tire choices? recommendations?
#1
7s bein a pain in the ass
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Chico, CA
Posts: 704
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
tire choices? recommendations?
ok, well im sticking with some stock rims for now because i think they look nice already (don't have lots of money at the moment). anyway, this will be going onto my 86 gxl. i have a set of 91 coupe 5 spoke rims and a set of 91 vert rims with balding tires. what's the widest i can go on either when replacing tires. the usual driving one can expect from a 7 will be what these tires will see.
the choice of tire in my mind, being on a budget and being all-season are:
kumho Ecsta HP4 716 --205
yokohama AVS ES100 --215
yokohama AVS db S2 --205
yokohama Avid H4S --205
yokohama YK420 --215<--- swaying for this one???
bfgoodrich Traction T/4 H &V --215
any other type/brand that you recommend that's a better choice/deal then the above tires is appreciated.
the choice of tire in my mind, being on a budget and being all-season are:
kumho Ecsta HP4 716 --205
yokohama AVS ES100 --215
yokohama AVS db S2 --205
yokohama Avid H4S --205
yokohama YK420 --215<--- swaying for this one???
bfgoodrich Traction T/4 H &V --215
any other type/brand that you recommend that's a better choice/deal then the above tires is appreciated.
#2
still love the FC
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I highly recommend Bridgestone and BF Goodrich tires.
I have Bridgestones on my truck (Dueler A/T with Revo & AQII), and they are great in summer, winter, and rain. They do tend to be a bit pricey though. I opted for BF Goodrich tires on my RX-7, and they are equally amazing (g-Force KDW -- summer only tire on aftermarket wheels).
This weekend I am putting the BF Goodrich Traction T/A H tires on my girlfriend's car. I'll post a response later on what we think of them, but I am expecting them to be a very good all season tire. They are also priced extremely well.
$61 plus shipping each from here:
http://www.tirerack.com
You can also compare different brands of tires at The Tire Rack and look at reviews and test results.
I have Bridgestones on my truck (Dueler A/T with Revo & AQII), and they are great in summer, winter, and rain. They do tend to be a bit pricey though. I opted for BF Goodrich tires on my RX-7, and they are equally amazing (g-Force KDW -- summer only tire on aftermarket wheels).
This weekend I am putting the BF Goodrich Traction T/A H tires on my girlfriend's car. I'll post a response later on what we think of them, but I am expecting them to be a very good all season tire. They are also priced extremely well.
$61 plus shipping each from here:
http://www.tirerack.com
You can also compare different brands of tires at The Tire Rack and look at reviews and test results.
#5
Lives on the Forum
Originally posted by rynberg
For a performance all-season tire, the Dunlop SP5000 is pretty damn good.
For a performance all-season tire, the Dunlop SP5000 is pretty damn good.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 253
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The Yoko ES100 isn't an all season tire so you can scratch that off your list.
I'll agree with the other opinions about the SP5000--it's definitely one of the better all season tires out there.
*edit*
I just noticed you're in California. Unless you get snow where you are I wouldn't bother with an all season tire. Pretty much any "summer" tire will work both in the dry and in rain.
I'll agree with the other opinions about the SP5000--it's definitely one of the better all season tires out there.
*edit*
I just noticed you're in California. Unless you get snow where you are I wouldn't bother with an all season tire. Pretty much any "summer" tire will work both in the dry and in rain.
Last edited by doncojones; 05-19-04 at 01:35 PM.
Trending Topics
#8
7s bein a pain in the ass
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Chico, CA
Posts: 704
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yea, norcal here rarely, if ever, get any snow. hail doesn't count. i don't go to the mountains in my 7 so yea, good point about the tire selection. ok, so i wll look into the dunlop SP5000, the bfgoodrich Traction, and yokohama YK420 then. if i can find them in 215s then great, if not, might just have to settle for 205s. anyone have experience with the yokos or bfs.
#9
still love the FC
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
First Impressions
Originally posted by aka_rocket
alright, i'll wait a bit for ur tid bit on the BFs. that was my other serious choice beside the yokos.
alright, i'll wait a bit for ur tid bit on the BFs. that was my other serious choice beside the yokos.
(High Performance All-Season)
The ride quality is good, and the handling is noticeably stiffer and more responsive compared to the old Goodyear Integrity tires. These tires are not noisy at all. (on a Chevy Cavalier)
They have good grip so far on dry pavement. I cannot comment on the wet weather performance yet. This car isn't exactly a good one for testing the limits of a tire, but it does drive well enough now that I don't feel like I have to come to a complete stop to make a 90 degree turn.
One reason I selected these tires was their great rating in the snow. Honestly, if you live in an area without snow, then you should look at a Summer only tire with good wet & dry characteristics if you want inspiring levels of grip. Summer only tires can cost quite a bit more though. The Yoko. ES100's are probably some of the lowest cost ones out there.
The above being said, the next time I need an all-season tire for my winter wheels on my RX-7, I will probably get these BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires.
#11
Ahhhh Motherland!
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: CA: Van Nuys
Posts: 715
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have the Yoko's AVS DB S2. Before I bought these I compared the rating between these and the ES100, these tires out rated the ES100 in all categories plus they are all season tires, which I need because I live in massachusetts. I like the way these tires feel and I will buy them again.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff20B
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
73
09-16-18 07:16 PM
rx7jocke
Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
72
06-17-16 03:48 AM