Can't decide - ARGH!
06-24-2003 | 02:18 PM
#11
So OG it hurts.
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Falken Azenis'.
$77 at vulcantire.com in the 16's
Great grip. lasts a while as long as you have good camber.
http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_t.htm Buy'em there
tread pattern reflects on how big of a contact patch you end up getting, plus the added coolness
$77 at vulcantire.com in the 16's
Great grip. lasts a while as long as you have good camber.
http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_t.htm Buy'em there
tread pattern reflects on how big of a contact patch you end up getting, plus the added coolness
06-24-2003 | 03:00 PM
#14
Need zzzzz's
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From: Bay Area, CA
Re: Can't decide - ARGH!
Originally posted by westcoaststyle
I really need to get tires for my new 16s, but I really can't decide on what I want.
I was looking at the Falken Ziex ZE-512
Specs:
Treadwear: 360
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: HR
Price: $79.00 (www.tires.com)
The only thing is that they're H rated... I realize that I won't be going above 130mph often, but it still makes me wonder.
The other that I'm looking at are the Nitto NT NeoGen VR
Specs:
Treadwear: 280
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: VR
Price: $83.00 (www.tires.com)
And finally the Yokohama Parada Spec-2
Specs:
Treadwear: 300
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: VR
Price: $96.00 (www.tires.com)
I want something with a high enough tread rating so that I can daily drive and go to the strip now and then without having to replace them after 6 months. I also decided that I really want 205/40s and each of these meet that requirement.
Finally, I need something that does well in the rain cause it rains like crazy down here...
Please post your thoughts and feedback.
Thanks!
I really need to get tires for my new 16s, but I really can't decide on what I want.
I was looking at the Falken Ziex ZE-512
Specs:
Treadwear: 360
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: HR
Price: $79.00 (www.tires.com)
The only thing is that they're H rated... I realize that I won't be going above 130mph often, but it still makes me wonder.
The other that I'm looking at are the Nitto NT NeoGen VR
Specs:
Treadwear: 280
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: VR
Price: $83.00 (www.tires.com)
And finally the Yokohama Parada Spec-2
Specs:
Treadwear: 300
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: VR
Price: $96.00 (www.tires.com)
I want something with a high enough tread rating so that I can daily drive and go to the strip now and then without having to replace them after 6 months. I also decided that I really want 205/40s and each of these meet that requirement.
Finally, I need something that does well in the rain cause it rains like crazy down here...
Please post your thoughts and feedback.
Thanks!
Nitto NT NeoGen VR - :ugh: I lost all respect for Nitto a couple years ago thanks to their horrible NT450s. People say their 555 tires were ok though so maybe these won't leave you sliding around.
Falken Ziex ZE-512 - In the past, people have said Ziex line = to Nitto NT450. I'm curious to hear reports from others though if this is a newer tire.
Yokohama Parada Spec-2 - It seems like everyone hates on the original Paradas. Does anyone have the Spec-2? They supposedly used a stickier compound for these but I wonder if that helped at all.
06-24-2003 | 04:20 PM
#15
Civic1.6VTEC
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From: Miami, FL
Re: Re: Can't decide - ARGH!
Originally posted by agent87
Falken Ziex ZE-512 - In the past, people have said Ziex line = to Nitto NT450. I'm curious to hear reports from others though if this is a newer tire.
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Falken Ziex ZE-512 - In the past, people have said Ziex line = to Nitto NT450. I'm curious to hear reports from others though if this is a newer tire.
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i ordered for my rims tho, Kumhos 712 for $60 a tire. 205-50r15.
06-24-2003 | 05:41 PM
#16
it's my D in a B
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From: Your Mom's House
Re: Re: Can't decide - ARGH!
Originally posted by agent87
Yokohama Parada Spec-2 - It seems like everyone hates on the original Paradas. Does anyone have the Spec-2? They supposedly used a stickier compound for these but I wonder if that helped at all.
Yokohama Parada Spec-2 - It seems like everyone hates on the original Paradas. Does anyone have the Spec-2? They supposedly used a stickier compound for these but I wonder if that helped at all.
Not to be too gung-ho or anything... you could just buy so much better with less money... not really a performance tire. Theres definitely much better to be had for far less money.
06-24-2003 | 06:18 PM
#17
So OG it hurts.
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From: VA
a032r's and call it a day
06-24-2003 | 08:31 PM
#18
Driving a Turbo 2L Terror
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From: Stafford, VA
I love my Ziex's. I got then from Vulcan tire for 51 a peice but those were 205-50-15's. They grip better in the dry and wet unlike the Azenis. My freind had them on his rims and said they suck in the rain.
06-25-2003 | 01:45 AM
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Josh, I have both of those tires. I have the 512's in 205/50/15's and the Parada Spec II's in 205/45/16's. They are both very good tires. If you're looking for a real good daily driven tire, you can't beat the 512's.
I would personally steer clear from the Nittos. Just like another member said, after the 450's, I've lost all respect for Nitto.
I would personally steer clear from the Nittos. Just like another member said, after the 450's, I've lost all respect for Nitto.