Best tire set for 500?
12-19-2018, 01:28 AM
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Some of my epic fails!
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12-19-2018, 03:59 AM
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12-19-2018, 09:34 AM
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Best case, balancing is off. Worst case, you need new wheel bearings and/or suspension components.
12-19-2018, 08:16 PM
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Ok I got it balanced. They lost a fucking lug nut the other day! Dang, I am never going there again.
I think I will just chalk it up to these being eco-tires. My last set that came with the car were Michelin, and handled great, so I guess I was use to those.
The car drives a little better now that they balanced the tires. No wobbles or shakes. But the cornering is still not as good as my last set were.
I am going to try that 40-up-front air technique that someone in the thread recommended tomorrow and let you guys know if it helps any.
I am just going to save up for some wheels and tires.
I think I will just chalk it up to these being eco-tires. My last set that came with the car were Michelin, and handled great, so I guess I was use to those.
The car drives a little better now that they balanced the tires. No wobbles or shakes. But the cornering is still not as good as my last set were.
I am going to try that 40-up-front air technique that someone in the thread recommended tomorrow and let you guys know if it helps any.
I am just going to save up for some wheels and tires.
12-19-2018, 08:26 PM
#47
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Sorry I might be late to this thread
For a car with no real sporting intentions, I cannot recommend the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring enough. Very quiet, fairly reasonably priced, and at 50k miles, they still had plenty of tread left. I had a set on my Toyota Prius. When my car was totaled, I had about 48k on the Coopers and I think they could have gone another 20k-30k easily.
For a car with no real sporting intentions, I cannot recommend the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring enough. Very quiet, fairly reasonably priced, and at 50k miles, they still had plenty of tread left. I had a set on my Toyota Prius. When my car was totaled, I had about 48k on the Coopers and I think they could have gone another 20k-30k easily.
12-19-2018, 08:29 PM
#48
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You noob! 
I don't like the stokies anyway! Get Aspec, but I bet you'll go aftermarket!
TireRack will pre-install the tires on the rims for you, so it's a driveway job, and not putting 4 dirty used wheels in your car after having swapped at a shop!
#Michelin's4life!
Your car is going to berice nice!!!
I don't like the stokies anyway! Get Aspec, but I bet you'll go aftermarket!
TireRack will pre-install the tires on the rims for you, so it's a driveway job, and not putting 4 dirty used wheels in your car after having swapped at a shop!
#Michelin's4life!
Your car is going to be
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12-19-2018, 09:46 PM
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Yeah, I am definitely going to start saving up for some rim and tire deals. These tires were a huge disappointment. I want my sporty handling back.. I am sure the TSX doesn't compare to some things out there, but it definitely blew away any car I have ever owned in the past... The handling is why I bought it!!
12-19-2018, 10:14 PM
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Yeah, I am definitely going to start saving up for some rim and tire deals. These tires were a huge disappointment. I want my sporty handling back.. I am sure the TSX doesn't compare to some things out there, but it definitely blew away any car I have ever owned in the past... The handling is why I bought it!!
I hear the 1gen is even better!
Hell, my RDX will drift with VSA off, due to SH-AWD!
I loved how my old TL handled, but it drove like a boat when parking or on slow corners. Push it hard and the double wishbone and 235 tires would make it hook!
12-20-2018, 01:39 PM
#54
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BUMP
I talked to the tire guys and they are going to let me exchange these tires for some Toyo HP tires. I know those aren’t the BEST but I really want to like them because they’re nice and cheap.
I know I won’t get good traction in the rain but as long as the dry handling is better than what I have, I’m happy with that!!!
any word on these tires? This appears to be my only option.
I talked to the tire guys and they are going to let me exchange these tires for some Toyo HP tires. I know those aren’t the BEST but I really want to like them because they’re nice and cheap.
I know I won’t get good traction in the rain but as long as the dry handling is better than what I have, I’m happy with that!!!
any word on these tires? This appears to be my only option.
12-20-2018, 02:11 PM
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I'm thinking you really need to step up your game; buying cheap tires is only good for as long as you don't need the extra grip or stability in an emergency situation.
12-20-2018, 02:26 PM
#56
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BUMP
I talked to the tire guys and they are going to let me exchange these tires for some Toyo HP tires. I know those aren’t the BEST but I really want to like them because they’re nice and cheap.
I know I won’t get good traction in the rain but as long as the dry handling is better than what I have, I’m happy with that!!!
any word on these tires? This appears to be my only option.
I talked to the tire guys and they are going to let me exchange these tires for some Toyo HP tires. I know those aren’t the BEST but I really want to like them because they’re nice and cheap.
I know I won’t get good traction in the rain but as long as the dry handling is better than what I have, I’m happy with that!!!
any word on these tires? This appears to be my only option.
12-20-2018, 02:28 PM
#57
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Good thing it never rains in Texas...
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12-20-2018, 02:41 PM
#58
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I do need to step it up. This whole ordeal has been a huge pain. But man, I don’t have $700+ to spend on tires. Otherwise I’d DEF get Michalynn.
It does rain a lot here. Unfortunately it’s gotten worse over the years. But I will just be careful in the rain. It’s worth the sacrifice because these current tires handle horribly!!
It does rain a lot here. Unfortunately it’s gotten worse over the years. But I will just be careful in the rain. It’s worth the sacrifice because these current tires handle horribly!!
