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1320VR4 · 05-08-2008, 06:57 PM

buying some 18 x 8.5 rims this week. Whats a good size and brand tire to wrap these rims in? I'm looking for something bascialy for just the summer (stockers for the winter) and I'm looking in the $400 range for a set of 4.

any suggestions? size and brand

JasonY · 05-08-2008, 07:01 PM

My freind Todd is running the Sumitomo HTRZ2's or w/e. The directional summer ones. They ar very quiet and seem to have plenty of grip for driving on the streets. He doesnt have many miles on them yet though.

He got his for like 450 or so to his door from tire rack.

Oh and that was for 245/40's on stock 18's.

Jason

archangelcomp · 05-08-2008, 07:03 PM

Kuhmo ecsta SPT, they're not terrible expensive and they're damn nice, in my opinion. There's also one brand thats supposed to be good, yet their prices are low. I can't think right now.

Just...don't get nankang, for the love of all things good in this world. Those are absolutely shit, I think they make them from recycled baby diapers.

Texan94SL · 05-08-2008, 07:05 PM

Continental ContiExtreme Contact = best value for the money

400 tread wear, AA A temp/tread rating

I LOVED the ones on my Celica...they wear slooooowly...do great in the rain. The side wall also seems to be very tough...good protection for wheels.

The Kumhos on my GT are garbage but I got them on this board for $250 with 500 miles on em.....the Contis will be my next tire.

1320VR4 · 05-08-2008, 07:06 PM

eBay Motors: 4 new tires 2) 225/45/18 NANKANG TIRES 2) 245/45R18 (item 370048521884 end time May-10-08 04:04:16 PDT)

you get what you pay for right? lol

Mike1992 · 05-08-2008, 07:08 PM

I was looking at these for my new FN01R-C's

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32

JOJO · 05-08-2008, 07:15 PM

for affordability,reliabilty and as well as the performance i highly recommend this brand..netherlands made tires.

YouTube - Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

wsrtt · 05-08-2008, 07:36 PM

Riken Raptors they are made by Michilen
treadware 300, traction AA, temp A they are a 50,000 mile tire
check tiresavings.com and Robertson tire

Sean3S · 05-08-2008, 07:43 PM

Edge Racing - Tire Details

Check out your options - I'd rather spend an extra $100 or so and get a nicer tire, bear in mind it'll probably be like $40 or so to ship.

1320VR4 · 05-08-2008, 07:50 PM

vredinstien - do places actualy carry this company or is there someplace reliable and affordable to order online?

05-08-2008, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
1320VR4 The Cop Magnet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: north NJ Drives: 93 Dodge Stealth ES Trader Rating: (13)	good affordable tires? buying some 18 x 8.5 rims this week. Whats a good size and brand tire to wrap these rims in? I'm looking for something bascialy for just the summer (stockers for the winter) and I'm looking in the $400 range for a set of 4. any suggestions? size and brand __________________ 1993 Dodge Stealth ES - 15.2 @ 92.4mph 1986 Peugeot 505 Turbo

05-08-2008, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
JasonY Fool...No man can kill me Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lower Delaware Drives: -tee-dee-oh-fived- Trader Rating: (25)	Re: good affordable tires? My freind Todd is running the Sumitomo HTRZ2's or w/e. The directional summer ones. They ar very quiet and seem to have plenty of grip for driving on the streets. He doesnt have many miles on them yet though. He got his for like 450 or so to his door from tire rack. Oh and that was for 245/40's on stock 18's. Jason __________________ "Busting your butt doesn't guarantee success but sitting on your butt will pretty much guarantee failure" Quality parts and service from I.P.S. And yeah, ^^^ is a real one... 2001 Silver Dodge Ram/Cummins diesel - tow vehicle for ^^^

05-08-2008, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
archangelcomp Bastard Coated Bastard Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maine Drives: '01 M3 & '02 325xi Trader Rating: (72)	Re: good affordable tires? Kuhmo ecsta SPT, they're not terrible expensive and they're damn nice, in my opinion. There's also one brand thats supposed to be good, yet their prices are low. I can't think right now. Just...don't get nankang, for the love of all things good in this world. Those are absolutely shit, I think they make them from recycled baby diapers. __________________

05-08-2008, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Texan94SL Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston Drives: 94 Pearl White SL Trader Rating: (15)	Re: good affordable tires? Continental ContiExtreme Contact = best value for the money 400 tread wear, AA A temp/tread rating I LOVED the ones on my Celica...they wear slooooowly...do great in the rain. The side wall also seems to be very tough...good protection for wheels. The Kumhos on my GT are garbage but I got them on this board for $250 with 500 miles on em.....the Contis will be my next tire. __________________

05-08-2008, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
1320VR4 The Cop Magnet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: north NJ Drives: 93 Dodge Stealth ES Trader Rating: (13)	Re: good affordable tires? eBay Motors: 4 new tires 2) 225/45/18 NANKANG TIRES 2) 245/45R18 (item 370048521884 end time May-10-08 04:04:16 PDT) you get what you pay for right? lol

