Tire recommendation
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Tire recommendation
Just seeing what tires u guys would recommend for my setup. I have a daily driven fd. Street port and sequential twin at 10 psi, so nothin crazy just street. Located in nc so no snow. Needs to grip good in dry and wet. I currently have toyo proxes right now and the sizes I have are front (235 40 zr18 95w) and rear (275 35 zr18 99w). I work at a garage so price really isn't an obstacle cause I get tires at discount except toyos. I have about 10k miles left on my current tires so its time to start saving up for some more. Looking for a good combination of grip and decent tire life. Doesn't matter if tires are directional or non directional. As you can see from my setup, don't really have an option of rotating unless side to side. Thanx in advance for your advice
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Just seeing what tires u guys would recommend for my setup. I have a daily driven fd. Street port and sequential twin at 10 psi, so nothin crazy just street. Located in nc so no snow. Needs to grip good in dry and wet. I currently have toyo proxes right now and the sizes I have are front (235 40 zr18 95w) and rear (275 35 zr18 99w). I work at a garage so price really isn't an obstacle cause I get tires at discount except toyos. I have about 10k miles left on my current tires so its time to start saving up for some more. Looking for a good combination of grip and decent tire life. Doesn't matter if tires are directional or non directional. As you can see from my setup, don't really have an option of rotating unless side to side. Thanx in advance for your advice
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i have nitto nt-05's on my Evo X currently (for sale btw) and am 100% satisfied with them as street tires. they arent the longest life but the grip is great and i have had no problems in the wet. also, theyre basically dirt cheap ~800 for my set which is 275/30/18. assuming they have your sizes maybe consider those.
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i have nitto nt-05's on my Evo X currently (for sale btw) and am 100% satisfied with them as street tires. they arent the longest life but the grip is great and i have had no problems in the wet. also, theyre basically dirt cheap ~800 for my set which is 275/30/18. assuming they have your sizes maybe consider those.
Last edited by bobefann; 03-12-13 at 12:32 PM.
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Daily driven and "needs to grip good dry and wet" => Definitely no-go on the Kumho XS, and RS-3s aren't so great in cool/damp either.
If price is no object, I'd go Michelin Pilot Super Sports (in fact I did go with these). Street dry grip on par with the more dry-oriented "Extreme Performance" category tires, but with better wet grip and far better resistance to hydroplaning.
If price is something of an object, Sumitomo HTR Z III.
There is a place for dry-oriented "Extreme Performance" tires. But they aren't the best choice for DD street cars...
If price is no object, I'd go Michelin Pilot Super Sports (in fact I did go with these). Street dry grip on par with the more dry-oriented "Extreme Performance" category tires, but with better wet grip and far better resistance to hydroplaning.
If price is something of an object, Sumitomo HTR Z III.
There is a place for dry-oriented "Extreme Performance" tires. But they aren't the best choice for DD street cars...
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Those sizes would be about ideal fitment on 18x8/18x9. 235/275 is doable, though, if max tire width is desired.
Sumitomo HTR Z III is less $$$ and generally outperforms the Hankook V12 in the wet and dry:
Tire Test Results : Testing Value-Priced Max Performance Summer Tires
Recommend rooting around in the Tire Rack site looking at test results and customer survey results before buying. TONS of info on a LOT of different tires.
I would choose a Bridgestone Potenza RE760 sport, or Hankook V12 tire. They are decent all around and won't break the bank.
Tire Test Results : Testing Value-Priced Max Performance Summer Tires
Recommend rooting around in the Tire Rack site looking at test results and customer survey results before buying. TONS of info on a LOT of different tires.
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Those sizes would be about ideal fitment on 18x8/18x9. 235/275 is doable, though, if max tire width is desired.
Sumitomo HTR Z III is less $$$ and generally outperforms the Hankook V12 in the wet and dry:
Tire Test Results : Testing Value-Priced Max Performance Summer Tires
Recommend rooting around in the Tire Rack site looking at test results and customer survey results before buying. TONS of info on a LOT of different tires.
Sumitomo HTR Z III is less $$$ and generally outperforms the Hankook V12 in the wet and dry:
Tire Test Results : Testing Value-Priced Max Performance Summer Tires
Recommend rooting around in the Tire Rack site looking at test results and customer survey results before buying. TONS of info on a LOT of different tires.
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And here is one with side view
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Here is what car and driver rated some tires.
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 Comparison Tests - Page 10 - Car and Driver
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 Comparison Tests - Page 10 - Car and Driver
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Here is what car and driver rated some tires.
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 Comparison Tests - Page 10 - Car and Driver
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 Comparison Tests - Page 10 - Car and Driver
But I don't think anyone would be going wrong with the Hankook v12 evo, either. Or the B'stone RE760.
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