Whats a good summer tire thats reasonably priced
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Whats a good summer tire thats reasonably priced
Im gonna go wider than the tires I have now which are 225/40 and 255/35 18
I want to go with 235/40 and 265/35 respectively
the only problem is that the rear might be too wide for the car so I need a tire that will have a small tread width
also who knows of a tire with the wheel protector...I know my Michelin Pilot A/S has one but dont want to spend too much just for the summer
all Im looking for is a tire that will fit the wheels better and no be too wide that may cause rubbing
so far Ive been looking at Pirelli Pzero nero that are on sale right now
been working with Cy at Tirerack and he recommends Dunlops 9000 I just never liked Dunlops.
I know you guys that go throuhg tires can give some insight
I want to go with 235/40 and 265/35 respectively
the only problem is that the rear might be too wide for the car so I need a tire that will have a small tread width
also who knows of a tire with the wheel protector...I know my Michelin Pilot A/S has one but dont want to spend too much just for the summer
all Im looking for is a tire that will fit the wheels better and no be too wide that may cause rubbing
so far Ive been looking at Pirelli Pzero nero that are on sale right now
been working with Cy at Tirerack and he recommends Dunlops 9000 I just never liked Dunlops.
I know you guys that go throuhg tires can give some insight
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Originally posted by Zapata
yoko es100 ownz..................
$110
yoko es100 ownz..................
$110
Vehicle: 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
Location: Belmont, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles driven on tires: 11,000 Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Reviewer's Overall Ratings: 6.88 out of 10
Review Submitted: 2004-01-22
My last tires were the Kumho Ecsta 712. These Yokos have me driving 10 mph slower on the highway in turns. They scare me. They are so noisy that it is distracting, at best.
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Zapata I was looking at those till I read this and some other similar reviews
Vehicle: 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
Location: Belmont, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles driven on tires: 11,000 Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Reviewer's Overall Ratings: 6.88 out of 10
Review Submitted: 2004-01-22
My last tires were the Kumho Ecsta 712. These Yokos have me driving 10 mph slower on the highway in turns. They scare me. They are so noisy that it is distracting, at best.
Zapata I was looking at those till I read this and some other similar reviews
Vehicle: 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
Location: Belmont, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles driven on tires: 11,000 Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Reviewer's Overall Ratings: 6.88 out of 10
Review Submitted: 2004-01-22
My last tires were the Kumho Ecsta 712. These Yokos have me driving 10 mph slower on the highway in turns. They scare me. They are so noisy that it is distracting, at best.
please..............it's a high performance summer tire. You do have more noise than your standard tire but nothing like this guy is talking about. It's perfect for the type of use you want.
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the Pirelli Pzero nero are $179 front and $153 for the rears so thats what Im looking at now just dont really know about these tires
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Lou... The Eagle F1 are the best high performance tire going. Pricey yes, but they are the BEST. Rated much better than the S0-3.
They'll be my next tire.
They'll be my next tire.
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Originally posted by Zapata
please..............it's a high performance summer tire. You do have more noise than your standard tire but nothing like this guy is talking about. It's perfect for the type of use you want.
please..............it's a high performance summer tire. You do have more noise than your standard tire but nothing like this guy is talking about. It's perfect for the type of use you want.
that would probalbly cause rubbing even in the 255/35 tread width is 9.8 inches its a wide tire for its sizes which is good but not for what i need it for
thanks for the input tho
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Originally posted by Scrib
Lou... The Eagle F1 are the best high performance tire going. Pricey yes, but they are the BEST. Rated much better than the S0-3.
They'll be my next tire.
Lou... The Eagle F1 are the best high performance tire going. Pricey yes, but they are the BEST. Rated much better than the S0-3.
They'll be my next tire.
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Originally posted by Scrib
Lou... The Eagle F1 are the best high performance tire going. Pricey yes, but they are the BEST. Rated much better than the S0-3.
They'll be my next tire.
Lou... The Eagle F1 are the best high performance tire going. Pricey yes, but they are the BEST. Rated much better than the S0-3.
They'll be my next tire.
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Consumer Reports -- 11/03
Results of testing max-performance/high-performance testing in dry and wet conditions. Noise, hydroplaning, and price were also factored in. The top three picks had no poor or fair ratings in any category.
The Toyo T1-S and Goodyear Eagle F1 (similar tread patterns were their recommended choices. The Goodyear's had better braking performance. The Toyos had better handling characteristics. I belive the size tested was 215/45-17.
(#1) 19 Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 $135
(#2) 20 Toyo Proxes T1-S $190
(#3) 21 Continental ContiSportContact 2 $170
(#4) 22 Michelin Pilot Sport $180
(#5) 23 Dunlop SP Sport 9000 $140
(#6) 24 Pirelli PZero Nero $140
(#7) 25 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position $180
(#8) 26 Hankook Ventus Sport K104 $115
(#9) 27 Yokohama AVS ES100 $120
(#10)28 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW $145
(#11)29 Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP $175
(#12)30 Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 $125
(#13)31 Sumitomo HTRZ II $120
Results of testing max-performance/high-performance testing in dry and wet conditions. Noise, hydroplaning, and price were also factored in. The top three picks had no poor or fair ratings in any category.
The Toyo T1-S and Goodyear Eagle F1 (similar tread patterns were their recommended choices. The Goodyear's had better braking performance. The Toyos had better handling characteristics. I belive the size tested was 215/45-17.
