Tire experience..
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Tire experience..
hey guys if this thread becomes a hit maybe it would make for a good sticky to help out people that are buying tires!
anyway im looking to get some new rubber and i was thinking about Bridgestone Potenza RE070s but i havent heard anything about them from other members i was curious if anyone one here has tried them? anything will help!
also i have kdw2s on right now and i may just go back to them becuase they were fu*king awsome and i loved them i have had them for about a year and they still have a little life left.. but i think i might want to branch out and try some other brands..
anyway if you guys can leave reviews of tires you loved and hated this would make for a great guide and a great sticky!!
anyway im looking to get some new rubber and i was thinking about Bridgestone Potenza RE070s but i havent heard anything about them from other members i was curious if anyone one here has tried them? anything will help!
also i have kdw2s on right now and i may just go back to them becuase they were fu*king awsome and i loved them i have had them for about a year and they still have a little life left.. but i think i might want to branch out and try some other brands..
anyway if you guys can leave reviews of tires you loved and hated this would make for a great guide and a great sticky!!
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nitto nt555 are a really good tire and if you rotate the properly you can get a good 25-30k miles out of them
does anyone know about the fuzion ZRI i dont have the money to replace the nittos right now iv read some good reviews on them but i wanna kno what you guys think
does anyone know about the fuzion ZRI i dont have the money to replace the nittos right now iv read some good reviews on them but i wanna kno what you guys think
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nitto nt555 are a really good tire and if you rotate the properly you can get a good 25-30k miles out of them
does anyone know about the fuzion ZRI i dont have the money to replace the nittos right now iv read some good reviews on them but i wanna kno what you guys think
does anyone know about the fuzion ZRI i dont have the money to replace the nittos right now iv read some good reviews on them but i wanna kno what you guys think
i have BFgoodrich G-force sports on the front of my car, and they make a lot of tire noise when going down the road, but I'm also stock exhaust. Maybe if it was aftermarket and the exhaust made more noise i wouldn't care as much
i love my goodyear eagle f1 gsd3 amazing tire probably the best ive ever had
toyo prxys suck so bad i would actually recommend driving on your rims instead of buying those tires, and im not joking
im now looking into getting eagle f1 all seasons for the balt, but i havnt tried then yet so ill let you know when i get them on
toyo prxys suck so bad i would actually recommend driving on your rims instead of buying those tires, and im not joking
im now looking into getting eagle f1 all seasons for the balt, but i havnt tried then yet so ill let you know when i get them on
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anyone else?
should there be a format like
What brand?
What style?
Wear rate 1-10 (10 being best)
Road noise 1-10 (10 being quitest)
Ever buy them again?
Anyother comments
lets go hopefully we can get a good guide going
should there be a format like
What brand?
What style?
Wear rate 1-10 (10 being best)
Road noise 1-10 (10 being quitest)
Ever buy them again?
Anyother comments
lets go hopefully we can get a good guide going
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at first i really didnt like haveing the nittos on my car i felt like i was spining way more then with the stockers. after the 1st week they started to grow on my and launching on the street is a breeze traction seems to get better as the tire wears. i got about 20,000 miles out of the fronts with no rotation and the last 10k the traction as been increasing every time i luanch it, (there almost slicks now) im def gonna buy them again, they seem to be one of the best tires for the price about 130$ per tire, i know the kdw2's are good but arent they like 150 per tire. to pricy for me
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at first i really didnt like haveing the nittos on my car i felt like i was spining way more then with the stockers. after the 1st week they started to grow on my and launching on the street is a breeze traction seems to get better as the tire wears. i got about 20,000 miles out of the fronts with no rotation and the last 10k the traction as been increasing every time i luanch it, (there almost slicks now) im def gonna buy them again, they seem to be one of the best tires for the price about 130$ per tire, i know the kdw2's are good but arent they like 150 per tire. to pricy for me
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My review on most recent tire
Here is my tire I had on the Cobalt.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...ance&tc=KUMHV7
Kumho Ecsta SPT
Size Price
195/45R-15 78V BSW $107.00
195/50R-15 82V BSW $86.00
195/55R-15 85V XL B $92.00
205/50R-15 86V BSW $79.00
205/55R-15 88V BSW $92.00
205/55R-16 91V BSW $104.00
225/50R-16 92V BSW $100.00
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...ance&tc=KUMHV7
Kumho Ecsta SPT
Size Price
195/45R-15 78V BSW $107.00
195/50R-15 82V BSW $86.00
195/55R-15 85V XL B $92.00
205/50R-15 86V BSW $79.00
205/55R-15 88V BSW $92.00
205/55R-16 91V BSW $104.00
225/50R-16 92V BSW $100.00
A unidirectional UHP tire that provides new tire performance in wet and dry even after the tire is more than half worn. It delivers world class technology by combining grip, handling, comfort, exceptional wear and eye appealing characteristics.
High dispersion silica expands compound performance envelope for superior wet grip and better treadwear.
Race proven carcass design with jointless cap plies, wide steel belts, ESCOT carcass profile and high durometer apex delivers razor sharp response and extreme grip without compromising ride quality.
Three-dimensional lateral grooves optimize water evacuation in footprint.
Triple tread radius optimizes footprint shape for even pressure distribution.
Shoulder blocks tilted into direction of travel to improve grip and reduce worn noise.
Rim Protector in the lower sidewall safeguards wheel against scratches and abrasions.
High dispersion silica expands compound performance envelope for superior wet grip and better treadwear.
Race proven carcass design with jointless cap plies, wide steel belts, ESCOT carcass profile and high durometer apex delivers razor sharp response and extreme grip without compromising ride quality.
Three-dimensional lateral grooves optimize water evacuation in footprint.
Triple tread radius optimizes footprint shape for even pressure distribution.
Shoulder blocks tilted into direction of travel to improve grip and reduce worn noise.
Rim Protector in the lower sidewall safeguards wheel against scratches and abrasions.
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Got the Toyo Proxi T1R's. Just had them put on and my car gave up the ghost and is in the shop for a few days. Will let you know what I think later. 215/45/18, 290 tread wear, Ultra High Performance summer tire.
Toyo Proxes T1R Tires
Summer Ultra High Performance
Ratings are out of 5
Dry: 4.6/5 Wet: 4.5/5 Snow: 0/5 Handling: 4.2/5 Comfort: 4.4/5 Noise: 4.2/5 Treadwear: 3.9/5
180 reviews overall rating: 4.3/5
Toyo Proxes T1R Tires
Summer Ultra High Performance
Ratings are out of 5
Dry: 4.6/5 Wet: 4.5/5 Snow: 0/5 Handling: 4.2/5 Comfort: 4.4/5 Noise: 4.2/5 Treadwear: 3.9/5
180 reviews overall rating: 4.3/5
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i only had the stock lop's on my IRL.. but i used to have a honda civic sedan.. and with a set of falken ziex somthing.. the tire right under the azeina's (SP?) and they were great.. NO road noise great street/strip traction and ok all weather traction..
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also the nittos have awsome handleing charicteristics there are a few twisty roads by my house and the car feels much more stable and in controll with these tires as opposed to the stockers
brand: Nitto
style: NT555
wear rate: 7
road niose:7
handleing/performance:8
great dry traction, good in the rain as long ans you dont floor it
would def buy again
brand: Nitto
style: NT555
wear rate: 7
road niose:7
handleing/performance:8
great dry traction, good in the rain as long ans you dont floor it
would def buy again
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Official Tire Review thread: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/wheels-tires-96/tire-review-thread-106280/
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