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10-27-2005, 07:59 PM
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Which of these?
Alright guys, I need new tires and want your expert opinion on the following tires:
Yokohama AVS ES100
Yokohama Parada Spec-2
Nitto NT-555
I currently have the Nittos on my car, but wouldn't mind making a change if the performance was better.
What do you guys think? Chime in if you've had any of these tires on your car.
Yokohama AVS ES100
Yokohama Parada Spec-2
Nitto NT-555
I currently have the Nittos on my car, but wouldn't mind making a change if the performance was better.
What do you guys think? Chime in if you've had any of these tires on your car.
10-27-2005, 10:51 PM
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I'm using the ES100s right now and don't like them that much. They're not very quiet and don't ride too well. However, due to its stiff sidewall, the turn in is pretty crisp.
I'd get the Prada out of those 3, but just b/c that's the only one I haven't tried yet. Plus, the tread pattern looks good.
I'd get the Prada out of those 3, but just b/c that's the only one I haven't tried yet. Plus, the tread pattern looks good.
10-27-2005, 11:38 PM
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I vote goodyear eagle F1s
They are pimp tires
They are pimp tires
10-28-2005, 05:07 AM
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I was really happy when I first got my ES100s, and I'm still amazed at the grip and turn in they provide, especially for the price, but I agree with AZ; they are noisy (and have gotten noisier as the miles have gone up), and they are pretty stiff.............
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10-30-2005, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CobaltForge
Haha 
for Joe! BTW, is that what you would recommend Joe?
for Joe! BTW, is that what you would recommend Joe?
10-30-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Not very JDM of you...
10-30-2005, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jkozlow3
Why not get one of the top rated tires found here...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
Since people have recommended against the AVS100, I'll go with either the Parada or the F1s. I'm not saying that they're bad tires, just something I wouldn't go with.
I also want a change from the Nittos that I have right now.
10-30-2005, 06:59 PM
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Omar,
Are you going w/ 225s or 235s? Go 235s as that would match the stock diameter better, provide more rim protection, give more grip, and make your car look even more slammed by filling up the wheel well more.
Are you going w/ 225s or 235s? Go 235s as that would match the stock diameter better, provide more rim protection, give more grip, and make your car look even more slammed by filling up the wheel well more.
10-30-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AlterZgo
Omar,
Are you going w/ 225s or 235s? Go 235s as that would match the stock diameter better, provide more rim protection, give more grip, and make your car look even more slammed by filling up the wheel well more.
Are you going w/ 225s or 235s? Go 235s as that would match the stock diameter better, provide more rim protection, give more grip, and make your car look even more slammed by filling up the wheel well more.
BTW, are you coming to the meet?
10-30-2005, 09:33 PM
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I won't be able to make it this time, but I'm really curious to see what you and Kevin have been up to with your cars. I'm thinking about going w/ a Tein Flex set up, but want to check out the Tanabe and Buddy Club set ups for comparison.
10-31-2005, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by AlterZgo
I won't be able to make it this time, but I'm really curious to see what you and Kevin have been up to with your cars. I'm thinking about going w/ a Tein Flex set up, but want to check out the Tanabe and Buddy Club set ups for comparison.
10-31-2005, 05:24 AM
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i too am looking for tires and i checked out all them tires but they all seem to have iffy reviews in that they are loud.. are you worried about noise?
anyway, the Eagle F1 GS-D3 has very good rating/reviews:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3
anyone have them?
they look nice but they aren't JDM.. does anyone care?
anyway, the Eagle F1 GS-D3 has very good rating/reviews:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3
anyone have them?
they look nice but they aren't JDM.. does anyone care?
10-31-2005, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AlterZgo
I won't be able to make it this time, but I'm really curious to see what you and Kevin have been up to with your cars. I'm thinking about going w/ a Tein Flex set up, but want to check out the Tanabe and Buddy Club set ups for comparison.
G, you're more than welcomed to do a testdrive on my car whenever you're in the OC area. Just give me a buzz on cell. The more I ride in my BC, the more I love it, I've been stiffening up the ride quality ever since I got it and planning to keep it hard for a while!
