Tires

[C'LO]

I'm looking to get set of decent summer tires for my 1g, I'll probably try to drag race and auto x with them, i just want to hear peoples opinion on what they like. So far i'm considering a set of BF Goodrich g-Force Sport Comp 2 summer version, or the Hankook Ventus rs3, the wheels will be 17x9, and tire size will be 255/40 r17, thanks

 

[unwound]

I have a set of comp 2's on my is300. I love them.

I had a set of kumho ecsta spt's on my 1G and I loved them.

But for autox, I would go with something with a stickier compound. Bridgestone potenza comes to mind.

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

I have been very pleased with Dunlop's ZII Star Spec for Autocross and open track days.

 

[C'LO]

Thanks for the input guys, basically just looking for a good all rounder tire for a decent price, so far I've just been going by tire rack ratings ,

 

[IHeartMyHonda]

Bridgestone Potenza RE71R is the best 200 tread wear tire on the market as far as Street legal summer tires go. For a longer lasting summer tire, consider the Potenza RE11A or the RE760 Sport. I've seen the 760s last 30k miles, too.

Full disclosure, I work for Bridgestone.

 

[Chumpaumpalumpa]

I'm looking to get set of decent summer tires for my 1g, I'll probably try to drag race and auto x with them, i just want to hear peoples opinion on what they like. So far i'm considering a set of BF Goodrich g-Force Sport Comp 2 summer version, or the Hankook Ventus rs3, the wheels will be 17x9, and tire size will be 255/40 r17, thanks

Give me a price per tire. I could recommend anything from a $100 Dunlop Direzza DZ102 to a $350 Michelin Pilot SS. Also is this car your DD? How important is good ride and low tire noise?

 

[C'LO]

Haha let's say $150 a tire, but also depends on the tire since I might be able to get a small discount or rebate since I work at a dealership, nice weather car, NOT a daily driver, the Potenzas and the Star Specs really do have good ratings. I by no means am a professional driver though which is why is not trying to spend top dollar on tires,

 

[Chumpaumpalumpa]

Star Specs are like $180 a tire. The RS3 Version 2s are definitely grippier and better responding than the BFGs. But they're $150 vs $115 a tire. That's $600 vs $460 a set. The BFGs will do you nicely and will last longer but the RS3s will out perform them in dry traction conditions regarding Traction, response, and stability...... but only just. Your choice there

 

[C'LO]

Yea I mean they'll probably last a bit on the car thus deciding on a good tire I appreciate the input rather than just comparing numbers on tire rack

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

Be careful reading articles and feedback on tires. Tire technology is changing every year. Many of the tire tech articles are outdated as the tire formulations have changed. An example would be Dunlop's ZII. It performed well, but had difficulty maintaining traction as heat increased. In less than a year, the ZII Star Spec was released, and successfully addressed this issue. Just some food for thought. An additional source of information may be other forums for car enthusiasts that frequently track their cars. This site contains good information for drag events, but is light on Autocross and track day information. Long life and performance are going to be a give/take relationship. When buying high grip Street tires, don't expect them to last too long (RS3, ZII, or other comparable) I don't even drive on the Dunlop's out to an event extent their life. I change tires at the event. For this reason, I cannot speak to their street manners. I can say that they tend to have a stiffer sidewall over the RS3 which improves steering feel.

This unfortunately is not the best time to buy tires. When I purchased the Dunlop's, I believe I paid just under $600 shipped. Watch for manufacturer rebates and online deals. Discount Tire Direct has been among my top choices for tires lately.

 

[Chumpaumpalumpa]

Yea I mean they'll probably last a bit on the car thus deciding on a good tire I appreciate the input rather than just comparing numbers on tire rack

I'm a fan of Dunlops. I have them on my Talon (DZ 102) and they perform excellent for their price. Better than the old Potenzas that were on there before in terms of steering response, on-center feel, and traction. Have some all seasons on a tacoma too and same story over some goodyears. Don't be afraid to google around on other forums. You're right that you can't take tirerack's word as gospel but its a great resource to get ideas on what to start researching and looking for. That's always my first step is to go on there and gather info on 4 or 5 tires in the range I'm looking at and then narrow it down to 2 or 3 and really do some digging around on the forums and on google. Hasn't lead me wrong yet and I help lots of people pick tires out around here. When you buy your tires make sure you have a look at the build date. I had a friend drop over a grand on some Pirellis for his vette only to find out they were 8 years old and hard as a rock. Needless to say he wasn't happy. The tire shop did end up exchanging them though.

 

[Oldsid]

I think the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's are a good choice for your price range. They are very in the dry and wet and they have a tread warranty of 70k km. Another reason why I prefer the Michelin is that they keep their properties when wear unlike most other tires. I have them and use them only in the summer so if live in area where you may see ice or snow, you cannot use them all year round

 

[Dsmkauai]

^ I'm sorry but michelins are just like all the rest. Just got rid of the junk ones on my wife's car. Was supposed to be a 80k mile tire and lasted 35k . And even worse chunks of tread started to fall off on all the tires. Was super pissed and very disappointed with Michelin. I love my hankooks just wish the tread would last longer . Anyways sorry had to add that input

 

[C'LO]

I ended up ordering the RS3s, ended up getting them slightly cheaper from work,

 

[Dsmkauai]

Let me know how you like them. I've been thinking of getting them for my autox tire.

 

[C'LO]

Well my friend has them, he auto crosses, he decided to get them because he said everyone there had them, must of been the popular tire of the year, and there about a month in back order

 

[delval2011]

Had the BFG on my Evo x, very loud only lasted 35k. Don't count out the continental extreme grip dw

 

[C'LO]

Did you have the G-Force Sport Comp-2?

 

[Chaoticdopey]

I have the Dunlop's ZII Star Spec and they work awesome in the canyons and while doing auto x

 

[99 OZ Edition]

I would recommend Federal RSRs 595s for track use. Extremely grippy and cheap!

 

[Dsmkauai]

I just picked up the new hankook ventus evo2 (245/40/17) and man all I can say is wow. So much sticker than the first version and feel really good on the street. They even have a better tread rating than the originals so looking forward to them lasting me longer. My gvr4 feels amazing on them big improvment.

 

[FlyLikeAnEagleTalon]

I ended up ordering the RS3s, ended up getting them slightly cheaper from work,

Good choice on the RS-3 Version 2's. They aren't QUITE as good as the Bridgestone RE71-R or the BFGoodrich Rival-S for autocross, but they are very close and are on par with the Direzza Z2. The thing I like about RS3's is the sidewalls are relatively soft compared to other tires in its class, making them easier to control in a slide than tires with a stiffer sidewall. I use RS3s on both my cars and love them, and they are CHEAP.

Experience: autocrosser/hillclimber.