CRAZY KEN Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatleya Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 re-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feersum dreadnaught Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 continental SportContact 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmp Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 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). SOLD | '06 spec.B - VF52/AVO/740cc/Up/Down | 238awhp | 50-80mph 3.1 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hankook RS-2 for what you want... 95% the performance of the RT-615 in the dry, better in the wet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmp Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 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) SOLD | '06 spec.B - VF52/AVO/740cc/Up/Down | 238awhp | 50-80mph 3.1 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 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 Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 re-01r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Toyo T1-R & Goodyear GS-D3 they are over $200 Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJayMixwell Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 shoulda included a poll in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 that's what I've heard from many people but can't find online store that carries'em for cheapEdge racing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexster Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 ^^^Didn't know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostsr20 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 re01-r Hands down. Hankook RS2's would be a very close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 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 Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostsr20 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Those look mean. I'll take some 235/40/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY KEN Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 ...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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostsr20 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I will be using RE070s this season!! Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 What about Goodyear f1 assymetrical's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 My RE050A's are also due for a replacement. I am thinking about the Yokohama S.drive for under $150 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrewLGT Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I want to put some Ray's or Volks on my 08 LGT this summer, anyone have any good links where to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkjohnson1950 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 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. You're just jealous that the Voices talk to Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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