Current Tire Thread

[AdironRider]

Im currently running BF Goodrich GForce Sports in 215/50/16. Ive only had em on for <1000 miles but so far they are worlds apart from the shitty 14" all seasons I had on prior. Confidence on the road has increased ten fold when Im really pushing it. Quiet on the road at all speed but well see how they sound when theyve got a few k on em. Cant comment on wear much as they have so little milage.

[4ce30]

I am running Falken Ziex 512's all around...
-The front's are 215/40/16 on 7.5in wide wheels.. Stretched FTW
-The Rear's are 225/40/16 on 9in wide wheel's.. Stretched FTW

They seam to perform pretty well, although i am used to toyo proxies.
-Brandon

[IS]

Follow up on my 225/45zr16 Hankook rs2s.

Quite impressed with how long they have lasted! I have put 10k on them so far, albeit quite a bit of freeway driving, and they still look to have another 3-4k left in them. Compared to the substantially less-grippy and more expensive es100s I had before, this is quite good.

They break away progressively and give you lots of warning with a very distinct chirp. Unlike the falken azenis, they seem to generate more grip as the temperature increases. This is especially noticable while braking. From what I have read, the falkens are best when cold and the grip is inversely proportional to temperature.

I would go with rt615s next, since I hear they are better tires; however, their tire size selection is poor in comparison to the hankooks. The 215/45/16 azenis OD is too small, for my tastes, so I'm planning on going with 245/45/16 RS2s with my next tire change, despite being almost overkill for my 7.5" wheels.

[nando]

I have 225/50-14 hoosiers on my 14" 'weaves. not exactly a street tire, but they fit just fine.

don't think you will find any good street tires in a 225 for a 14" wheel though.

[Erick]

I think I've seen some guys rolling on 225s on the basketweaves. IIRC Denis even had 245s on his. Not that it looked nice and wasnt complete overkill... but yeah.

[silverfbimmer]

I am looking for some tires for my stock BBS basketweaves. What is the widest I can fit on there?

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

Tire: Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Size: 205/40-17
Grip: Very confidence inspiring, I can push harder and harder, and the threshhold doesn't jump out and surprise you, it creeps up to the limit slowly enough that I can realize it soon enough not to cross the limit line.
No experience with wet grip though, it never rains here.

Tire life/feedback: They are quiet, but my tire wear is void because of my camber issues. With the kind of camber I have, and a proper alignment, I am seeing belts at 6500 miles. Had them flipped, 1000 miles too late, but they are flipped now, I can see belts on the outsides of the tires.
With proper alignment and a good suspension setup, these can probably see a total of 25k miles.

[equate975]

- Sumitomo HTRZII
- 235/40/17
- $85 @ TireRack.com
- Comments:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Model=HTR+Z+II

I am amazed at how good these tires are for $85 a pop, I have not had a chance to auto-x them yet but just bumming around county roads and "spirited" driving around corners these things really stick to the road. Really, for $85 I will easily buy these tires again and recommend them to anyone.

Although, rain conditions are pretty damn good, but you can feel them slide a bit if you try.

[moatilliatta]

how do the Hankook Ventus RS2 do in the rain?

[Mystikal]

Hankook now lists 225/50/15 and 225/45/15 for their RS2s on their website. Checked all the major online tire places but couldnt find either of these sizes, anyone know who has started selling these?

We were discussing it in another thread last week.

Retailers dont have them yet, say to expect them in a few months. I was planning on getting mine by now, but to no avail.

Cheaping out with 225/50/15 ZE-512s for the moment (just ordered them today), and I'll sell them for the Hankooks whenever they show up.

[redcarbon]

I was wondering if anybody was running the rs2 is 195/60R14, I am wondering if the sidewall is stiff. Does anybody have any suggestions for a tire in that size


Thanks
P

I have the rs2 in 205/50-16 and it has a pretty soft sidewall, so I would suspect the 14s would be softer. But they handle great, just put the pressure up a bit and they grip wonderfully.

I thought I remembered rs2 prices going up and rt-615s going down. If you want good grip and a solid sidewall get the Falken rt-615s if they still make that size.

[Dave]

I was wondering if anybody was running the rs2 is 195/60R14, I am wondering if the sidewall is stiff. Does anybody have any suggestions for a tire in that size


Thanks
P

Ditto. My RT-215s look like they have one good weekend left in them.

[madjurgen]

Hankook now lists 225/50/15 and 225/45/15 for their RS2s on their website. Checked all the major online tire places but couldnt find either of these sizes, anyone know who has started selling these?

[CO318is]

RS2 sidewall stiffness

I was wondering if anybody was running the rs2 is 195/60R14, I am wondering if the sidewall is stiff. Does anybody have any suggestions for a tire in that size


Thanks
P

[Axxe]

Tire: Dunlop FM-901
Size: 205/45/16
Price: Came on wheels that I bought used
Comments: Loud, not much grip in damp, haven't been in real rain yet, decent in dry, smooth transitions from grip to slide and back. They look badass though.