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GeforceXtreme · 07-20-2005, 03:12 AM

I got some 16" 16x7" rims and I am going to need tires in the near future. I am looking at 225/50/R16 for these rims. They really don't need to be like high end.. but something that isn't like pepboys "Futura" cheap. I mean some Z rated tires be nice, but most likey they will be pricey. With these tires I am going to need to have the rims balanced with them. If you can offer one of the 2 services I need, go ahead and PM me or whatever. Thanks

MuddyREX · 07-20-2005, 08:04 AM

Just bought these for my car, and they rock. Awesome tire per dollar.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

igo4bmx · 07-20-2005, 09:46 AM

summer high performance? all season high performance?
what exactlt are u looking for

UGotSchooledByaGirl · 07-20-2005, 10:26 AM

Gimme a holla.. I can sell ya some good ones at a Decent price..We have ALL kindas of tires we get..Mickey Thompson,Nitto,Toyo,Falken,etc..

GeforceXtreme · 07-20-2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by igo4bmx

summer high performance? all season high performance?
what exactlt are u looking for

Actually I plan just to use these rims up untill winter. I don't want these rims being in the snow and getting all messed up by the road-salt. So really I guess some summer tires will do just good. If not all season tires as well. Whatever someone can get.

Mookinator · 07-20-2005, 02:11 PM

Kumho Ecsta MX's, best tires i've ever had on a car. grip is on par with Flaken Azenis, they don't get greasy when hot like the Azenis and also have a longer treadlife.

~Mookie

GeforceXtreme · 07-20-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mookinator

Kumho Ecsta MX's, best tires i've ever had on a car. grip is on par with Flaken Azenis, they don't get greasy when hot like the Azenis and also have a longer treadlife.

~Mookie

Yeah i have seen those tires in person myself.. very nice. What are like the top 5 tires you guys think are great?

GeforceXtreme · 07-20-2005, 02:42 PM

With the ratings on the tires like Z rated being the best out there, does it effect like handing performace? or just like the top speed in which the tire can take? Really I am trying to get the best "handing" tire out there. Top speed really doesn't matter because I won't be doing like 150mph anytime soon. However I want a tire that when you take turns, it holds the road and doesn't want to slide out. So do i need to get a Z rated tire? Or something under that will do just fine?

Mookinator · 07-20-2005, 03:17 PM

the higher the speed rating, the stiffer the sidewall of the tire (generally). but reviews (and not the ones on tire racks site) are a much better indication than speed rating alone.

~Mookie

Aaron · 07-20-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mookinator

but reviews (and not the ones on tire racks site) are a much better indication than speed rating alone.

Exactly. Its hard for people to judge tires regardless of what they think. Many people will experience about 3-4 sets of tires (max) with a particular car. A lot of the reviews you'll find will be like "these tires are the best! I had the _____'s on my town car and they were junk compared to these!, the _____'s are sweet (on my Miata)."

Blurvision · 07-20-2005, 03:51 PM

Both the G-Force and MX are a good choice.
For all out performance look into Bridgestone s03 as well.
-Mark

272sWrx · 07-20-2005, 04:45 PM

umm post whore! i like the pirelli p-zeros i bought. soft compound tread all season, i love them.

UGotSchooledByaGirl · 07-21-2005, 01:58 PM

When you decide on something the offer still stands .

92dxman · 07-25-2005, 05:24 PM

I think your best bet would be to go with Kumhos. The Ecsta ASX's would fit you well.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....s&place=15

GeforceXtreme · 07-25-2005, 05:31 PM

Yeah those are some really nice tires, thanks for the post. I am kind of on back burner with getting tires now. Because all the other parts I just bought from two other websites.. where a dead beat...

LSHatch · 07-25-2005, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mookinator

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Awesome tire for the money.

Jeffros Spec V · 07-25-2005, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LSHatch

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Originally Posted by Mookinator

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Awesome tire for the money.

Can confirm after being in the car with LShatch..

I've had Conti Sports and they were trash in the rain, traction was alright.
I've had Sumitumo HTRZII and they were amazing in the rain traction was pretty good (good 60')'
I now have a ****ty combo of Ventus HR2's and they blow balls.
I have Pilot Sport PS2 sitting in my garage waiting for my car to get fixed and than I'll let you know.

07-20-2005, 03:12 AM	#1
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Going to need some new good tires... anyone? I got some 16" 16x7" rims and I am going to need tires in the near future. I am looking at 225/50/R16 for these rims. They really don't need to be like high end.. but something that isn't like pepboys "Futura" cheap. I mean some Z rated tires be nice, but most likey they will be pricey. With these tires I am going to need to have the rims balanced with them. If you can offer one of the 2 services I need, go ahead and PM me or whatever. Thanks __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

07-20-2005, 08:04 AM	#2
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Just bought these for my car, and they rock. Awesome tire per dollar. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-20-2005, 09:46 AM	#3
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	summer high performance? all season high performance? what exactlt are u looking for __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

07-20-2005, 02:11 PM	#6
Mookinator Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia Member #649 My Ride: the blue neon of DOOM! iTrader: (0)	Kumho Ecsta MX's, best tires i've ever had on a car. grip is on par with Flaken Azenis, they don't get greasy when hot like the Azenis and also have a longer treadlife. ~Mookie __________________ Owning a Chrysler product is like being in a relationship. After the 300th time they make that little noise you hate, love is OVER. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. i used to think there wasn't a cure for terminal neon-itis. But then I discovered a wonderful treatment, called 350HP and RWD.

07-20-2005, 02:42 PM	#8
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	With the ratings on the tires like Z rated being the best out there, does it effect like handing performace? or just like the top speed in which the tire can take? Really I am trying to get the best "handing" tire out there. Top speed really doesn't matter because I won't be doing like 150mph anytime soon. However I want a tire that when you take turns, it holds the road and doesn't want to slide out. So do i need to get a Z rated tire? Or something under that will do just fine? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

07-20-2005, 03:17 PM	#9
Mookinator Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia Member #649 My Ride: the blue neon of DOOM! iTrader: (0)	the higher the speed rating, the stiffer the sidewall of the tire (generally). but reviews (and not the ones on tire racks site) are a much better indication than speed rating alone. ~Mookie __________________ Owning a Chrysler product is like being in a relationship. After the 300th time they make that little noise you hate, love is OVER. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. i used to think there wasn't a cure for terminal neon-itis. But then I discovered a wonderful treatment, called 350HP and RWD.

07-20-2005, 03:51 PM	#11
Blurvision Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Jersey / Upstate NY Member #114 iTrader: (0)	Both the G-Force and MX are a good choice. For all out performance look into Bridgestone s03 as well. -Mark __________________ 1992 MR2 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2001 RS To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-20-2005, 04:45 PM	#12
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	umm post whore! i like the pirelli p-zeros i bought. soft compound tread all season, i love them. __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

07-25-2005, 05:24 PM	#14
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	Going to need some new good tires... anyone? I think your best bet would be to go with Kumhos. The Ecsta ASX's would fit you well. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....s&place=15

07-25-2005, 05:31 PM	#15
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Yeah those are some really nice tires, thanks for the post. I am kind of on back burner with getting tires now. Because all the other parts I just bought from two other websites.. where a dead beat... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

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