Help me pick a tire

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 10:27 PM

So I fell through on my last tire purchase. I need new tires. they need to be 225/50/16 or thinner sidewall: What I'm looking for
(1)DW and maybe even S
(2)Performance, with high speed rating
(3)Aggressive looking
(4)good handling (sticky)
(5)good tread wear

Any Ideas?

meadus101 · 10-12-2009, 10:29 PM

Heard alot about the Khumo Escta Line.

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 10:34 PM

you can stretch a 205 tire to a 225 rim right?

I'd have to guess so if the drift cars can do this

CactusWill · 10-12-2009, 10:35 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Co mpare1=yes

Get em while they're hot son.

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 10:39 PM

/\/\ Damn those are ugly

Vic28 · 10-12-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bkathsalero

/\/\ Damn those are ugly

are you dating the tire??

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 10:43 PM

almost

IDK I just think a tire can make or break a car, I thought alot of people were like that, maybe I'm the only one

Nate's Alero · 10-12-2009, 11:02 PM

kumho estica!!!

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 11:04 PM

I think thats what I'm going to go with, but I might try and stretch a 205/40/r16 on rather than a 225/50/r16

... or maybe even a 195/50R16

Nate's Alero · 10-12-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bkathsalero

I think thats what I'm going to go with, but I might try and stretch a 205/40/r16 on rather than a 225/50/r16

you're an idiot if you do that....

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 11:06 PM

y do you say that

Vic28 · 10-12-2009, 11:21 PM

I think you want a vdub

.. .First you wont get the look of stretch with those tire size. 2nd you will need hella wide rims lol. 3rd stretching tire is not that smart.. and 4th(for the record) learn what will change by you changing the overall diameter of tires.
Shit I thought you were smarter with the skills that you have engine wise and stuf...

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 11:32 PM

haha I never said I was smart

But I don't plan on having a HUGE stretch. very mild. I just think I t would be something different. Thats how I make half my money is coming up with weird ideas, sometimes they work sometime they don't. But it's just an idea.

... And I'm more fueled by the fact I have never tried to do it.
We will see where I'm at in a few days when the credit card actually comes out and gives it's opinion

and Fyi: Formula 1 stretches tires - so it is a proven design (not saying my car is anywhere near formula1

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[ion] C2 · 10-12-2009, 11:33 PM

I thought you wanted traction and performance... stretching a tiny tire isn't going to give you the best surface contact or safety. You want the fattest tire you can fit.

Here's the tire you want. I'd never get anything else now that I have them.

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 11:37 PM

And see all I needed was ION to make me not want to do it, Those are some BADASS tires, You like the feel of them Ion? They stick good in the rain?

[ion] C2 · 10-12-2009, 11:50 PM

eff yeah they do. I had them put on during the rain and noticed a MASSIVE increase in grip. I actually thought something was wrong with my car haha. Super sticky. Amazing performance.

Key feature
Dry
Wet

bkathsalero · 10-12-2009, 11:53 PM

Sweet, How's the noise, little research shows that some people complain others don't mind. As long as they don't sound like super swampers going down the road I'll be fine.

131$ ea, going to order on wed

[ion] C2 · 10-12-2009, 11:54 PM

Ha, it sounded sweet when I first got them. And then you get used to it and don't notice it. People who complain about them are pussies. They aren't that noticeable.

CactusWill · 10-13-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bkathsalero

/\/\ Damn those are ugly

If you knew anything about tires than you would know when to not be a homo and appreciate something manly.

And, theres a problem with KDW tires when you live in the north. THEY ARE SUMMER TIRES. If you need to drive in the snow with a K series BF goodrich tire, you need KDWS tires. K-Dry-Wet-Snow

Vic28 · 10-13-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CactusWill

If you knew anything about tires than you would know when to not be a homo and appreciate something manly.

And, theres a problem with KDW tires when you live in the north. THEY ARE SUMMER TIRES. If you need to drive in the snow with a K series BF goodrich tire, you need KDWS tires. K-Dry-Wet-Snow

You tell em lol... Im a BFG fan myself, gearhead plus thats what I sell lol. I cant believe those traction t/a are going for that price, a damn steal. I would go for the SuperSport A/S right now if he dont mind bigger tag price.