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Old 08-09-2009, 08:48 PM
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Default its time to change tires, i need help, please.

Rim size:
18x9.5/ 18x10.5

Options:
Sumitomo HTRZ 3
Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance
Yokohama S.drive
Falken Azenis RT-615
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec


they are in the same price range, or there are better tires not on there please let me know


Thank you

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Old 08-09-2009, 09:25 PM
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Sumitomo HTRZ 3 i heard is pretty good and planning to get very soon.

Hankook RS3 i believe the newer version of the RS-2
Old 08-09-2009, 09:50 PM
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Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec - excellent grip!
Old 08-10-2009, 01:25 AM
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Bridgestone RE760. Gotta rep those bridgestones.
Old 08-10-2009, 02:21 AM
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buy the tires you like and can afford
Old 08-10-2009, 08:36 AM
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That's a good list.
Put the BS RE-11 and the new Kumho on it as well.
Old 08-10-2009, 09:46 AM
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According to CR, Dunlops, Michelins & Falkens, but there's no such thing as "the best tire" out there. Do your homework & good luck, dude!
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If I was spending $800 on tires I would check some tire test results from an independent source.
Old 08-13-2009, 05:42 PM
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i just mounted a set of sumitomos htrz3 cant complain rides smooth and a steal in price
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I just had two Bridgestone RE760's installed on the rear. I haven't driven on them that much yet but from what I can tell they are great tires, much quieter and smoother than the stock tires...
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Vredesteins.....
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Originally Posted by Zivman
Vredesteins.....
Where are members gettiNg these tires from???
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I'm assuming these are for street use... The Nitto NT05 and all the tires from this review (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...irePageLocQty=)
provide the among the highest level of grip for street tires at the expense of lower tire tread life. I'd use those on the track, seems a bit overkill for DD. It depends on what you want.

I'd prefer the yokohama s.drive (UTQG 300 AA A) and the vredestein (UTQG 280 AA A) for street use.
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Originally Posted by dragonball d
Rim size:
18x9.5/ 18x10.5

Options:
Sumitomo HTRZ 3
Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance
Yokohama S.drive
Falken Azenis RT-615
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec


they are in the same price range, or there are better tires not on there please let me know


Thank you

Lots of performance classes mentioned that do different things. The S-Drive will offer the best practical daily driving experience. Great mild performance tire that will provide good life and ride. The Sumitomo is a step up in performance class and will give better dry but trade life and ride. Those have been giving the more expensive tires a real run for their money. Finally, the Dunlop is basically a step below a competition tire that you can drive on the street. It tosses ride, life, wet traction, etc to the wind for dry traction and steering response. Awesome tire but in a very small niche way.

Unless you are pushing the car all the time every day or do some auto-x on the weekends I think the Dunlop is a tad overkill. I'd look at the Sumi or Yoko for a good tire that wont kill you or your wallet every 10K miles.
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You are welcome.
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Originally Posted by neal@tirerack
Lots of performance classes mentioned that do different things. The S-Drive will offer the best practical daily driving experience. Great mild performance tire that will provide good life and ride. The Sumitomo is a step up in performance class and will give better dry but trade life and ride. Those have been giving the more expensive tires a real run for their money. Finally, the Dunlop is basically a step below a competition tire that you can drive on the street. It tosses ride, life, wet traction, etc to the wind for dry traction and steering response. Awesome tire but in a very small niche way.






Unless you are pushing the car all the time every day or do some auto-x on the weekends I think the Dunlop is a tad overkill. I'd look at the Sumi or Yoko for a good tire that wont kill you or your wallet every 10K miles.


thank you so much
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