Tire Questions
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Tire Questions
I'm looking to replace all 4 tires on my '99 coupe. I have the magnesium sport rims. I am considering going to a non- EMT. The car is a daily driver but averaging only about 30 miles or less per day with about one or two out of town trips per year of 1000 miles or less round trip. Now the questions that I have are:
1.) Would it be all that unwise to put non EMT's on considering the daily usage and trips?
2.) If I were to go with non EMT's what is the widest tire size that could be fitted on the rims I have?
3.) If I were to go with non-EMT's what would be the most recommended tire?
1.) Would it be all that unwise to put non EMT's on considering the daily usage and trips?
2.) If I were to go with non EMT's what is the widest tire size that could be fitted on the rims I have?
3.) If I were to go with non-EMT's what would be the most recommended tire?
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Originally Posted by Low Flight
I'm looking to replace all 4 tires on my '99 coupe. I have the magnesium sport rims. I am considering going to a non- EMT. The car is a daily driver but averaging only about 30 miles or less per day with about one or two out of town trips per year of 1000 miles or less round trip. Now the questions that I have are:
1.) Would it be all that unwise to put non EMT's on considering the daily usage and trips?
2.) If I were to go with non EMT's what is the widest tire size that could be fitted on the rims I have?
3.) If I were to go with non-EMT's what would be the most recommended tire?
1.) Would it be all that unwise to put non EMT's on considering the daily usage and trips?
2.) If I were to go with non EMT's what is the widest tire size that could be fitted on the rims I have?
3.) If I were to go with non-EMT's what would be the most recommended tire?
#2 Not sure but probably in the 295 -305 range(on the rears).
#3 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3!
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You'd obviously give up the security of the runflats, but you would gain better ride and handling with the non-runflats. As long as you are prepared in the event you have a flat, nothing wrong with ditching the runflats. I would imagine that a 285 on the rear would work and maybe a 255 on the fronts. Your dealer could tell you the maximum recommended size for the wheels. Michelin Pilot Sports or Goodyear GS-D3 or Supercars are good choices.
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I also have non-runflats on my daily driver.
If you do any driving in the rain I would recommend the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Toyo Proxes T1-S. They both do great in the rain but the Toyos are only ~$725 at onlinetires.com. That is what I use and they are quiet, very good traction (not as good as supercars), and great treadwear rating. But the main thing is that they are unbeleivable in the rain. You can do 75mph in a downpour with no worries. I am sure the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 has similar wet performance but with a higher pricetag. Khumos are a good alternative also for price and better dry traction but not near the wet traction or lifetime.
Hope this helps.
If you do any driving in the rain I would recommend the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Toyo Proxes T1-S. They both do great in the rain but the Toyos are only ~$725 at onlinetires.com. That is what I use and they are quiet, very good traction (not as good as supercars), and great treadwear rating. But the main thing is that they are unbeleivable in the rain. You can do 75mph in a downpour with no worries. I am sure the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 has similar wet performance but with a higher pricetag. Khumos are a good alternative also for price and better dry traction but not near the wet traction or lifetime.
Hope this helps.
