Tire recommendations

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Cool_____, Oct 25, 2006.

  1. Cool_____

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    Well my craptastic Federal tires are wearing down quick and I estimate another 10K miles on them before they will go which means I'll be replacing them shortly.

    I am sick of replacing tires all the time. My drag days are pretty much over until I go 2.5L so I am not looking for all out performance. I want an All-Season tire that will perform really well and hold up to a little joy riding. 130 mph rating preferred. Price tag of course I want to keep down. Road noise I want to keep down as well...the Federals howl and roar and I hate them.

    Recommendations for a good performance All season that will live a long life and can handle twisty's well?
     
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    Nitto NeoGen. 280 treadware, cheap, and you can run lots of negative camber without wearing your tires fast.
     
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    The re070 is by far the best tire I have ever had the privilege to ride on how ever not cheap but well worth it oh and the twistys have no chance when it comes to these babys
     
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    That was my first thought but 280 treadwear is not that great. I need some 50K plus mile tires. I don't autocross or anything but just drive my car daily. I have a 60 mile commute to and from work everyday.
     
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    I have used them for close to 25k miles now and autox'ed for an entire year. So they could be a 50k tire.
     
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    Hmmm interesting. Also looking at the Bridgestone Potenza 009's.
     
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    Toyo Proxes 4

    I had these on my 04 and they did really well. Lots of grip wet or dry. I got 35K out of them and would have got 40K+ if I had not had such an aggressive alignment.
     
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    +1
     
  11. Cool_____

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    So many options......
     
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    The Proxes 4 is an all season with a 300+ treadwear rating.

    If going for a sumer tire the Falken FK-452 would be my choice.
     
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    I am enjoying the Hankook Ventus more then I thought I would
     
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    Azenis 615 FTW
     

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