Current Tire Thread

[Kvasi]

The lack of 225/45-16 tires is such a pain in the ass. I live in a cold variable climate, daily my car, and want something that isn't noisy, isn't crazy, doesn't suck, and isn't crazy expensive.

After speaking with Falken and some actually tire resellers, it appears that the 225/45-16 size is going to be harder to find in daily driver friendly tire varieties.

Thankfully, Falken still has a handful of ZE-512s available in 225/45-16. They only exist in the Tennessee warehouse, and can only be sold by discount tire.

I ordered another set today :)

Some i can choose from in that dimension.


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[frolf]

im looking into beefing up under the wheel wells, im running 9 inch rear and 7.5 inch front rims with 215/45 and 205/40 azenis right now. the rears gave up thus my decision. im looking into 225/45-16 all around and came across with few alternatives,
1- goodrich kdw
2- falken fk452
3- nexen n3000
4- toyo r1r

any other suggestions? its my daily car and my concerns for the tires are dry grip, wet grip and noise level. "i hate noisy tires" it rains a lot in PR so wet grip is a most.

The lack of 225/45-16 tires is such a pain in the ass. I live in a cold variable climate, daily my car, and want something that isn't noisy, isn't crazy, doesn't suck, and isn't crazy expensive.

After speaking with Falken and some actually tire resellers, it appears that the 225/45-16 size is going to be harder to find in daily driver friendly tire varieties.

Thankfully, Falken still has a handful of ZE-512s available in 225/45-16. They only exist in the Tennessee warehouse, and can only be sold by discount tire.

I ordered another set today :)

[tttoon]

but either way how are the AST's?

They are great. Lotsa monies (just under 3k converted) but the best money I've spent on the car. It's obviously stiff at nearly 700f/900 equivalent rear but I love how controlled everything is. Road imperfections are very nicely filtered, keeps grip over whatever surface I throw at it. I get a lot of compliments at track days about how planted my car looks and I definitely have a lot of confidence in the suspension.

It's a true coilover rear, so I've reinforced the rear shock towers for peace of mind. They are AST sportline 2's, which is the european version of their 5100s. Single adjustable, upside down fronts with 44mm strut, true coilover with helper springs all around.

oh and M-Technik, I replied in your thread.

I don't have much meaningful to say on the NT05s yet. Obviously they are a gigantic step up from the Contis.

[M-technik-3]

Anyone using Conti Extreme DW in a 205-50-16? How long have you had them? Thoughts on them?

[wildstoats]

If someone makes one I sure haven't found it. Seems like all of the UHP 225/50R15 have gone the way of the dodo.

[Vegas227]

BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S H&V...195/60R14
Looking to get wider tires in the rear but in order to do that I need to replace my bottlecaps with something else. Thinking Kosei or Borbet.

[Vicarious]

are there any other tire choices in 225/50/15 rather than the Kumho exta act's? seems like all i cam find are those and street/racing tires.

i want a dedicated summer/wet tire, not an all-season.

but either way how are the AST's?

[tttoon]

Got the NT05s today, just waiting for the wheels now. I'll report back after the next Nasa event I do.

[Cliche Guevara]

Looking for opinions on the following tire possibilities, for 17x8 wheels:

235/40 r17 Falken RT-615K Azenis
235/40 r17 Nitto NT05
235/40 r17 Dunlop Star Specs
235/45 r17 Hankook RS-3

In direct, objective comparisons the Dunlop outperforms the Falken and Hankook. I would imagine it tops the Nitto as well, Nitto typically doesn't make the most refined tire. Among the tires you are considering the Star Specs are your best option. That said, I think you should look into the Potenza RE-11. It's a bit spendier than the others but it's also the best tire in its category, well worth the money. They will definitely be my next set of tires.

[Voyd]

Looking for opinions on the following tire possibilities, for 17x8 wheels:

235/40 r17 Falken RT-615K Azenis
235/40 r17 Nitto NT05
235/40 r17 Dunlop Star Specs
235/45 r17 Hankook RS-3

The Hankooks are probably just too big to fit ok, which is a shame since they seem to get the best reviews. The car is an M50 swapped e30 on coilovers (686f and 909r spring rates) used as a part time DD and at HPDE events. I currently have 205/50 r16 Conti extremecontact tires which are great on the street but I reach their limit pretty quickly on the track. I live in phx so these will see high temps (which apparently, again, favors the Hankooks). Anybody have experience with any of these, or have a good recommendation for something else?

edit: and a set of r888 or NT01 are also an option, not as expensive as I thought and apparently lots of people have good results part time DDing those.

I have the NT05's in 235x40x17 and really love them. I only have two HPDE on them and they ran very well. Tread-ware is high but I don't think you are concerned with that as all of the above have the same issues. I have yet to overheat them, great sidewall, and they hold the power of my S50. Even in the rain they do OK, though I recommend a light foot in the rain.

[u3b3rg33k]

My vote is the dunlops. IMO, great for DD/HPDE/rain use. Best tires I've driven on to date.

[tttoon]

Looking for opinions on the following tire possibilities, for 17x8 wheels:

235/40 r17 Falken RT-615K Azenis
235/40 r17 Nitto NT05
235/40 r17 Dunlop Star Specs
235/45 r17 Hankook RS-3

The Hankooks are probably just too big to fit ok, which is a shame since they seem to get the best reviews. The car is an M50 swapped e30 on coilovers (686f and 909r spring rates) used as a part time DD and at HPDE events. I currently have 205/50 r16 Conti extremecontact tires which are great on the street but I reach their limit pretty quickly on the track. I live in phx so these will see high temps (which apparently, again, favors the Hankooks). Anybody have experience with any of these, or have a good recommendation for something else?

edit: and a set of r888 or NT01 are also an option, not as expensive as I thought and apparently lots of people have good results part time DDing those.

[Vivek]

Yokohama S.Drives, 205/55/15 on 15" Euroweaves. Just installed em this morning. I LOVE them! So smooth and quiet. About to drive the car across country, glad to have a smooth ride.
One problem is, if I turn the wheel all the way either way (say to parallel park), they rub against the fenders. Anybody know any quick solutions to avoid that?

Either raise your front end up with spring pads or different spring hats or don't turn your wheels at full lock. Many people (read: everyone) with very low cars opt for the second option.

[BrooklynMW]

Yokohama S.Drives, 205/55/15 on 15" Euroweaves. Just installed em this morning. I LOVE them! So smooth and quiet. About to drive the car across country, glad to have a smooth ride.
One problem is, if I turn the wheel all the way either way (say to parallel park), they rub against the fenders. Anybody know any quick solutions to avoid that?

[SacE30]

I need 2 or 4 tires. used or new. 215/40/17. PM me!