(#1) 19 Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 $135
(#2) 20 Toyo Proxes T1-S $190
(#3) 21 Continental ContiSportContact 2 $170
(#4) 22 Michelin Pilot Sport $180
(#5) 23 Dunlop SP Sport 9000 $140
(#6) 24 Pirelli PZero Nero $140
(#7) 25 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position $180
(#8) 26 Hankook Ventus Sport K104 $115
(#9) 27 Yokohama AVS ES100 $120
(#10)28 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW $145
(#11)29 Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP $175
(#12)30 Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 $125
(#13)31 Sumitomo HTRZ II $120
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Scrib just called tirerack they put in a order back in Nov. and now tires still
he said it might takes months to get them in but he did recommend them
I dont want to wait that long
he said it might takes months to get them in but he did recommend them
I dont want to wait that long
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Now that blows...
S0-3s are nice too... But damn. The Eagle F1 was my pick.
I have the Pilot Sports now and I like them. But they're insanely pricey compared to other tires like the Eagle F1s and S0-3s...
S0-3s are nice too... But damn. The Eagle F1 was my pick.
I have the Pilot Sports now and I like them. But they're insanely pricey compared to other tires like the Eagle F1s and S0-3s...
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Originally posted by Scrib
Now that blows...
S0-3s are nice too... But damn. The Eagle F1 was my pick.
I have the Pilot Sports now and I like them. But they're insanely pricey compared to other tires like the Eagle F1s and S0-3s...
Now that blows...
S0-3s are nice too... But damn. The Eagle F1 was my pick.
I have the Pilot Sports now and I like them. But they're insanely pricey compared to other tires like the Eagle F1s and S0-3s...
the S03 are great but in the 265 the tread width is too wide 9.7 which may cause rubbing
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(#2) 20 Toyo Proxes T1-S $190
But the Toyo's are great.
I had 2 sets of Dunlop SP 9000's on another car. They were good tires, but had no tread life. I toasted my first set in 16K miles. I will warn you though. The 9000's are VERY picky on rim width. I had under the min, & had alot of vibration, & balance issues. Once I stepped up to specs they road fine.
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Originally posted by Red Rider
Go Toyo Lou, amazing grip
Go Toyo Lou, amazing grip
see the 9.5 inch wheel in the rear is so wide it practically by the fender so if I go to wide yes it will look mean but forget about sitting people in the rear
Im about to say fcuk and put as wide as can be and let knowbody in the rear
do you think it will look too HOT ROD looking with 265/35 compared to 255/35 it has on there now
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looked into already...they only offer the T1's in those sizes and I dont know how the tread width is
see the 9.5 inch wheel in the rear is so wide it practically by the fender so if I go to wide yes it will look mean but forget about sitting people in the rear
Im about to say fcuk and put as wide as can be and let knowbody in the rear
do you think it will look too HOT ROD looking with 265/35 compared to 255/35 it has on there now
looked into already...they only offer the T1's in those sizes and I dont know how the tread width is
see the 9.5 inch wheel in the rear is so wide it practically by the fender so if I go to wide yes it will look mean but forget about sitting people in the rear
Im about to say fcuk and put as wide as can be and let knowbody in the rear
do you think it will look too HOT ROD looking with 265/35 compared to 255/35 it has on there now
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Originally posted by darrinb
lou, somethin abour your rim set uo looks weird, they dont fit on ur car right
lou, somethin abour your rim set uo looks weird, they dont fit on ur car right
from the rear it looks extremely aggressive
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Originally posted by chris3240929
Falken Azenis ST-115
$130 a tire from Discount Tire...high load rating...good bead to protect the rim.
Falken Azenis ST-115
$130 a tire from Discount Tire...high load rating...good bead to protect the rim.
I think they're great tires...
http://www.falkentire.com/tires/st115_infopg.htm
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Originally posted by J.T.'s 3.2TL
Didn't you buy those wheels used? They sure don't look like they are supposed to be on a CLK. The back sticks out too much IMO. I like that style wheel but the fitment isn't perfect.
Didn't you buy those wheels used? They sure don't look like they are supposed to be on a CLK. The back sticks out too much IMO. I like that style wheel but the fitment isn't perfect.
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
Lou,
Put somthing heavy in your trunk and go drive around. See if you hear any rubbing.
Lou,
Put somthing heavy in your trunk and go drive around. See if you hear any rubbing.
the fenders on the clk430 are pre rolled
you can see the tires in the back
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Originally posted by J.T.'s 3.2TL
Didn't you buy those wheels used? They sure don't look like they are supposed to be on a CLK. The back sticks out too much IMO. I like that style wheel but the fitment isn't perfect.
Didn't you buy those wheels used? They sure don't look like they are supposed to be on a CLK. The back sticks out too much IMO. I like that style wheel but the fitment isn't perfect.
whatever you do dont tell the owners of these cars they have fitment problems
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I just ordered a set of the goodyear eagle F1 gs-d3 235/45-17 for my wheels. Cant wait to try them out. I've only had all season tires, so this is my first summer set. They were 152 a piece.
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Originally posted by brian6speed
I just ordered a set of the goodyear eagle F1 gs-d3 235/45-17 for my wheels. Cant wait to try them out. I've only had all season tires, so this is my first summer set. They were 152 a piece.
I just ordered a set of the goodyear eagle F1 gs-d3 235/45-17 for my wheels. Cant wait to try them out. I've only had all season tires, so this is my first summer set. They were 152 a piece.
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Originally posted by Zapata
suprised?? that's not really popular size
suprised?? that's not really popular size
I ended up getting the Pirellis Pzero nero M+S in the front for now to match the P7000 in the rear. Now the front look meatier than the back and its driving me nuts.
O well it will have to do till Tirerack gets the Goodyears