Help ...... The Mic Needs New Tires
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Help ...... The Mic Needs New Tires
Wow, I've got 70,000 km on the Sweet Thing now ( proud of it ) and guessing about 50,000km on the original tires / 20,000 on the snows. Well the original Bridgestone Potenzas have had it. Cupped and frigin dangerous to drive on. Help me guys. What should I replace them with ? Money is no object. What's the best tire out there to replace the ones I've got ?
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He wants a dedicated summer tire! He's got the winters for the bad stuff....
3 tire makers you want to check out. Bridgestone's, Yokohamas, or Michelin.
Can't go wrong with the S-03's from Bridgestone. The Advan 100's from Yoko is nice too.
The Pilot2 sport's have had a good run but I think their successor is coming out.
3 tire makers you want to check out. Bridgestone's, Yokohamas, or Michelin.
Can't go wrong with the S-03's from Bridgestone. The Advan 100's from Yoko is nice too.
The Pilot2 sport's have had a good run but I think their successor is coming out.
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I would recommend:
Max Summer Performance: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX OR Goodyear Eagle F1
TireRack - Max Summer Performance
Ultra High Performance: Bridgestone / Goodrich / Michelin / Dunlop
TireRack - Ultra High Performance Summer
Hope my 2 cents help.
Max Summer Performance: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX OR Goodyear Eagle F1
TireRack - Max Summer Performance
Ultra High Performance: Bridgestone / Goodrich / Michelin / Dunlop
TireRack - Ultra High Performance Summer
Hope my 2 cents help.
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Hey Mic,
If you don't want to spend an arm and a leg the Kuhmo SPT's are a good choice ... as are the Toyo Proxes 4's and T1's. Though it really depends what your looking for ... ie. high perf summer tires that will last, or really sticky R compounds that won't. Tirerack.com is really the best place to start shopping and read feedback on various tires.
Cheers,
Zoomby_U
If you don't want to spend an arm and a leg the Kuhmo SPT's are a good choice ... as are the Toyo Proxes 4's and T1's. Though it really depends what your looking for ... ie. high perf summer tires that will last, or really sticky R compounds that won't. Tirerack.com is really the best place to start shopping and read feedback on various tires.
Cheers,
Zoomby_U
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Car and Driver replaced the stock Bridgestones with Yoko Advans on their long-term tester with much acclaim.
Otherwise, I'd recommend the stock Dunlops, I love 'em, and they seem much preferred in this forum relative to the Bridgestones. They're real predictable when they finally break away, and don't squeal when you're tossing it ...the car I mean.
Also, I'd rather replace a tire on a stock car with a manufacturers recommended brand. You know the suspension was tuned with those tires, so you'll get no surprises.
Otherwise, I'd recommend the stock Dunlops, I love 'em, and they seem much preferred in this forum relative to the Bridgestones. They're real predictable when they finally break away, and don't squeal when you're tossing it ...the car I mean.
Also, I'd rather replace a tire on a stock car with a manufacturers recommended brand. You know the suspension was tuned with those tires, so you'll get no surprises.
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Hey Mic,
I have used the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's and they are really good, if a little pricey. You may also try the Falken Azenis RT-615. It is almost R-compound, but work better in rain. A very good tire.
I have used the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's and they are really good, if a little pricey. You may also try the Falken Azenis RT-615. It is almost R-compound, but work better in rain. A very good tire.
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I'll be going with falken Azenis RT-615 too. Great bang for the buck.
I've read a thread about the p-zero nero's being a great all around tire too for the price.
Also, go with 235 or 245 series.
I've read a thread about the p-zero nero's being a great all around tire too for the price.
Also, go with 235 or 245 series.
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I'm still puzzled as to why Mazda puts only 225 rubber on 8inch wide rims. Technically that shouldn't be allowed. Minimum tire width for 8inch wide rims is 235-245.
However, since you want to keep the speedo as close to stock as possible a reasonable upgrade would be 245/40/18.
Otherwise 225/45/18 is the stock tire size.
