VTiVTo8000rpm

Well I just got some new shoes for my ride, 15's. I am looking for some high performance tires that are very well rated for wet/dry traction. I had khumo ecstas on and they sucked in the rain...decent, but alittle unsure at times.

I am watching an auction on ebay for a set of 4, nitto nt 450 extreme. They are going for dirt cheap and was wondering if anyone has had any experience w/ these tires.

Or what is a good set to go with that has high traction ratings for both wet/dry. No all weather tires I only drive the civic in the spring/summer/fall so snow/ice traction is of no concern

195/50/15's Thanks in advance

VTiVTo8000rpm

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Tad

dude, you're living in the 1990's..
we all know that nittos FREAKING SUCK *****.

if you want a cheap tire that will last, and does well in both dry and wet,
get the yoko es100's.

don't expect them to grip like a race tire,
but they do grip quite well.

if you want extreme dry grip, you'll need something along the lines of azenis, potenza s03's, that level tire..
but don't expect good wet traction or good price(one or the other really..)

VTiVTo8000rpm

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude, you're living in the 1990's..
we all know that nittos FREAKING SUCK *****.

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Damnit, I knew it was tgtbt yeah I still listen to MC Hammer and wear skids pants and L.A. Gear kicks

I was also looking at some azenis

Or I might just end up getting the ecsta's again,...tight budget

Cwhiteg6

toyo proxy 4's represent

litterbox

I only had my toyo proxes 4's for little over 2 months (1500miles) but they worked really well in the rain. The dry traction was good too.

mathusala

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> potenza s03's, that level tire..</TD></TR></TABLE>

potenzas... today's my double day!

It really doesn't rain too much in NorCal but even when I was in Houston I loved the S03s.

VTiVTo8000rpm

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How much do they cost per tire, and how are they with dry/wet traction?

I am looking for more traction for dry roads. I hate driving in the rain especially since I have no ac and the windows will fog up like a hot ***** is in the back seat panting

So more for the dry traction

I am searching, and I am almost convinced on the es100's.

keep the info coming

VTiVTo8000rpm

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mathusala &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I loved the S03s.</TD></TR></TABLE>

price....traction....tread wear?

Tad

s03's you can get in 195 for 85 each from tirerack
tread wear is probly better than azenis, but not going to last as
long as some harder slipperyer tires..

s03's are a pretty high end tire,
they grip like nothing else, but then still perform well in bad wheather conditions,
only downside is the price and treadwear..
price aint too bad in 195-15 even..

actually was at clearance at like 73bucks for a couple weeks..

I really shoulda bought a set then..

EDIT: ****!! tirerack is offering 100rebate off s03's right now!!! haha !
I think i might pick up a set.. I dont even need new tires.. but I will eventually,
and thats a deal you can't beat..

VTiVTo8000rpm

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EDIT: ****!! tirerack is offering 100rebate off s03's right now!!! haha !</TD></TR></TABLE>


hmmm....


They sound nice, so they are good on teh launch from a dig?

What's the total price including shipping / rebate? (I'm lazy)

mathusala

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I'm not grinning too much, and I'm not going to spell it... but you're right.

Tad

haha,
i'm at almost 6000posts.. I stopped watching my spelling a long time ago!

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They sound nice, so they are good on teh launch from a dig?

What's the total price including shipping / rebate? (I'm lazy) </TD></TR></TABLE>

I worked it out to 67per tire including shipping, shipping to me was 31bux

litterbox

That's pretty nuts. I was shopping for new tires a couple of weeks ago and I looked at so3's. They were 131 on one site and 149 on another

I'd go for those if you can get them for around 70 each. My buddy has them in his teg and his car STICKS to the road.

VTiVTo8000rpm

Chit yeah bro

Thanks for the great info, all of ya's. I'll be purchasing the so3's....that's cheap for a great tire

mikehawkBUiLT

falken ziex, great all season and awesome traction

litterbox

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikehawkBUiLT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">falken ziex, great all season and awesome traction </TD></TR></TABLE>I have falken ziex's now, and they don't nearly compete to so3. ****, they're not in the same ballgame, they're not even playing the same sport.

I'mtelling you, if you can get so3's even for under 100, then buy them!!!

SOHC4life 96

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikehawkBUiLT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">falken ziex, great all season and awesome traction </TD></TR></TABLE>

I have some and I love em. They are great tires for the price.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have falken ziex's now, and they don't nearly compete to so3. ****, they're not in the same ballgame, they're not even playing the same sport.

I'mtelling you, if you can get so3's even for under 100, then buy them!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'll have to look at those when I need new tires.

Tad

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mikehawkBUiLT

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have falken ziex's now, and they don't nearly compete to so3. ****, they're not in the same ballgame, they're not even playing the same sport.

I'mtelling you, if you can get so3's even for under 100, then buy them!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

im pretty sure ziex's last way longer than so3's

and es100's are no doubt, better tires than ziex's but cost more and dont last as long.

ziex's are great cause they're CHEAP, GOOD, and LAST LONG.

litterbox

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikehawkBUiLT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im pretty sure ziex's last way longer than so3's</TD></TR></TABLE>You are right. The ziex's are 340 treadwear and the so-3's are 220 treadwear. You really can't compare those two tires because ziex's are all seasons (I think) and the so3's are MAX performance summer tires.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikehawkBUiLT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ziex's are great cause they're CHEAP, GOOD, and LAST LONG.</TD></TR></TABLE>That's why I got them

mikehawkBUiLT

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so you really can't suggest so3's as an option cause he clearly states

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litterbox

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikehawkBUiLT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
so you really can't suggest so3's as an option cause he clearly states
</TD></TR></TABLE>Ya, you can though. My buddy's teg is alright in the rain. I mean, you have to be careful, but when do you not have to be careful in the rain, and when are you ******* around in the rain anyway.

Here's the tirerack review of the so-3's:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...ition

Dry Traction: 9.3/10
Wet Traction: 8.8/10

It's a badass tire.

Tad

actually s03's are known to be one of the best rain tires out there.

I mean, I think an a really good allseason tire would be better if for when you
drive through a really deep puddle or something to prevent hydroplaning..

but in just normal water so3's will actually grip the road..

haha they probly grip better in the wet than zeix do in the dry

jdm_ekcivic

Falken Azeni Sports.