flat4t/PICT0042.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/flat4t/PICT0050.jpg

I have the same tires and I love poo outta mine! Especially when they are on the right way and not backwards! Lol

[etaks99rs]

I recently got a set of Yokohama S.Drives 235/40/18 and they are freaking grippy in the dry and the rain. I have no complaints whatsoever.

[HamSocks]

Goodyear Eagle F1 All-Seasons 245/40/17.

I'm fairly happy with them. The carbon-fiber-interlaced sidewalls are really stiff so they don't absorb the bumpies that well, but they have loads of grip. Sidewalls are so rigid that I didn't realize I had a pressure leak for about a week and a half. Even with damn near 0 PSI in the tire, the walls was holding the car up and looked the same as all the inflated tires. :lol:

I was going to go with the F1 Asymmetricals, but now that New England has apparently become the Amazon rainforest, I wanted a tire with superior wet weather performance.

[Flat4t]

I can practice fender rolling on my legacy with your eastwood? I'm kind of concerned the 215's on that right now will rub when I drop it. It rubs now on "hard" corners, stupid stock 13 year old suspension.

ed

If you can make it down to CT? I' be more than happy to help....or atlest watch...:) Grassyknoll is supposed to come down next week to work on his car to fit some fattys.

[Flat4t]

I have the same tires and I love poo outta mine! Especially when they are on the right way and not backwards! Lol


They are the best tires to use in my opinion! Also they just had a good rating by Car and Driver....#1

[RCKSTR]

I can practice fender rolling on my legacy with your eastwood? I'm kind of concerned the 215's on that right now will rub when I drop it. It rubs now on "hard" corners, stupid stock 13 year old suspension.

ed


hey ed, I'm pretty sure that Brent has a roller we can use if we asked really nicely :)

[squeethebee]

Really? I'd really like to practice on the legacy with just rolling, that way I can roll and possibly pull the impreza. Once those 205's wear out, I'd like to go a bit bigger.

ed

[RCKSTR]

Really? I'd really like to practice on the legacy with just rolling, that way I can roll and possibly pull the impreza. Once those 205's wear out, I'd like to go a bit bigger.

ed


I noticed earlier tonight when we got back to my place that my fronts are rub'n on the fenders and that the fender liner is rip'n apart on the inside :lol:
so atleast I know what that noise is...

[squeethebee]

Just spin your coilovers up a bit...

ed

[RCKSTR]

Just spin your coilovers up a bit...

ed
haha funny guy :unamused: I do think I'll get some pretty quick... and sell you my s-techs...

[squeethebee]

Hooray!! Think I can roll/pull the 94 enough to fit 245's?

ed

[RCKSTR]

Hooray!! Think I can roll/pull the 94 enough to fit 245's?

ed
we can try like hell :devil: I've got 235s now so that'll be pretty wide :lol:
what tires are you going with when that goes down?

[itsmy04wrx]

we can try like hell :devil: I've got 235s now so that'll be pretty wide :lol:
what tires are you going with when that goes down?

Oh you got 235's I was wondering why yours rubbed and mine didn't. Mine are 225's but I also dont have the springs that you have.

[Flat4t]

You all might also want to consider the offset of your wheels which can help as well with being able to put fatter tires on. Foe those who are going to take the leap of faith and roll/pull make sure you use a heat gun and roll a little at a time after you have the lip rolled then you can work on pulling those fenders out just by using more pressure with the roller, just remember do not rush!!! and always use the heat gun to make the paint soft so there will be no cracking or chipping. When you use the roller make sure you start out with just a little bit of a degree for the roller to slowly roll the lip in and up then flat....have fun and take your time!

[squeethebee]

we can try like hell :devil: I've got 235s now so that'll be pretty wide :lol:
what tires are you going with when that goes down?

I thought you had 245's?

ed

[squeethebee]

You all might also want to consider the offset of your wheels which can help as well with being able to put fatter tires on. Foe those who are going to take the leap of faith and roll/pull make sure you use a heat gun and roll a little at a time after you have the lip rolled then you can work on pulling those fenders out just by using more pressure with the roller, just remember do not rush!!! and always use the heat gun to make the paint soft so there will be no cracking or chipping. When you use the roller make sure you start out with just a little bit of a degree for the roller to slowly roll the lip in and up then flat....have fun and take your time!

Paint is already cracked on one of the quarters from rust peeking through, lol. Will have to find a RELIABLE heat gun before I try it I guess.

ed

[Flat4t]

LOL. A good heat gun is your friend....:>

[CTATV]

pirelli P-zero Nero M&S

[Robk0000]

i like bridgestone, i now have summers and winter tires from them and they both are amazing. I dont trust firestone, or those random brands.

[tC2WRX]

Testing the New Extremes of Extreme Performance Summer Tires

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=118&

[97legacygt]

i have fuzion HRi's and i love them. great traction in the rain thats been around way too often lately

[Seraphinwolf]

Testing the New Extremes of Extreme Performance Summer Tires

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=118&
I"d still pick the Z1's over the others. I"ve gotten to really like Dunlops lately. And for the price they beat out the others for what you got IMHO. That reminds me I need to get me some 18" DS2's for winter

[tehsbean]

I'm thinking of upgrading to Kumho Ecsta XS' or Dunlop Z1 Star's on my new P1's, but I can't decide which. I'd love some Advan Neova AD08's, but not at $173 a tire :eek:

[Robk0000]

i like the new bridgestones. They have a prett tread pattern