TurboRust Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 50 miles in circles maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I had good luck with Toyo Proxes when I had them on the 7. I also hear good things about Fuzion (cheap tire, probably poor perfomance imo) as a bang for the buck. Hell if I know, I just look at slicks mainly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed44 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 BFG KDW. So sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 tire rack has had the general exclaim rated as one of the best Ultra high performance summer tires for awhile now. you should have see some of the tests we did with them at discount. i only have 2 tires that always liked and one was really exspensive (michelin pilot sport A/S) or the general for half the price. its all up to you..i suggest you check them out and you will find lots of good reviews http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Exclaim+UHP http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=UHP&VT=null&sortValue=1 hrmmm them Exclaim read well and the price is right. My Triple teds cost alot more then those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotrodmama024 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I have been on tire rack. I just wanted to see everyone suggestion. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 look on there then call me when you're ready, my vote is still for the sumitomo htrz3's for a summer tire unless you wanna drop a chunk and step into the michelins or high end bridgestones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I loved my Goodyear GSD3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotrodmama024 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Derek, you working this weekend? Wanting to come buy and get a set of those htzr's. Let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 yep i have 275-40-17's in stock.. thats the size you're gonna run right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotrodmama024 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 no 245/50/16's:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 *cough*gay*cough* call me tomorrow I wont have much in stock for that but should be able to get some things same or next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 instead of starting a new thread, where is a good place to pick up some slicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 instead of starting a new thread, where is a good place to pick up some slicks? Craigslist, Tire Rack, an Autocross forum, Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solorange Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hey just the thread I was looking for! Im also looking for suggestions on tires this summer. I have two sets of wheels. I run my stockies with all seasons for the winter and then I have some 18's for the summer. I had Kumho Ecsta SPT's for two summers and they are already shot. The first summer I had no problems. This past summer (the second one) they wore uneven and bulged. It wasn't a tire pressure, balancing, or alignment issue either. I had it all checked. So im pretty convinced the tires just sucked. Any way just looking for something better to try. Im looking to spend in the range of $150 a tire. I heard plenty of good reviews on Toyo, Michelin, and Falken tires. Im leaning more towards these brands right now. I would love Michelin Pilot sports but they cost too much. I just wonder how well Toyo Proxes grip because the tread grooves seem a bit wide. Here are five tires Ive been looking at: Any opinions, recommendations, or other suggestions please! Falken FK-452 http://www.falkentire.com/media/tires/1/wheel.png Falken Azenis RT-615 http://www.falkentire.com/media/tires/2/wheel.png Toyo Proxes 4 http://shop.enthusiastworld.com/images/m/583/18519.jpg Toyo Proxes T1R http://shop.enthusiastworld.com/images/m/583/25936.jpg Michelin Pilot Sports http://www.michelinman.com/images/pic/tires/full/pilot-sport.jpg Here are some pics of the bad wear I had on my Kumho's I dont recommend this brand. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k214/cbohland84/Solara/DSCN1350.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k214/cbohland84/Solara/DSCN1351.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k214/cbohland84/Solara/DSCN1352.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 that alignment wear on your tire, i keep the falken 452 in stock and they're very nice for the price gimme a ring and we can get you fixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solorange Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 that alignment wear on your tire, i keep the falken 452 in stock and they're very nice for the price gimme a ring and we can get you fixed up. What do you mean? I had the shop that mounted and balanced the tires check the alignment and everything was within the car's spec. It does look like a camber issue, but when I put on my stock wheels for this winter the problem did not continue. I have no irregular wear issues and no adjustments were made to the car. Where do you work? Can you PM me a price on those falkens for a 225/40/18 tire size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I ahve worked in tire shops, and run the same size you have. I currently have toyo proxy 4s. I think they are a great all round tire, handle good, ride good, so on so on. Had Kumho ecsta 711s now discountinued, would have bought these again, but other Kumhos suck, friends had the ASTs and they were worthless. I had the BFG KDWS and these were a good tire, but I didn't think they stuck as well in the corners. You couldn't give me another set of Goodyears, every car I have came with them and they wear out faster, and I didn't like them at all. Falkens are too soft and wear out fast, Sumitomos ride like crap, had many complaints from customers on these two. Fuzions wear out really fast also. So I guess about the only tire I have no experience with is Nitto. I would recommend the BFGs or Toyos as these are really good all round tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solorange Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 ^Yeah Ive read some good reviews on Toyo's. I think I have it narrowed down to Toyos or Falkens. Ive already ruled out the Pilots because shops are quoting $250 and up for them. I will probably go with what I can get the best price on either the Toyos or the Falkens. Tirediscounters is offering a free alingment with the usual when you buy 4 tires from them. I kindof want to get another alignment with the 18's and new tires on the car just to make sure I dont have that bad wear issue again. So far all the other places are offering to check the alignment but will make you pay more if they have to make any adjustments. Well see though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 fuck overpriced tires and free alignments, check the consumer report forum. make one phone call and you wont be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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