Tire-ing

[TXRLU]

Well I figured I'd post some of these prices that I'm finding since I kinda sorta have sticker shock but I kind of expected these prices for replacing my Redline tires. I found these prices on Tirerack.com and Discounttire.com.


MFG Price Rating*
Brigestone Potenza RE050 $165 WR
Brigestone Potenza RE011 $180 WR
Brigestone Potenza RE011 (lower load rtg) $166 WR
Brigestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position $169 YR
Brigestone Potenza RE040 $179 ZR
Brigestone Potenza RE750 $138 WR
Continental ContiSport Contact $110 (special) WR
Continental ContiSport Contact 2 $138 (special) YR
Dunlop SP Sport 2000 $116 ZR
Dunlop SP Sport 8090 $210 ZR
Dunlop SP Sport 9000 (Orig. Equip) $145 ZR
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx $159 YR
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 $139 YR
Kumho ECSTA MX $115 (special) YR
Michelin Pilot Sport $183 YR
Yokohama AVS Sport $140 WR
Avon Tech M500 $104 WR
BF Goodrich G-Force Sport $97 ZR
BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW $133 (special) YR
BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW 2 $133 (special) YR
Sumitomo HTR Z $69 WR




* incase some of you were curious about the speed RATING above
M 81 mph 130 km/h
N 87 mph 140 km/h Temporary Spare Tires
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars
W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
Z 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars

[nduchene]

Nice thread!!!

What other tires has anyone been playing on? The stock tires suck in the snow, so i was forced to buy new tires immediately since it snowed like 6 inches the day before i bought my RL. So this is what I got:

http://www.mastercrafttires.com/us/e...ame=Avenger+HP

They are Mastercraft Avenger HP tires made by Cooper Tires. I picked these up for $86 a piece at a local performance/detailing shop, they are Mud & Snow rated, and so far, i seem to like them. They are a little harder than the stock Dunlop Sport SP 9000, but still have pushed them hard with no difference than the OE tires. Just something to look at.

[Jim Lewis]

I just ordered Falken Azenis Sports in 225/45-17 from www.tires.com (Discount Tire) for $109 each. Other tires I recommend, as a long-time tire and wheels guy and suspension specialist, is the Dunlop FM901 or Yokohama AVS Sport.

[mi_redline]

You guys are burning though your tires already? How many miles? I am running a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2's for the winter (same size as OEM) with a set of aftermarket rims meant for a SAAB 93 (they fit and were cheap). They work well for those snowy Michigan days.

[CSCC 148]

I'm selling the factory Dunlops for $350 with less than 1000 miles on them if someone wants 'em.

[nduchene]

I just needed to get snow tires. I only have 3 days on the OE tires and 7 days on the Avenger HP tires.

[Jim Lewis]

Originally Posted by mi_redline

You guys are burning though your tires already? How many miles? I am running a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2's for the winter (same size as OEM) with a set of aftermarket rims meant for a SAAB 93 (they fit and were cheap). They work well for those snowy Michigan days.

No, my tires are great, but I want something vastly more agressive and stickier than the OE Dunlops. I won a karaoke contest, so it's a free $750, so my wife doesn't mind me getting new tires without budgeting for them...

Here's the tires I'm getting:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...43&rd=17&ar=45

I'll sell the OE Dunlops on ebay.

[Chazb]

Originally Posted by Jim Lewis

No, my tires are great, but I want something vastly more agressive and stickier than the OE Dunlops. I won a karaoke contest, so it's a free $750, so my wife doesn't mind me getting new tires without budgeting for them...

Here's the tires I'm getting:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...43&rd=17&ar=45

I'll sell the OE Dunlops on ebay.

LOL, hmm you sang for your tires now I have heard everything.

[Jim Lewis]

Originally Posted by Chazb

LOL, hmm you sang for your tires now I have heard everything.

Nothing new with me! I did the smart thing and gave my wife the first $200 right on the spot...

I have another contest this Saturday...first prize is $500 and a Dale Earnhart, Jr authographed leather Budweiser jacket - if I win, the jacket will go on ebay, and the $500 may go into a header and intake and high-flow cat.

[all4glh]

Can you teach me how to sing? I could do lip singing with you behind curtains.