I've noticed Bridgestone has introduced a new tire on the market. The RE-01R! Those suckers should act like slicks! lol
I'm defiantely getting those next year once my S-03's are worn out.
Lates,
However, since you want to keep the speedo as close to stock as possible a reasonable upgrade would be 245/40/18.
Otherwise 225/45/18 is the stock tire size.
I've noticed Bridgestone has introduced a new tire on the market. The RE-01R! Those suckers should act like slicks! lol
I'm defiantely getting those next year once my S-03's are worn out.
Lates,
Last edited by Neo; 04-24-2006 at 01:09 PM.
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Originally Posted by abs016
I would recommend:
Max Summer Performance: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX OR Goodyear Eagle F1
TireRack - Max Summer Performance
Ultra High Performance: Bridgestone / Goodrich / Michelin / Dunlop
TireRack - Ultra High Performance Summer
Hope my 2 cents help.
Max Summer Performance: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX OR Goodyear Eagle F1
TireRack - Max Summer Performance
Ultra High Performance: Bridgestone / Goodrich / Michelin / Dunlop
TireRack - Ultra High Performance Summer
Hope my 2 cents help.
Do you have any experience with all these tires "you" recommended? Or did you just pick from the top of the list?
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Ihave 4 stock Dunlops with about 8000km on them. They look next to new and are now off my second set of rims....if your interested? I am in GTA (shipping is free and no tax).
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
Tire Racks 2 cents helped. Where was yours ?
Do you have any experience with all these tires "you" recommended? Or did you just pick from the top of the list?
Do you have any experience with all these tires "you" recommended? Or did you just pick from the top of the list?
The tires I have experience with: Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 and Dunlop SP Sport 8090 (the 2 stock tires rx8 comes with). I like the dunlop better than potenza.
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I have a set of Falken 215s which are the previous model to the 615, they are absolutely no good in the rain, i wouldn't recommend them. They are great on the track though, I usually swap them in for a lapping day and take em off when I get home. Personally, I would try to Yokohama Advans, they're great tires
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Originally Posted by DARKMAZ8
I'll be going with falken Azenis RT-615 too. Great bang for the buck.
I've read a thread about the p-zero nero's being a great all around tire too for the price.
Also, go with 235 or 245 series.
I've read a thread about the p-zero nero's being a great all around tire too for the price.
Also, go with 235 or 245 series.
Plus, a wider tire and lower profile can negatively affect ride. I have no interest in increasing grip, the car aleady has to be driven insanely hard to break loose...and thats the real fun part! Ask anyone with an original Miata with 185's on it about how much fun that car was to toss about.
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I forgot to offer my suggestions. I've had much success and happiness with various Toyo's. I've run RA-1's on the street, and they preform very well getting better as they wear. They might be a little hardcore for the street though. The T1-S (which I think was discontinued and replaced by the T1-R) is also a great high performance street tire with great wet and dry traction. And, Toyo is a sponsor of Canadian grassroots motorsport.
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I'm A Busy Guy ... So I'm Going to Have to Move Fast
Thanks Team ...
Here are my spec's ...
Touring not Performance .. Trust me I jump on it !! But....
Are directional tires important ?
Ball park, what is a good price for one of these tires ?
So when I go shopping this weekend , a guy gives me a price, I'll know right away if I should buy them ...
I love my Toyo winters ... still look brand new (20,000) ... Made In Japan ..
They any good ?
Finally, where in the GTA should I go to for a fair deal ?
Thanks
Here are my spec's ...
Touring not Performance .. Trust me I jump on it !! But....
Are directional tires important ?
Ball park, what is a good price for one of these tires ?
So when I go shopping this weekend , a guy gives me a price, I'll know right away if I should buy them ...
I love my Toyo winters ... still look brand new (20,000) ... Made In Japan ..
They any good ?
Finally, where in the GTA should I go to for a fair deal ?
