Tire Advice

racinmy99 · Mar 27, 2007

So I got my Bilstiens and H&R springs in, it was not hard....except you gotta put that lower isolator in.....big DUH move! The car handles great!!!! And the stance is a lot nicer!

So now I have to replace my very worn Falken tires. I do not want to spend an arm and a leg as it is an everyday car. But I do want something that handles as I drive like the car should be driven, especially now with the new suspension.

What are your suggestions?

-dave

Kilgore Trout · Mar 27, 2007

What is your budget per tire?

www.tires.com

racinmy99 · Mar 27, 2007

I want to stay under $150 a tire if possible, but I do not want some crappy handling tire. I will stay 245/45/17

streethorse · Mar 27, 2007

I'm running the BFG g-force tires although they are 275's.
They are a very stout feeling tire with out much sidewall flex. and handle
like a dream. I had ran 2 sets of Kumho 712's before, which arn't bad for the money but the g-force are a step up.

Rickey_Bobby · Mar 27, 2007

Best tire in that price range would be this:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=ECSTA+MX&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=445YR7EMX&fromCompare1=yes&place=0

I used them all the time in auto X back when i was running the street tire class...

I know you want to stay w/ the 245's, but look into running a 275 in the rear. Little more rubber will last longer. If not, the 245's still kick butt.

They also work great in rain and hard cornering, very predictable at the limit.

Kilgore Trout · Mar 27, 2007

Those tires Ricky Bobby linked are great tires however you should note that they are not for use in even light snow or any type of icy conditions. They will be absolutely worthless in the snow.

They are great summer performance tires though

4point6 · Mar 27, 2007

I have 245/45/17 Dunlop SP sport FM901's. They're awesome dry, but nearly scary in the wet. With my automatic, just the normal 1-2 shift will kick the back end out a bit and make the TC come in. What about BFGoodrich KDW2?

CobraRed_96_GT · Mar 27, 2007

Rickey_Bobby said:
Best tire in that price range would be this:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=ECSTA+MX&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=445YR7EMX&fromCompare1=yes&place=0

I used them all the time in auto X back when i was running the street tire class...

I know you want to stay w/ the 245's, but look into running a 275 in the rear. Little more rubber will last longer. If not, the 245's still kick butt.

They also work great in rain and hard cornering, very predictable at the limit.

I agree, that's a good choice for the price - the wider the better

'03GTinFLA · Mar 27, 2007

I live by the rule of "If it needs replaced, you might as well upgrade."
With that in mind, I suggest BFG KDW's. I just put them on tonight and yeah, worth every penny. I did tires and rims, mounted and balanced. Good price too. From buy wheelstoday.com. I called and the guy helped me with size info. I emailed for a shipping number and had a reply within 5 minutes. So happy with the purchase and customer service.
Check it.

As you can see the Fuzion's needed replaced. They were cheap and good tires but you get what you pay for and the BFG's are noticeably better.

Superhereaux · Mar 27, 2007

well you got your money's worth out of those fuzions, huh?

i've got fuzions on my car as well (255/45 17) and they're decent. nothing spectacular but never had any issues with them. for $104 a tire i'd buy 'em again

BTW, how's the ride with the new hardware? i'm thinking about the h&r/bils setup on my car

Skidzz · Mar 27, 2007

I'm doing the same setup. How is the handling in comparison with the stock setup? Oh, and go with the KDW's, or, if you're going to be running your stock rims/tires in the winter, like I am, you could go with those Kumho's.

2000GTnoExtras · Mar 28, 2007

I recommend the Nitto NT555, mine lasted a very long time, ~40K miles, and now they are in need of replacement. I'm thinking of going with the same, just contemplating a 255/45 instead mainly to slightly bump gas mileage.

DAZ · Mar 28, 2007

Vredestein 275/40ZR17's
I saw these tires on E-Bay as part of tire and wheel package from AFS. Has anybody used these or familiar with them?

twogts4us · Mar 28, 2007

'03GTinFLA said:
I live by the rule of "If it needs replaced, you might as well upgrade."
With that in mind, I suggest BFG KDW's. I just put them on tonight and yeah, worth every penny. I did tires and rims, mounted and balanced. Good price too. From buy wheelstoday.com. I called and the guy helped me with size info. I emailed for a shipping number and had a reply within 5 minutes. So happy with the purchase and customer service.

Oh, nice rims man...need pics of em on your ride.

white-04 · Mar 28, 2007

03GTinFLA,

Holy blad tires. Are you sure you couldn't get a few more thousand miles out of those?

ban-one · Mar 29, 2007

this is what i run on my gt goodyear eagle zr gatorbacks 245/45/zr17 and there 166 per tire at wally world...... NYSP thruway camaros, and the old NYSP lx mustangs run with them so they must be good...they wear good, smoke good and are not yearly replaced tires. i learned my tire lessons from my driving from Ft Hood TEXAS to NY and back, u wouldnt believe how fast the soft compund tires wear right out from a few 4000 mile round trips a year out u can easily get over 25-30000 miles out of these!

'03GTinFLA · Mar 29, 2007

twogts4us said:
Oh, nice rims man...need pics of em on your ride.

Thanks man. I have to clean up the car first. I'll post pics this weekend, but yeah I really like these rims.

'03GTinFLA · Mar 29, 2007

white-04 said:
03GTinFLA,

Holy blad tires. Are you sure you couldn't get a few more thousand miles out of those?

I'm thrifty like that. I had to save up some $. It was pretty fun sliding around any corner at the blip of the throttle. Then when it rained it was a bit crazy, but it all worked out for the best. New rims and BFG's worth every penny.

four six · Mar 29, 2007

+1 for the Khumo's that is a good tire for the $$. KDWs are sweet but will run a lil more

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