Cheaper or more durable alternative to the OEM tires?
05-14-2005, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Vertigo-1
Just out of curiosity, what's some cost no object OEM sized gripping tires for the RX-8? Mines came with the Dunlops which seem pretty good, but wouldn't mind raising the bar when my tires die. Of course if it happens to be cheaper than OEM, that's even better.
In terms of maximum traction (cost no option) :
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's
BF Goodrich Comp TA KD's
Goodyear GS-D3's
Bridgestone S03 Pole Positions
Falken ST615 (though this tire is cheaper than the ones listed above, but treadwear is only 200)
Ultra High Performance tires :
Toyo T1S (great tread wear rating of 280, good price)
Kumho MX (220, good price)
Bridgestone RE 050 (level above the 040's)
Yokohama AVS Sport
Ultra High Performance All season Tires :
BF Goodrich Comp TA KDW2's
Pirelli P Zero Nero's
These seem to be the most popular tires in the categories. Again I would recommend 245/40/18 as the 225/45/18 is an oddball size & they charge more for it (not to mention less variety of tires)
05-14-2005, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TheColonel
The guy at STS Tire said they have the T1-S in 225/40/R18. However, I'm a little nervous about putting an even lower profile tire on. Will it mess witht he TPMS? Is it safe?
05-14-2005, 11:50 AM
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lol, yeah I got caught in snow once w/ the Potenza's... it wasn't pretty... I think I'm going to buy the Toyo Proxes 4 since they're on sale. Buy 3 get the 4th free. It'll be about $10 more than the dealer wanted for only 2 OEM tires.
05-14-2005, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchfried
The KDW2's are NOT all season tires. Don't even think about using them on snow.
05-14-2005, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Fanman
The stock tires because the size is odd is like $225+ per tire. That will pretty much buy you any tire on the market.
In terms of maximum traction (cost no option) :
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's
BF Goodrich Comp TA KD's
Goodyear GS-D3's
Bridgestone S03 Pole Positions
Falken ST615 (though this tire is cheaper than the ones listed above, but treadwear is only 200)
Ultra High Performance tires :
Toyo T1S (great tread wear rating of 280, good price)
Kumho MX (220, good price)
Bridgestone RE 050 (level above the 040's)
Yokohama AVS Sport
Ultra High Performance All season Tires :
BF Goodrich Comp TA KDW2's
Pirelli P Zero Nero's
These seem to be the most popular tires in the categories. Again I would recommend 245/40/18 as the 225/45/18 is an oddball size & they charge more for it (not to mention less variety of tires)
In terms of maximum traction (cost no option) :
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's
BF Goodrich Comp TA KD's
Goodyear GS-D3's
Bridgestone S03 Pole Positions
Falken ST615 (though this tire is cheaper than the ones listed above, but treadwear is only 200)
Ultra High Performance tires :
Toyo T1S (great tread wear rating of 280, good price)
Kumho MX (220, good price)
Bridgestone RE 050 (level above the 040's)
Yokohama AVS Sport
Ultra High Performance All season Tires :
BF Goodrich Comp TA KDW2's
Pirelli P Zero Nero's
These seem to be the most popular tires in the categories. Again I would recommend 245/40/18 as the 225/45/18 is an oddball size & they charge more for it (not to mention less variety of tires)
Sweetness, thanks for the list! I didn't know I could look into 245/40/18s too (total tire newbie). I really had my sights set on those Goodyear GS-D3's but was bummed when I didn't see them in the OEM size. That's most likely what I'd get once my Dunlop tires go.
05-15-2005, 12:46 PM
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I ordered my Proxes 4's yesterday. I couldn't find a place near me that still had the T1-S, which has indeed been discontinued and the T1-R isn't out yet. Hopefully I'll be happy w/ the 4's. I'll post my opinion when I get them next week.
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