When the time comes to buy new tires what do you suggest?

I want to spend in the $100-$150 (per) range - When the time comes to buy new tires what do you suggest?

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good year american eagle!!!! (soft rubber) l had those, they are damn sticky.

but l think they are like 170-180 bucks each.. tiretrack.com is a good site.

depending on your size tire if you have the 215/60r16 you can get a set of fuzion HRI's off the for $55 a tire, then you have to pay for shipping.

i have cooper cobra's on my car right now, and they're pretty good, and the wal-mart here sells american eagles for about $100, they're a good tire too.

For your size rims that you've got now, I would go with Kuhmo Ecsta's. I paid about $350 for all 4 from Discount Tire. Suckers have lasted for more than 2 years, but now serve as my coffee table since I've gotten new rims and tires.

I got the new Fuzion ZR1 .New division of Firestone. Unidirectional tread , great summer tire ,speed rated. Got my best price on the internet and my local Firestone store matched it ($78 per tire) . Very sticky during warmer days wet and dry . Easy to over power in the cold though . Rob

For your size rims that you've got now, I would go with Kuhmo Ecsta's. I paid about $350 for all 4 from Discount Tire. Suckers have lasted for more than 2 years, but now serve as my coffee table since I've gotten new rims and tires.

man, l got kumho too 3 months ago, the same price 350 bucks for 4 tires. but they are hard rubber, l got no traction:(:(:( l spin tires many times but they are still like new though..

man, l got kumho too 3 months ago, the same price 350 bucks for 4 tires. but they are hard rubber, l got no traction:(:(:( l spin tires many times but they are still like new though..

Yeah I honestly never had that problem. Mainly because I've got a V6 which I am lucky if I can even get to burnout without having to hold the brake down. I wouldn't recommend those tires for anyone with a V8, because as you said, they do have traction problems and arent exactly the softest tires around. I would only recommend them for those who have a V6 and are just looking for a basic tire replacement.

The only good Kumho is the Ecsta MX. But those wear fast.

I like BFG g-force t/a KDW. But they are a little pricey. All out performance is nice though. Again...they wear quickly.

Are you looking for wear, performance, cheapness??

The only good Kumho is the Ecsta MX. But those wear fast.

I like BFG g-force t/a KDW. But they are a little pricey. All out performance is nice though. Again...they wear quickly.

Are you looking for wear, performance, cheapness??


what does wear quickly mean man? u mean tires gets bald quickly??


Yeah I honestly never had that problem. Mainly because I've got a V6 which I am lucky if I can even get to burnout without having to hold the brake down. I wouldn't recommend those tires for anyone with a V8, because as you said, they do have traction problems and arent exactly the softest tires around. I would only recommend them for those who have a V6 and are just looking for a basic tire replacement.


yea, you re right man..

I got my Proxe 4's for $150 each, the very best tire I have ever used. I have 245/45/17 all the way around and I have to floor my car to get them to spin from a stop. They also have been on both my Camaro and now are on the Trans Am so the don't wear real fast. There very good, check them out

I've never been dissappointed with any BFG tire I've ran. They are a good tire with the backing of one of the biggest tire makers out( Michelin). I'd have to agree with Mr. Luos on this one. The ultimate decision is yours of course. Buy what you can afford. Basic thinking is nromally the softer the tire compound, the better traction,but quicker wear.

i had the bfg's that mr.luos said on my t/a when i had it. they are good tires.

u mean tires gets bald quickly??
Yes.
25,000 miles at best outta the BFG g-force T/A KDW's. And that is driving VERY easy on them.

Yes.
25,000 miles at best outta the BFG g-force T/A KDW's. And that is driving VERY easy on them.

my tires are kumho.. l am so regret to get those.. my bald good years had better traction.. with these tires, l cannot push any hard.. and also l feel every bumps on the streets.. damn!!!
but the only good thing is, they are still like new, l spin my tires many times but they are still like new.. but l dont give a damn, cuz they got no traction like l got 1000 hp.. l cant push..

Did you get the 712's??
Those suck. :lol:

The only good Kumho is the Ecsta MX.

Probably the worst tire I have seen on an f-body was the goodyear eagle gt4, they were good for exactly one year, sucked in wet weather and didn't wear for sh*t with being anal about rotation. Coming in a close second was the eagle f1's that were stock on the ss, enjoyed roasting the hell out of them and did the g-force kdw. I'm thinking next time g-force kd as the car really doesn't get driven all that much and I hate driving it in the rain.

