eL

Just wondering what some of you have tried when replacing the tires on your sport wheels.

At 32,000, my tires need replacing. Did you go with the OEM size? Brand?

I've picked out a few I have to choose from but they're kind of pricey for some 195/55/15's.

Sahwn

Good question. I am at 32k but not near replacing them yet. Can you post pics of how worn your tires are? I am just curious about the wear and what psi have you been running in your tires?

OMG THE GOGGLES

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Falken/BFgoodrich/Dunlop

195/55/15 is a great size, 50 series while only being a step down is too small of a sidewall.

eL

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I've been keeping them somewhere between 32-36. Not sure if it matters but thats 32k in 17months.

TurdBlown Teg

why not a 205/50?

more options for tires.

E-AT_me

personally, i'd go with stock size. i will when the wifes tires give up the ghost.

Sahwn

I am trying to figure out if the recommend psi is prematurely wearing out our tires. I have had my car for 11 months For the first 15K I have had the tires at 32-35psig and the rest has been at 40-50psig. I am not at the wear bars yet and the tires still look good. I still don't have a clue as to how long we should expect these tires to last since the manufacture and other retailers don't specify a mileage expectancy.

I have posted pictures of my tires (taken last night)currently with 60psig here:
https://honda-tech.com/zeropost

Look and see if that is more tread than you have if you don't mind.


Modified by Sahwn at 9:25 AM 7/7/2008

eL

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I have posted pictures of my tires (taken last night)currently with 60psig here:
https://honda-tech.com/zeropost

Look and see if that is more tread than you have if you don't mind.


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Your link is messed up.

Sahwn

Fixed link: https://honda-tech.com/zero...64878

Also, EL if you don't mind I used the tire information you provided me so I can gather information on tire wear and psi. I started a thread at Fitfreak.net located here: http://www.fitfreak.net/forums...61115

I hope you don't mind, If would like me to take the information down let me know. Thanks for the info, hopefully.


Someone give EL some good tire choices because sooner or later we will all be in the same boat!

Sahwn

All this tire stuff has got me researching tires like crazy!

I ran across this which seemed pretty good:

Hankook Optimo H418 - $82 each/tirerack.com which is 0.054 cents a miles - 60k warranty and only 17lbs a tire which is 1 lbs less than the Dunlops.

here is another - no mileage warranty though but they weigh 17lbs and the reviews are good:
General Exclaim UHP
(Ultra High Performance Summer) $57 a tire = 0.0057 cents a mile assuming 40kmiles and don't forget the $50 card which would yield 0.0047cents a mile then
SPECIAL OFFER: Buy four and get a $50 Visa Gift Card. - tirerack.com

another:

Kumho Ecsta HP4 716
(Grand Touring All-Season)
Style: Blackwall
* Size: 195/55HR15
* Serv. Desc: 84H Load Index 84 = 1102lbs (500kg) per tire
Speed Rating “H” = 130mph (210kph)
* UTQG: Treadwear: 360
Traction: A
Temperature: A360 A A
mileage warranty = 50k
* Price: $82.00 (each) = 0.0065cents a mile

I looked for tires that were 18lbs less, under $100 and had decent tread life. I have not scoped out tires.com yet but I will.


Modified by Sahwn at 4:29 PM 7/9/2008

eL

$80/tire is a bit high for a Fit.

Sahwn

I agree but the ones that have mileage ratings, good reviews and don't weigh over 20lbs seem to be up there in price. I thought they would be cheap but our damn tire size must not be that common.

yogoshio

Go with a more common tire size. 195/60/15 will be almost identical, but because its a wayyy more common size it'll be a loot cheaper.

