Tire Question

Laser · January 12th, 2007, 08:42 PM

I need to get some new tires pretty soon, and I was also thinking about getting some new rims(Black Deep Dish FR500). I'm not sure what tires I should get. Any ideas? They are for everyday use and I don't do much racing.

00vabchgt · January 12th, 2007, 08:47 PM

i'm running sumitomo's and i can't say enough good things about them. i'm running the HTR+'s up front in 255 and the HTZ's in the back in 275. the HTZ's are unidirectional and i noticed they do get a little loose in the rain. no issues with the HTR+'s, though. and for the price, you can't beat em. i paid 90 for the HTZ's and i think about the same for the HTR+'s. got em from tirerack.com. if you're planning on going DD in the back you may be SOL with the sumitomo's because i don't think they make them that big.

neckbonekat · January 12th, 2007, 08:48 PM

Right now I'm running General UHP tires from tirerack.com. They're a pretty good tire for the price. If you compare it to other tires in the same price range it has the best performance.

Where do you live? Do you have to worry about snow?

Laser · January 12th, 2007, 09:48 PM

I live in Fresno, CA. I 've lived here all my life and I think it kinda snowed once, but it melted when it hit the ground. I definitely don't have to worry about snow.

SWEET2KSTANG · January 13th, 2007, 12:18 AM

i have ran the nitto 555 and the 555r, loved them both!!! i have also ran
bfg comp t/a they were pretty good, bfg g-force t/a they were a little nicer, khumo 711 junk!!!, right now on the khumo 712 they are ok, good forward bite till they wear not the best cornering tire. the falken 512's were pretty good all around tire not the best traction but pretty good wear. thats what i have ran so far and thats the results i got

neckbonekat · January 13th, 2007, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Laser

I live in Fresno, CA. I 've lived here all my life and I think it kinda snowed once, but it melted when it hit the ground. I definitely don't have to worry about snow.

Well I'm not sure what price range you are looking for but tirerack.com has a pretty good selection. You can enter your car and wheel size and then the type of tire you are looking for and it will give you a list.

Keegan_Vann · January 13th, 2007, 04:20 PM

I'm about to get the sumitomo's as well I have heard great reviews from everybody on here. I'm going to get the 255's up front and 315's in the back. I have also heard good reviews on the Goodyear GS1-D3's. It all depends on how much money you want to spend. I have the 255/40R17 g-Force T/A KDW-2 on the front of my car and they have been great I have put like 25,000 miles on them so good treadwear. I would get them again but they don't sell this tire in a 315. I want my tires to be the same all the way around my car so i'm gonna go with the sumitomo bc they are really cheap and get great reviews. Best tire for the money I have heard.

matrixpuba · January 13th, 2007, 05:45 PM

if you want a cheap tire, the sumitomo is the way to go.
but dont expect to get much traction with them.

00vabchgt · January 13th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by matrixpuba

if you want a cheap tire, the sumitomo is the way to go.
but dont expect to get much traction with them.

i haven't had any traction issues with mine except for when i floor it off the line. they burn out very nicely

neckbonekat · January 13th, 2007, 09:49 PM

I've never tried Sumitomos but the price isn't bad.

matrixpuba · January 13th, 2007, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by 00vabchgt

Originally Posted by matrixpuba

if you want a cheap tire, the sumitomo is the way to go.
but dont expect to get much traction with them.

i haven't had any traction issues with mine except for when i floor it off the line. they burn out very nicely

right. compared to other tires, the sumitomos from a dig suck

Badasstang281 · January 14th, 2007, 12:50 AM

I work at discount tires for 6 years so I know what is good or not from what people till me what size do you what? And do you what drag radials or not? What kind of hp or you pushing?

Keegan_Vann · January 14th, 2007, 01:31 AM

I don't want drag radials and I want 255 up front and 315 in the rear. I have 17x9 rims in front and 17x10.5. Tell me what you think I should get. I have no idea how much horsepower I am pushing.

Badasstang281 · January 14th, 2007, 01:58 AM

Will I know that BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD or good fucking tries my best friend has a Dakota with a built 409 with a 175 shot he love them. The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or good I see them on some Z06’s and they like them. And the Yokohama AVS Sport or bad ass but $$$$$$$ I know a gay that put some on he’s WS6 with 550 or so hp and he say’s that they are the best. I don’t know much abut the Sumitomo HTR Z but for the $$$$ you can not go wrong. Dunlop SP Sport 8000 I don’t know much but I put some on a porch 911 not to long ago and the gay like’s them more then the Michelin PS2 but in a deferent size I plane to do the same thing I’m going with the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD but that’s me. O ya if you going with the BFG’s there is a lift and a right side so don’t get two of the same side I have seen it dun lol .

MSTGGT00 · January 14th, 2007, 03:07 AM

I saw someone mention HTR and HTZ's up. +1

They rock especially for the price.

