Tires for everyday driving???

XwChriswX · 12-17-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Because yours is the "butt dyno" from people. Mine are stop watched and stuff by tire rack employees.

Mine were 255/40/18 and 285/35/18 several months back and were $630.

Then why is this not whats posted publicly on the site when you click "reviews/tests"?

Thats a damn good price though.

synolimit · 12-17-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Then why is this not whats posted publicly on the site when you click "reviews/tests"?

Thats a damn good price though.

"Review" and "survey" tab is by a buyer reviewing the tire. "Test" tab is by tire rack. Just click the tabs on each tire to "read the full report" that's by tire rack. I don't like people's opinions unless they show like on this forum "hey I went 2 seconds faster around xxx track because I got these tires."

The HTR Z3 is low on your scale because the V12 is more popular with more customer feedback.

XwChriswX · 12-17-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

"Review" and "survey" tab is by a buyer reviewing the tire. "Test" tab is by tire rack. Just click the tabs on each tire to "read the full report" that's by tire rack. I don't like people's opinions unless they show like on this forum "hey I went 2 seconds faster around xxx track because I got these tires."

The HTR Z3 is low on your scale because the V12 is more popular with more customer feedback.

I weed through the shitty ones to find intelligent reviews, but I do tend to vest some belief in the people who actually put miles on tires as well as those doing professional testing. A good combination of both is the best grounds for choosing.

synolimit · 12-17-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I weed through the shitty ones to find intelligent reviews, but I do tend to vest some belief in the people who actually put miles on tires as well as those doing professional testing. A good combination of both is the best grounds for choosing.

I can agree to that. Hell you need the customer to at least tell you how long they'll last you. I still prefer a forum like this in the track section though vs. people on tire rack saying what they think. Easier on here to weed out the good reviews and or course the tire will be on your car and not a civic haha.

XwChriswX · 12-17-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

I can agree to that. Hell you need the customer to at least tell you how long they'll last you. I still prefer a forum like this in the track section though vs. people on tire rack saying what they think. Easier on here to weed out the good reviews and or course the tire will be on your car and not a civic haha.

Absolutely.

Although, I will say my PSS' lasted almost 25k, for a max street performance tire, I consider that to be pretty damned good.

synolimit · 12-17-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Absolutely.

Although, I will say my PSS' lasted almost 25k, for a max street performance tire, I consider that to be pretty damned good.

That is good. My DW's were going strong at 20k and not even 50% yet but my WRX didn't have aggressive camber because I drag raced it. Just goes to show you cars can kill or make a tire last. Now if only less mileage more sporty tires would cost less!! Would make sense no?

XwChriswX · 12-17-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

That is good. My DW's were going strong at 20k and not even 50% yet but my WRX didn't have aggressive camber because I drag raced it. Just goes to show you cars can kill or make a tire last. Now if only less mileage more sporty tires would cost less!! Would make sense no?

Seriously... I wish I could get a set of PSS' for under $1200.

synolimit · 12-17-2013, 04:14 PM

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Seriously... I wish I could get a set of PSS' for under $1200.

Ooo mine are down to $1096 today

kenchan · 12-17-2013, 04:20 PM

you guys remember the RE92's? woah those were like the shitty of the shitt.

XwChriswX · 12-17-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Ooo mine are down to $1096 today

$1252 for mine.

kenchan · 12-17-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

$1252 for mine.

yah, but you get 25K miles, right?

that's super for a summer set. id be lucky if i can get 8k from my yok's. lol

XwChriswX · 12-17-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, but you get 25K miles, right?

that's super for a summer set. id be lucky if i can get 8k from my yok's. lol

Yeah, I get probably 2 good summers out of one set.

My bigger problem is Michelin discontinuing the 265/35/19 size.

I don't want to step down to a 255, and I think a 275 will be too much (tire and $).

kenchan · 12-17-2013, 04:31 PM

not sure, 275/35 is pretty much the same sidewall height as 245/40 (within 2mm).. they might work great if you do a lot of tight turns... like carving canyons/autox. especially if your front wheels are 9.5" width.

XwChriswX · 12-17-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

not sure, 275/35 is pretty much the same sidewall height as 245/40 (within 2mm).. they might work great if you do a lot of tight turns... like carving canyons/autox. especially if your front wheels are 9.5" width.

I'm sport pkg!

Ain't nobody got time fo' 18's!

Yes, my fronts are 9.5"

phoenix2go · 12-23-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

I drove 20k on the DW and 5k on the z3. I haven't noticed much which is good since the DW was a AWD WRX and the z3 is the 370z. Of course I can burn out and drift easier with RWD but fast aggressive street driving they were both good and I'm sure the 370z could keep up with the WRX. Only complaint I have is drag racing. The Z3 does not launch well but hey, its a 300utg tire.

Those tires don't look right. I'd go bigger.

EDIT:, yeah wrong choice. That's 0.6" difference, to much in my book. Keep it under 0.5".

Safely you can go 20% over your width of the wheel. I'd go 245/275 unless you want more square for performance, then maybe a 255 or 265 rear tire. But 245 is max on the front and 275 max on the rear.

I'd get a 245/40/18, 265/35/18 or 275/35/18.

I got the size you recommended and installed over the weekend, thanks so much for your input. Drives like a new car again!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you guys remember the RE92's? woah those were like the shitty of the shitt.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	not sure, 275/35 is pretty much the same sidewall height as 245/40 (within 2mm).. they might work great if you do a lot of tight turns... like carving canyons/autox. especially if your front wheels are 9.5" width.