Fuzions, BFGs, Kumhos, or Michelins on my weirdo wheels

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  • penelope
    Noobie
    • Nov 2007
    • 24

    #1

    Fuzions, BFGs, Kumhos, or Michelins on my weirdo wheels

    Have a set of Team Dynamics Monza wheels that are 15x6.5. I'm looking at tires that are 205/55/15 and have narrowed it down to four options.
    1. Fuzion ZRi
    2. BF Goodrich G-Force Sport
    3. Kumho Ecsta SPT
    4. Michelin Exalto PE2

    I drive the e30 almost daily (when I'm not in my old ass, slow VW Squareback) and I'm always driving aggressively. I might do a track event or two this year but I don't have a lot planned. I take the exit ramp by work as fast as I possibly can, I get horrible gas mileage cause I'm doin 80 everywhere I go, and I don't mind a firm ride. Wet traction is somewhat important to me, but I live in North Carolina: no snow and we're in a drought. I've picked these based on reviews y'all have left elsewhere on this list and because they actually come in a tire size that wil fit my itty bitty wheels, but I'm open to other suggestions.

    I'd list my concerns in order of importance as: dry traction, performance/handling, wet traction, life of the tire, road noise, and "comfort" with road noise and comfort not being much of a concern.

    preferences? suggestions?
    --Lisa
    '89 BMW 325i
    '71 VW Squareback
    '05 Mini Cooper S w/JCW
  • e30pwr
    Mod Crazy
    • Oct 2007
    • 642

    #2
    well if you could just ignore the wet traction then I would go with Falken Azenzi RT-615.....

    and depending on how small your wheels are they will fit.

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    • Sean
      R3V Elite
      • Oct 2003
      • 5793

      #3
      I have the BFG G-Force Sports on my car, and LOVE them.

      I had some cheapass Khumos before, and they weren't that great. But these BFG's are very good tires - racked alotta miles on, and they do great in everything. Never really pushed them in the rain, but they rock in the dry.

      That's my vote.
      - Sean Hayes

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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #4
        RT-615 for sure. But given your list, the PE2 will have the best handling/response, followed closely by the ZRi and G-Force. The SPT is the best value, and a great all-arounder.

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        • E-rich
          E30 Modder
          • Jun 2006
          • 982

          #5
          Originally posted by Mystikal
          RT-615 for sure. But given your list, the PE2 will have the best handling/response, followed closely by the ZRi and G-Force. The SPT is the best value, and a great all-arounder.

          what he said..other than the ZRI will provide best bang for your buck. only reason im getting rid of my fuzions on the front of my drift car is im going to rt615s..


          Originally posted by rwdrift
          Back to E-Rich's car and drifters. His car is baller, purpose built. Posers are fags. KA-Ts suck. I like beer. And I need monies.
          - Erick

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          • Apex381
            Mod Crazy
            • Mar 2004
            • 740

            #6
            Fuzions are pretty much Bridgestones and I have alot of respect for those. I'm running Falken Ziex's in 205-55-15 and I like them alot. I had a really really bad experience with Kumho tires a while ago and I say never again. They were horrible.
            1987 325is - sold
            2001 330i - New DD

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            • flawdaboi407
              Grease Monkey
              • Mar 2008
              • 324

              #7
              edgeracing.com for your tire needs. I love my falken 912s btw.
              84' 318i m30b35 swapped!

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              • Joe318is
                R3V OG
                • Sep 2005
                • 6451

                #8
                Originally posted by flawdaboi407
                edgeracing.com for your tire needs. I love my falken 912s btw.
                +1. Just got them this summer and took them to an autocross in the rain and did very well [205/45-16]


                Originally posted by vlad
                Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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                • flawdaboi407
                  Grease Monkey
                  • Mar 2008
                  • 324

                  #9
                  true.. cheap too! I paid $49 each for my 205/50/15s
                  84' 318i m30b35 swapped!

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                  • 153624
                    Member
                    • Jan 2008
                    • 82

                    #10
                    Just put the BFG's on my wifes VW. She ran VIR a few weeks ago and loved them. Good tire for the money.

                    BFG: now made in taiwan. big bummer.
                    88 325 S-ETA --Wahwooweewah

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