Tire advice
04-15-2005 | 05:41 PM
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I just put a set of Fuzion's on my car last night for ~$420 from a firestone shop. Granted it'd be cheaper to buy them online, but with shipping and mounting them, the cost doesn't work as well. Too new to say how they'll perform compared to the yoko's that were on there. The yokos were pretty much shot when I got the car though.
04-15-2005 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Holson
I have the Yokohama AVID V4S.. I knew that they were softer tires than the tires that these yokos replaced (Pirelli P7s... 
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However, the Yokohamas don't seem that well suited to the 944. Somehow it follows the road a little more and it's not quite as confidence inspiring in the corners as the P7's..
I guess I'll just track them this summer and wear them out hehe..
conclusion: don't get Yokohama AVID V4s if u want handling. Besides, I don't think I gained that much in terms of comfort.
)However, the Yokohamas don't seem that well suited to the 944. Somehow it follows the road a little more and it's not quite as confidence inspiring in the corners as the P7's..
I guess I'll just track them this summer and wear them out hehe..
conclusion: don't get Yokohama AVID V4s if u want handling. Besides, I don't think I gained that much in terms of comfort.
04-15-2005 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt H
XGT-V4 is ancient technology, lots of better choices.
The RE950 is really a nice tire and with the rebate should be as cheap as the ES100.
The RE950 is really a nice tire and with the rebate should be as cheap as the ES100.
I was also told by another reliable source that the Kumho ECSTA 711 are graet tires and very cheap. Unfortunatley they don't come in my size. Can i put any other size on my 15" wheels? I have 225/60-15 now and was told they are too tall. How about 225/55-15?
04-15-2005 | 06:39 PM
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I wouldnt auto cross on a 215/60R15 in ANY compound. Sidewall is really tall and virtually nothing is going to be good for that.
Go to a 225/50R15 and get something more UHP if you are going to auto X on them.
I have to ask though, are you going to auto-x enough for that to make your tire decision for you? If so buy a separate set of wheels and tires. If you are only going to do it a few times a year (maybe) then go with the best tire available. FWIW, the ES100 wears rapidly and anyone who told you the Kumho's were good tires has no clue what they are talking about.
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Go to a 225/50R15 and get something more UHP if you are going to auto X on them.
I have to ask though, are you going to auto-x enough for that to make your tire decision for you? If so buy a separate set of wheels and tires. If you are only going to do it a few times a year (maybe) then go with the best tire available. FWIW, the ES100 wears rapidly and anyone who told you the Kumho's were good tires has no clue what they are talking about.
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04-15-2005 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt H
I wouldnt auto cross on a 215/60R15 in ANY compound. Sidewall is really tall and virtually nothing is going to be good for that.
Go to a 225/50R15 and get something more UHP if you are going to auto X on them.
I have to ask though, are you going to auto-x enough for that to make your tire decision for you? If so buy a separate set of wheels and tires. If you are only going to do it a few times a year (maybe) then go with the best tire available. FWIW, the ES100 wears rapidly and anyone who told you the Kumho's were good tires has no clue what they are talking about.
Go to a 225/50R15 and get something more UHP if you are going to auto X on them.
I have to ask though, are you going to auto-x enough for that to make your tire decision for you? If so buy a separate set of wheels and tires. If you are only going to do it a few times a year (maybe) then go with the best tire available. FWIW, the ES100 wears rapidly and anyone who told you the Kumho's were good tires has no clue what they are talking about.
Would 225/50-25 be too short? How would they effect speed and handling.
04-15-2005 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RMills944
isn't the V4S an "all season performance tire" - my best advice is to avoid those as much as possible - the grip suffrs becuase they are made for winter, rain, etc.
Does it not rain where you live??? LOL
04-16-2005 | 12:14 AM
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225/50R15 gives a little bit shorter gearing and better acceleration. Think about getting a second set of wheels, use your smallest set for auto-X as it keeps the cost down.
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04-16-2005 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt H
225/50R15 gives a little bit shorter gearing and better acceleration. Think about getting a second set of wheels, use your smallest set for auto-X as it keeps the cost down.
04-16-2005 | 12:51 AM
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It will be off a little but nothing too dramatic, it should read high at any rate. If money is not an issue the S-03 is mighty good in that size.
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04-16-2005 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt H
It will be off a little but nothing too dramatic, it should read high at any rate. If money is not an issue the S-03 is mighty good in that size.
Also would there be any downside to using this size for everyday driving. Can't affort 2 sets now?
04-16-2005 | 12:58 AM
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No, you could use them everyday. Depends, everyone has their preference.
The ES100 is pretty good for the lower budgets, the Fuzion ZRi is good for a low budget, just stay WAY AWAY from the Kumho products.
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The ES100 is pretty good for the lower budgets, the Fuzion ZRi is good for a low budget, just stay WAY AWAY from the Kumho products.
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04-16-2005 | 01:08 AM
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I concur with the advice about Kumho.. I've got some kumho ecsta asx "All Season High Performance" Decent traction in rain, but not that impressive cornering response and handling... Also, if you're planning on doing any autocrossing especially, or anything that burns rubber, stay away from these as mentioned before.. I've had them for about 9k miles, and I already almost need new rear tires.
04-16-2005 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt H
No, you could use them everyday. Depends, everyone has their preference.
The ES100 is pretty good for the lower budgets, the Fuzion ZRi is good for a low budget, just stay WAY AWAY from the Kumho products.
The ES100 is pretty good for the lower budgets, the Fuzion ZRi is good for a low budget, just stay WAY AWAY from the Kumho products.
04-16-2005 | 01:19 AM
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Yes, they are better for performance. I should know that about ZRi, I only work for the people how make them...DOH!! Even I get forgetful.
BTW, there is a 100 dollar rebate on the S-03 which should make them pretty close to the ES100.
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BTW, there is a 100 dollar rebate on the S-03 which should make them pretty close to the ES100.
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