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Cant pick a tire.

Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 12:31 am
by Neil
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tireb ... s+RT%2D615
Falken Azenis RT-615

http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tireb ... Proxes+T1R
Toyo T1R

http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tireb ... %AE+KDW+NT
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT

I need them for Auto-X/Weekend Warrior driving. They would also be my main tires for the summer.

Has anyone used either of the 3 listed above and could give me some input on what they know/think? I have looked at the ratings on 1010tires.com but i dont think they're 100% accurate as i believe the ratings are generated off user-reviews. Which would mean whatever tire has the most reviews would have the higher rating. I could be wrong but thats how it looks.

Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 4:00 am
by Rick Johnson
This may help you, car and driver did a performance tire shoot out, the results are interesting.

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp ... e_id=10252

Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 9:17 am
by lakersfan1
Rick Johnson wrote:This may help you, car and driver did a performance tire shoot out, the results are interesting.

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp ... e_id=10252
If he's looking at Azenis tires, those aren't even the same class. The Azenis are pretty much hardcore Autocross tires. A large number of serious Autocrossers run Azenis tires. I wouldn't buy from 1010 tire, though. EdgeRacing.com is much cheaper, especially for Falken tires.

Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 7:24 pm
by Neil
Just wanna check 205/50/15 and 205/55/15 both tires should fit on a 15x6.5 rim right?

Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 7:56 pm
by Legato626
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... =AVS+ES100

This is the tire I use and this thing sticks like a mofo!!!

Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 9:29 pm
by lakersfan1
Neil wrote:Just wanna check 205/50/15 and 205/55/15 both tires should fit on a 15x6.5 rim right?
Yes. Of course. Both are the same width. Since you've got a V6, stick with the 205/55/15 if it's for daily use since this will keep your speedo true. If it's a track car, though, you can usually save alot of money getting 205/50/15 since they're a standard Miata size for track use.

Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 10:03 pm
by 95 rs
ive used the g-forces before and well they are an amazing tire.... very grippy and i loved them..... i am seriously thinking of buying a set through work with my discount and might be able to help you out.... pm me and i can see what i can do...

Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 11:18 pm
by DJ
Legato626 wrote:http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... =AVS+ES100

This is the tire I use and this thing sticks like a mofo!!!
That is also the summer tire I use. My second set is just about to be put on. Last set only lasted 2 summers though.

Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 11:42 pm
by neumann
After running Pirellis and Kumhos I have the Toyo T1-S on my Porsche. I chose it over the Yoko ES100. Enjoyed it enough that I went with Toyo winter rubber on the MX-3

Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 11:51 pm
by Cy
t1R for the win....

Posted: April 4th, 2006, 2:03 am
by Legato626
my wifes car had toyo tires on it and the tire fell apart the side wall pealed right off!!!

Posted: April 4th, 2006, 7:47 am
by nope-mx3
I have tried Toyo T1S, crappiest tire ever.
2 months of normal (not spirited) driving, and they were totally worn out.
Also, they were dangerous in wet conditions (almost no grip at all).

Falken FK-451 & ZE-502, was actually better, but worn out too fast, and not the best grip.

Goodyear Eagle F1 - excellent tire, long treadlife (even with spirited driving)

Pirelli P-Zero Nero - the best I`ve ever used, extremely good traction on both dry and wet. I`m running 215/35-18, and I`m on my 3rd season with them now, so they actually last long aswell.
I`m definetely going with these next time aswell.

nope-mx3