So I recently purchased a 92' Integra which came on some 14" steelies...I have some 15 x 6.5 rims with a +33 offset that I would like to put on the car.

In the past I have always used Falken Ziex-512's but I do not need all-season tires since I am now living in South Florida.

I was thinking of getting some 205-50-15....

I would like some tires that will perform good on both wet and dry. The car will be daily driven and I doubt that it will see a track before I will need a new set of tires...but they should also be good for "spirited" driving.

I would like to buy something that is moderately priced...I know I will get some very useful info. on here so thanks in advance!

 

You can use 195/55-15 or 205/50-15 on those rims. I would go for the 205/50-15, since the rims are a bit wider than the more common 15x6.

You have two excellent choices in 205/50-15, and both are $48 each. The Kumho Ecsta SPT would be my first choice. Very good dry traction, outstanding in rain, and last a long time. They're $58 each at the Tire Rack, but there's a $40 rebate on a set of four. The rebate expires Saturday, so don't wait. The Dunlop Direzza DZ101 is my second choice, and is also a very good tire, similar to the SPT. Also $48 each.

 

^^^Thanks a lot...I knew you would chime in.

What about es100's, are those any good? or would I be better off with the spt's?

 

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The two tires are very similar. The SPT is a little better in rain and on wet surfaces. The two are almost identical on dry pavement. The SPT should last at least as long. And the SPT is a lot less expensive in most sizes. In summary, I would say that the ES100 is a very good tire, but the SPT is even better.

The Tire Rack did a side-by-side comparison test including both tires, which you can view here.

 

Bro your amazing!!!

 

you stupid ********, don't buy kuhmo's

buy the goodyear eagle f1, amazing tire for an amazing price


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...ace=1

 

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The F1 GS-D3 is an excellent tire. However, it doesn't come in 195/55-15 or 205/50-15, the two 15" sizes suitable for Integras. The only 15" size it comes in is 195/50-15, which is too small for Integras (but perfect for pre-'96 Civics). It's also more expensive than the Kumho SPT, and not everyone wants to pay a lot more money for a little bit more performance.

There's nothing wrong with Kumho tires. Like most tire companies, Kumho makes some tires that offer excellent performance and value, and other tires that are not worth getting. Right now the SPT offers the best combination of performance and value in the budget performance tire segment of the market.

 

So I found the SPT's for a little cheaper on tires.com....they're $64 ea. with a $40 mail-in rebate and free shipping which ends up being a few bucks cheaper...I think I'm gonna pick these up by the weekend.

 

Yea so I ended up getting the Dunlop Direzza DZ101's locally and paid $52 a piece...didn't have to wait for shipping and didn't have to send in for a rebate

So now what would be the proper psi specs for my car?

 

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The GS-R and ITR are oriented towards performance, and the recommended pressures are 35 front and 33 rear.

If I recall correctly, the base Integras are recommended for lower pressures - I want to say 28 or so but I'm not sure, check in your owner's manual or on the door jamb - presumably with more orientation towards ride comfort.

Assuming that's correct, it's then up to you whether to use the performance-oriented pressures or the lower ones. I think the higher ones will probably give better gas mileage as well.