Tire recommendation?
10-27-2011, 06:49 AM
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Tire recommendation?
So I currently have a set of Toyo Proxies4 on the S (Came w/ these from the previous owner) and they have probably 30-40% tread. I want to replace and was thinking about getting some Potenzas. With winter coming up, I was curious what others thought about replacing these tires now or if I should wait till spring? Essentially its a 30-40% tread all season tire vs a new summer tire.
Also, recommendation on tires? Anyone running different sizes on stock rims?
*Edit Stock AP2 rims
Also, recommendation on tires? Anyone running different sizes on stock rims?
*Edit Stock AP2 rims
10-27-2011, 07:21 AM
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I would run the all seasons for as long as I could. If you're going with a RE760, they do decent in the snow and bad weather and handle great (drove on the dragon with them and Matt daily drives on his).
10-27-2011, 07:40 AM
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Mine had potenzas when i bought it... it had UNREAL grip. but might only get 10k out of set (pending drive style)
I would stick with all season as long a possible. and get new in spring.
225/255 is a common "upgrade" on AP2V1
I would stick with all season as long a possible. and get new in spring.
225/255 is a common "upgrade" on AP2V1
10-27-2011, 08:39 AM
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Great tire for the money!!
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10-27-2011, 12:43 PM
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I have Continental ExtremeContact DWS (215/245) for my winter tire - love them in inclement weather and pretty good grip on cold (under 40F) roads. Got me home during that 2" ice storm last year.
For summer, I chose Hankook Ventus v12 k110s (225/255). I love them for the price but they left a little that I desired - not the most progressive or communicative tire. Need 36psi to feel planted.
I'll probably go to Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s (if they are still available) or Continental ExtremeContact DW next year.
I'd stick on All-seasons until the weather is constantly above 50F. Summer tires lose a lot of grip quickly as temperatures decrease.
Edit: Also remember that the stock tires on the S were oversized so it's more important to look at tread width than actual cm width and keep the same % stagger front to rear unless you want more oversteer or understeer
For summer, I chose Hankook Ventus v12 k110s (225/255). I love them for the price but they left a little that I desired - not the most progressive or communicative tire. Need 36psi to feel planted.
I'll probably go to Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s (if they are still available) or Continental ExtremeContact DW next year.
I'd stick on All-seasons until the weather is constantly above 50F. Summer tires lose a lot of grip quickly as temperatures decrease.
Edit: Also remember that the stock tires on the S were oversized so it's more important to look at tread width than actual cm width and keep the same % stagger front to rear unless you want more oversteer or understeer
10-27-2011, 04:03 PM
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