I'm not done with the azenis yet but I will not be buying them again. I would like something that has more response, quicker response and less slop. what do you reccommend that would fit the stock wheels.


I have been playing with the idea of sumitomos htr z
they have a tread of 160 AA. I had them before on a 85 RX7 and thought they were really great, but thats a completely differerent car. Whats your take?
and will I still get a sloppy feel if I continue to use 205/50/15 or should I goback to 195/55/15 for the acurate/percise feel again?

Or save my pennies and get 16X7 rims (prob rotas, Affordable/light) and slap some 215/40/16 Azenis on that.


does anyone else feel the same way?

 

I can't say enough good things about the S03s.

Seriously, I gush about them. They are more than everything I could ever want in a daily-driving tire. I'm not so sure about the "205 slop" theory. I used to run AVSis in 205/50s and they sure didn't seem "sloppy." I think it's more a matter of individual tire construction, and possibly weight, than section width, but that's just my opinion. The Azenis are pretty damn heavy...

 

The sloppiness of the 205's will be less apparent on a wider rim.

The sidewalls are preloaded on a greater slope on a skinnier rim. Wider is better!

Give the Azenis another try on a wider rim (6.5 or 7 inch wide)...that's assuming you have them mounted on the stock rims at the moment.

 

Sport Compact Car just had a great write up on tires. Gives the different brands and models, and gives short blurb about what characteristics the tire has.

I will say this, DO NOT BUY RE-730'S. THEY SUCK!!!!

 

s-03's Best tire I've ever had.

 

seeing as how you've been rockin' the 4 for $100 tires on all of your other rims..I'd say yeah..best tires you've ever had

I really like my Dunlop Sp8k's. I know Sumitomo has the same exact tire but renamed to HTRZ something something...maybe that one you posted is it. Looks to be the same tread pattern. I also really like the S-03's as well. I'm waiting until this fall to try the new tires that are replacing the AVSintermediates. Forgot the name

 

This is the worst statement ever. I just put my RE730's on my Millenia wheels for auto-X and have Dunlop SP9000's on my stock wheels. THe RE730's are KICK ***. THe have more responsive steering, stick better and move water just as well. Onyx is THE only person who has anything negative to say about them.

I have yet to try the SO3 but if the sidewall is anything like the RE730 they are a great tire too. My onbly beef is I prefer the 205/50 over the 195/50.

I like the looks of the new Yokohama someone posted about the other day but at this point I would buy more RE730's over even Azenis's.

Onyx, can you give some reaosns you hate the RE730's so bad? THey stock better than any Dunlop I have owned (SP9k, SP9k), better than Kumho's (712's) by a long shot and have great rain capabilities.

ALso don't get the sumitomos they are just a different version of the Dunlop SP8000 which is an old tire. THe sidewall is too soft and they are really heavy for their features.

 

So on 15" stock rims which is better 195/50 or 205/50??? Im planning to change my stock Brigestones (RE010) to Falken AZENIS, is this a good move or buy something else (for street racing!!)

 

not sure Azenis' come in 195/50. . . .

 

Azenis don't come in 195/50, but the S-03 does.

There are always the stock RE010 tires. A bit pricey, but it's a damn good tire.

 

Best tire in this price range in my eyes..
I had them last year and cornering felt great. Better than my actual Dunlop 9000.

Avon ZZ1

 

Avon tires? I don't think Avon tires are available in North America, are they? Who makes them?



[Modified by nsxtcjr, 8:12 AM 7/9/2002]

 

Uhh... I don`t know.. Avon is from UK.... All I can say is I got them from an authorized spoon-distributor and they had been the way BEST tires I ever owned. I hate myself for buying the expensive Dunlops. They are great though

 

ahem...

 

In the latest evo mag, the avons they tested came in dead last. Every one of the other 7 tires won at least one of the tests they gave the tires, and the avon didnt win any. By the way, the winner was the goodyear f1.

 

So I`m glad to say they won my personal test...

 

P Zero Yellow. Most precise tire I've driven on.

 

I had A032r's also, and the sumitomo's that i have now. Out of the three, and the other tires friends have had (i.e. Kumhos), S0-3's are the best.


[Modified by NWP4LIFE, 9:39 AM 7/9/2002]

 

does anyone have a webite that has weights for tires ?
I think its sloppy due to the wieght and to wide for stock wheels.


I like the idea of Avon tires, but getting them here for a reasonable price?

 

how bout the new dunlop m 91 or what ever the hell there called??? anyone have any input on these yet????

 

The only thing I don't like about the S-03 is the weight. It's quite heavy. The 195/50R15 felt like 4 lbs heavier than the stock 195/55R15.

Can someone maybe put them on a scale? And someone the RE-010s?

 

ok...heres a question....what tires are the best all around performer...meaning...good grip, and fairly long life for a performance tire... ?

 

Stiff sidewall tires will typically be heavier. I will give up 2 pounds of tire for better cornering . . .

 

falcon

 

IF price was no concern what would you peeps do?

what tires on stock wheels=

What rims and tires but only 16 inch wheels=