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02-02-2013, 02:17 PM #1
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New tires, help me decide
Im looking for some new tires. Key points:
1. It is a weekend car
2. straight line accleration a high priority, BUT MUST be able to still handle like a sports car, ie, M3/996/Corvette
3. road noise needs to remain at civil levels
4. rain use is not likely, but possible
5. 19 " wheels
Tires Im currently cross shopping:
BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE-11
TOYO PROXES R888
HANKOOK VENTUS R-S3
NITTO NT555
NITTO NT05
NITTO INVO
MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT
If you have any first hand knowledge of positives or negatives of any of these, I would be very appreciative
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02-02-2013, 02:59 PM #2
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nt555 don't really belong in those typse of wheels but I heard great things about them. I have the nt05's and for the price and performance it gave me, I don't think I'd go any other route. I heard the rs3's and the R888's are the best though. Michelin and bridgestone are just $$$.
My vote will go to nt05. Best bang for the buck.Burger Motorsports
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02-02-2013, 03:04 PM #3
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Sorry,could not resist
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02-04-2013, 12:16 AM #4
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lol.. i think im gonna go with RE-11's, or wait until the new RE-11A's come out
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02-04-2013, 02:51 AM #5
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Anyone have any input on the PSS? I'm about to get new tires myself.
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02-04-2013, 10:21 AM #6
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PSS is a great tire fo a DD.
Originally Posted by Ammonia
Good mileage, excelent grip in dry and wet, predictable fall off point. Great tire overall.
Only downside to it is a slightly soft sidewall which allows for some side movement. But the reason that you notice that is also due to the fact that the contact surface is so grippy...There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works
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02-04-2013, 10:25 AM #7
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I'm a PSS fan myself... i doubt the others will offer u as much in one complete package.
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02-04-2013, 10:30 AM #8
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Thanks @DavidV I think Ill go ahead and grab a pair for the rear. The Bridgestone F1s on the front are damn near 90% life.
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02-04-2013, 10:31 AM #9
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Good choice Originally Posted by LostMarine
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02-04-2013, 10:30 PM #10
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Talk to @CoreyWB
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02-04-2013, 11:53 PM #11
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I keep hearing GREAT things about the Hankook RS3. Too bad they're sold out until April.
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MPSS is the best tire on the market for the money.
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