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Pigeon feeders attract me ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None ![]() |
Hey Guys,
As I'm nearing completion of my fuel system resto on my teener...I'm faced with the choice of tires, as the first stop for me is going to be discount tire for a balancing; as the car shimmies when I get around 65 mph, then a trip to gashead motorworks for an alignment, as it pulls to the right. I was thinking, since I'm at DT, mayhaps I should put some new shoes on there. I HATE the tires on the teener, they are 185 65 R15's from god knows who...they say HR metric. They have ZERO grip and I've almost spun the car twice because of their utter lack of traction...and my utter lack of skill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/owned.gif) I'd like some recommendations from you guys...I was thinking of some Falken Azenis in 205 50 r 15's, but I've found on here that they are so small the engine is really revved up on the highway, and I would like to take the car to galveston a few times, and screaming engines on the highway would get annoying, as houston highway speeds are in the 80's. Any recommendations for me that DONT involve flares, 5 lugs, or prayers to Ra, god of the sun? Having a somewhat accurate speedo would be nice... I'm running stock 15X5.5 Mahle's with a 2 inch drop. This car is unlikely to see a whole lot of track time until I put my dual 40's on it... |
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Okay (stand on soap box)
I have been a road racer and auto -x er since the '80's...I also work for a tire manufacturer....for the last 12 years and here's the poop! You get what you pay for. Michelin and Bridgestone are the ONLY companies that spend billions of dollars on R & D. Some companies follow in niche areas and may even have a decent performance tire...but nobody, nobody is at the cutting edge like the BIG 2. Having said that...you now have to figure out threough all the marketing as to whaich tire in the multitudes produced will suit your application. Those who aren't very good drivers, or have never experienced a truly good tire will tell you about the good looking "miracle tires" cheap...stay away from the Hankook, Falkin, Nitto type stuff...looks good (but it ain't) Toyo and Yokohama both make a decent tire for the street...Kumho used to produce low volume lines for BFGoodrich (michelin) and copied their old technology so the V700 is a decent tire. The Goodyear F1 is a nice tire (at least they make one)...Hoosier (General) make good race tires...stay away from continental and Dunlop. Sport tires are different than Touring tires, but can have a similar speed rating and good performance while remaining quiet and smooth (you give up "turn in" responsiveness) The Bridgestone G009 is a decent low cost street tire for a psudo sporty tire the RE960 is much better. but if Bridgestone is your brand and you're a street only guy look at the Turanza touring line...Turanza LSV ...right at home on a sports copupe like a beemer...If you want the other end the Potenza RE-01 is a great choice. Michelin Pilot sport cups are also rated highly. Tires are as individual as paint...get the ones that are right and you'll love them forever. (get off soap box) |
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