Need Some QUICK ADVICE - FD3S Tires
Ok heres the dilema:
Stock 16" wheels. Upgrading next year to 17-18 Volk CE28's. But for now I need some new rubber. Car has Tein Flex Coilovers, with Manufacturer's height suggestion setting. Also have Tri-Point Sway Bars and stock brakes, Jim Labs bushings. I don't want to spend a fortune because I will be getting new wheels next spring. I would like a 245/45-16 all around but I am not sure if they will fit on the front with the .5-1" drop. I don't mind going with 225/50-16 if I have to. But tires have to be very sticky, I have a street port, T-78, the works. I'm not worried about wear, car is never in rain or snow. I noticed Kumho 712's are a great price. Anyone have luck with these with a similar setup? And will the 245's fit the front? Trying to make this happen before RotorFest in NJ! Thanks Ron Thanks Also |
OK it seems people have a 1" drop and have 245/45-16 all around with good results.
NOW I just need the tire advice, Kumho 712, S-03, AVS Sport, or AVSES100? C'mon guys help me decide! Need to order today! Thanks |
You need to get better tires than what you are looking at, even if they cost more.
If you want a good cheap tire -- Kumho MX. Otherwise, the usual suspects will be good -- Yoko AVS Sport, BFG KD, Bridge S-03, Toyo T1-S. 245/45 16 will fit fine. |
Hey ron...whats up man?
i have the toyos t1s....real nice light tire. They look bulky on stock rim though. |
rynberg,
Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated! Matt, You going down to NJ ROTORFEST This weekend? I just installed Tein Flex Coilovers, Tri-Point Sway Bars front&rear, Jim Lab's Unobotanium Bushings, 2 supra Pumps, and -6 braided fuel lines to each rail. You gotta see the car now! Call me up. 996-GUNS |
Just installed a set of Kumho 712s in 245/45-16 on my FD and I hate them. The rears should be ok for drift tires, but the fronts do not hold a corner the way I want. They get greasy rather quickly from just some hard street driving, feedback is pretty hard to interpret.. They don't "feel" good, so I am looking for a new set of tires/wheels so I can change out the fronts..
If I could do it over, I'd buy one more set of crappy used tires while I save, then get the Kumho V700's I wanted... |
Originally posted by ViperEater rynberg, Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated! Matt, You going down to NJ ROTORFEST This weekend? I just installed Tein Flex Coilovers, Tri-Point Sway Bars front&rear, Jim Lab's Unobotanium Bushings, 2 supra Pumps, and -6 braided fuel lines to each rail. You gotta see the car now! Call me up. 996-GUNS get her tuned for 20 psi! Not going to rotorfest man. Been so busy lately as we bought a new house. Plus alot of other stuff going on :( But definately want to meet up to check out your ride sometime soon. i will call u. |
ok, give me a call.
Ron |
If you find the right dealer, Toyo's aren't that much more than shitty tires. I paid $175/per for 255/35/18, and $195/per for 275/35/18.
if you're going to chump out because you're going to replace them, i'd just chump out hard-core and find a set of used take-offs on the partstrader or something. |
I have some Yoko AVS on my FD. I have been pleased with the tires performance. Very good grip and nice tread life. Very little road noise as well.
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I'm still very happy with the Kumho MX. They are a good tire; completely different than the 711, 712 etc.
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