Author Topic: Starting research for new tires (Read 17801 times)

Treeman · « **Reply #50 on:** February 23, 2011, 11:36:39 AM »

Actually, I think their comments pretty well align with ours. We don't mind the small trunk and have done a lot to stiffen the chassis to fix what bothered them and us. And we agree the stock tires are dogs. So, I think they were pretty bang on.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:13:49 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on February 22, 2011, 09:10:45 PM

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec (Extreme Performance Summer)
8.4
Reviewer's
Avg. Rating:
Size: 245/45ZR18
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 96W
UTQG: 200 A APrice: $214.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Qty:
Optional Road Hazard Program: Add $25.68 per tire
Add Road Hazard: $102.72
Set of 4: $856.00

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Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 (Max Performance Summer)

8.4
Reviewer's
Avg. Rating:
Size: 245/45ZR18
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 100Y
Load Range: XL
UTQG: 280 AA APrice: $149.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Qty:
Includes Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty
Set of 4: $596.00

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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=0&autoMake=Pontiac&autoYear=2007&autoModel=Solstice+GXP&autoModClar=&width=245/&ratio=45&diameter=18&sortCode=54050&skipOver=true&minSpeedRating=H&minLoadRating=S&tab=All

Thoughts?

GJ - I have the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 and they are way better than the stockers. They do not have as much grip as I would have liked so will probably give these to the wife (they are supposed to have great wet weather traction) since she uses her redline as a daily driver.

I have the GMPP tune and even with 255's I can break traction at will in 1st or 2nd. If making a lane change I can break them easily in 3rd. Since I plan to move up to the Trifecta tune I am thinking a grippier tire will be better for me. Hope this helps.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #52 on:** February 23, 2011, 06:52:22 PM »

Quote from: Brazen17 on February 23, 2011, 01:13:49 PM

GJ - I have the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 and they are way better than the stockers. They do not have as much grip as I would have liked so will probably give these to the wife (they are supposed to have great wet weather traction) since she uses her redline as a daily driver.

I have the GMPP tune and even with 255's I can break traction at will in 1st or 2nd. If making a lane change I can break them easily in 3rd. Since I plan to move up to the Trifecta tune I am thinking a grippier tire will be better for me. Hope this helps.

That's perfect!

Quote from: Critterman on February 23, 2011, 10:43:35 AM

Well so much for your under $150 price limit. You want grip in the summer get R6's pr A6's, but forget about the rain brother

Yup, I posted that I blew my budget... Truth is, I haven't purchased tires in over 7 years, so I had no idea what they cost. R6's no good. The misses may get caught in a rain storm and I can't do that to her. The Star Specs are the winner at this point, unless some crazy deal comes along. I'm working on a few things to see how it will go.

Thanks to everybody that chimed in. It is very helpful!!

GJ

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #53 on:** February 23, 2011, 07:13:44 PM »

I am a true believer in looking at C&D but it was THIS forum that pointed me towards my current tires.

I would recommend askibg around about the Continental ExtremeContact DW tires.

Has anybody down south or out west tried them yet? They are the summer version of the DWS's and may be a little more up your alley. If I could afford a second set of tires for summer, I think I would go this route. Granted I only have a 2.4L so I don't need as much grip as you GJ.

My 2 cents. Just a question for the rest and a thought for the future.

diamoney · « **Reply #54 on:** February 24, 2011, 02:53:08 AM »

Quote from: elff on February 22, 2011, 12:02:24 AM

Grip and tread life are opposites.

That being said, My Dunlop star specs have lasted longer than I expected while being extremely awesome in the grip end.
I seriously thought I would need a new set before going to the Dragon, but after rotating them this weekend, they will be fine.
Once I get back, however.....

And when are you hitting the dragon?

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #55 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:26:38 AM »

Quote from: CT_Solstice on February 23, 2011, 07:13:44 PM

I am a true believer in looking at C&D but it was THIS forum that pointed me towards my current tires.

I would recommend askibg around about the Continental ExtremeContact DW tires.

Has anybody down south or out west tried them yet? They are the summer version of the DWS's and may be a little more up your alley. If I could afford a second set of tires for summer, I think I would go this route. Granted I only have a 2.4L so I don't need as much grip as you GJ.

My 2 cents. Just a question for the rest and a thought for the future.

CT,

I did look at those. They rate well, but the star specs seem to fit my needs better ( other than my untrainable budget

)

Others- these tires may be great for you as I have read many good things about them.

GJ

elff · « **Reply #56 on:** February 24, 2011, 08:44:00 AM »

Quote from: diamoney on February 24, 2011, 02:53:08 AM

And when are you hitting the dragon?

