Give me your opinion on what tires I should get
03-11-2008 | 01:03 AM
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Give me your opinion on what tires I should get
Hey there. My S is in need of new tires and I would like the opinion of some longer-time members on which ones I should get for my needs. Ive searched and read around a lot but still cant make up my mind. Wheels are AP1 16s.
My main needs are dry traction and treadlife, dont care about wet. The S never sees rain, Im in the desert.. it never rains here and when/if it does the S is in the garage. I want a tire that can handle in dry and will last a while.
Here are my choices, that I can budget for, in 245/45/16 rears. Yeah 16s are a bitch damnit, seems all the good tires are available for 17" wheels and up.. -
Hankook Rs2
Toyo T1R
Fuzion ZRi
Yokohama AVS ES100
And one other that I wanted but of course its not available in the 245/45 size was the Bridgestone Potenza REO50 Pole Position, however it is available in a 225/50 size for the rear. I had these tires in a fatty 285/35/18 on my 300ZXTT and really liked them. But is it worth losing the 1" or so of rear tread to choose the Bridgestone 225s over the others available in 245 width? Idk.
What would you suggest? Dry handling and tread life wise. Fronts will be a 205 for any of the above if it matters. Thanks
My main needs are dry traction and treadlife, dont care about wet. The S never sees rain, Im in the desert.. it never rains here and when/if it does the S is in the garage. I want a tire that can handle in dry and will last a while.
Here are my choices, that I can budget for, in 245/45/16 rears. Yeah 16s are a bitch damnit, seems all the good tires are available for 17" wheels and up.. -
Hankook Rs2
Toyo T1R
Fuzion ZRi
Yokohama AVS ES100
And one other that I wanted but of course its not available in the 245/45 size was the Bridgestone Potenza REO50 Pole Position, however it is available in a 225/50 size for the rear. I had these tires in a fatty 285/35/18 on my 300ZXTT and really liked them. But is it worth losing the 1" or so of rear tread to choose the Bridgestone 225s over the others available in 245 width? Idk.
What would you suggest? Dry handling and tread life wise. Fronts will be a 205 for any of the above if it matters. Thanks
03-11-2008 | 10:55 AM
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Which is more important to you, grip or life?
If it's dry grip, Bridgestone RE01R's (stock sizes) are most likely your best bet.
I have the RS2's as summer tires. Excellent grip, wet or dry, and decent performance at the track as well (Lime Rock last Nov.). I have no doubt the RE01R's are much better still, but the RS2's would definitely be a good lower-price option for you.
If you want longer life over grip, B'stone RE750's or RE760's would be my first choice.
Oh yeah, with good tires, 225/50-16 rears is nothing to worry about.
Similarly, with crappy tires, going 245/45-16 won't help you.
All the tires you mention should be good enough, but personally the ZRi and ES100 wouldn't be on my short list of tires.
If it's dry grip, Bridgestone RE01R's (stock sizes) are most likely your best bet.
I have the RS2's as summer tires. Excellent grip, wet or dry, and decent performance at the track as well (Lime Rock last Nov.). I have no doubt the RE01R's are much better still, but the RS2's would definitely be a good lower-price option for you.
If you want longer life over grip, B'stone RE750's or RE760's would be my first choice.
Oh yeah, with good tires, 225/50-16 rears is nothing to worry about.
Similarly, with crappy tires, going 245/45-16 won't help you.
All the tires you mention should be good enough, but personally the ZRi and ES100 wouldn't be on my short list of tires.
03-11-2008 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ZDan,Mar 11 2008, 12:55 PM
Which is more important to you, grip or life?
If it's dry grip, Bridgestone RE01R's (stock sizes) are most likely your best bet.
I have the RS2's as summer tires. Excellent grip, wet or dry, and decent performance at the track as well (Lime Rock last Nov.). I have no doubt the RE01R's are much better still, but the RS2's would definitely be a good lower-price option for you.
If you want longer life over grip, B'stone RE750's or RE760's would be my first choice.
Oh yeah, with good tires, 225/50-16 rears is nothing to worry about.
Similarly, with crappy tires, going 245/45-16 won't help you.
All the tires you mention should be good enough, but personally the ZRi and ES100 wouldn't be on my short list of tires.
If it's dry grip, Bridgestone RE01R's (stock sizes) are most likely your best bet.
I have the RS2's as summer tires. Excellent grip, wet or dry, and decent performance at the track as well (Lime Rock last Nov.). I have no doubt the RE01R's are much better still, but the RS2's would definitely be a good lower-price option for you.
If you want longer life over grip, B'stone RE750's or RE760's would be my first choice.
Oh yeah, with good tires, 225/50-16 rears is nothing to worry about.
Similarly, with crappy tires, going 245/45-16 won't help you.
All the tires you mention should be good enough, but personally the ZRi and ES100 wouldn't be on my short list of tires.
But not in the same $$$ range as the Fuzion...
03-11-2008 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks guys. Zdan - I was looking at the 750s first but seems they are being phased out.. is this everywhere or just at tirerack? Also the 760s look like a nice tire but are they on the market yet?
I would like the RE01's but they sound like they would wear very fast but maybe its worth it.
Im leaning to the Rs2 in 245 width or the Bridgestones, just cant decide which Bridgestone. 750s are leaving, 760s arent here, RE01 are the best but will wear fast, and the RE50PP. Hmmm
I would like the RE01's but they sound like they would wear very fast but maybe its worth it.
Im leaning to the Rs2 in 245 width or the Bridgestones, just cant decide which Bridgestone. 750s are leaving, 760s arent here, RE01 are the best but will wear fast, and the RE50PP. Hmmm
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03-11-2008 | 02:21 PM
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Dude, I know exactly what I'd get if I were you:
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1's.
Ranked just lower than the RE01R in a Tire Rack test of "Extreme Performance" tires:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=100
Higher treadwear rating vs. the RE01R (200 vs. 140).
And they have them for $73 for fronts, $65 for rears!
Act now, fewer than 4 left in the rear size...
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1's.
Ranked just lower than the RE01R in a Tire Rack test of "Extreme Performance" tires:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=100
Higher treadwear rating vs. the RE01R (200 vs. 140).
And they have them for $73 for fronts, $65 for rears!
Act now, fewer than 4 left in the rear size...
03-12-2008 | 02:55 PM
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The tires you are talking about are a differnt tire. The tire that is similar to the RE-01R is the Direza Sport Z1. they are 108.00 front and 119.00 rear. I still like the RE01R better if you are looking for the best.
If I can help let me know,
If I can help let me know,
03-12-2008 | 03:23 PM
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???
Looks like you have Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1's for $73 for 205/55-16, $65 for 225/50-16 to me. I'm tempted to buy a set now for when I need to replace my summer tires, which probably won't be until August or so!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?ma...earTire=25VR6Z1
Looks like you have Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1's for $73 for 205/55-16, $65 for 225/50-16 to me. I'm tempted to buy a set now for when I need to replace my summer tires, which probably won't be until August or so!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?ma...earTire=25VR6Z1