Notices
Canada Forum For our friends up North, eh!

Summer tires suggestion?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 05-27-2014, 02:25 PM
  #101  
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
Boeuf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 812
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Generally "people in the know" post reviews and comments in various car and motorsport forums.
These tires have been out for over a year which is more than enough time for there to be some decent reviews from people that have tried them on track.
While I'm sure they're decent FOR THE PRICE they're most likely not the amazing tire you make them out to be.
Also, if you're going to make the claims you've made about how good these are and also insinuate that people spending more money on well known PROVEN tires are wasting their money then maybe you should take the time to back up your statements. Or, more likely you couldn't find any real reviews on these tires.
Old 05-27-2014, 02:33 PM
  #102  
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
Boeuf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 812
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I'm not trying to be a dick, believe me, if these tires are as good as you say I'll buy a set but only after I see some real proof as to how good they are.
Old 05-27-2014, 02:34 PM
  #103  
Registered
 
Scottobot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 124
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Thumbs up

Originally Posted by Footman
Simplytire in North York... great service, great work done. On time....
A big +1 for SimplyTire from me. Allen is the Michael Jordan of tires and can make great recommendations based on your car, tire size and type of driving you do.
Old 06-27-2014, 06:39 PM
  #104  
Registered
 
TBAGG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ON Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Just wanted to say that I bought some Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer tires for my rx8 and they are amazing. It's almost like a mod to my car. I ended up spending about $1120 before rebate. (that's install and spacers and tire disposal - everything). The michelin's are good for 50,000km whereas a lot of the options that are a few hundred cheaper are only good for 30,000km. So technically they are cheaper per km.

Anyway... my old tires... BF GoodRich GForce... I used them about one season too long... and they were so hard. The ride was really rough. With the new tires it's like a new car the ride is so smooth. They stick well in the rain too.
Old 06-30-2014, 09:59 AM
  #105  
Registered
 
2hit6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Markham, ON
Posts: 1,105
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Fair comments. Did some research to provide some 'facts'

Nankang is a Taiwanese brand and targeted for their domestic market, much as goodyear is for US. Its not a bad for the price...but longevity is still the issue with most new tire companies, lacking in technology, data & racing knowledge ...including Kumho and Hankook

http://www.carnews.com/article.php?id=33043&p=1(you could use google translate to read the review the tires)

http://blog.xuite.net/kamiyux/wretch...%E8%83%8E+NS2R (you could use google translate to read the review the tires)

Originally Posted by Boeuf
Generally "people in the know" post reviews and comments in various car and motorsport forums.
These tires have been out for over a year which is more than enough time for there to be some decent reviews from people that have tried them on track.
While I'm sure they're decent FOR THE PRICE they're most likely not the amazing tire you make them out to be.
Also, if you're going to make the claims you've made about how good these are and also insinuate that people spending more money on well known PROVEN tires are wasting their money then maybe you should take the time to back up your statements. Or, more likely you couldn't find any real reviews on these tires.

Last edited by 2hit6; 06-30-2014 at 10:01 AM.
Old 07-05-2014, 03:15 PM
  #106  
nowakm99
 
nowakm99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Etobicoke, Canada
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I just picked up a set of 225/40/19 Ventus RS3 for my 2010 R3 from tire rack for $560 (including taxes and shipping).

I'm currently running the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and love them, but had to pick these up as they were a great deal. The Hankooks will go on next summer.
Old 07-15-2014, 02:11 PM
  #107  
Registered Zoom Zoomer
iTrader: (2)
 
Huey52's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New England
Posts: 4,089
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
My former RX-8 rims with Toyo T1R summer tires are still running on my daughter's 2003 Mazda6. Likely the last of the tread this season but still remarkable longevity and I still like the looks of them.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
djgiron
Series II Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
18
10-15-2015 04:07 PM
CMRine04
Series I Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
5
09-17-2015 10:04 AM
fireishot34
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
1
09-05-2015 06:45 PM
Octomus
New Member Forum
2
09-03-2015 11:40 AM
20b-3rotor
Canada For Sale/Wanted
0
09-02-2015 08:54 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 1 votes, 5.00 average.

Quick Reply: Summer tires suggestion?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:41 AM.