Mblock66 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I had a minor "issue" and I am getting adjusted for 2 new rims and 2 new tires. The rims will be Subaru stock GT Rims so whatever they cost they cost and will be covered. They weren't sure how much the RE92 were to replace so on the estimate they put $165 per tire. So my body shop will have $330 for new tires. I can either have them get 2 new RE92's or get 4 new tires with that $ and I might have to chip in a bit. I am in NJ so I need a decent all season tire like a Pilot A/S but they are too pricy and don't come in stock size. Is there any good all season slightly performance tire like the Pilot A/S at a good price in stock size that you guys recommend that I could tell my auto body guy to get instead? Thanks!!! I need help on this pronto so I can call him back. I will run these tires that I get all year round on stock rims and stock ride height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mele63 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 My condolences re: your "issue". I'm sure you'll have more tire advice than you can digest w/i an hour, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 I am looking at this tire http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=PZero+Nero+M%26S&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=145WR70NMS&fromCompare1=yes Pirelli P - Zero all season. Looks like a good tire. Tire Rack would be 118 per tire. = 472 for 4 against a 330 budget. Is this a good choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Proxes 4? -- little bit of road noise, etc. Pzero Nero? -- some complain about flat-spotting...who knows. Both are better than the RE-92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Matt, Hands down, get the Pzero Nero M+S. I 've had them for 13k miles, and they are one of if not the best tires I have ever had! Michelin Pilot A/S, are also very good, but a bit pricier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Matt...you will have to chip in about 130-140 but go with the Pirelli Pzero nero.. I think that is how it is spelled;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 ok well any way I look at it I can't get RE92's since they are discontinued. I would have to get RE92A's which wouldn't work since I will have different tires. I am forced to replace all for for $330 credit Where is the cheapest I could get the Pzero Nero's anyone know. Sometimes tirerack isn't the cheapest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Go with the Toyo Proxes 4 trust me you wont be dissapointed, yeah yeah road noise, oh well its the price you pay to stay on the road and not in the wall. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachowang Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Tires.com got the Pzero for $129 + $50 MIB, best of all....no shipping $. Saves you a few singles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMtnGT Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Continental ContiExtremeContact or Pirelli PZero Nero M&S ...I hear all kinds of praise for both. If you want something good but a bit cheaper go with the Kumho ECSTA ASX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I'd go with either PZero Nero M+S or Pilot Sport A/S in 225/45/17. I have the pirellis in stock size and would go with the 225 next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Pirelli......pirelli....pirelli Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Pirelli......pirelli....pirelli when cold->......thump.........thump............thump. I have them and they are great tires. Just the cold weather flat-spotting is annoying but the pros far exceed that one hang-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Where is the cheapest I could get the Pzero Nero's anyone know. Sometimes tirerack isn't the cheapest www.mavistire.com (they are local) or you could check with www.ststire.com (local as well) happy hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I'd have gotten the P-Zeros if my daily commute weren't <10 miles - that would have given the tires more than enough time to pound-out. Alas, having the *possibility* (again, reports of flat-spotting have been inconsistent at best, but still definitely among the majority) of overnight flat-spotting, particularly in my climate, was worrisome with my rather short 5-day/week work commute. Top condenders based on LGT.com? I'd definitely say either the P-Zeros or the Proxes 4s - both are "Ultra High Performance All-Season" tires. If you are trying to work within a budget and wouldn't mind trading off decreased dry-grip and a little wet cornering grip for some added wet straight-line stability and snow capability, then a "downgrade" to Falken Ziex ZE512s, a "High Performance All Season," can be a good compromise. I'm riding on the latter in 225/45/17 fitment. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 why go to 225? Wouldn't that decrease power to the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Handling...it will also fill in you fender wells more;) I think 225 VS 205 is just about an inch. On stockers you cannot go any wider:( Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 the 225 will increase slightly dry handling. It may slightly decrease wet/snow too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 where can you get the toyo proxes 4? I can't find them on tire rack. I think I will have to go with the PZero. Looks good to me. Once my car is fixed I will post my story and tell everyone what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 you can proxes 4 at STS tires. I see you're in the northeast. I heard they were having a buy 3 get one free sale on the radio about a week ago. Either it was a Toyo or a STS sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Are they as good as the PZero's? Cheaper or more $ then the pzero's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMtnGT Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 where can you get the toyo proxes 4? I can't find them on tire rack. I think I will have to go with the PZero. Looks good to me. Once my car is fixed I will post my story and tell everyone what happened. I think this place carries toyo's...not sure though (the site is blocked from my office) www.edgeracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Dude, there's an STS tire in Hillsborough. They were having the special, buy 3 toyos get one free. I called them, for my girls' car, and they only had three in stock, at the time, but he was getting more in this week. If you are close, just check www.ststire.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 You can get the Toyo's for $109 ea, mounted/balanced! It is Tire& Wheel Connection in Lodi, NJ. Give em a call! No One offers them for less than this guy! I had them, but I gave them back, because of the noise/humming, plus the squishy feeling sidewall. I currently have the Pzero's, and they blow the Toyo's away in feel, and most likely are better in the numbers as well. Mine flat spot too, but are gone within a few miles of driving. PS I also have an ETD Tire by me, that said he would price match! So try them as well. It is the one in Wayne, NJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 how's the dry handling on the pirellis? are they better than the stock tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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