kolio needs some tires!

[kolio]

what tires you guys recommend?

i need year round performance. snow and all.

i got BFG super sport A/S on my mazda ther ok but i looking to see if i can get better tires.

i'm running 215-45-17 right now and debating on going 225-40-17

what you guys think?

[dwjp90]

goodyear tripple tread

[4g63lover]

falken 512

[kolio]

goodyear tripple tread

bad expiriences with good year.

[dwjp90]

lol, have had absoulutly no problems with these tires

[glantv699]

^The 912's are the new 512's

Chris if you are using it year round it would make more sense to stay at 215, a wider footprint in the snow = less traction. It's not a huge difference but I'd keep what you have. The slimmer tire will dig into the snow better, even though I doubt you'll be out cruising in blizzards haha.

What about the BFG G-Force? I'm pretty sure there is an all-season model.

[9G]

goodyears are nice except for the uber noise they create within a certain period of time.

[kolio]

^The 912's are the new 512's

Chris if you are using it year round it would make more sense to stay at 215, a wider footprint in the snow = less traction. It's not a huge difference but I'd keep what you have. The slimmer tire will dig into the snow better, even though I doubt you'll be out cruising in blizzards haha.

What about the BFG G-Force? I'm pretty sure there is an all-season model.

ya i got those on my mazda. they are BFG Super Sport A/S, thats the only year round tire they have in high performance tires.

i was thinking about geting toyo proxes 4

[DOHCstunr]

I'm a huuuuuuuge Yokahama fan. I ride on them, and so does everyone in my family.

if you want year round sport, as well as a quiet and grippy tire....

Yokahama AVID V4.

if you have a wide enough wheel then definatly go with the 225/40/17.

but i'll warn you, the wider your tire/contact patch, the worse your snow traction is going to be.

think, snowhoes.

[guynlidia2006]

the goodyear tripple tread has a 80,000 mile mileage warranty and has the best traction out there....

[9G]

^^ hey just curious, what the difference between the tripple tread and the F1 all season? looks the same to me.

[guynlidia2006]

f1 all season dosent have a mileage warranty. the traction is good but not as good as the tripple tread, but the all season will give you a more comfortable ride. Thouse were made for like bmws and benz etc. The t ripple tread was desigined with traction in mind. It has 3 zone tech, for rain, snow, and sun. It is rated 10 out of 10 in all cat and 8 in comfort. The f1 all season is 9 in comfort.. But will last you 30,000 miles if you maintain them.(thus no mileage warranty.

[shovelman]

+1 for yokohama avids, i run the T4 since im still on OEM size rims, but i love the tires.

[kolio]

i need sticky tires because i'm about to start putting down alot of powa!

[mrjaydeeone]

I got Yokohama Parada Spec II on my 8G. Those are pretty sticky IMO

[kolio]

I got Yokohama Parada Spec II on my 8G. Those are pretty sticky IMO

only thing is i need all season, i never know when snow or ice will be on the raod where i go to school.

[mrjaydeeone]

only thing is i need all season, i never know when snow or ice will be on the raod where i go to school.

yeah. I wouldn't recommend in the winter whatsoever, LOL. Especially in the snow and ice. I had that displeasure 2 winters ago.

[DOHCstunr]

I love the parada spec 2. I was autocrossing on them and had them on my car for a year or two.
I go through tires like no one's business, so those didn't last long.
grippy as hell, quiet too, but in the winter you wouldn't be able to get the car out of the driveway(thats why i have winter wheels and a beater car)

[EATsleepJDM]

are hankook tires any good?

[guynlidia2006]

the tripple tread are rated 10 out of 10 in wet, dry and snow tracction...

[polishmafia]

are hankook tires any good?

No. Thats my personal opinion. They are a cheaply made tire, and their quality is garbage.

I'd recommend a ton of other companys before Hankook. Even though I work at a Goodyear part time, I'm not biased to always recommend them. I'd just stay away from Hankook.

[EATsleepJDM]

o ok.what are some good tires for 15'? because i am using goodyear (forgot which type)right now and i might change the tires to a different brand or type once they get worn out.

[RedGalant2k1]

bad expiriences with good year.

TripleTreds are great tires. I rock them for my winter tires. Have seen thousands of them with very little issues. Goodyear is on their game, but they aren't availible your size. Though I'd suggest if you want to give goodyear another shot get the following:

Goodyear Eagle GT.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goodyear/gy_eagle_gt_ci2_l.jpg

or the Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goodyear/gy_eagle_redge_ci2_l.jpg

If you like other brands try these (in no particular order)

Sumitomo HTR ZIII
Toyo Proxes 4
Michelin Pilot Exalto

[RedGalant2k1]

o ok.what are some good tires for 15'? because i am using goodyear (forgot which type)right now and i might change the tires to a different brand or type once they get worn out.

Just come see me when you need them, I'll get you a good deal.

[EATsleepJDM]

alright. thanks a lot dave.

[DryBear]

I've had good experience with the Falken Zeix912s - I have not driven them in the snow, so I couldn't tell you how they are in that regard. Otherwise, a good low cost tire.