Tire Choices

[Chopper Pilot]

HEy all,
time to replace all 4 tires & use a good one for a spare.

The car (99 ZX2) came with well worn Daytona HR's ( who I hear you ask?) 205/55/R15s and have been ok.
The car had been sitting for some time and the side walls were cracking as the corners of the treads but hung on pretty well and wore reasonably slow though the fronts did scrub out a but fast ... then again I am not easy on the car that much.
They have held out longer than a year so thats not bad .....anyway.

Just wondering what you all think work well with the car as far as brand, type & sizes.

I am guessing that the speedo gear had not been changed though it may have been, might be best to do a speedo check anyway.
If not I guess thats why I have not been given speeding tickets. LOL.

The 205 is nice to have a slightly wider tire for a bit more grip and the 55 was nice for a better ride and handle though is a little firmer on the road.
I like it.

I need a tire that suits Florida, hot one day & rainy the next, so the tire has to be a good all rounder that will hold up well to the elements.

I do mainly short trips ( town ) on a daily basis but do the odd long distance drive ( 2hrs - 13hrs ).

Not really wanting something with too soft a compound though as I am not racing it ( most of the time anyway officer) so I would like the tires to last reasonably well.

I am not really wanting to spend a huge ammount on tires ( who is ) though always looking for a good deal if you guys know of any.

Anyway , I look forward to your ever entertaining & informative replies.
opcorn:
CP

[Chopper Pilot]

Or maybe no replies at all?

Is there no one that has an opinion on tires or doesnt anone else know what tires sizes they have on their car LOL.

cheers

CP

[Chopper Pilot]

Well I ended up going for Fuzion HRi's 195/60/R15's.
I did this cause 205/55/15's are damn hard to find now.
Not the flavor of the month anymore.
The fuzions seem pretty good especially for the Florida weather, rainy & sunny every other day.
They were $55 a tire ( $280 fitted with all the trimmings)...... better than the $80 plus cost of the 205/55's, that would have to be ordered in.
I also had an alignment check done and was out a little so $55 bucks later and all up cost of $360 and I am out the door again with new boots on my Z's feet.
I will keep you all posted on how they handle but for a short cruise, they were great on the dry road, handled better & a little softer which is nice.
Good grip ( a few small tests :evil: ) and I am happy.
So the money I saved on the more expensive wider yet shorter profile tire, paid for the alignment and some change back to me .
opcorn:
CP

[drdisque]

I'm going to go with the Falken ZE-912 in 205/55/15. I have the 512's on my car right now and while not fantastic, they are very capable for the price and I think they would really fit your intended needs. The 912 is the next evolution of the former 512 line.

They are currently only $66 at www.vulcantire.com

[Chopper Pilot]

ITs always a day late isnt it LOL.

THanks for the advise.

I will keep that in the brain & if these turn out to be crap I will take a look at the Falkens.

THe price is good too at $66 a tire.

Cheers



CP