tires (again)....
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tires (again)....
I think I decided to nix the RFs and go w/ street tires this time around. I know there are many choices and many opinions....but here is my situation....
99A4 w/ 400RWHP and 3.90 gears. I drive it almost daily 9+months a year in chicago so that incudes rain (but not in snow). Therefore, any advice on tires that provide the optimal mix of traction, longevity ( My RF firehawks last approx 1 1/2+ yrs), and all weather (rain) use????
99A4 w/ 400RWHP and 3.90 gears. I drive it almost daily 9+months a year in chicago so that incudes rain (but not in snow). Therefore, any advice on tires that provide the optimal mix of traction, longevity ( My RF firehawks last approx 1 1/2+ yrs), and all weather (rain) use????
Burning Brakes
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From: Roselle IL
I think I decided to nix the RFs and go w/ street tires this time around. I know there are many choices and many opinions....but here is my situation....
99A4 w/ 400RWHP and 3.90 gears. I drive it almost daily 9+months a year in chicago so that incudes rain (but not in snow). Therefore, any advice on tires that provide the optimal mix of traction, longevity ( My RF firehawks last approx 1 1/2+ yrs), and all weather (rain) use????
99A4 w/ 400RWHP and 3.90 gears. I drive it almost daily 9+months a year in chicago so that incudes rain (but not in snow). Therefore, any advice on tires that provide the optimal mix of traction, longevity ( My RF firehawks last approx 1 1/2+ yrs), and all weather (rain) use????
I hear good things about Nitto 555 ZR Extremes or Goodyear GS-D3's - non run flats of course.
But, you will get multiple opinions on this subject.
As for me, I'm getting drag radials but mine is not a daily driver.
Last edited by 1998whitecoupe-a4; Mar 11, 2008 at 08:27 AM.
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From: San Diego Ca
I just put on some BFG g- force ss all season. Tread not fancy looking,
but I like em. 440 wear rating. Paid $725 total at Discount for the set.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....4x032&code=yes
but I like em. 440 wear rating. Paid $725 total at Discount for the set.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....4x032&code=yes
Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Alliston Ontario
I just put on some BFG g- force ss all season. Tread not fancy looking,
but I like em. 440 wear rating. Paid $725 total at Discount for the set.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....4x032&code=yes
but I like em. 440 wear rating. Paid $725 total at Discount for the set.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....4x032&code=yes
I suggest BF Goodrich G-force KD's. They are amazing in the dry and acceptable in the wet. If you want great wet traction too, go with the KDW's. The Goodyear GS-D3's are also a great tire.
EDIT: Also look into the Kuhmo Ecsta MX.
Last edited by Sawbladz; Mar 11, 2008 at 12:18 AM.
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All season, 440 treadware rating tires should not be installed on a modded Vette.
I suggest BF Goodrich G-force KD's. They are amazing in the dry and acceptable in the wet. If you want great wet traction too, go with the KDW's. The Goodyear GS-D3's are also a great tire.
EDIT: Also look into the Kuhmo Ecsta MX.
I suggest BF Goodrich G-force KD's. They are amazing in the dry and acceptable in the wet. If you want great wet traction too, go with the KDW's. The Goodyear GS-D3's are also a great tire.
EDIT: Also look into the Kuhmo Ecsta MX.
I was wondering how wear rating correlates to durometer/ rubber compound.
Are you saying 440 is a hard compound ; and won't hookup well on a modded car ?
Also; I heard all tire mfgs have their own values for wear rating numbers.
thanks for the info.
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