And IMO, Hankooks are junk. Kuhmos are solid tires. At my work, Hankooks are the cheapest tires we sell, come in with more flats, and wear like crap, no matter the mileage warranty. I'm riding on Kuhmo Ecsta ASX's with my 17s

Sahwn

NO that tire size is not close and you will read too low:

Stock Tire - 195/55R15 &gt;Search Tires Tire 1 - 195/60R15 &gt;Search Tires
Section Width: 7.67 in 195 mm Section Width: 7.67 in 195 mm
Rim Diameter: 15 in 381 mm Rim Diameter 15in 381 mm
Rim Width Range: 5.5 - 7 in Rim Width Range: 4.5 - 7.5 in
Overall Diameter: 23.44 in Overalll Diameter: 24.21 in
Sidewall Height: 4.22 in 107.18 mm Sidewall Height: 4.60 in 116.84 mm
Radius: 11.72 in 297.68 mm Radius: 12.10 in 307.34 mm
Circumference: 73.63 in 1870.2 mm Circumference: 76.05 in 1931.6 mm
Revs per Mile: 887.3 Revs per Mile: 859.1
Actual Speed: 60 mph 100 km/h Speedometer1: 58.0 mph 96.8 km/h

Speedometer Difference: - Speedometer Difference: 3.282% too slow
Diameter Difference: - Diameter Difference: 3.19%

Modified by Sahwn at 9:11 PM 7/10/2008


Modified by Sahwn at 9:13 PM 7/10/2008

yogoshio

You're that worried about a 2mph reading difference? You can't even know precisely how fast you're going unless you have a digital display anyway. And I know its a larger diameter, its 5 higher in series, but as I said, its CLOSE. It'll open up more options, better pricing, and easier to find in stock.

SuzukaBlueAP2

I had read about these and checked them out on TireRack. They seem like a good choice for summer tires at $57.00 ea.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...ing=S

Plus I plan on running separate wheels/tires in the winter.

yogoshio

ehhh, I dunno about generals. They have an interesting tread pattern, but they're rubber is soooooo hard it doesn't grip well. And I missed it earlier about the psi you guys are keeping your tires at. Watch the high psi, if you go above the tire's max pressure (all P-rated tires at most have a 44 unless they're a crazy low profile, and even those aren't much higher) and you're more than likley gonna wear out the center of the tire faster than the shoulders, and it also greatly increases the chances of them getting a bubble or tread separation. Also, while running hot at higher-than-max pressure, and you're wayyyy more likely to get a blowout from the tires overheating.


Modified by yogoshio at 10:29 PM 7/20/2008

dank24

i had 205/55/15's on mine. Rare, but a really nice tire for that wheel.

SuzukaBlueAP2

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speaking from experience or just generalizing? Just wondering. If you have some more feedback on their tires from your use I would like to hear it.

I have used General tires in the past (both light truck and car tires) and I've never considered them anything but great for the price. They aren't going to out perform my BFG KDWs, but the again, I'm not looking for them to either.

These particular ones have a treadwear rating of 380, which isn't bad at all.

yogoshio

Well, for one thing, treadwear is manufacturer specific, so generals 360 reading will be completely different from michelins or goodyears. And in terms of the generals, their truck tires are pretty good overall, but I hear from customers I have (I work at DT) and just from what I've seen and felt, their rubber is really hard so it doesn't grab the road real well, and the tread patterns aren't very good for moving water.

TunerN00b

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Just to add a little info, but the recommended pressure for my Integra GSR was too low (unfortunately, I forget what the door sticker said, something like 32/30 maybe), and caused premature wear. The tires wore out both inner and outer shoulders well in advance of the center section.

I now run 45/40 psi, and my tires are both wearing much more evenly and lasting much longer than the last set. I'm willing to bet that the recommended pressure was chosen as a compromise between ride quality, handling, and tire life. Giving up some ride quality and handling and running a little more pressure (I would test in 5 psi increments) will probably extend tire life on most cars. Be careful though, running excessive pressure will wear out the center of the tire faster and increase braking distance.

SuzukaBlueAP2

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Agreed.

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I'm not doubting what you say is true; I just LOL'd 'cause in the tire description on TireRack:

Its Double-V directional tread pattern enhances wet performance. Together, the tread compound and design help sweep water away from between the tire’s contact patch and the road to improve wet grip (earning the highest “AA” UTQG Traction Rating) while reducing the possibility of hydroplaning.

DeNNis.

falken tires are good, used JLB, they give good prices. the 912 series will do

jrzy2nR

im about to replace all 4 with new falkens in the near future as well

TurboEM1

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For 195-55-15 a good all season tire is the Kumho Ecsta ASX. I run them on my civic. They're cheap from tirerack too.