Did you get the 712's??
Those suck. :lol:

The only good Kumho is the Ecsta MX.


well, l just checked my tires..

this is what is written on it.. KUMHO ECSTA

then l saw this.. 711 245/50/R16 97H

thats it..

l got the piece of shit ones right?? not a surprise:lol:

Erdal...you have the Kumho Ecsta 711. A step down from the 712's if I remember right. Either way, not the best tires for traction.
Tread pattern is this right?
http://www.discounttire.com/product/tires/kumhh3.ang.jpg

The Kumho Ecsta MX looks like this...
I loved these...but they wore down quickly.
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/kumho/ku_ecsta_mx_ci2_l.jpg

My new front tires...
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bfg/bf_gforce_ta_kdw.jpg

Erdal...you have the Kumho Ecsta 711. A step down from the 712's if I remember right. Either way, not the best tires for traction.
Tread pattern is this right?
http://www.discounttire.com/product/tires/kumhh3.ang.jpg

The Kumho Ecsta MX looks like this...
I loved these...but they wore down quickly.
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/kumho/ku_ecsta_mx_ci2_l.jpg

My new front tires...
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bfg/bf_gforce_ta_kdw.jpg


yep.. mine is excatly like the first one..

wow!!!! that kumho ecsta MX is so nice..

your new front tires kinda look like mine..:D


thank you for the info Luos..
Erdal

your new front tires kinda look like mine..:D
Looks aren't everything. :wink:

My rears...
http://www.discounttire.com/product/tires/nithz7.ang.jpg

Looks aren't everything. :wink:

My rears...
http://www.discounttire.com/product/tires/nithz7.ang.jpg

l know man;) u wouldnt get tires like mine:)


wow, your rear tires look great but, they look like a little bit smooth... are they drag radials??

also, Luos, just wondering what you think.. can l put 19 inches wheel to rear wheels and 315/35/19 tires and front 17 inches, 275/35/17.. would that look good? what do you think would look the best on trans ams? (l am thinking these all for my next car, probably 02 ws6 trans am)

Erdal

They are drag radials. I can't get any traction on street tires. :lol:

You could fit a 19 inch wheel in the back. Might look a little funny though with a wheels that are 2 inches taller than the fronts.

Me...I am looking for a way to keep my factory wheels. Tires are 275/40/17's front and rear. Although I want to widen the rear wheels to fit 315/35/17's.

They are drag radials. I can't get any traction on street tires. :lol:

You could fit a 19 inch wheel in the back. Might look a little funny though with a wheels that are 2 inches taller than the fronts.

Me...I am looking for a way to keep my factory wheels. Tires are 275/40/17's front and rear. Although I want to widen the rear wheels to fit 315/35/17's.

sure u cant get any tractions with street tires.. me to:lol: :lol:

l will got with front 275/35/17 rear 315/35/17 and l will get the best looking wheels for my car when that times comes, l will ask you and decide together l guess..

well, l watched your all videos, you got great ride and l am sure l am not the one who say this.


when l get my girl, l will line up with you.. but if you give me ten car lead:D

take care and l appriciate your helps..

Erdal

are those nittos 555rs?

Yup.
Great on the street, not so good at the track.

while we are on the subject..i'm looking at some c5 corvette rims..for my 98 trans am
Front- 17" * 8.5" 56mm
rear - 18" * 9.5" 65mm
what are the biggest bfg g-force t/a kdw that i could put on the rear??
or what size tires should i go with for both front and rear??
i'm not to sure
thanks for the help

while we are on the subject..i'm looking at some c5 corvette rims..for my 98 trans am
Front- 17" * 8.5" 56mm
rear - 18" * 9.5" 65mm
what are the biggest bfg g-force t/a kdw that i could put on the rear??
or what size tires should i go with for both front and rear??
i'm not to sure
thanks for the help

Yeah, I got those rims, I love em.

C6 wheels > C5 wheels.

C6 wheels > C5 wheels.

I'm not very good at math.. but that does mean C5's own C6's right?

C6 wheels are better than C5 wheels. :wink:

Ah ha... I always failed that part of the test.. damnit. Oh well, screw C6'6, they're too expensive. I like my C5's.

yeah i think i'm going to go with c5 cheaper and they still look really nice..
blindxeyed what size tires do u have on your c5 rims..just curious..i'm not to sure what to go with...

yeah i think i'm going to go with c5 cheaper and they still look really nice..
blindxeyed what size tires do u have on your c5 rims..just curious..i'm not to sure what to go with...

17's up front with 245's, 18's in back with 275's. They suite my need just fine, it's not like I actually have traction problems with my V6.