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05-08-2008, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike1992 DSM GURU Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield, Mo Drives: 91 Stealth RT/TT Trader Rating: (24)	Re: good affordable tires? I was looking at these for my new FN01R-C's http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32 __________________ 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 RIP 3/06 1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD - 11.29@126 - SOLD 1991 Dodge Stealth RT/TT - K&N / MSD Wires / 2.5" Downpipes Merged 4" Cat-back / Hotwired Walbro 255hp / Aeromotive AFPR / Scanmaster 3 / Innovate LM-1 / F&R Solid Motor Mounts / Greddy RS BOV / TD04-13T / Seattle STS / CXRacing FMIC

05-08-2008, 07:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
wsrtt "TRUE 13T'S" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tulsa,OK(BA) Drives: Faster Than You Trader Rating: (11)	Re: good affordable tires? Riken Raptors they are made by Michilen treadware 300, traction AA, temp A they are a 50,000 mile tire check tiresavings.com and Robertson tire __________________ 1994 STEALTH RTTT PEARL YELLOW 6-SPEED 353.82AWHP @ 5115RPMS, 404.43AWTQ @ 3635RPMS(11/11/06) Quarter Mile - 12.23 @ 113.92 1.79-60' (10/20/06) Standing Mile - 28.6Sec @ 181.4MPH Best 60’- 1.61, Best Trap - 113.94 MPH, 3410Lbs Race Weight (And Falling) GReddy E-Manage Blue w/Boomslang Harness, PTE 680cc, 3SX Fuel Loop, Hotwired DualWalbro 255, Propane Injection, Blitz Turbo Timer, MBC @ 22PSI, MSD Wires, NGK Coppers(.028), K&N, Custom Intake Pipes, DSM SMIC’s, Polished Y Pipe, TurboXS BOV, P&P TD, P&P Plenum, P&P Lower Intake, P&P Stage III Heads, Custom SS Headers, P&P "TRUE" 13t Turbos, Custom O2’s, EGR Block Off Plates, 3" SS DP, 3" SS Single Shot, 8:1 Wiseco Forged Pistons(.040), New Forged Crank, New Forged Rods, 6-Puck Clutch, UD Light Weight Flywheel, Rebuilt Trans w/ SCE Billet 1-2 3-4 Shift Forks, SS Clutch Line, PST SPCF DS, Carbotech Slotted Rotors F/R, Hawk Pads F/R, SS Brake Lines, 18X9 Black Saleen Rims, 275/35R18 All Around, Cusco F/R Strut Tower Bars, Megan Racing Coilovers, Custom Solid Motor Mounts, Black Leather Sparco Race Seats, 5-Point Sparco Harnesses, Momo Steering Wheel W/ Quick Release, CF Sun Roof Insert, Full Vac Reduction, Redtop Battery Moved To Trunk, Air Bag Delete, RWS Delete, ABS Delete, 160* Thermostat, 16PSI Rad Cap... In The Closet... 2 12" 1800W Fubar Subs, 2 1000W MonoBlock Amps, Custom Ported Sub Box… 2005 Subaru WRX STi 1997 BMW M3

05-08-2008, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sean3S Verified Asian Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sugar Land, TX Drives: 94 TT Trader Rating: (35)	Re: good affordable tires? Edge Racing - Tire Details Check out your options - I'd rather spend an extra $100 or so and get a nicer tire, bear in mind it'll probably be like $40 or so to ship. __________________ '94 RT/TT 13T's \| PTE FMIC - PPE Pipes \| 560's \| Supra FP w/ 8ga Hotwire \| MAF-T 1.37 & LT1 Blow-Through \| E-Manage Blue w/ Boomslang Harness \| HKS DLI \| Stillen Downpipe \| Gutted Rear Pre-cat \| Borla Catback \| Tial BOV \| AEM FPR & Rob Beck Adapter \| DejonTool Intake Pipes \| PWR Radiator w/ IPS Pipes \| FAL Fans \| MP Motor Mounts \| 99 Lash Adjusters \| Clevite 77 Rod & Main Bearings \| Leatherseats.com Dk. Graphite w/ Red Center Seats \| Sparco Flash 5 Black w/ Red Alcantara \| Spec Stg. 2 Clutch & 3SX Clutch Line \| 3SX Crank Pulley \| Bob's SS Shifter & All Solid Bushings \| NGK Coppers & MSD Wires \| eK2 EGR Blockoffs \| eK2 Fuel Line Loop \| PST 1 Pc. CFDS \| Volk LE37T \| Falken FK452 \| Tein S-Tech Springs \| Adj. Rear Control Arms \| Slotted Rotors w/ Hawk HPS Pads \| GReddy Profec B \| AEM UEGO WB \| GReddy PWH Boost, EGT, GReddy OP, FP, Temp \| Hybrid Logger \| McColluch 5300K HIDs \| Shaved '99 Bumper & Turns \| VIS Hood 295.7 AWHP / 310.3 TQ @ 1 Bar - BPU @ TX04 Collecting Dust - CM Oil Filter, Setrab Oil Cooler, Snow Stage 2 Meth, Brake Lines, Megan Coilovers Some Day - ABS Delete, Ducting WTB - ek2 Harness Cover (above the fuel rails)

05-08-2008, 07:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
1320VR4 The Cop Magnet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: north NJ Drives: 93 Dodge Stealth ES Trader Rating: (13)	Re: good affordable tires? vredinstien - do places actualy carry this company or is there someplace reliable and affordable to order online?