Summer Tires - Yup! That Time Again
#1
Summer Tires - Yup! That Time Again
Hey everyone.
So I'm looking into buying a new set of summer tires for my GD3. I run GSR blades in the summer. I have eagle one GT tires on the rims now. They are garbage. They are 195/55/15. I'm looking at changing my tires size to 205/50/15. I'm also contemplating changing my rim colour from black to bronze. Previous owner did an awful paint job. Or I may just repaint black.
I have some serious winter tires. Forget the brand. Starts with a N and they only make winters. These tires have lasted 6-7 seasons. I want to get a good performance tire that will last this long in the summer.
No I do not track or drag. I do drive aggressive occasionally on the road.
I was looking at ordering the Dunlop Direzza ZII from tire rack. $105 a tire. I really want proxies but can't justify $160 a tire. I will be getting them in 205/50/15. Any thoughts on the Dunlops?
So I'm looking into buying a new set of summer tires for my GD3. I run GSR blades in the summer. I have eagle one GT tires on the rims now. They are garbage. They are 195/55/15. I'm looking at changing my tires size to 205/50/15. I'm also contemplating changing my rim colour from black to bronze. Previous owner did an awful paint job. Or I may just repaint black.
I have some serious winter tires. Forget the brand. Starts with a N and they only make winters. These tires have lasted 6-7 seasons. I want to get a good performance tire that will last this long in the summer.
No I do not track or drag. I do drive aggressive occasionally on the road.
I was looking at ordering the Dunlop Direzza ZII from tire rack. $105 a tire. I really want proxies but can't justify $160 a tire. I will be getting them in 205/50/15. Any thoughts on the Dunlops?
#3
Well, it's an outstanding tire, but don't expect to get 6-7 seasons out of them
I'd say that's almost too much tire just for street driving. If it was a dual/tri purpose car autox/track/street i'd say go for it. You'll probably be fine with HP Summer tires, 300-400TW. 200TW will be fun, but they'll wear quickly.
I'd say that's almost too much tire just for street driving. If it was a dual/tri purpose car autox/track/street i'd say go for it. You'll probably be fine with HP Summer tires, 300-400TW. 200TW will be fun, but they'll wear quickly.
#4
Go with the Bridgestone RE-11A. Although its a 200tw tire it will do well for you and last for a bit especially if you're only using it for summer time. Just stay on your rotations and make sure your toe is good. You'll really enjoy the handling as well.
#6
^^ Ditto this. In all honesty anything under 280 TW is a bit over kill in my honest opinion for daily use unless you for sure WANT something extremely grippy but street able during good conditions.
#7
This is why Ms. 410b's GD is getting Yoko Avid ENVigors for summer tires. A 'performance' all-season that can handle cool temps and will last a long time is exactly what we're looking for.
#8
Both sets of mine lasted 25k-ish miles... of course I drive the car like it's stolen though. They are good 3 season tires... Comfy, quiet, and have great water drainage. Grip in the dry is not shabby but WAY better than the stock Dunlop SP31s. I highly recommend flipping and rebalancing them at half life to get the most oit of the tires since they are directional. I wouldn't recommend them if you plan on getting a wheel that is 7 inches wide, they'll wear in the center first (as if they're overinflated) even when pressure is set to 32 PSI.
I am currently contemplating on using 205/50R15s as daily tires this next round. Currently stuck between Nitto NeoGens (the 280 TW all season) or MAYBE Yokohama S.Drives.
I am currently contemplating on using 205/50R15s as daily tires this next round. Currently stuck between Nitto NeoGens (the 280 TW all season) or MAYBE Yokohama S.Drives.
#9
Both sets of mine lasted 25k-ish miles... of course I drive the car like it's stolen though. They are good 3 season tires... Comfy, quiet, and have great water drainage. Grip in the dry is not shabby but WAY better than the stock Dunlop SP31s. I highly recommend flipping and rebalancing them at half life to get the most oit of the tires since they are directional. I wouldn't recommend them if you plan on getting a wheel that is 7 inches wide, they'll wear in the center first (as if they're overinflated) even when pressure is set to 32 PSI.
I am currently contemplating on using 205/50R15s as daily tires this next round. Currently stuck between Nitto NeoGens (the 280 TW all season) or MAYBE Yokohama S.Drives.
I am currently contemplating on using 205/50R15s as daily tires this next round. Currently stuck between Nitto NeoGens (the 280 TW all season) or MAYBE Yokohama S.Drives.
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