Nitto - I ran 555's

They were nice. I like my Sum setup better. Especially price line.

neckbonekat · January 14th, 2007, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by Badasstang281

Will I know that BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD or good fucking tries my best friend has a Dakota with a built 409 with a 175 shot he love them. The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or good I see them on some Z06’s and they like them. And the Yokohama AVS Sport or bad ass but $$$$$$$ I know a gay that put some on he’s WS6 with 550 or so hp and he say’s that they are the best. I don’t know much abut the Sumitomo HTR Z but for the $$$$ you can not go wrong. Dunlop SP Sport 8000 I don’t know much but I put some on a porch 911 not to long ago and the gay like’s them more then the Michelin PS2 but in a deferent size I plane to do the same thing I’m going with the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD but that’s me. O ya if you going with the BFG’s there is a lift and a right side so don’t get two of the same side I have seen it dun lol .

Badasstang281 I think there might be a problem with your keyboard.

How many, "gayes' do you know?

Never Type tired!

MSTGGT00 · January 14th, 2007, 04:54 AM

+1.

Necks PMSing tonight. It's okay. Usually neck's cool.

neckbonekat · January 14th, 2007, 05:05 AM

Oh, I just thought it was too funny to resist.

MSTGGT00 · January 14th, 2007, 05:22 AM

Haha it was. That's why I am "ragging" on you (no pun intended, seriously) because you got to it first.

fhinesley · January 16th, 2007, 08:05 PM

gotta go with the Goodyear F1-G3...same tires on the vettes. Sticky and good in rain as most ties are on dry.

January 12th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#1
Laser Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tire Question I need to get some new tires pretty soon, and I was also thinking about getting some new rims(Black Deep Dish FR500). I'm not sure what tires I should get. Any ideas? They are for everyday use and I don't do much racing.

January 12th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#3
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Right now I'm running General UHP tires from tirerack.com. They're a pretty good tire for the price. If you compare it to other tires in the same price range it has the best performance. Where do you live? Do you have to worry about snow? __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

January 13th, 2007, 12:18 AM	#5
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	i have ran the nitto 555 and the 555r, loved them both!!! i have also ran bfg comp t/a they were pretty good, bfg g-force t/a they were a little nicer, khumo 711 junk!!!, right now on the khumo 712 they are ok, good forward bite till they wear not the best cornering tire. the falken 512's were pretty good all around tire not the best traction but pretty good wear. thats what i have ran so far and thats the results i got __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

January 13th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#7
Keegan_Vann Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 141 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm about to get the sumitomo's as well I have heard great reviews from everybody on here. I'm going to get the 255's up front and 315's in the back. I have also heard good reviews on the Goodyear GS1-D3's. It all depends on how much money you want to spend. I have the 255/40R17 g-Force T/A KDW-2 on the front of my car and they have been great I have put like 25,000 miles on them so good treadwear. I would get them again but they don't sell this tire in a 315. I want my tires to be the same all the way around my car so i'm gonna go with the sumitomo bc they are really cheap and get great reviews. Best tire for the money I have heard. __________________ I wanna go fast... I wanna go fast... I'm goin' fast!!!!!

January 13th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#8
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you want a cheap tire, the sumitomo is the way to go. but dont expect to get much traction with them. __________________

January 12th, 2007, 09:48 PM	#4
Laser Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	I live in Fresno, CA. I 've lived here all my life and I think it kinda snowed once, but it melted when it hit the ground. I definitely don't have to worry about snow.

January 13th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#10
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	I've never tried Sumitomos but the price isn't bad. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

January 14th, 2007, 12:50 AM	#12
Badasstang281 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 385 iTrader: 0 reviews	I work at discount tires for 6 years so I know what is good or not from what people till me what size do you what? And do you what drag radials or not? What kind of hp or you pushing? __________________ BBK cai P&P 75mmtb P&P plenum BASSANI exhaust MAC x-pipe NO CAT"S ACCEL direct fire coils NGK iridium spark plugs lX7 Eibach pro-kit springs

January 14th, 2007, 01:31 AM	#13
Keegan_Vann Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 141 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't want drag radials and I want 255 up front and 315 in the rear. I have 17x9 rims in front and 17x10.5. Tell me what you think I should get. I have no idea how much horsepower I am pushing. __________________ I wanna go fast... I wanna go fast... I'm goin' fast!!!!!

January 14th, 2007, 01:58 AM	#14
Badasstang281 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 385 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will I know that BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD or good fucking tries my best friend has a Dakota with a built 409 with a 175 shot he love them. The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or good I see them on some Z06’s and they like them. And the Yokohama AVS Sport or bad ass but $$$$$$$ I know a gay that put some on he’s WS6 with 550 or so hp and he say’s that they are the best. I don’t know much abut the Sumitomo HTR Z but for the $$$$ you can not go wrong. Dunlop SP Sport 8000 I don’t know much but I put some on a porch 911 not to long ago and the gay like’s them more then the Michelin PS2 but in a deferent size I plane to do the same thing I’m going with the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD but that’s me. O ya if you going with the BFG’s there is a lift and a right side so don’t get two of the same side I have seen it dun lol . __________________ BBK cai P&P 75mmtb P&P plenum BASSANI exhaust MAC x-pipe NO CAT"S ACCEL direct fire coils NGK iridium spark plugs lX7 Eibach pro-kit springs

January 14th, 2007, 05:05 AM	#18
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Oh, I just thought it was too funny to resist. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

January 16th, 2007, 08:05 PM	#20
fhinesley Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	gotta go with the Goodyear F1-G3...same tires on the vettes. Sticky and good in rain as most ties are on dry.

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