Help me pick a tire - Page 3

Blktrax · 10-13-2009, 09:43 PM

BAM - My wheel bearings hate me.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....048MH&i1_Qty=4

Yokohama ADVAN A048
225/45R16
Blackwall Medium Hard Compound Serv. Desc: 89W
Price: $219.00 (each)

Had the Falken 615's great tire. Then I found this.

bkathsalero · 10-13-2009, 09:46 PM

yea the problem with those tires is we have rain here

Blktrax · 10-13-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bkathsalero

yea the problem with those tires is we have rain here

I just:

a) Slowdown
b) Drive the Jeep.

JLw7123 · 10-14-2009, 10:13 AM

get some hankook k106 radials they get great grip in the rain I had them on my old alero.http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...mn=Radial+K106

Blktrax · 10-14-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JLw7123

get some hankook k106 radials they get great grip in the rain I had them on my old alero.http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...mn=Radial+K106

Not a bad choice, IF the Falken 615's arnt in the budget, a fellow mechanic was using these on this SRT-4 at less than $100 a tire, you can afford to smoke em once and a while.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....6Z212&i1_Qty=4

Hankook Ventus R-S2 (Extreme Performance Summer)
Size: 205/50ZR16
Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 87W
UTQG: Treadwear: 200
Traction: AA
Temperature: A200 AA A
Orig. Price: $95.00 ea.
$68.00
Closeout

Estimated Availability:
In Stock

Theyre on close out because they're being replaced with these. (basicly for the autocorss crowd like me)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=Ventus+R-S3

Hankook Ventus R-S3 (Extreme Performance Summer)
Size: 225/50ZR16
Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 92W
UTQG: Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
Price: $112.00 (each)

Estimated Availability:
In Stock
Optional Road Hazard Program: additional $13.44 per tire

Cliff8928 · 10-15-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by [ion] C2

I've heard Azenis and Eagle F1 both are total garbage... so... you can't go by what anyone says I guess. All tires have people on both sides.. but I'd listen to people who've actually had the tires they're suggesting.

The Azenis totally OWN most Solo 2 events. Just don't drive them in the rain.

I've had 2 sets of Eagle F1 GS-D3. They were both good. The rain traction is outstanding, and the treadwear seems good too..

You have to be fairly specific when referring to a "Eagle F1" because there have been MANY different variants over the years. There's currently 3 sets of F1s here at the house, The GS-D3 on the beretta, the all-season on the STS (these are VERY sensitive to tire pressure!) and the Supercar for the Benz.

jabartram · 10-15-2009, 08:29 AM

my 615s are decent in the rain, the kdws are far better in the rain though. but i dont hairpin in the rain either.

zzyzzx · 10-15-2009, 11:45 AM

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do

Cheaper than tire rack.

Atmosphere · 10-15-2009, 10:02 PM

I'm gonna need a new set pretty soon too.

Rain and snow ftl.

Blktrax · 10-15-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Atmosphere

I'm gonna need a new set pretty soon too.

Rain and snow ftl.

Awesome rain and snow, had these on the car when I got it. 40k and still more than 3/32 tread left. Really look good on the stock rims too.

Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S (High Performance All-Season)
Size: 225/50R16
Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 92V
UTQG: Treadwear: 400
Traction: A
Temperature: A400 A A
Price: $119.00 (each) Special

Estimated Availability:
In Stock

Atmosphere · 10-15-2009, 11:35 PM

Thanks! I'll definitely look into those.