19" RUF'S WHEEL THREAD
#106
Three Wheelin'
I am cheap, these cars go through tires, so I am using Sumi III's. Others have found cheaper tires that work well tool.
There seem to be two camps. One is the guys with full wallets who pay a lot of money for their tires, the others watch their wallets and look for the sweet spot of cost vs. wear vs. handling.
There are a few cheaper brands that do a good job against the high end tires and save you lots of bucks. Those are the ones that I stick to.
Cheers,
Mike
There seem to be two camps. One is the guys with full wallets who pay a lot of money for their tires, the others watch their wallets and look for the sweet spot of cost vs. wear vs. handling.
There are a few cheaper brands that do a good job against the high end tires and save you lots of bucks. Those are the ones that I stick to.
Cheers,
Mike
#107
Three Wheelin'
Any more perspectives on choosing between these would be appreciated (Tirerack prices in parentheses):
1 - Continental ExtremeContact DWS ($958)
2 - Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position ($1,076)
3 - Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($1,076)
4 - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ($1,314)
Thanks!
1 - Continental ExtremeContact DWS ($958)
2 - Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position ($1,076)
3 - Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position ($1,076)
4 - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ($1,314)
Thanks!
#108
Drifting
I've also used Continental DWs on my Boxster, the wet traction was impressive. Overall great tire for the $ IMO.
My factory hollow spokes are running Potenza RE050A Pole Position, for the price point I wouldn't re-buy, I'd step it up and just get Michelins if your starting to look at top tier tires. Had PS2s in the past and they are great, I heard MPSS are even better!
#111
Three Wheelin'
The Continentals seem to beat the Hankook's in Tirerack's ratings virtually across the board and the price difference is marginal (I have to double check but I think less than $10-20/tire). Any points in favor of the Hankooks vs. the Continentals?
#112
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
I have never owned continentals , so there's nothing good or bad I can say about them, as for the hankooks I have bought 8 sets in the last 18 moths from 17's to 19's and to me they are a good tire for the buck, I like the look, price and street performance ....
#114
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
#117
Drifting
My car is setup pretty low so right now the Hankook V12s work for me since it has a very sleek edge, almost stretch like appearance. I'm pretty sure with the Contis I would rub in the rears.
#118
Banned
19'' Tires
Thinking of running Ps2 rear 315/25/19 & Super Sport fronts 255/30/19, 25.2'' & 25.1'', want a wider front, not available in Ps2.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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Last edited by AC/911's; 04-21-2013 at 04:38 PM.
#119
Nordschleife Master
Thinking of running Ps2 rear 315/25/19 & Super Sport fronts 255/30/19, 25.2'' & 25.1'', want a wider front, not available in Ps2.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....S2XL&tab=Specs
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....S2XL&tab=Specs
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes