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Old 04-07-2015, 11:45 PM
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Alright guys I have My stock tc rims I'm looking to get a good tire that will have enough grip to withstand my power supporting mods.. I have 309whp and 330wtq.. also I'm not looking to spend over $200 a tire.. and I'd like to get at lease 20,000 miles out of them.. does anyone have any suggestions????

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Old 04-09-2015, 02:36 PM
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WE currently have closeout pricing on BFG GForce Rival in 225/40R18 would be worth looking at !
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Doc, I buy tires from TireRack and also have been a long time CSS.net member. Do you want the order numbers?

Dustin,

Are you looking for sticky tires? I have 245/40R18 in my LSJ car. They are treadwear 700 and last hella miles. But I am old and like conservative tires now.
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I'm looking for a sticky tire that will last me a while also
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Dunlop Direzza star specs. I have them on currently n in terms of grip they definitely don't disappoint. Treadwear is 200 only but they've lasted me 14,000 miles so far(don't do burn outs) n are finally starting to lose their grip. Only draw backs are it costs a little over 200 per tire and they're pretty noisy. Ur call.
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I really like the Toyo Eclipse tires Les Schwab sells. They also have a 70,000 mile warranty.
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Okay thanks guys!!
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Realistically, you're not going to get 20,000 miles out of a 200 tread wear tire on a Cobalt SS/TC unless you drive like a granny. A tire is either sticky or durable. They are on opposite sides of the scale. Also: will you be using these tires in VT winter? If so all seasons are your only option. Summer tires don't like winter. (go figure)
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I have separate winter tires for my car that eventually are going to be going on some different wheels to rotate onto my car in the winter months
Old 04-10-2015, 06:25 PM
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Dunlop 102's they hold well rain or shine. On hot days they grip really good I got almost a year on mine. Like over 15k miles 460 tread wear still look great. Lots of long drives and drag strip trips. Really u have to say do I want race tires that will wear fast cost more and grip more. Or summer tires that will grip a littlr less and last longer for cheaper. you just have to driver mod the summer tires get the grip and WOT. I went threw this last year picking tires.
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Yeah iv been having troubles deciding
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I have some Nitto Neo Gens on my car and they are pretty great for an all season tire. I have a ZZP PCM on the car and the tires can handle WOT without spinning in the now warmer conditions.
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Another vote for Dunlop Direzza Star Specs. Excellent grip on dry and wet roads.
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Good suggestions folks !
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Bump im also around the same issue as the op and need new front tires. Dont want to get firestone tires again lol i was looking at the nitto invos and look good for what i need. But any more suggestions would be great
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I'm getting Pilot super sports 300tread I think or mabe BFG sport comp 2's with 320 tread. Those are like 1st in there class. Idk how aggressive you want but I like the grippest longest lasting tires for the spirited days haha there around 700ish a set on tirerack
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Originally Posted by Devin86
I'm getting Pilot super sports 300tread I think or mabe BFG sport comp 2's with 320 tread. Those are like 1st in there class. Idk how aggressive you want but I like the grippest longest lasting tires for the spirited days haha there around 700ish a set on tirerack
you wont be disappointed with pilot super sports, you can comfortably run 235 because the seem to be a tad narrow in 225. i don't know how much power/ torque i am making but they put power down with my 7163(granted i am on a boost ramp and turned the midrange down a tad) they are absolutely amazing in wet weather right up to about 40%tread.
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Lol im sure you put down alot more than me. how many miles do you have on them?
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Dunlop direzza zII. I get great traction. I squeal a bit in 1st and 2nd but dont spin. Once these are done ill definitely be picking up another set.
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Ohh also want a tire that will do good on cornering. Has anyone tried the nitto motivos?

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These are great for handling too. Look em up on tire rack. Staged has a set and he loves them too
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I just picked up a set of Cooper RS3-S tires in 235/40R18 for DD and AutoX duty. 300 treadwear and a killer tire for the price from Discount Tire. No idea how many miles I'll get but they were cheap enough, something like $130/ea.
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Yup i saw them at tirerack they look like a good set of tires. I just dont know about that 200 wear rating
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Ive got about 6k on this set so far and the tread still looks the same as the day i put them on. Tirerack had a sale when i bought them so i got them for like $400 shipped after the rebate. Hard price to beat for a $200 tire.
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Originally Posted by nathan112i
you wont be disappointed with pilot super sports, you can comfortably run 235 because the seem to be a tad narrow in 225. i don't know how much power/ torque i am making but they put power down with my 7163(granted i am on a boost ramp and turned the midrange down a tad) they are absolutely amazing in wet weather right up to about 40%tread.
I was thinking 245?? since I just go around corners for fun, I usally just race on the highway or 1/4!! But everything I read says they are the summer tires to have!! Haha


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