Last week of April during the
Mini's on the Dragon Week

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #57 on:** March 24, 2011, 04:26:18 AM »

Ok... a Purchase has been made>

Here is the quote from the Original post for reference:

Quote

I am looking for new tires to go on some stock size wheels that showed up at my house one day ( thank you little birdie). I am looking for a summer tire ( San Diego) with great grip, decent tread life and decent pricing. I would give up tread life for grip to an extent. 25000 miles would be great, but I'd be good with two years 15-20 k miles total. Price- about 150 per would be good, 120 per is better if all else is equal.

Here is what I got:

Here are the details:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&autoYear=2007&autoYear=2007&vehicleSearch=true&minLoad=null&partnum=445WR8SXL&autoModel=Solstice+GXP&autoModel=Solstice+GXP&tireModel=S.drive&autoMake=Pontiac&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModClar=&autoModClar=&minSpeedRating=R

and the tire rack test report: (this is for you Kenny... see, I follow your advice...)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=131

245-45-18's
154.00 per tire plus shipping = $703.00 to my door step

Should be here in 3-5 days.

The really strange thing about this is that less than 5 minutes (probably closer to 2 minutes) after I hit the "purchase" button, I went back to tire rack to get a pic and some info to post in the "what did you do to your kappa today" thread and WHAM. $189.00 per tire. $35 buck per tire in 3 minutes... now that's inflaition! (tire pun intended)

So now I don't konw if I somehow screwed up and order the wrong tires (I don't think so) or somehow caused a cosmic shift in tire prices? I was looking back and realized the last time I bought tires was for my 03 Wrangler in 2004 / 2005. The funny thing is, I've owned 8 cars since then and never had to buy tires....

GJ

POS VETT · « **Reply #58 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:01:50 PM »

Same size, two different UPCs. From time to time, I find the same size tire in two different entries. Sometimes it's about load rating or about different construction to fit a certain vehicle. Your order has the cheaper of the two.

Critterman · « **Reply #59 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:58:10 PM »

You ordered last years model

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Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #60 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:00:15 PM »

hmmm.... wonder if there is any difference. Going to have to look in to that later today.

Critterman · « **Reply #61 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:01:55 PM »

You ordered 100Y
the new ones 100W

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #62 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:14:22 PM »

OK, so I just called TIRE RACK to see what I did. They are fantastic! I ordered them last night after midnight LA. time and they have already been shipped out!

SO here is what the guy told me:

The older version has a higher speed rating (186 vs 168) which is good for me becaue I like to drive in the 175 mph range. The other difference is they made the new tire is a little bit softer, but he said even Mario Andretti would have a hard time noticing. So I bought the right one... phew...

Critterman · « **Reply #63 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:21:36 PM »

or they will dry rot a year earlier

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #64 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:13:40 AM »

Quote from: Critterman on March 24, 2011, 03:21:36 PM

or they will dry rot a year earlier

Yup. Going to have to keep an eye on that...

Critterman · « **Reply #65 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:12:47 AM »

Just for ha-ha's pm me the build date when you get them.

POS VETT · « **Reply #66 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:24:54 AM »

TR is very speedy with shipment. Their main warehouse in Southbend, IN is quite close to where I live in OH. I noticed that if I didn't place an on a Friday (and the items were stocked in Southbend), the order would arrive next day WITH GROUND SHIPPING.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #67 on:** March 26, 2011, 02:30:01 AM »

Yeah, mine are shipping from Shreveport LA. Should be here in a few days. Pics once mounted.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 26, 2011, 12:11:51 PM »

Congrats on the purchase...make sure you check the build date before you put them on and make sure they haven't been sitting on a shelf for a ton of years!

I will be going with Vredesteins on my new wheels...did you check the Ultrac Sessanta's before you bought the Yokohamas?

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #69 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:54:58 PM »

Quote from: spicy3480 on March 26, 2011, 12:11:51 PM

Congrats on the purchase...make sure you check the build date before you put them on and make sure they haven't been sitting on a shelf for a ton of years!

I will be going with Vredesteins on my new wheels...did you check the Ultrac Sessanta's before you bought the Yokohamas?

I did look at the Vredesteins, but no one near me sold them, neither did Tire Rack. They seem to be really new to market here in the

They have great looking tread patterns that's for sure. It will be interesting to see how they do here. They are priced about the same as the Yok's that I got.

GJ

nighttripper · « **Reply #70 on:** March 27, 2011, 08:32:02 AM »

I purchased the Yokohama Avid Invigor tires this time around. I thought more about tire wear and tire life this time around. Had Falkens 456's and they lasted about three years. So far the Yokohama tires feel good on the car and stick as good as my Falkens did, even better it the cooler temps of fall and spring

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