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I am under the month mark now for getting this car done and I want to make it! I still need tires. I can't spend a huge amount but want something that will be decent for a couple years. Anyone have any suggestions?


Coop

What are your $ limits?

I would really like to keep it 500-700, really the lower end the better but dont know if thats even possible. They are 18's, dont remember the other size but will find out tomorrow.


Coop

hankook v12 evos

I have always heard good things about Continental ExtremeContact DW (summer tires) and you can usually get a set of 4 for around 500-600.

[quote=""tabasco122""]hankook v12 evos[/quote]

I have these.

My review, great bang for your buck. But overall I think spending more for a better tire would be worth it.

I don't regret buying them, I just wont buy them again.

-John

Yeah, they arent the grippiest, but they are good and they wear really well, which seemed to be a concern since he wanted them, to last years.

[quote=""J-Groove""]I have these.

My review, great bang for your buck. But overall I think spending more for a better tire would be worth it.

I don't regret buying them, I just wont buy them again.

-John[/quote]

How much did you pay, if you remember, as we both have ddr wheels.

Are they loud? What do they not do that you wish they did.


Coop

[quote=""DCIV""]How much did you pay, if you remember, as we both have ddr wheels.

Are they loud? What do they not do that you wish they did.


Coop[/quote]

I honestly don't remember. I've had them for a few years now. But I want to say I got all 4 mounted for under $1K. Like ~$760 I think. They are 265/35/18

They are not loud, or at least not noticeable over my exhaust. They do well in the rain. They last a while, I still have decent tread on them. I've done road coarse with them, road trips, dyno runs etc.

They just are not the that sticky of a tire, when I need new ones I want that bit more traction. It is fun to slide out the rear end of a VR-4, but I shouldn't be able to do it as easily as I can with these tires.

Bottom line, they are not bad tires at all. Just not as sticky as you would like out of a performance tire.

-John

Kumho xs. Only street tire I've had on my mustang thatll mostly hook up in 2nd. Cornering grip is good.

[quote=""DCIV""]I would really like to keep it 500-700, really the lower end the better but dont know if thats even possible. They are 18's, dont remember the other size but will find out tomorrow.


Coop[/quote]

Sumitomo HTRZ-II. Tire Rack has them in 245/40-18 for $428 a set. These are what I use on my Spyder, and they are a lot of tire for the money. Good enough to win autocrosses with. They last a while, too.

If you want a little more grip but quicker wear, the HTRZ-III in the same size is $460 a set.

[quote=""mjannusch""]Sumitomo HTRZ-II. Tire Rack has them in 245/40-18 for $428 a set. These are what I use on my Spyder, and they are a lot of tire for the money. Good enough to win autocrosses with. They last a while, too.

If you want a little more grip but quicker wear, the HTRZ-III in the same size is $460 a set.[/quote]

This sounds about perfect!


Coop

[quote=""tabasco122""]hankook v12 evos[/quote]

This!

[quote=""DCIV""]How much did you pay, if you remember, as we both have ddr wheels.

Are they loud? What do they not do that you wish they did.


Coop[/quote]

They are great for the price and very quiet

[quote=""Mike""]^But they suck at anything above 400whp/tq. [/quote]

Well we won't have to worry about that with coops car

I trust ya that they didn't work well on your car and I have broke loose with AWD but the traction seemed great, especially in the rain. I think they got 2nd place in a Car and Driver test. The next one was Dunlap but cost about 80 buck more a tire.

[quote=""Mike""] Every car is different.. For the money though, I'm not impressed. I'd much rather have the Nitto Invo for like $50 more per tire. It's a much better tire.[/quote]

I'll check those out.

When my car was down I replaced the rear lower control arm bushings. I forgot all about it when I got the car running so now I've screwed up two of my tires. I'm tempted to get used ones from Tire Rack that match my other two but I might just have to spring for new ones.

Wife's 2012 accord needs new tires. Was thinking bf Goodrich. Any suggestions? Ever had that brand.


Coop