What tires do you like?

smurfblu13 · 01-24-2009, 07:15 PM

If money is no option PS2's are one of the best tires in my opinion. Eagle 1's aren't too bad either. I've had a few sets of the Yokohama's on a Mustang and always liked them, but the wear is pretty quick with them.

speedworks · 01-24-2009, 07:27 PM

For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys.

Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

RCZ · 01-25-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I currently have Falkens. In rain, they are pretty bad. But not too bad in dry weather.

The RT-615's, Which I am currently on, are SO bad in the rain.

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Originally Posted by Cown3d

you da man

couldn't have said it better myself, although i would like to agree with Semtex and add Michelin PS2 for street

Hehe, PS2's were on my list man, PS stands for Pilot Sport. Hence the Pilot Sports 2's on my list.

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Originally Posted by sensi09

For street, I like the Bridgestone RE050A pole positions or PS2s if you want to spend a little more. However for my next tire, I want to try out the Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics.

RCZ listed some very nice tires, but most have limited sizes with no offerings in 19s.

Yeah I was thinking about that, but thought about including them anyway...like the RE070s and the direzzas don't come in the right sizes unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by speedworks

For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys.

Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

I have never tried the KDW's, might give them a shot. I just really wish they made the Direzzas in 19. The thing I was wondering is whether there's a real point to changing the stock street tires. I mean...The RE050s aren't terrible, they aren't dangerously bad. The way I look at it, I don't need to go superfast on the street, I'd rather have a less grippy tire that has much more accessible limits that I can have "fun" with on the street. Then the track will get dedicated wheels and R6's.

That should save me some $ too

When I kill the stock tires, which should be around 10k, I'll consider a set of RE01R's...

capo190 · 01-25-2009, 04:23 PM

What would be a good all-season tire for me...?

I live in NJ. Winters are long and cold. And we get a good amount of snow...

Endgame · 01-25-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys.

Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

Which Yokohama's do you use? Do they come in the 19.9.5 and 19x10's?

I always had my eye on Falken Azenis RT-615. But am really curious now after reading some of your comments.

I will want a very sporty and agresive street tire that is kind of light. Tread wear is not too much of a concern for me as I rarely drive it. Suggestions for a big time tire rookie?

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01-24-2009, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 381	If money is no option PS2's are one of the best tires in my opinion. Eagle 1's aren't too bad either. I've had a few sets of the Yokohama's on a Mustang and always liked them, but the wear is pretty quick with them.

01-24-2009, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 18	For a performance tire, the KDW is an excellent choice if you don't have snow, then go with KDWS. There are many tests showing the KD was one of the best dry handling street tires. Internally it was called Killer Dry, but in the field Key Dry. Can't go wrong with the Michelin, but you pay a little more, and honestly the BFG is better - they were designed by the same guys. Being an ex-tire designer, I only use Michelin, BFG, Bridgestone, or Yokohama for anything street performance related.

01-25-2009, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
capo190 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31 Drives: soon to be 370 Rep Power: 17	What would be a good all-season tire for me...? I live in NJ. Winters are long and cold. And we get a good amount of snow...