Need new tires
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Need new tires
I don't take it to the track, but do drive pretty "spirited" on the road. Both highway and city driving. I need to replace the stock Bridgestones. I want something that isn't too expensive (under $200/ea) but still corners well, yet lasts. I want something that does ok in wet conditions. I don't drive it in the snow. I'm not extremely concerned about noise, but don't want anything louder than the Bridgestones (is that possible?). Any advice?
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Originally Posted by therm8
BFG KDW2s, $165 each at tirerack. Not louder than stock. Last at least as long if not longer. Great dry traction. Excellent wet traction.
there are numerous threads on aftermarket tire options. have fun searching
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if cost is no object I'd recommend Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07, this is the hot tire for the SCCA street tire racing class
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....VAN+Neova+AD07
KDW2 is a very good tire performance wise, but extremely noisey for everyday driving
edit: sorry, I missed the $200 limit, you should then consider the Goodyear G3-D3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....VAN+Neova+AD07
KDW2 is a very good tire performance wise, but extremely noisey for everyday driving
edit: sorry, I missed the $200 limit, you should then consider the Goodyear G3-D3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP
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www.edgeracing.com. Go for the Toyo T1R's. I have the previous generation T1S's and they are phenomenal tires.
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Originally Posted by Fanman
www.edgeracing.com. Go for the Toyo T1R's. I have the previous generation T1S's and they are phenomenal tires.
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There was a magazine that did a test a while back ago (don't remember which one it was) but the Toyo T1S was about mid pack, as it was going up against the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's, BF Goodrich Comp TA KD's (not KDW's). The new T1R's are better, and far cheaper then those others. A lot of autocrossers that I know swear by them. The Goodyears mentioned above are quite good as well.
Also to let you know check 245/40/18's sizes as it is a much more common size, fits on our stock rims, and you will get a better selection of tires.
Also to let you know check 245/40/18's sizes as it is a much more common size, fits on our stock rims, and you will get a better selection of tires.
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
too bad T1R's aren't US DOT legal
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Originally Posted by Fanman
There was a magazine that did a test a while back ago (don't remember which one it was) but the Toyo T1S was about mid pack, as it was going up against the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's, BF Goodrich Comp TA KD's (not KDW's). The new T1R's are better, and far cheaper then those others. A lot of autocrossers that I know swear by them. The Goodyears mentioned above are quite good as well.
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too bad T1R's aren't US DOT legal
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The Toyo.com website was down at the time, I got it off the global Toyo site:
http://www.toyojapan.com/new_tires/p_uhp.html
but you are correct, they are listed on the North America site and I did find them listed at a US distributor, so I was wrong, sorry about that
more info:
http://www.toyojapan.com/new_tires/p...proxes_t1r.pdf
http://www.edgeracing.com/
280 TW rating seems high to me, I'd be surprised if it runs with the hot street tires
http://www.toyojapan.com/new_tires/p_uhp.html
but you are correct, they are listed on the North America site and I did find them listed at a US distributor, so I was wrong, sorry about that
more info:
http://www.toyojapan.com/new_tires/p...proxes_t1r.pdf
http://www.edgeracing.com/
280 TW rating seems high to me, I'd be surprised if it runs with the hot street tires
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Originally Posted by jaedcem
Well, that's partly what I wanted to hear. It seems that the T1-S was not as good as the Pilot PS2 (my other choice), but the T1-R hasn't been tested head-to-head against the PS2 yet. I realize the PS2 is about double the price, but I don't plan to buy summer tires much, so the extra cost isn't a very big deal. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by ECHO1
what size are you running? i got the kdw 2's in the stock size and they're noticably louder than the oem potenza's. handling in the wet is superb, overall i'm fairly pleased.
there are numerous threads on aftermarket tire options. have fun searching
there are numerous threads on aftermarket tire options. have fun searching
For the price, nothing stacks up to them, particularly if you drive in the rain alot. I'll be buying them again.
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But I thought your initial post said you wanted something under $200/tire. In that case the T1R is a great choice.
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