Car: 96 Acura Integra GSR, the rims are from my old 2000 GSR

I dont know nothing about tires, but hoping to learn bout it. I got some stock gsr blades and the 2 front tires are camber ware, was like that when i bought it from this one guy. Also the back tires are just too big and I want to get all 4 new tires.
What is a good brand that is around 200-300 for a full set? And is it really that dangerous to drive summer tires on raining or wet days? Because Im leaning more towards summer tires other than all season.

 

For $200 or $300 you can get just about any tire. Tirerack.com gives reviews of tires I believe.

 

Yea seen that site before. But what about like khoumo, falken, toyo, those good brands.

 

Yes, you can run a more "summer" tire then an all-season through the rain. There are quite a few options out there that provide good wet traction for being summer tires.

You can look at 205/50/15 or 215/50/15 for tire sizes that would fit the car and be safe.

In 205/50/15, there's the Dunlop Direzza DZ101 within your price range. I'm quite happy with the set I bought years ago, as they're still quite good today.

 

oh alright thanks, i'll take a look at them. So the ones you got are the Dunlop Direzza DZ101?

also can you give me a link to those Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tires?

 

one more thing, the required or recommended size for the stock rim is 195/55-15. Do dunlop have that size? cuz i would rather get the 195 other than the 205 or 215, they're just a lil too big and doesnt look nice in my opion. Im also leaning more towards traction, they good a traction?

 

The Direzza DZ101's I'm referring to: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=15&x=19&y=14

A 205/50/15 or 215/50/15 would give you better traction, when compared to the same tire in a 195/55/15. Also, the tire size I'm referring to would be no taller then the 195/55/15's due to the fact that they've got a smaller sidewall percentage. They'd only be a wider contact patch tire size.

For the price range you're asking, you're not going to get many options for a seriously sticky tire. Also, the type of tires you can't afford will have shorter lifespans and be less reliable in wet environments.

 

im not sure that statement is correct. if i remember, people like nsxtasy have explained why a wider tread width doesnt not necessarily mean more traction. maybe he will chime in.

also, while the 215/50/15 is similar overall diameter to the facotry 195/55/15, i think the added width might cause rubbing issues on a factory gsr blade. they are pretty high offset so the inner clearance might be a problem with a 215 tread width.

OP, I would stick with the 195/55/15, there are ton of really good tires in that size. if you do not drive in snow or very cold temperatures you can probably use a "summer" tire. summer doesnt mean "no rain" it means warm climate. many performance tires do excellent in wet conditions.

the dz101 may be a good choice but they still run $300 not including installation. I think your budget may be a little to to get a decent "performance tire"

 

You may want to re-read what I posted. I stated that a 205/50/15 or 215/50/15 tire of the same tire model will yield better traction. And, nsxtasy will definitely back me up on that. (I wouldn't hold out for his return anytime soon, though, as he explicitly said that he was done here.)

Now, the differences in clearance would be far less then what you're assuming. Even a 215/50/15 would only extend an extra 10mm (less then 1/2 an inch) per side at it's widest point.

 

Alright thanks guys for the info, I might go with the 205/55/15. One more question, the 55, what is it? and on the recommended for GSR blade its 50, will it still fit?

 

Where did you come up with 205/55/15? You've got to be kidding me with these questions.

Please use the Forum Rules and FAQ's before asking questions that probably have been answered. (And at least give Google a shot, if there was nothing there of use.)

 

nvm, dnt know where was i reading it at wen i post that.

 

Well i went to look around in my local shops and i found some Kumo 195/50/15. A full set brand new for 280 with install and balancing out the door. So i just decided to get them, was it a good price? I'll take some pics tomorrow afternoon.

 

The price is about average, but the size is too small.

 

Yea, i was trying to look for some 205/50/15 but then couldnt find any good ones. Just some cheap brand ones. And i didnt really want the 205 cuz of how the height i want my car to be, it would be scraping.

 

Here are some pics. Forgot to take a pic of the thread, but just look up the name of it and you see how its like.

 

lol, i love how people come on and ask for advice, then completely ignore it.

that being said, the price is decent. the ast goes for $50 each online, then figure $20 per tire for mount/balance and you get your $280.

 

I didnt ignore it, I was trying to get some 205/50/15 dunlop. But like i stated above, i couldnt find any at my local shop. And i cant order online so thats why i just went with these. But yea.

 

Cheap, good treadwear rating, good traction, absolutely fantastic rain traction... General Exclaim UHP. Run about $70 a piece. Those tires you can drive whatever speed you want in the rain and you wont hydroplane.

 

Thanks man, I'm in the market for new tires myself in the 195/50/15 size as well and in this small *** town they don't have anything under 95 in my shops. I am ordering these tires as we speak from tirerack and my midas store is going to be installing for 70 out the door. They have an 8.3 rating and are 65.

Can't wait to try them out. Have kuhmo xs on there now and replacing with these.

 

Scratch that, discounttires.com had hankook ventus hr iih405 for 236 shipped plus the 70 to have them installed, I couldn't pass up the savings.

They had those as well but for only 5 cheaper.