Recommendations for tires

[Heavy-D]

Looking for tires sized 235/45 R17 to fit on Evo8 wheels, I am wondering, based on your experiences which is a great choice that is also not too expensive and good for wet conditions.

 

[Rx3]

Define "not too expensive" .

 

[slugsgomoo]

I'm going to try BFG KDW-2's next time i think. IIRC they're around $165/corner

The advan's are a bit too expensive for my tastes as well.

 

[90blacktsiawd]

Sumitomo htrz-II are only $85 on tirerack.com and they're some pretty good tires. But don't even try them in the snow. You end up riding on 4 snowballs. Tirerack has alot of descent prices. I'm sure you can find something there.

 

[Heavy-D]

I'm looking for the best performer under $150

 

[Heavy-D]

What I'm looking at now on tirerack is G-Force T/A KDWS for $121
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S $135
and Yokohama AVS dB S2 $144
also, the Kumho Ecsta ASX are on sale for $87, but im not too sure about them.
If any of you are using these tires or have used them, can I have some advice.

 

[Defiant]

I just switched from Dunlop Sport A2s to the FUZION HRi. So far, they're noisier that the Dunlops on corners. They were about $15 a tire cheaper here, right at $100 each.

 

[Spidey]

I recently went to Fuzions too, ZRi though, and can't be happier. They are loads better than the Kumho 712s I previously had, and cheaper depending where you go.

 

[Poloturbo]

Hankook RS-2 are inexpensive and very good
Falken Azenis Rt-615
Khumo MX

Define if you want average performance with all thoses tires mentionned above in the other posts.

Better OR

Highest...

 

[Heavy-D]

As far as peformance wise, High& Ultra High Performance with good wet traction

 

[cait sith]

Falken RT-615's in 225/45/17

 

[Rx3]

Falken RT-615's

Hankook has a tire in direct competition with the new Falkens, I *think* it's the Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212. Very good tire, comparable to the old Falken Azenis Sports. There is also the K104, which has a harder rubber compound but is also good.



Another good performance option for Cheap are the new Dunlop Direzza DZ101s.

 

[Heavy-D]

All right, this is probably my last question before I finally decide which tire.
The Falken Ziex ZE-512 came up as both high-performance and all-weather and for only $97, does anyone know if the tire is really that good, or just barley good enough to be called a performance tire?

 

[98eclipseRS]

I would go with yoko avs es 100, great performing tire and last a long time too.


Edit: oh and they are only 117 in your size.

 

[Rx3]

All right, this is probably my last question before I finally decide which tire.
The Falken Ziex ZE-512 came up as both high-performance and all-weather and for only $97, does anyone know if the tire is really that good, or just barley good enough to be called a performance tire?

You just answered your own question. If it's an all-season tire, usually it is not as good a performer as a dedicated high performance tire. All seasons tend to have a harder rubber compound (and higher treadwear rating) therefore they are not as sticky as dedicated ultra high performance tires.