12-20-2018, 02:49 PM
#59
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I'd sacrifice dry weather handling for wet traction every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Unfortunately you're not going to be able to do much better than the crappy tires you have now for $500 installed so you either need to save more or change your priorities around a bit.
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12-20-2018, 04:48 PM
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I do need to step it up. This whole ordeal has been a huge pain. But man, I don’t have $700+ to spend on tires. Otherwise I’d DEF get Michalynn.
It does rain a lot here. Unfortunately it’s gotten worse over the years. But I will just be careful in the rain. It’s worth the sacrifice because these current tires handle horribly!!
It does rain a lot here. Unfortunately it’s gotten worse over the years. But I will just be careful in the rain. It’s worth the sacrifice because these current tires handle horribly!!
Don't worry about inane scratches on your car:
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Don't try to supercharge your car:
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or performance at all:
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Don't get new rims:
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or a body kit:
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Or worry about dim interior lights:
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and just save that money for decent tires.
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12-20-2018, 07:19 PM
#61
Null and proud of it
I have Michelin Premiere's, and I find they have excellent wet/dry traction. It's an all-season tire, and it has a pretty firm sidewall. My tire guy messed up and gave me H instead of V, but they still handle great!
Cost about $800
Cost about $800
12-21-2018, 02:37 AM
#62
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LOL! you are awesome 
and Midnight, that would be awesome but Im onna budget right meow. I was gonna supercharge the car and/or get rims whenever I get my student grant refunds. I already got all my supplies so it is kinda car money.
Here's a crazy idea
Don't worry about inane scratches on your car:
https://acurazine.com/forums/wash-wa...atches-975775/
Don't try to supercharge your car:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...out-do-975317/
or performance at all:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...2014-a-974075/
Don't get new rims:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...stions-975509/
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...7s-18s-974614/
or a body kit:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...stions-974801/
Or worry about dim interior lights:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...ighter-974707/
and just save that money for decent tires.
Don't worry about inane scratches on your car:
https://acurazine.com/forums/wash-wa...atches-975775/
Don't try to supercharge your car:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...out-do-975317/
or performance at all:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...2014-a-974075/
Don't get new rims:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...stions-975509/
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...7s-18s-974614/
or a body kit:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...stions-974801/
Or worry about dim interior lights:
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...ighter-974707/
and just save that money for decent tires.
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12-21-2018, 08:42 AM
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Don't waste your money on car mods if you're on anything remotely resembling a budget. Tires, brakes, and basic maintenance are FAR more important than superchargers, wheels, and body kits.
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12-21-2018, 02:32 PM
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12-26-2018, 06:22 PM
#66
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BUMP :
Check it out, I got some Toyo Extensa HP II
It is raining, and they are gripping wonderfully. I read that in the II version they fixed some problems they were having with wet driving. The turns seem to be much more precise. I won't be able to give it a full test until it stops raining, but so far I can already feel that the handling is going to improve greatly. I am hoping that this set ends up being the best value because it was only $520 out the door to get them installed with free alignment.
Big ups.
Check it out, I got some Toyo Extensa HP II
It is raining, and they are gripping wonderfully. I read that in the II version they fixed some problems they were having with wet driving. The turns seem to be much more precise. I won't be able to give it a full test until it stops raining, but so far I can already feel that the handling is going to improve greatly. I am hoping that this set ends up being the best value because it was only $520 out the door to get them installed with free alignment.
Big ups.
12-26-2018, 06:52 PM
#67
Null and proud of it
BUMP :
Check it out, I got some Toyo Extensa HP II
It is raining, and they are gripping wonderfully. I read that in the II version they fixed some problems they were having with wet driving. The turns seem to be much more precise. I won't be able to give it a full test until it stops raining, but so far I can already feel that the handling is going to improve greatly. I am hoping that this set ends up being the best value because it was only $520 out the door to get them installed with free alignment.
Big ups.
Check it out, I got some Toyo Extensa HP II
It is raining, and they are gripping wonderfully. I read that in the II version they fixed some problems they were having with wet driving. The turns seem to be much more precise. I won't be able to give it a full test until it stops raining, but so far I can already feel that the handling is going to improve greatly. I am hoping that this set ends up being the best value because it was only $520 out the door to get them installed with free alignment.
Big ups.
Glad you got the new tires!
Alignment? You mean balanced? Or did they do a front end alignment?
$520! Good deal!
12-27-2018, 06:40 PM
#68
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What does alignment have to do with tire installation?
That is the type of BS all the car dealerships trying to sell you... you rotated your tires? u need alignment... you got new tires, you need alignment. You closed your door, you need an alignment!
That is the type of BS all the car dealerships trying to sell you... you rotated your tires? u need alignment... you got new tires, you need alignment. You closed your door, you need an alignment!
12-27-2018, 08:00 PM
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12-27-2018, 08:25 PM
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Pulling to the left could just as easily be a bad tire as it could be an alignment out of spec. Glad everything is proper now.
12-28-2018, 11:13 AM
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What did the alignment #s look like? Before and After.
12-28-2018, 11:16 AM
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thanks. How do I “get her”
“to Hook” sir?
There weren’t any digital tools or precision alignment tools used unfortunately. They raise it up in a machine and go under it and eyeball it
which is probably the reason they always say “it’s fine”
lol
“to Hook” sir?
which is probably the reason they always say “it’s fine”
lol
12-28-2018, 12:33 PM
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Wtf
12-28-2018, 12:47 PM
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12-28-2018, 01:29 PM
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