Current Tire Thread

[erik325i]

I used to have Falken GRB in 205/40-17
(they are the tires that came with my rims)
They are about as grippy as a wet bar of soap. Great tire if you have no desire to maintain traction.

I now have a set of Goodyear Eagle F1s in 215/45-17
(I know they are oversized. Picked up all four for only $100)
Besides the rubbing from being oversized, they are a great tire. Very grippy. I will definately get them again (in the correct size though) when I need new tires.

-Erik

[Erick]

Are the GRBs expensive? I need a set of tires to burn @ the track. So far I've been spinning Ziexs in the back, but they fall apart (not as bad as a general tire but they dont wear out properly.

- Erick

[erik325i]

Are the GRBs expensive? I need a set of tires to burn @ the track. So far I've been spinning Ziexs in the back, but they fall apart (not as bad as a general tire but they dont wear out properly.

- Erick

I'm not sure. They were on the wheels when I bought them. I've never seen them anywhere else, so I'm not even sure if they make them anymore...

-Erik

[straight6pwr]

tire: Bridgestone Potenza RE92 (v speed rating, 160 treadwear)

size: 205/50 R16

purchased: january '99 for $156.00 a tire.

tire life: installed at 110,000miles - being replaced at 167,000miles

tire grip: amazing in the dry even now when its down to almost no tread.
rain traction has gone to almost none, however, but was good.

feedback: i would definately buy them again, but i really cant afford that right now. i highly recommend them if you have the $$

[Axxe]

Are the GRBs expensive? I need a set of tires to burn @ the track. So far I've been spinning Ziexs in the back, but they fall apart (not as bad as a general tire but they dont wear out properly.

- Erick

Cooper cobras would be good for that. I was doing a standing burn out for 3 mins and not much happened to them. I couldn't kill the motherfuckers.

[Erick]

Cooper cobras would be good for that. I was doing a standing burn out for 3 mins and not much happened to them. I couldn't kill the motherfuckers.

How much power do you put out tho?

[Axxe]

How much power do you put out tho?

Stock M20. I could put the car into a slide either with a quick blip of the throttle in 3rd while turning, or little ass swing. Also, lots of snap oversteer from these tires. They were designed for Mustangs and Camaros, hard compound so you can drive hard and not wear them down.

And when doing a standing burnout, power does not matter much. The tires are spinning, and you get a nice smoke show. Ask any of the toronto E30 guys.

[Low Level E30]

Cooper Cobras are commonly seen on cars like big-block Chevelles / Biscaynes / Impalas / etc. In other words, old-school muscle w/ plenty of torque to spare. They'll wear just fine.

But... I wouldn't exactly call them a performance tire, when it comes to handling.

[Erick]

Stock M20. I could put the car into a slide either with a quick blip of the throttle in 3rd while turning, or little ass swing. Also, lots of snap oversteer from these tires. They were designed for Mustangs and Camaros, hard compound so you can drive hard and not wear them down.

And when doing a standing burnout, power does not matter much. The tires are spinning, and you get a nice smoke show. Ask any of the toronto E30 guys.

I dunno about that man.... when I went 100whp over stock my tires started lasting less and less. :D

I'll check them out tho. Thanks.

[Axxe]

Cooper Cobras are commonly seen on cars like big-block Chevelles / Biscaynes / Impalas / etc. In other words, old-school muscle w/ plenty of torque to spare. They'll wear just fine.

But... I wouldn't exactly call them a performance tire, when it comes to handling.

You got that right. They suck balls, but once you get the hand of them, you can drift all fucking day and still have enough tire left for another week of the drifting. Just don't drive in the rain, wet braking, wet traction, lateral grip and hydroplane resistance just isn't there. That's how I learned to drive my E30, went to Ziex's, and whoa, what a difference. The Ziex's are a loooot softer, the cobras are made of granite. If I remember to take my camera home, I'll show you some pics of the cobras after 60,000 kms of mostly abusive driving on them.

[Erick]

Interesting. I'll definetly look into it.... with Edge Racing being nearby, I'll stop by, pay a visit... ask some questions... who knows... burn some tires :)

[arsevader]

Dunlop FM901's --- I was just about to post, asking about those --- what have you heard? I have seen and heard very little about these, myself, but I am curious about them!

I have seen a kid at the track with those tires back in June. It started pouring in the middle of the event and he was the only one who did not seem to have any traction issues.

I have a set of these in 205/55 15 on Ronal LS's.

They are a decent tire and they are quite cheap.

Once they wear too much they become a little iffy in the wet though. I've found their treadwear pretty good considering they are summer tires but my car isn't any turbo charged monster and I just drive on the street.

People have complained about road noise but I've never found them to be too noisy and I think the sidewalls are pretty good though again I've heard complaints.

So user opinions are good to read but take them with a grain of salt and common sense.

James

[Erick]

True... well those tires only go in the front.... the rear tires are considerably low performance.... I drive with Ziex's in the back and I never unintentionally lost traction.... it's all a matter of holding boost. But when you hit boost in 2nd gear coming off a light.... you light up those tires at 30-40mph no problem lol

[Mystikal]

Drift man, FM901's are pretty terrible. One of the most disappointing tires to come out in the past few years, judging from tests I've read.

The Hankooks, meanwhile, are just the slightest notch below the Azenis twins. Complete other end of the scale.

[MR 325]

Great thread, I'm going to sticky it