FifthGearOnline

Ok i have been researching tires for a while and i am getting some 205 40 ZR17's this summer. Now I have been thinking of getting the Yokohama Paradas because of there extremely good dry traction. I am also thinking of getting the Potenza RE730's but cant decide.

what tires would you recomend for that size? I am going to use these for just normal driving

vtecvoodoo

Yokomamas or Toyo T1-S Proxes

I have the Advan (yokohama) 032R`s and they are sticky as poop!

FifthGearOnline

i heard that toyos are very noisy though......

TurboSedan

RE730 are eaily a better overall tire than the Paradas.

FifthGearOnline

anyother people have any ideas!?!??!??!?!? please

ck279

I can't say enough good things about the Dunlop SP9000. It's their highest rated tire. Found stock on some AMG Mercedes. Probably the best tire in rain and also a very quiet tire. I have them and their overall performance is great! My tire wear after over a year has been minimal. You can research them at http://www.tirerack.com. There is a section where users can write a review and rate the tire in various catagories from 1 to 10. You'll find the SP9000 to be rated amoungst the highest.

OR-G

I have a set of Potenza S-03 and I couldn't be happier, they stick like super glue on your fingers.

vtecvoodoo

The Toyos are not noisy. I`ve owned 5 sets

FifthGearOnline

to......many.....choices

mantic6t9

I It's pole positon s-03s not potenza.

deepnite

kumho s are the way to go if they come in 17 s

OR-G

Then why does it say on my tire, Bridgestone Potenza s-03?
And why does it say on Tire Rack Bridgestone Potenza s-03 pole position.

ZylexSNL

james, are you planning on running these new tires come wintertime or just switch back to your old OEMs?

i've used falkens for about 4 years and have been happy overall...

Spyder500

Bridgestone Potenza RE730's FOR SURE. I already bought two sets. in 205/50/15 for my 99SI and my 00GSR rims. They are really really sticky. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/uhp.jsp they rated #4 and have AA traction and 300 Tread Wear. Best tire...or go with Kumho's they are pretty good also but have a 280 treadwear / A traction. I just bought a new set last week for $398 TOTAL w/ mount & balance. They are cheap too! Other wise if you got money to burn I would buy the Bridgestone S03 Pole Position, best tire in the market but it'll cost you $140 EACH!!!


[Modified by Spyder500, 6:52 AM 1/24/2002]

FifthGearOnline

yea in the winter im going to throw my 14's back on

Yellow Dragon

All the other ITR owners seem to love the Falken Azenis. I can't comment because I've never used them.

Bridgestone Potenza S03s would be a good choice IMO.

eg_nezay

go with the toyo proxes T1s, you will be very happy!

blackANESE

iTrader: (2)

Just don't get Parada's whatever you do.

FifthGearOnline

thanks for the replies .....looks like i have some more researching to do

f0de

toyo t1-s in the rear and nitto drag radials in the front.. thats been my setup on every car i've had for about 3 years.. the toyo's screech before they slip out.. which saved me a few times.. unlike yoko's that just slip out and don't make a sound

Crazydave

I've liked my sp8000's on 14"
hated the pirelli p6000

L8apex

-Kumho 712's no question, price was pretty good compared to other performance tires, best bang 4 the buck if that's what you're looking for, dry/wet grip is excellent

iviikoivi

kumhos are really something
good price and grip is cool

-Gambit-

i went with kumho, 205/45/16 on my volk le37's

EddieHatchBlack

S-03s on Slipstreams 195/50/15 - Ws (less than $76 each) (wider than most tires, so $123 for 205s or $76 for 195s. i think i saved some money)

Azenis on 14" black stockies 195/60/14 - Hs ($42 each, good for auto-x)


[Modified by djeddiebear, 6:27 PM 1/27/2002]