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What tires should I use?, For some spirited street driving |
purple |
Aug 13 2007, 02:21 PM
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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... |
TonyAKAVW |
Aug 13 2007, 04:00 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
I have been using Hankook RS-Z212s for a while and I like them. Lots of grip, cheap, and available in 195-50. Yes it increases the revs a bit on the highway, but its not THAT bad and keeps me under 90 mph for the most part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Just recently I put a set of Azenis on the front and they are even stickier. -Tony |
dlo914 |
Aug 17 2007, 03:26 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
I have been using Hankook RS-Z212s for a while and I like them. Lots of grip, cheap, and available in 195-50. Yes it increases the revs a bit on the highway, but its not THAT bad and keeps me under 90 mph for the most part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Just recently I put a set of Azenis on the front and they are even stickier. -Tony (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i just picked up a pair of Hankook RS2's today for my Corolla GTS and these are quite awesome! Surprisingly quiet when driving normally and cornering. Also only paid $85/each in size 205/45/16's. Would highly recommend this tire! They're said to be a tad below the Azenis in performance and you get better wet traction w/ these RS2's. (IMG:http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h88/danlo830/PICT3609.jpg) |
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