Tire recommendation?
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Tire recommendation?
Would anybody be able to recommend a good set of tires for my RJ inspyres? Right now I am currently running 225/40/18 Kumho Ecsta ASX . Something relatively inexpensive will do. Also should I bump it up to 235?
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What are you looking for the tire to do? All season, performance? snow? just dry pavement? rain? general tire? Whats Inexpensive to you?
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I would check out this site. Enter the size you want pick the brands and what type of tire (ie all season, performance) and it will come back with all the tires. There are customer reviews and comparisons
http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp
http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp
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I would like all season peformance that would need to drive well in the rain since it rains a lot in Seattle. I really dont want to spend over 150 bucks a tire. Thanks
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did you check out tire rack? and what was offered in the size and price range your looking for?
Will the tire ever see snow is a big question
Will the tire ever see snow is a big question
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how about the RE750 or the AVS ES100 or the Potenza RE960AS Pole Position or the Continental ContiExtremeContact or the Pirelli PZero Nero M&S or the Sumitomo HTR+
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occasionally will see snow but rarely ever. is it ok to run 225/40/18 or should i run something higher to protect my wheels? Thanks Chris I appreciate the help
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Well if they see snow or not makes a huge difference on what tires to get, along with how much they might see
225 40 or 235 40 seem to be the norm. Running a different size effects speedo calibration.
225 40 or 235 40 seem to be the norm. Running a different size effects speedo calibration.
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I am probably going to bump it up to 235. Looking at tire rack and i am having a really hard time trying to figure out which tire to get. Should i get all season or just summer tires?
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my favor where I will be getting the stock tire size...
http://www.maxxis.com/products/autom...ail.asp?id=102
http://www.maxxis.com/products/autom...ail.asp?id=102
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Originally Posted by merkin110
I am probably going to bump it up to 235. Looking at tire rack and i am having a really hard time trying to figure out which tire to get. Should i get all season or just summer tires?
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Originally Posted by FriscoNick
Thanks for the tire link, I think I am going to replace my TL's original tires with Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. I have always had good luck with Michelin tires.
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Originally Posted by FriscoNick
Thanks for the tire link, I think I am going to replace my TL's original tires with Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. I have always had good luck with Michelin tires.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
well it depends on IF and how much snow you will ave to drive thru. If its never or less than flurry i would go with summer.
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If you go all-season the Continental ContiExtreme aren't bad (great wet traction, good cornering, fairly quiet, but nothing special in snow for an all-season). I think I paid under $120 per tire last year to fit the stock 17s. They wear fast though, you'll be lucky to get 25K out of them.
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Originally Posted by merkin110
Seriously just thinking about biting the bullet and picking up the yokohama Advan s.4
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Originally Posted by merkin110
What do you guys think of the Yokohama Avid H4S?
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
good tire for what it is. there are better.
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i would honestly get a tire that you want. Use your stock tires in the winter months or in the event your going to have to drive in snow.
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Definently would like to pick up the michelin pilots but man those are 250 a piece!!!
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Ever think about toyo tires? I have the Proxies4 (235/40/18) on my car ... tread rating of 300. Pretty good for a high performance all-season tire. Pirelli PZ Nero M&S aren't bad, either.
Or ... summer tires (225/40/18) -- why not Toyo Proxies T1R? Those are well rated tires on various forums, including here. (280 tread rating).
Between the 2 sizes and considering your budget, I'd say go 225/40/18 -- more selection, lower price. The difference in the circumference is negligable.
Or ... summer tires (225/40/18) -- why not Toyo Proxies T1R? Those are well rated tires on various forums, including here. (280 tread rating).
Between the 2 sizes and considering your budget, I'd say go 225/40/18 -- more selection, lower price. The difference in the circumference is negligable.
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I was looking at the proxies 4 last night. For some reason Tire rack does not list the proxies on there web site. I found a pretty decent price online and i am going to see if a tire shop will match the price.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
There are MUCH better tires for the money than the OE tires. ![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
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Ever think about toyo tires? I have the Proxies4 (235/40/18) on my car ... tread rating of 300. Pretty good for a high performance all-season tire. Pirelli PZ Nero M&S aren't bad, either.
Or ... summer tires (225/40/18) -- why not Toyo Proxies T1R? Those are well rated tires on various forums, including here. (280 tread rating).
Between the 2 sizes and considering your budget, I'd say go 225/40/18 -- more selection, lower price. The difference in the circumference is negligable.
Or ... summer tires (225/40/18) -- why not Toyo Proxies T1R? Those are well rated tires on various forums, including here. (280 tread rating).
Between the 2 sizes and considering your budget, I'd say go 225/40/18 -- more selection, lower price. The difference in the circumference is negligable.
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Originally Posted by FriscoNick
Much better tires? There are probably better tires for the money, but my experience is that the michelines last longer than any tire I have tried. I live in San Francisco, and I need a tire that can take pot holes and bad streets in general.
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V4S in 17" size? $511 including alignment? Sounds like a good deal.
The original poster was asking about 18" tires. Last time I checked Yoko V4S do not come in 18" size ...
The original poster was asking about 18" tires. Last time I checked Yoko V4S do not come in 18" size ...
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
There are MUCH better tires for the money than the OE tires. ![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
I was looking at these. The get a good rating at consumer reports but not on tirerack.
Anyone have these and what is your opinion?