cpt_gloval

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I'm looking at tirerack and it looks like the options for stock(ish) size tires are pretty limited.

Are there any favorites for generally-spirited driving and occasional autocross that can be spooned on a 13" rim? I'm looking for summer tires; we don't get much freezing weather and when it's like that I'm not driving the Mazda.

NCross

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I have the Falkens. For being a 13" tire they perform nicely.

t_g_farrell

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There are no street performance tires in 13" anymore unless you step up to a Hoosier or Toyo
which are both basically race rubber. If your serious about autox, get some extra rims and some
hoosiers to swap on.

cshaw07

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i buy the same tires that are on legends race cars, gotta find a legends dealer and they aren't DOT legal.

NanaimoRx-7

I'm stuck in the same boat, I'd love to upgrade the rims but I don't think this frame is a keeper so I'm looking for some simple rubber to keep it going for now. I've always loved having 205/60's but now other than autocross rubber I'm out of luck.

One choice I see, which could end up being horrible is the Federal Formoza FD1, I don't drive this car much more than 10k per year so it might work out. I haven't been able to find any reviews from someone putting these on a 7, which is probably some kind of indication of what I'm getting into lol.

NanaimoRx-7

Anyone looking for winter tires I had great luck with the Hankook i*pike RC01 tires in 175/70/13, approx $60 and studdable if you're into that kind of thing. Did really well for a light RWD car on snow and ice in northern Canada, no troubles running errands around town in temps as low as - 20C/-4F (it gets all the way down to - 40 here before the windchill sometimes)

It's not very hilly here and it's too cold and dry to get really deep snow, lots of hard packed roads. I was a parking lot drift hero and feeling just a little to old to be having that much fun driving like I was still 19.

Cookboy

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The crappy tires of today are generally as good as or better than the good tires of yesteryear. Technology.

7aull

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Coker tire has 13s in various widths. Not cheap tho

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

Arcolithe

just invest $400-500 in the ever-popular enkei92 or rikens, and your options expand for autocrossing

DivinDriver

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Yep, unless things change in the tire world, once my current Futuras wear out, I may have to retire the waffles & go to larger rims just to be able to buy tires. Which will blow.

Thankfully, the RWLs are holding up nicely thus far, and I'm only putting a couple thousand miles a year on the car.

cshaw07

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Tip For Those Seeking 205/60-13 Tires - '02 General Discussion - BMW 2002 FAQ

karabear

I have found a source for 205/60/13 tires through Mega Tires in Lincoln Nebraska. This is the only place in the country that I have been able to get these. Phone number is 402-323-4237. I believe the brand is Pro Meter.

DreamInRotary

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I had to run General Altimax tires on my 7's stock + wheels. Weren't bad, but didn't put many miles on them and never raced them - not sure I'd want to either seeing as they're put on minivans and passenger cars.

Qingdao

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See..... I'm pushing for the transfer to Jakarta's Bridgestone factory. (thats where the 13" Primewell molds are [also china])

Once their I'm gonna MAKE a set of 205/60r13's for the "common man".

I'll call them Pastera's (combo word past and era hahaha) or Speedgazoms.

NanaimoRx-7

I would love to have a set of meshies on my 7, however they don't seem to come up for sale very often where they won't cost me a buttload of shipping and duty charges. I was so so close to getting a set a few weeks ago, I was even ready to have a buddy in another city hand over the cash without seeing them in person myself since the seller and I were more than 10 hours apart.

Of course I just had to ask him to measure them one more time, and they turned out to be 4x108. I was desperate enough to consider "wobble" or corrective bolts for a few days but decided to reconsider since I drive it hard and there are some massive potholes around here. I guess I have to keep looking or pony up the cash and have a set shipped up from the states.

Carl

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Primewells in 185-70-13 are available for $47 each. Just found them online and available from my local firestone dealer. I don't need them, but they look pretty good for stock wheels and look.

Carl

Carl

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Should have included this the first time.

Product information ? Primewell Tires