best tires for the money????
03-12-2005, 09:55 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by navy99vert
If you are not looking for run flats. I had good luck with the Nitto 555
Form Discount Tire $106 fr $193 rear
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...999&vid=004486
Form Discount Tire $106 fr $193 rear
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...999&vid=004486
Nitto 555R info
Nitto555R2 info
Anybody know how much either one of these cost?
TIA,
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03-12-2005, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MY1STPEWTER
After all the reviews I've read on tirerack I'd say the Kumho's MX's would be hard to beat for the money.
My Kumho MX tires have been on for +13K miles with lots of tread left, and cost less than $780.00, installed, at Discount Tire Co. back on 9/25/03.
However, I've been wondering if the Nitto 555R or 555R2s would hook up better?
03-12-2005, 10:36 PM
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Just got a set of Avon's from tire rack, they look real nice, real good reveiws and really great price. Even if they don't hold up real well, I can buy 2 sets for the price of 1 set of Goodyears or Michelin.
The guy a tire rack said they be less noisey because they're not directional.
The guy a tire rack said they be less noisey because they're not directional.
03-13-2005, 09:17 PM
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I have 2 sets of wheels and tires Kuhmos and pilot sports, to me it seems the Kuhmos are noiser at slow speeds than the sports, they are about the same at freeway speeds. It seems the Kuhmos handle better in the dry I use them for solo II. The pilot sports are alot better in the rain, I live in the northwest we used to get alot of rain. 
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03-16-2005, 03:16 PM
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Go back to Tirerack.com,
check out the Pirelli PZero Nero.
they're one of the best as well, I had a Goodyear store order them for me,
Only cost me $810. including all warrantees and roadside.
check out the Pirelli PZero Nero.
they're one of the best as well, I had a Goodyear store order them for me,
Only cost me $810. including all warrantees and roadside.
03-16-2005, 03:19 PM
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Running Nitto 555's since May 2002 (99 Coupe, auto) and they have 30,000 miles on them and the lack of wear is incredible..
Did a seven week, 12,000+ mile drive on them this past Sept/Oct and they performed great...
AS I recall, I paid around $800 total... at America Tire Center.
Have been reading a lot of good things about the Kuhmos also..
The only "knock" I have on the Nitto is purely a "visual one". I like the tread pattern, but the edges of the tire are less squared off than some of the other tires out there, such as the Kuhmos, Goodyears, Michelin's, etc...
My experience thus far is that "dollar for dollar", I don't think you'll find a better tire....... and the way these things are wearing it may be a real long time before I have to go out and research new tires...
Good luck....
Did a seven week, 12,000+ mile drive on them this past Sept/Oct and they performed great...
AS I recall, I paid around $800 total... at America Tire Center.
Have been reading a lot of good things about the Kuhmos also..
The only "knock" I have on the Nitto is purely a "visual one". I like the tread pattern, but the edges of the tire are less squared off than some of the other tires out there, such as the Kuhmos, Goodyears, Michelin's, etc...
My experience thus far is that "dollar for dollar", I don't think you'll find a better tire....... and the way these things are wearing it may be a real long time before I have to go out and research new tires...
Good luck....
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03-16-2005, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by yzfrr1
What happens if you get a flat tire with a non-EMT? I use the Vette as my daily driver.
Get a bunch of roadside warrenties and just have them toe it if it goes flat fast. I'd think with all the goodyear and discount tire stores around, that wouldnt' be a problem.....then again I live in Dallas.
03-16-2005, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshVette
Mines everyday driver as well. I just make sure to check my gauges many times a day.......I had a huge bolt in my run flats and never actually lost any air for about 2 1/2 months.
Get a bunch of roadside warrenties and just have them toe it if it goes flat fast. I'd think with all the goodyear and discount tire stores around, that wouldnt' be a problem.....then again I live in Dallas.
Get a bunch of roadside warrenties and just have them toe it if it goes flat fast. I'd think with all the goodyear and discount tire stores around, that wouldnt' be a problem.....then again I live in Dallas.
I'm in Dallas too!
03-16-2005, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by yzfrr1
Yeah, I had the same thing happen to me while using run-flats too. I drove one full month with a nail in my run-flat and never noticed anything except a very slow air loss. Run-flats are poor performers but they are nice for a daily driver, no?
I'm in Dallas too!
I'm in Dallas too!
Guess most of us have replaced them with something better, so that should tell you something about the runcraps....
My runcraps were very loud and noisey, and very bumpy, my Pirelli PZero Nero's are quiet and smooth. Nice ride and they look cool.
03-16-2005, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by OOBlackconvert
I have the Kumho ECSTA MX tires and love em. 
03-16-2005, 04:09 PM
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[QUOTE=yzfrr1
I'm in Dallas too![/QUOTE]
What part, where at??
I live in Coppell/Valley Ranch, work in Addison, you ever drive around N. Dallas-Grapevine area?
If you do you'll see me, I'm the 02 coupe, black beauty with chrome rims and red brakes. (well, I guess that narrows it down to about 40,000)
I'm in Dallas too![/QUOTE]
What part, where at??
I live in Coppell/Valley Ranch, work in Addison, you ever drive around N. Dallas-Grapevine area?
If you do you'll see me, I'm the 02 coupe, black beauty with chrome rims and red brakes. (well, I guess that narrows it down to about 40,000)
03-16-2005, 05:12 PM
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I have the Kumho Ecsta MX but I only got 16,000 miles on the rear tires and I don't smoke em. Now I'm looking for tires that cost like Kumhos but have a higher wear rating 
03-16-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by davey1
tire 245-45zr-17 89w the w is the speed rating w-168mph y-186mph fyi the 89 is the tire load rating .thanks david
The advertisement is misleading then:
245/45ZR-17 89W
Reading the Tire Size
$106.00 ea.
(Start a New Search)
Specifications:
Treadwear: 300
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: ZR
03-16-2005, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Tompley
I have the Kumho Ecsta MX but I only got 16,000 miles on the rear tires and I don't smoke em. Now I'm looking for tires that cost like Kumhos but have a higher wear rating
03-16-2005, 07:06 PM
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[QUOTE=JoshVette]
What part, where at??
I live in Coppell/Valley Ranch, work in Addison, you ever drive around N. Dallas-Grapevine area?
If you do you'll see me, I'm the 02 coupe, black beauty with chrome rims and red brakes. (well, I guess that narrows it down to about 40,000)
Yeah, I drive there. I'm the guy with the Black x 3 conv., M6, and bald rear run-craps.
Originally Posted by yzfrr1
I'm in Dallas too![/QUOTE
I'm in Dallas too![/QUOTE
What part, where at??
I live in Coppell/Valley Ranch, work in Addison, you ever drive around N. Dallas-Grapevine area?
If you do you'll see me, I'm the 02 coupe, black beauty with chrome rims and red brakes. (well, I guess that narrows it down to about 40,000)