Lucky-R

hi guys, well i jumped the fence and just picked up a set of AP2 wheels...tires were all trashed so im trying to find a good mid-ranged set for around $6-$700 MAX. is that possible? what brand/model are you guys all using and where or how much is considered a good deal? i was really hoping to pick up a nice set of ap2 version 1s with good tires already but pickings for AP2 rims in hawaii are surprisingly nil. im lucky i even scored the beat-up ones i got

anyway im thinking of going with 255 in the rears too...to kinda match the width of the original bridgestones as i read some brands are narrower even in 245.

on a side note, im also sellin my mint ap1 16s if anyone is interested...really dont wanna sell but i aint rich and gotta offset my costs. check the fs thread above...tnx

markpaco

Arnold, any reason why it has to be local? Currently, a couple of the best value performance tires are the Hankook Ventus RS-3 and the Dunlop Direzza Star Spec. You should be able to get either of those for about what you are budgeting for. Tire Rack is the place to go.

bouford

some of us are running re760 sports from costco (contact arison aka mcnasty for a quote).
i haven't run them on my03 yet but i've heard good things about them from other i've recommended them to.
good bang for the buck (i hear the price has gone up ) and 340 treadwear. gl!

moon knight

R-S3s are back ordered till mid May on places like tire rack and discount tire direct. Dunno about locally but if looking for really good grip and decent prices, go with dunlop star specs or kumho ecsta XS. Ordered online through tire rack, you could get your tires in 3-4 days for 180-190 in shipping if available. Gotta pay the installers another 100-130 for mounting and balancing.

satoman44

I hate how the price for star specs keeps increasing. A set would cost me over $100 more now than when I bought them last year

Lucky-R

Appreciate the replies fellas...the Sumitomo z3 on tire rack looks like an awesome deal for dailys

mister x

I'm another satisfied Tire Rack buyer but the Star Specs have gone up. I needed to replace a 255/40-17, it ran $193 + $63 + $32 for tire + freight + mount/balance. Next go around I definitely will price locally.

cheehee

Sumitomo z3s have been more than enough for daily driving. Treadwear and wet traction have been excellent for me.

bouford

totally forgot, i have run z3's as well. they were a great daily tire.
note that costco price includes mounting and balancing

S2KiChad

I would go for jus4kix for mount and balance 15 per wheel