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08-29-2010, 09:35 PM
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Tire suggestions
So what tires are you guys running.
It's time to do a full set on the GTA, stock sizes(245/50/16). I'm not looking to break the bank but I'm not looking to only spend $70/tire either.
I had a few ideas but wanted to see you guys suggest. I don't have much experience with tires.
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08-29-2010, 10:37 PM
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KDW
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08-29-2010, 11:00 PM
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I was lookin at the Rack, and there seems to be a big jump in price from the 100 mark to 145+
I have heard good things about the BFG SS tires, but they dont seem to be getting good ratings.
@146 a tire, the Pilot Sport 2's arent bad priced, when you factor that there is a $70 rebate when you buy 4. Thats about 515 bucks for 4 tires...killer deal IMO. And a fantastic tire.
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08-30-2010, 07:07 AM
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That's not bad at all. Hmmmmm......
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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08-30-2010, 09:01 AM
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general exclaim. they are 98$ a piece for your size too so ~400$ for all is a killer deal as well
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08-30-2010, 09:04 AM
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Well I was looking at their Ultimax HP's or whatever they're called...a local place has them around the same price. Decent reviews.
I was also looking at the Hancook Ventus HRII's since they're cheap...but if the Pilot Sports are as cheap as Al says then I might be worth the extra $$$
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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08-30-2010, 09:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 97camaro
general exclaim. they are 98$ a piece for your size too so ~400$ for all is a killer deal as well
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as a former conti-general dealer you couldn't get me to use general tires unless they were free.
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08-30-2010, 09:50 AM
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That bad Scott?
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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08-30-2010, 12:05 PM
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as a former conti-general dealer you couldn't get me to use general tires unless they were free.
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Care to tell us why?
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08-30-2010, 12:06 PM
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Concur...***** General/Conti tires.
We used to have a name for the belts shifting in the ContiTouring tires...the Continental Shift.
Sooo...515 bucks for Pilot Sport AS 2's, good deal and top notch customer service.
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08-30-2010, 12:17 PM
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Al hit it. I made a lot of $$ replacing bad continental/general tires. belt shifts, thumping, poor wear. there are too many other brands out there to choose from.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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08-30-2010, 12:26 PM
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Even the top end stuff they sell is good but priced like tires from Michlien and Bridgestone so what's the point. I will say the contis on this CTS coups is very sticky.
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08-30-2010, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Even the top end stuff they sell is good but priced like tires from Michlien and Bridgestone so what's the point. I will say the contis on this CTS coups is very sticky.
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you know better than to go by what a given brand new tires does. if we did that we'd all buy good-for-a-year tires.
I had a set of h-rated contis on my olds for 40,000 miles. I got them damn near free, lol. When they warmed up they handled well. They rode real hard, thumped cold or if they sat a few days. Got squirrelly in the water about 50% worn. Al, they were very much like the old Pirelli P6, right down to the square-ish tread pattern. I'll give them this, they didn't fall apart.
Of the major players, I've always been impressed with the first to last mile consistency of michelins, toyos and to bit lesser degree Bridgestone/Firestone. not every model of course, but in general terms.
Cooper makes a nice hoop for the price. BFG is michelin's step child and are usually decent tires for the $$. I've liked Dunlops in general as well, but I'm not sure now that GY bought them. I made nice $$ selling a rebranded D40 (iirc, and no longer made), and they made my favorite snow tires (also now disco'd).
I've never been real impressed with the long term performance of goodyears, conti/generals or pirellis.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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08-30-2010, 12:57 PM
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My Continental Contitcontact EcoPlus in that size could not be any worse. I can spin at 70 mph. Especially when its cold out and they're cold, prepare to drive in s shapes.
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08-30-2010, 01:09 PM
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My Continental Contitcontact EcoPlus in that size could not be any worse. I can spin at 70 mph. Especially when its cold out and they're cold, prepare to drive in s shapes.
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that is how gatorbacks used to be, for those of you old enough to have driven 3rd gens when they were still relatively new.
Recipe for excessive oversteer:
Michelin MXX2s in front, Goodyear gatorbacks out back. Under 45* the back of the car was like driving on ice!
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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08-30-2010, 07:29 PM
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Thanks for the recommendations guys. I still have some life left in the tires so I'm not hitting the panic button yet. Headliner and fuel pump come first, getting done in the next week or two.
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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08-30-2010, 08:05 PM
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NITTO NT 555 all the way. Made in the USA. Rides really nice and are quiet. 300 tread wear and A on traction. Great tire IMO
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08-30-2010, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
that is how gatorbacks used to be, for those of you old enough to have driven 3rd gens when they were still relatively new.
Recipe for excessive oversteer:
Michelin MXX2s in front, Goodyear gatorbacks out back. Under 45* the back of the car was like driving on ice!
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Yes. these tires suck. They're a little louder than the Toyo Proxes on my truck, and they're an actual performance tire. They thump loud too, and are rock solid, so they ride like crap. All without a benefit of traction or something to make the tradeoffs worthwhile in any way shape or form.
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09-08-2010, 04:08 PM
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NITTO NT 555 all the way. Made in the USA. Rides really nice and are quiet. 300 tread wear and A on traction. Great tire IMO
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Another vote for the Nitto 555s! I think people overlook these tires thinking they are DRs.
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09-09-2010, 12:47 AM
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Nitto doesnt make a tire int hat size.
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09-09-2010, 09:26 AM
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Nitto doesnt make a tire int hat size.
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Yup. 555 is not offered in a rim size smaller than 17".
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09-09-2010, 09:31 AM
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I'm still debating on what to do but I'm holding off for a bit. Getting the headliner done tomorrow and the fuel pump done next week...seeing your wideband read 17 or lower when you hit boost is a scary thing lmao
The tires can wait another month or so.
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09-15-2010, 03:35 PM
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Did they stop making the KDWs in our size 245/50/r16? I can't find them on tirerack, etc.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...ting=S&tab=All
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09-15-2010, 03:42 PM
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Yes. That's the size I have used on my GTP for years and BFG does not make them anymore, in any of the KD, KDW, or KDWS lines. I had to replace the whole set (with Riken Raptors) when 2 of mine went bad.
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09-15-2010, 04:12 PM
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Well it looks like the vert might be getting new tires so I'm open to suggestions/reviews from everyone as well.
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