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11-01-2005, 12:12 PM
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I've got the F1's and I am very happy with them. Haven't put that many miles on them(approx 5000) so I cannot comment on wear. Grip is very good and they are much quieter than stock tires. Only thing I noticed is that they like to pick up gravel, etc. when driving at slower speeds. Don't take the car out in the rain so I cannot speak to wet traction
11-01-2005, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by marketman
I've got the F1's and I am very happy with them. Haven't put that many miles on them(approx 5000) so I cannot comment on wear. Grip is very good and they are much quieter than stock tires. Only thing I noticed is that they like to pick up gravel, etc. when driving at slower speeds. Don't take the car out in the rain so I cannot speak to wet traction
11-01-2005, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CobaltForge
Thanks for the positive review. Seems like I might be leaning toward these now.
did u check out that link i posted? prolly has the highest rating on tirerack.. plus the hydro-treks look good.
when are you buying them? im getting mines in december (when i get the '06 + GT-7s).. let me know how they are if you get them first than me.
11-01-2005, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Sebo
me too.
did u check out that link i posted? prolly has the highest rating on tirerack.. plus the hydro-treks look good.
when are you buying them? im getting mines in december (when i get the '06 + GT-7s).. let me know how they are if you get them first than me.
did u check out that link i posted? prolly has the highest rating on tirerack.. plus the hydro-treks look good.
when are you buying them? im getting mines in december (when i get the '06 + GT-7s).. let me know how they are if you get them first than me.
11-12-2005, 12:56 PM
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Nittos are probably the hardest compound of them all. I didn't search the net, but usually Nitto is that way. With that being said, the Nittos will last the longest, but the ride will suffer, being a harsh ride, especially with winter coming up.
The Parada's are really soft, and will not last as long. Also you will suffer from a lot of road noise from the compound being so soft.
My vote is the ES100's from your three choices. It's probably the most intermediate tire you have looked at.
Go to www.tirerack.com or www.discounttiredirect.com and search tread wear ratings on those tires. That gives you the type of compound tire, soft to hard, and should give you a bit more insight on what to expect from a tire.
The Parada's are really soft, and will not last as long. Also you will suffer from a lot of road noise from the compound being so soft.
My vote is the ES100's from your three choices. It's probably the most intermediate tire you have looked at.
Go to www.tirerack.com or www.discounttiredirect.com and search tread wear ratings on those tires. That gives you the type of compound tire, soft to hard, and should give you a bit more insight on what to expect from a tire.
11-12-2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cmf
Nittos are probably the hardest compound of them all. I didn't search the net, but usually Nitto is that way. With that being said, the Nittos will last the longest, but the ride will suffer, being a harsh ride, especially with winter coming up.
The Parada's are really soft, and will not last as long. Also you will suffer from a lot of road noise from the compound being so soft.
My vote is the ES100's from your three choices. It's probably the most intermediate tire you have looked at.
Go to www.tirerack.com or www.discounttiredirect.com and search tread wear ratings on those tires. That gives you the type of compound tire, soft to hard, and should give you a bit more insight on what to expect from a tire.
The Parada's are really soft, and will not last as long. Also you will suffer from a lot of road noise from the compound being so soft.
My vote is the ES100's from your three choices. It's probably the most intermediate tire you have looked at.
Go to www.tirerack.com or www.discounttiredirect.com and search tread wear ratings on those tires. That gives you the type of compound tire, soft to hard, and should give you a bit more insight on what to expect from a tire.
I actually decided on the Goodyear Eagle F1s after reading JTso's thread on them.
They seem to be the best rated (by Car and Driver magazine) and also from feedback on tirerack.com
11-12-2005, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CobaltForge
Thanks CMF!
I actually decided on the Goodyear Eagle F1s after reading JTso's thread on them.
They seem to be the best rated (by Car and Driver magazine) and also from feedback on tirerack.com
I actually decided on the Goodyear Eagle F1s after reading JTso's thread on them.
They seem to be the best rated (by Car and Driver magazine) and also from feedback on tirerack.com
11-12-2005, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Sweet those are my favorirte tires but will probably end up with toyos on my car instead cause goodyear isnt japanese.