Help Me Pick Tires... Because I'm Too Indecisive

Discussion in 'Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tires' started by Nachtmensch, Feb 1, 2009.

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Which Tires?

  1. Hankook Ventus RS-2

    20.0%
  2. Toyo Proxies T1R

    80.0%
  3. Dunlop Direzza DZ101

    40.0%
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  1. Nachtmensch

    Nachtmensch New Member

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    i should note that i will have dedicated winter tires. so snow isnt an issue. rain isnt too bad either, but they will be used for everyday, rain or shine.

    awww.1010tires.com_images_tires_Hankook_hankook_z212_lg.jpg

    Hankook Ventus RS-2 - http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Hankook&tiremodel=Ventus R-S2 (Z212)

    Size I'd Go with:
    205/45-16 - $151
    215/45-16 - $156

    Total Price: $614

    Specs:
    Treadwear - 200-AA-A
    Dry 4.8
    Wet 3.8
    Snow 0
    Handling 4.6
    Comfort 3.9
    Noise 3.6
    Treadwear 3.7
    OVERALL: 4.1

    awww.1010tires.com_images_tires_Toyo_toyo_t1r_lg.jpg

    Toyo Proxies T1-R - http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Toyo&tiremodel=Proxes T1R

    Size I'd Go with:
    205/45-16 - $150
    225/40-16 - $160

    Total Price: $620

    Specs:
    Treadwear 280-AA-A
    Dry 4.5
    Wet 4.4
    Snow 0
    Handling 4.2
    Comfort 4.3
    Noise 4.1
    Treadwear 3.9
    OVERALL: 4.3

    awww.1010tires.com_images_tires_Dunlop_dunlop_direzza_dz101_lg.jpg

    Dunlop Direzza DZ101 - http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Dunlop&tiremodel=Direzza DZ101

    Sizes I'd Go With:
    205/45-16 - $126
    215/45-16 - $184

    Total Price: $620

    Specs:
    Treadwear 300-AA-A
    Dry 4.1
    Wet 3.6
    Snow 0
    Handling 3.8
    Comfort 3.5
    Noise 3.3
    Treadwear 3.6
    OVERALL 3.7

    Leaning to RS-2 or T1R...
    awww.1010tires.com_images_tires_Hankook_hankook_z212_lg.jpg awww.1010tires.com_images_tires_Toyo_toyo_t1r_lg.jpg awww.1010tires.com_images_tires_Dunlop_dunlop_direzza_dz101_lg.jpg
     
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  2. Daniel

    Daniel Active Member

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    Here are some sites you may want to look, they have much better pricing and other other tires you may be interested in.

    http://www.tires-easy.com
    http://www.performanceplustire.com
    http://www.tiresunlimited.com/vred_tires.htm

    By the way have you heard of Vredestein or Marangoni Tires? I heard Vredstein have a good reputation in Europe for being very competively priced and perform well. M3 and Porsche guys sometimes run these tires. I currently am using Bridgestones Potenzas RE050A but I may consider Vredstein for my next set of tires.
     
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  3. Nachtmensch

    Nachtmensch New Member

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    thanks

    and, nope.
     
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    Daniel Active Member

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    lol, you sniped my quote before I was finished with my reply. :computerrage:
     
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  5. Nachtmensch

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    :paper:

    haha
     
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    I like the Dunlops:)
     
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  7. Mikey

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    Hankook Ventus RS-2 in 215/45 cost $102 on TireRack, so shop around.

    Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R are really nice but $$, I would get them.

    I voted Toyo on your list.
     
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    CLUTCHONE Active Member

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    I Agree With Daniel

    I Agree with Daniel cause
    your Prices are a Lil Steep
    even for Me and There are
    New Tire Companys that
    have High Quality Tires
    for a Cheaper Price... :poke:
     
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  9. Nachtmensch

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    im not looking at prices right now. that site just had all of them to compare. (tirerack doesnt have Toyo T1R iirc)
     
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