What tires shall I use this year???

[CRAZY KEN]

Need your advice guys:

 

I am interested in these tires that I haven't tried yet. Let me know what you think, experienced or recommend. Thanks!

 

Rating Importance:

Dry 10 (Sticky & Grippy as possible)

Wet 9-10 (hydroplaning resistant)

Wear (at least 1 year/9 months)

Noise (0-No Biggy)

Comfort (0-No Biggy)

Price (under or around $200 each)

 

Facts:

Tire Size: 245/35R18 or 235/40R18

Wheel Size: 18 x 8 +48 offset

 

1. Toyo T1-R

http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/tires.asp?lpid=18966&name=Proxes%20T1R%99&category=sport

 

2. Falken FK-452

http://www.falkentire.com/#/Tires/Tuner/FK-452

 

3. Hankook K104

http://www.hankooktireusa.com/product/tire_detail.asp?pid=85

 

4. Goodyear GS-D3

http://www.goodyeartires.com/eagle/eagleF1GSD3_innov.html

 

5. Kumho ECSTA MX

http://www.kumhousa.com/tires/passenger/ultra-high-performance/KU15.do

 

6. BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KD

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overview/g-force-t-a-kd/21.html

 

7. Yokohama AVS Sport

http://www.yokohamatire.com/TireFeatures.asp?TireID=10

 

Thanks guys,

 

 

CRAZY KEN

[wheatleya]

re-01

[feersum dreadnaught]

continental SportContact 3

[dmp]

Don't folk use Azenis in Legacy Circles? Is it a sizing issue? Frankly, for the money they can't be beat (in terms of a street tire + stickiness).

[BrownBoy]

Don't folk use Azenis in Legacy Circles? Is it a sizing issue? Frankly, for the money they can't be beat (in terms of a street tire + stickiness).

 

Is the rt615 what you're talkin about? If so, they don't meet his requirement for good wet traction. The rt615 is an awesome dry tire, but not so much in wet, especially once they are worn in/down.

 

CK, I would recommend from personal experience, the fk452, as they have been good to me (255/38/18 if you're interested in size), although I've heard the Toyo T1-Rs are an awesome tire. These were the two tires I narrowed the choice down to, and picked the Falken since they were cheaper than the Toyos.

[praedet]

Hankook RS-2 for what you want...

 

95% the performance of the RT-615 in the dry, better in the wet...

[dmp]

Is the rt615 what you're talkin about? If so, they don't meet his requirement for good wet traction. The rt615 is an awesome dry tire, but not so much in wet, especially once they are worn in/down.

 

When worn down? I'd maybe agree - but I l know of plenty of Autox'ers who use the Azenis as their 'wet-day' tire. My Azenis have about 85% of their life gone, and driving to and from work, all this winter, they never behaved poorly. Never so much as a hint of hydroplaning. YMMV, of course.

 

I found a screaming deal on what I've experienced to be a GREAT all-purpose Tire -

 

Bridgestone S03's....$125 each, 225/45/18. They'll replace the Azenis I have on my car now, once they give up their ghost. (Most consider the Azenis to be about a 15k-18K mile tire - I've about 17k on mine now)

[team23jordan]

Hankook RS-2 for what you want...

 

95% the performance of the RT-615 in the dry, better in the wet...

 

that's what I've heard from many people

 

but can't find online store that carries'em for cheap

[whitetiger]

re-01r

[team23jordan]

Toyo T1-R & Goodyear GS-D3

 

they are over $200

[DrJayMixwell]

shoulda included a poll in this thread.

[whitetiger]

with all the tires listed, you are missing the 3 top performers.

Yokohama Advan Neova AD07

Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1

 

see- http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=100

and- http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=100

[praedet]

that's what I've heard from many people

 

but can't find online store that carries'em for cheap

Edge racing...

[rexster]

Hankook RS-2 for what you want...

 

95% the performance of the RT-615 in the dry, better in the wet...

 

he ran those this year and wants to try something new.

 

ken, why don't you pony up for some p-zeros. they're only a few hundred more...

 

the K104s are old and will be a step backwards compared to the RS2s...

[praedet]

^^^Didn't know that

[boostsr20]

re01-r Hands down. Hankook RS2's would be a very close second.

[Xenonk]

Toyo may come out with a new tire called the R1R? I think that's what it is.

 

Some people already got their sets and already shaved them:

http://hfortysixit.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/toyo-r1r-update/

 

http://www.jdm-option.com/eng/parts/05_12/r1r.html

 

http://www.jdm-option.com/eng/parts/05_12/img/r1r_pic01.jpg

[boostsr20]

Those look mean. I'll take some 235/40/17

[CRAZY KEN]

...yeah I know about those puppies...but at 245/"40"R18 I don't know if there is going to be any rubbing issues now that I am on RCE coilovers and sitting a lot lower than before.

 

Thanks yall,

 

 

CK

[boostsr20]

Has anyone used the Hankook SPort K104's? I'm looking at them as a cheap summer only tire. Don't want to spend alot and these seem to fit the bill.

[team23jordan]

I will be using RE070s this season!!

[VTGT]

What about Goodyear f1 assymetrical's?

[Waxiboy]

My RE050A's are also due for a replacement. I am thinking about the Yokohama S.drive for under $150 each.

[BrewLGT]

I want to put some Ray's or Volks on my 08 LGT this summer, anyone have any good links where to buy?

[lkjohnson1950]

For street performance I don't think you can beat the GS-D3. Good dry, Fair wet, quiet, wears OK. Best tire I have owned.