Current Tire Thread

[Cliche Guevara]

The KDW would definitely be my recommendation. It has a reputation for being pretty damn loud, but that's really only in the last 4-5/32 of tread. They're easily the best tire in their price range.

[schtozo]

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.

[Cliche Guevara]

225-45-17 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I'm getting absolutely phenomenal grip with these guys.

[grippymonkey]

I'm running Toyo R888's at the moment... AMAZING!

[Eydreeyun]

Any other option next to star specs? Currently looking for 215/45/16 same performance or close to star specs?

[FunfGan]

I will never buy any other street/ track-use tire than Star Specs...

[Zasz]

I feel stupid saying this, but I'm on BFGoodrich Traction T/As, 196/65/14 all around and need new tires for spirited daily driving and weekend AutoX.

The treadwear was great on these, and the grip was decent, but I've heard a lot of good things about Nexens for the money. Winter is coming, though. Are they decent in rain?

[EtirtyEssFity]

I would look at the Hankook RS3, they are 225/45/15, and are grippier than azenis,and wont kill you if you have to drive in the rain.

The RS3 would make a fine choice. Have you looked at the Nitto NT-01 in the 225/45ZR-15 size? Enough grip to suck year grey matter out of your opposing ears but the wet traction is not very good nor is the tire wear (100). If you like HPE, DE or Auto-x these are the tires to get.

If you have radical camber these tires are known to wear evenly as well, which can't be said about the tires you have mentioned.
HTH

[nando]

Here's my "what tire" post:

My E30 has a S52 motor which is why I'm looking for more meat on my wheels. Wheels are 15" Ronal LS that are 7.5" wide. This car is strictly a "spirited weekend/auto-x/occasional track day" car. Realistically it's a street car 90% of the time used mostly on dry days but occasionally I'll get caught in the rain. I'm in New England so I will be using it on colder spring and fall days. I've been running Falken Azenis RT-615's and have liked them but they are too small and I wanted more meat since the car now has a S52.

From what I read the ideal tire size for the Ronal's is 225/50/15. Here are my choices that I've found so far:

Toyo Proxes R888
Toyo Proxes RA-1
BFG g-Force Sport
Kumho Ecsta AST
Falken Ziex ZE-912

Which would you choose and why? Have I missed any other options? Would you consider a different size tire (i.e. 225/45/15?)

Thanks

I've been using the R888 as a summer/street tire for the last 3 years. They're finally done, gotta replace them this weekend. They've performed pretty well, actually I've never had a street tire last me 3 summers before. They also come in 235/50-15..

[Gerta]

Nando - Thoughts on the BF Goodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S 195/60R-14
for stock weaves? Looking for something that is for a spirted driven DD 318is ... need good traction wet / dry. Thought about the dunlops, but it's a summer tire and WA rains/cold on a summer tire doesn't sound great.

If anyone else has these lemme know and how long the tread life holds out.

Gerta.

[grippymonkey]

^ you'll live

[noahp45]

I'am curently running 205/60/14 on the rear and 195/65/14 on the front. Is this bad? The rims are BBS weaves.
1987 325IC all stock

[C!ph3r]

Just picked up a set of 15x7 et28 Racing Dynamic 5-spokes for my eta, they came with a set of 205/50/15 Falken Azeni rt-215 mounted. These tires are fantastic, but the car is a daily driver and they are fucking loud and ride REALLY rough. I'm trying to decide between 205/55/15 and 225/50/15 for a "spirited" daily driving set. Suggestions on which size to choose and a good make and model?

Aiming for a balance between handling and comfort. These Falkens are just TOO aggressive for daily use. I'm looking at these guys here:




Car is sitting on H&R sport springs with billy shocks, I'm hoping to install e90 drop hats and remove the spring pads next weekend for moar low

i am looking at the same set up for my DD and would like to see the suggestions for this also. cant decide on which size. will be putting them on D-force lightweights 15x7 et25

[ACHTUNG]

I would look at the Hankook RS3, they are 225/45/15, and are grippier than azenis,and wont kill you if you have to drive in the rain.

Those look like a decent option.

[Ian Bowers]

Here's my "what tire" post:

My E30 has a S52 motor which is why I'm looking for more meat on my wheels. Wheels are 15" Ronal LS that are 7.5" wide. This car is strictly a "spirited weekend/auto-x/occasional track day" car. Realistically it's a street car 90% of the time used mostly on dry days but occasionally I'll get caught in the rain. I'm in New England so I will be using it on colder spring and fall days. I've been running Falken Azenis RT-615's and have liked them but they are too small and I wanted more meat since the car now has a S52.

From what I read the ideal tire size for the Ronal's is 225/50/15. Here are my choices that I've found so far:

Toyo Proxes R888
Toyo Proxes RA-1
BFG g-Force Sport
Kumho Ecsta AST
Falken Ziex ZE-912

Which would you choose and why? Have I missed any other options? Would you consider a different size tire (i.e. 225/45/15?)

Thanks

I would look at the Hankook RS3, they are 225/45/15, and are grippier than azenis,and wont kill you if you have to drive in the rain.