tires for first time owner
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tires for first time owner
I just purchased a 05 coupe 6 speed. It still has original tires on it. What tires would you all recommend for a more touring ride with a little aggressive here and there? I was thinking run flats to save wheels in case of a flat but not sure which ones. Thanks in advance. Uncle Jay
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I went with the Hankook Ventus v12 and I'm very happy with the price, grip, and ride quality. They're a nice upgrade over the original tires and I just keep a plug kit and small air compressor in the trunk in the unlikely event I have a flat. Plus, my car insurance covers roadside assistance.
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I went with the Hankook Ventus v12 and I'm very happy with the price, grip, and ride quality. They're a nice upgrade over the original tires and I just keep a plug kit and small air compressor in the trunk in the unlikely event I have a flat. Plus, my car insurance covers roadside assistance.
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Plus, the original poster said he mostly tours with the car, much like me and my wife. We don't need that last 5% of grip.
I can say that driving with the Hankooks and a fresh alignment makes the car feel as smooth and plush as a luxury car and still handles the curves like its on rails.
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More than one poster here has stated that he went from the Michelins to the Hankooks and could tell no real difference. The Hankooks are half the price.
Plus, the original poster said he mostly tours with the car, much like me and my wife. We don't need that last 5% of grip.
I can say that driving with the Hankooks and a fresh alignment makes the car feel as smooth and plush as a luxury car and still handles the curves like its on rails.
Plus, the original poster said he mostly tours with the car, much like me and my wife. We don't need that last 5% of grip.
I can say that driving with the Hankooks and a fresh alignment makes the car feel as smooth and plush as a luxury car and still handles the curves like its on rails.
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I switched from the stock GY's to Bridgestone RE-11's. They are night and day better in grip, and have plenty of tread life. I am running 275's up front and 325's in rear on LG World Challenge Wheels.
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I ditched the stock set of inflatable cement shoes and went with some Dunlop Direzza DZ102s.
My first choice was to get another set of Michelin Pilot Sports (had them on the C5), however, the Dunlops were at such a great price point (nearly half the price) I couldn't resist.
The Michelins are better, but I'm not sure they're twice the tire as the DZ102s.
My first choice was to get another set of Michelin Pilot Sports (had them on the C5), however, the Dunlops were at such a great price point (nearly half the price) I couldn't resist.
The Michelins are better, but I'm not sure they're twice the tire as the DZ102s.
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I replaced the rear runflats with Bridgestone RE-11's a while back..... transformed the car.
I wanted the pilot super sports, but they were backordered nationwide at the time and I couldn't find them. I even called Michelin, and they had no expected date for me. The RE-11's are awesome.
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Any of the tires listed above are good. I choose MPSS, but they are not the end all tire. Make sure to get an alignment done after you get new tires. I suggest the pfadt pure street alignment specs. My car was dangerous with rear toe a little out of spec and old goodyears. These cars are sensitive to suspension and tire changes. New tires and minor adjustments to my alignment transformed the car into a blast to drive. Be safe and do it right, the car is worth the money.
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