08-22-2005, 02:49 PM | #1 |
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tire ?????
trying to make a decision on what tires to use. i dont want to be cheap however i dont want to spend more than needed because money will be tight to get all this stuff put on. here are the options i have found thus far.
Hankook K104 = $570/set Falken 451 = $606/set Nitto 555 xtrem =$674/set Kumho 712 =$566/set i guess the Kumhos are my favorite thus far (looks/price). anyone who knows anything about any of these i appreciate all info. a little FYI. *wet weather traction is not an issue, i dont drive the car in the rain. *i do plan to get an extra set of slicks later, but do want something that hooks fair. *all these are from Discount tire. all prices also include shipping costs. thanks
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Re: tire ?????
The Kumho 712s are pretty crappy from what I've heard. They don't hook and when they're warmed up they're even worse. From what I gather the Ecsta MX is the only good hooking tire they make, but they don't last long.
I think for the quality of tire, the Nitto 555 is probably the best value on the market. My next set of tires will be 555s.
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08-22-2005, 05:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: tire ?????
Hello, Kumhos, goodbye traction. I'd second Joseph's vote for the Nittos.
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That's what you get for going to an 18" wheel kumho's = I have not nor do I know anyone that has run the Hankooks and Falkens. But Brian and I like the Nitto's
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08-22-2005, 06:37 PM | #5 |
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I had a set of Hankooks too. They lasted well, but traction SUCKED. I think they're made out of concrete or something.
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We have the Faulken 512's on the cobra and paid $500 mounted and balanced at the discount from my friend Scott that works at a local dealer here. They hook good for a street tire at the track and on the street. Let me know the size and I will get you a price on them and PM ya.
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I have Kumho 712's and they are great on the street--really good wet traction! They suck at the Track and they get noisier as they wear- especially at 2.5 deg of negative camber. My next tires will be Nitto's.
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didnt really want to pay $700 for tires, but i guess i might have to.
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08-23-2005, 07:42 AM | #10 |
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I like the nittos. I have them on the wifes car and they have been great.
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