Thanks
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BRAND NEW 2 Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 for sale MINT
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I have 2 Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 with O kms on them make me an offer. They have never been mounted. I am looking for $200.00CAN each tire. I am located in Oakville. Sorry I thought they were used but after looking at them they are brand new.
let me know.
Dave
I have 2 Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 with O kms on them make me an offer. They have never been mounted. I am looking for $200.00CAN each tire. I am located in Oakville. Sorry I thought they were used but after looking at them they are brand new.
let me know.
Dave
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Bridgestone S-03's and Michelin PS2's are probably the best you can get if money is not an issue. There's also a new Bridgestone tire RE050A Pole Position that's supposedly replacing the S-03's. I've also read good things about the Yoko Neova's.
But on this forum I've read many posts about Kumho SPT's being a great tire for the money, about half the price of Bridgestone's and Michelin's! Makes you wonder if the big brands are really that MUCH better
But on this forum I've read many posts about Kumho SPT's being a great tire for the money, about half the price of Bridgestone's and Michelin's! Makes you wonder if the big brands are really that MUCH better
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Mic, it is a bit of a drive for you but I have a pretty awsome tire guy at the 407 & hurontario street. "premium Tire" They are awsome for availibility, service and price, If ya want I'll give ya their # on sunday. Speeking about Sunday, are ya bringing those Italian hotties with ya and if so... Which one is sitting in the back seat with you???
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Even if price isn't the issue... I think the big question is whether treadlife is an issue. That is a big deciding factor between purchasing tire A and tire B.
Also, is wet traction important to you. Are iou looking for a good overall "STREET" tire or "TRACK/STREET" tire.
Also, is wet traction important to you. Are iou looking for a good overall "STREET" tire or "TRACK/STREET" tire.
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Hi Hy .....
I would say treadlife is IMPORTANT to ME............
WET is also and probably MORE important to me ...............
Recommend a Good tread and a Good wet .............. love you forever !
Helas ... the Hots will be here on the 8th ...
Love to buy my tires this Saturday ... Where do I go ?
What do I buy ?
I would say treadlife is IMPORTANT to ME............
WET is also and probably MORE important to me ...............
Recommend a Good tread and a Good wet .............. love you forever !
Helas ... the Hots will be here on the 8th ...
Love to buy my tires this Saturday ... Where do I go ?
What do I buy ?
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One More Time Techies .............
Who's got the ***** to tell me .. BUY THESE ....
Get so and so and pay ball park so and so for each............
Here's where to go ...
Please ... need someone to step up to the plate ...
It could save Mic's life....
Help !!
Who's got the ***** to tell me .. BUY THESE ....
Get so and so and pay ball park so and so for each............
Here's where to go ...
Please ... need someone to step up to the plate ...
It could save Mic's life....
Help !!
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Originally Posted by Mic Jagger
One More Time Techies .............
Who's got the ***** to tell me .. BUY THESE ....
Get so and so and pay ball park so and so for each............
Here's where to go ...
Who's got the ***** to tell me .. BUY THESE ....
Get so and so and pay ball park so and so for each............
Here's where to go ...
I've been watching this thread looking for a clear winner so I'd have some ideas next summer when my stock Dunlops wear out. No one even mentioned auto-x. I'm loath to own a 3rd set of tires (even more loath to own a 3rd set of rims) so I figured winter-only and summer+auto-x was a feasible combination.
Ever auto-x Mic?
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Mic,
I would tell you to get the tires from the Bridgestone place in Richmond Hill. But I think it's a bit far for you. Plus you'll have to call in advance and see if they have the tires you want on the car.
Personally I think you should go with the S-03's if not the RE050A Pole Position. Expect to pay between $235-250 depending on which you pick...
Hard to find good tire guys nowadays...
I would tell you to get the tires from the Bridgestone place in Richmond Hill. But I think it's a bit far for you. Plus you'll have to call in advance and see if they have the tires you want on the car.
Personally I think you should go with the S-03's if not the RE050A Pole Position. Expect to pay between $235-250 depending on which you pick...
Hard to find good tire guys nowadays...