Mods: If this isnt the correct for for this thread, i apologize.

Okay, i got them for a pretty good price, about 480 with stems and lifetime balancing. When i went for a rip on my local windy road, i noticed that i could feel the sidewall sort of "squish", i know theres another way to say it. And they dont really like to grip either, for example. A few nights ago, i was playin around with this Camero on the twisties, we went around this fairly-sharp turn, prolly around 80 degrees. So, i slowed down to an adequate speed, then cranked the wheel, and i could feel the tires just sort of give up, and i ended up drifting through the turn. It was at that time that i realized i should have just fronted another 100 bucks and gone for the Re-750's.

Anyone else had any experiance with them? Please share.

 

No experience with them, but they had a display at "hyperfest" at Summit Pt a few weeks ago, and their slogan is "the style of tire" or something like that. The fact that they are marketing their tires based on the way they look is enough of a reason for me to not buy them.

 

He, your username is really appropriate for this thread...

In before the lock...

 

what is the speed rating on thoses tires I work for bridgestone/firestone those tires came out to compete with the kuhmos so I wouldnt expect much may be you should do some research next time before you buy tires I belive I not sure off the top of my head but I dont think those tires come higher than a W rating those are mostly a show tire you should check they may have a 30 day test drive on them so I would check with your dealer.

Good luck

 

What the hell did you expect, they aren't racing tires, and you aren't using them on a racing track! Tone down the street driving before you get yourself or someone else killed, moron.

EDIT: Oh yeah, I B T L!


Modified by Sean O'Gorman at 8:46 PM 7/30/2004

 

^ What he said.

We're not into "the twisties" when they're in the same location as painted double yellow lines.

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Good luck

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Periods aren't just for women.

 

Driving School should be your next stop, before someone dies.


Then, after that, don't do it anymore.

 

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As per "tiretack":
N 87 mph 140 km/h Temporary Spare Tires
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars

When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities.

W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars

While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire's 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.

 

Twisties?

Wrong forum