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Sumitomo HTRZ-IIIs, baby!
Had a set on OEM 17" wheels that were amazing and I sold with the wheels last year. S is in storage now, but I am planning to buy a set of the same tires for my Volk wheels sometime in March. Highly recommended by TR also. BTW, a set of all 4 cost under $400.
Had a set on OEM 17" wheels that were amazing and I sold with the wheels last year. S is in storage now, but I am planning to buy a set of the same tires for my Volk wheels sometime in March. Highly recommended by TR also. BTW, a set of all 4 cost under $400.
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Originally Posted by BB_S2K,Feb 2 2009, 06:37 PM
For the S, it's a lot safer to keep the same handling characteristics on the entire set then mis-match the front and rear.
This is a very good point Tony
Another vote here for the TA KDW's. I have ran them on two of my previous cars and I loved them. I never did run them on the S though
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hmmm some of these sound like good ideas for my future since Ive managed to destroy at least half of the tread on my rears since I bought them almost 3,000 miles ago
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Originally Posted by BB_S2K,Feb 2 2009, 06:37 PM
I think 20-30K is a realistic expectation out of any decent tires for the S. Personally, I'd suggest you match the front tires and do a complete changeover your next set (normally 1 front = 2 rears). For the S, it's a lot safer to keep the same handling characteristics on the entire set then mis-match the front and rear.
I too am going to need new rear tires soon, but to my understanding, as long as I stay within the same compound grade of tire, I should be able to run a different set in the rear while keeping my current front since they still have plenty of tread left. But now I gotta do some more reading on this.
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Originally Posted by S20004ME_PDX,Feb 3 2009, 09:38 AM
hmm. I'm getting some mix feelings about getting new tires now after reading your statement.
I too am going to need new rear tires soon, but to my understanding, as long as I stay within the same compound grade of tire, I should be able to run a different set in the rear while keeping my current front since they still have plenty of tread left. But now I gotta do some more reading on this.
I too am going to need new rear tires soon, but to my understanding, as long as I stay within the same compound grade of tire, I should be able to run a different set in the rear while keeping my current front since they still have plenty of tread left. But now I gotta do some more reading on this.
As long as you keep the tread wear pretty even front to back and run the same compound like you said you should be ok. Just remember to check both your front and rear tires for wear often
Normal everyday driving it is not AS big of a deal but if you drive spirited like on our drives it can throw you for a loop. You get used to the slight understeer or oversteer your car has but then the uneven tire wear changes that and puts you in a situation that you are not familar with.
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Originally Posted by LoudMusic,Feb 3 2009, 10:33 AM
I got 25k out of my original tires. Replaced them with more OEMs. I probably won't be doing that for round three since I commute in the car.
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I also got 25K out of my OEM 050's. I replaced them with Dunlop Direzza DZ101's (last years model) 5K ago and have nothing but good things to say about them. This years model, the Direzza Sport Z1's, were the original tire I wanted, but when I order the warehouse shipped the wrong ones.
They claim to be extreme summer tires, but I have been driving on them all winter with very little slippage in even the wettest of conditions. Even when I do indulge in spirited driving during my commute, (which everyone here knows I don't drive spiritedly ) there have never been an issue with these tires. They are a quiet tire, at least on my car, (thanks again Brandon for the Greddy Ti-C) and they appear to be wearing evenly and pretty well (they have a 200 rating I believe). I only anticipate getting another 15K out of them before having to be replaced.
They claim to be extreme summer tires, but I have been driving on them all winter with very little slippage in even the wettest of conditions. Even when I do indulge in spirited driving during my commute, (which everyone here knows I don't drive spiritedly ) there have never been an issue with these tires. They are a quiet tire, at least on my car, (thanks again Brandon for the Greddy Ti-C) and they appear to be wearing evenly and pretty well (they have a 200 rating I believe). I only anticipate getting another 15K out of them before having to be replaced.
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Originally Posted by Tual06s2k,Feb 3 2009, 01:26 PM
(which everyone here knows I don't drive spiritedly )