Best possible tires for street **NO PRICE LIMIT**
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Just mounted Pilot Sport PS2s on my wheels. I was caught between the Bridgestone RE01R and the PS2 and I just went with the established tire. The reviews for the PS2s on TireRack were consistant and I've always seen them on some of the best cars. Now that I have them I can see what everyone else was talking about.
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Dgeesman... thanks for the info, it did help.
And well ive changed my views quite a bit. Why you ask...... I just got into a accident because of my tires in the rear (I will post pics of the -5% tread lol).
I deffinatly DONT want to have that little ability of sliding out... ive been able to control it before quite a few times, but when you get into a minor accident, your views change and you realize why.
Luckly nothing besides a fender and wheel was damaged, but im going to try to pick up the R888s on monday and if not, the RA1s on Pilot Sports.
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And well ive changed my views quite a bit. Why you ask...... I just got into a accident because of my tires in the rear (I will post pics of the -5% tread lol).
I deffinatly DONT want to have that little ability of sliding out... ive been able to control it before quite a few times, but when you get into a minor accident, your views change and you realize why.
Luckly nothing besides a fender and wheel was damaged, but im going to try to pick up the R888s on monday and if not, the RA1s on Pilot Sports.
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Keep in mind that as you get closer to an R-Compound, temperature is also a big deal. i.e. they don't grab as well when cold, they need to warm up. IMO, you DON'T need something like that as in some cases it can make things worse. No offense, but IMO you need to get a decent set of street tires (Kumho MX or Falken 615's) and tighten the nut behind the wheel.
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As far as tires, the more grip the better, I see my stupidity of asking for slidability, DEFIANTLY dont want that now haha.
If I cant get the R888s im going to go for the Pilot Sport PS2s (simply because theyre on the GT2s and GT3s). Are the PS2s forgivable? for example does it slowly let you know when its going to give out, or is it abrupt? I really realized how important it is to start knowing when your loosing it before you do.
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Falken Azenis RT-615 in 205/50/15, 70 bucks apiece.
Next on the list is the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R in 195/50/15 (which somehow is wider than the Azenis' 205) at $105 bucks apiece. Do you get 50% more performance? Probably not. Do you get a better tire in the dry and wet? Definitely yes.
Next on the list is the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R in 195/50/15 (which somehow is wider than the Azenis' 205) at $105 bucks apiece. Do you get 50% more performance? Probably not. Do you get a better tire in the dry and wet? Definitely yes.
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Falken Azenis RT-615 in 205/50/15, 70 bucks apiece.
Next on the list is the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R in 195/50/15 (which somehow is wider than the Azenis' 205) at $105 bucks apiece. Do you get 50% more performance? Probably not. Do you get a better tire in the dry and wet? Definitely yes.
Next on the list is the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R in 195/50/15 (which somehow is wider than the Azenis' 205) at $105 bucks apiece. Do you get 50% more performance? Probably not. Do you get a better tire in the dry and wet? Definitely yes.
I've spent a lot of time looking at tires, and the two you mentioned aren't available in 285/30/18, a popular fitment size for 18x10s.....
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To the guy who posted this question: Please include wheel size, makes it easier.
I've seen a few of your responses, and I've always wondered why you never included the RE-01R as a good street tire to buy. Is it for cost reasons? Treadwear? Sizes? Fitment?
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If I wanted all out dry performance, I'd probably go with the Nitto NT-01. Even then, unless it was for a dual purpose car, I'd likely go with the Falkens.
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Dunlop Z1's look good, they tested about equally with the RE-01R, but are a bunch cheaper.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...zza+Sport+Z1_1
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...zza+Sport+Z1_1
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I'd pick the Dunlop over the Bridgestone based on that review.
I know Kumho is coming out with a new tire, is Hankook coming out with a new one as well?
Can't wait for the RE-11 coming out next year! It would be awesome if they offered any of these tires in 225/45/15 or 225/40/15.
I know Kumho is coming out with a new tire, is Hankook coming out with a new one as well?
Can't wait for the RE-11 coming out next year! It would be awesome if they offered any of these tires in 225/45/15 or 225/40/15.
Last edited by Roen; 01-24-08 at 12:11 PM.
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Wait?... when did i ask for sizes for 18s?
I run 255/40/17 in the front and 275/40/17 in the back and im going to stick with those sizes since they work well right now.
Ill look into the Dunlops.... unfortunatly they dont have a 275/40/17... what would be the best substitute for that?
I run 255/40/17 in the front and 275/40/17 in the back and im going to stick with those sizes since they work well right now.
Ill look into the Dunlops.... unfortunatly they dont have a 275/40/17... what would be the best substitute for that?
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I'd go with Kumho MX for those sizes. I run 275/40-17 all around, and never saw a whole lot of good choices in that size. FWIW I'm currently running Michelin PS2 and like them as a street tire, but they're too expensive and don't handle track use very well. Next time it will be Kumho MX for me, if these PS2s ever wear out.
I'd like to try the RE01Rs as I was a long-time S03 user in the past, but Bridgestone does not make any tires in the larger sizes (bigger than 255 in 17" or 265 in 18"). I contacted them and they said they have no plans to go any bigger in width.
Don't spend more on tires than you need to.
I'd like to try the RE01Rs as I was a long-time S03 user in the past, but Bridgestone does not make any tires in the larger sizes (bigger than 255 in 17" or 265 in 18"). I contacted them and they said they have no plans to go any bigger in width.
Don't spend more on tires than you need to.
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Don't spend more on tires than you need to? How do you figure? That's the last place someone should skimp when it comes to these cars......
turbro240, you might not be looking at 18s, but I am . The premise is the same....the RE01R doesnt come in wide enough sizes for 17s or 18s, in my opinion.
turbro240, you might not be looking at 18s, but I am . The premise is the same....the RE01R doesnt come in wide enough sizes for 17s or 18s, in my opinion.
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I think what he's trying to say is that there's no need to buy a $300 tire when a $200 tire is as good as, or nearly as good as the more expensive ones. There's some really good tires out there on the lower half of the price spectrum. I agree 100% that it's not a good place to cheap out, but it's not necessary to buy the absolute best, most expensive tire out there.
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I agree which is why my street tires are Yoko's ES100's. I spend money on my track tires as I don't need uber sticky tires for the street.
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put stiff *** springs in the rear if you want it to slide. I've used all sorts of tires and I can always manage to break the rear end loose when I want to... then again, not hard with 500hp.
I'll be in the market for a street setup soon, let me know what you come up with and how you like it.
I'll be in the market for a street setup soon, let me know what you come up with and how you like it.