which tires

Killian · 07-01-2009, 09:00 PM

well lads just wondering what tires i should go for for ek9

Dino-Spumoni · 07-01-2009, 09:15 PM

How do you want this tire to perform? What size wheels do you have? Are you doing any racing of any sort? Do you prioritize any of these things-
dry grip
wet grip
hydroplane resistance
sidewall stiffness and response
longevity
price

blinx9900 · 07-02-2009, 09:07 AM

I vote for round ones

Seriously though we need much more info...

Killian · 07-02-2009, 02:13 PM

yea yea good all round tire for daily driving that will last for a while im not racing

saxophonias · 07-02-2009, 02:46 PM

Go for toyo R1R. I only here good things about them. I am going to install them soon.

wellyek9 · 07-02-2009, 09:05 PM

i have toyo r1r 195/55 r15 great tyre wet are dry,life of tyre not the best but well worth it.

Killian · 07-02-2009, 09:59 PM

how much these tires worth

Dino-Spumoni · 07-03-2009, 02:46 AM

BFG KDW2's get my vote for you.

shooter mcgavan · 07-03-2009, 10:59 AM

i just got toyo r888s its sunny today and i think theyre fantastic although out and out track heads seem to disagree.i hear they not too good in wet but im happy.

Mattharvey12 · 07-03-2009, 12:12 PM

i must agree toyo proxies T1R are immense in the dry. havent really used in the wet but tbh whats the point in driving fast on roads in the wet

option · 07-03-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattharvey12

i must agree toyo proxies T1R are immense in the dry. havent really used in the wet but tbh whats the point in driving fast on roads in the wet

TBH your not gonna beat the T1R for value and performance..

Camskill do them cheap as chips

BazMc EK4 S.i.R · 07-03-2009, 02:59 PM

From my experience on the road id go for bf g-force profiler.for 50 euro u get a 195-50-r15 good wet and dry performance.very suceptable to aquaplaining though.

Mattharvey12 · 07-03-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by option

TBH your not gonna beat the T1R for value and performance..

Camskill do them cheap as chips

i agree.
i got 2 195/45/16 fully fitted and balanced for £140 with mytyres.co.uk

rvm · 07-03-2009, 06:03 PM

Good for all seasons and a good price...

I'll go with Kumho ecsta MX.

EK4_SIR · 07-04-2009, 10:55 AM

You get what you pay for to be honest. Don't expect the best with budget tyres such as Kumho and the like. Toyo R1R is good for the first 30% of tread, then it begins to deteriorate because the compound hardens and takes longer to reach working temperature. For motorways R1R's are not too good because it won't last due to it's softer compound.

A good budget tyre is the Dunlop Z1 Star spec, heats up quickly and lasts a reasonable amount of time ~ 15000km depending on your driving style, it is also great for track due to it's stiff tyre walls. On the wet, well, do you really drive fast in the wet?

Dunlop AD08 and RE11 are king of tyres at the moment but cost a fortune, Z1's will be enough for most conditions.

I am using Goodyear RS sports, I rate them to be comparable to the Z1's but the tyre wall is softer and more comfortable for daily driving (family as well). Therefore steering response is slower than Z1's or RE01R (never used RE11's).

I would rather pay the extra 10% and have a tyre which lasts all it's tread with performance than buy cheaper and have a tyre which performs good for the first 30% and shite for the remainder. Hankook RS2's are really shite in the wet - i mean really slippery and the dry performance is only mediocre though cheap for semi race tyres.

If you are thinking of even cheaper street tyres like DZ101's then you should not drive fast, they do not offer near 80% of the grip of the above mentioned tyres.

07-01-2009, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Killian ek9.org Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 372	which tires well lads just wondering what tires i should go for for ek9

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Dino-Spumoni EK9.org Addict! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,869	Re: which tires How do you want this tire to perform? What size wheels do you have? Are you doing any racing of any sort? Do you prioritize any of these things- dry grip wet grip hydroplane resistance sidewall stiffness and response longevity price __________________ http://bacolicio.us/http://www.ek9.org/forum/ The delicious ek9.org Wanted- 92-93 CB7 Accord 4 Door thin side moldings (Euro spec.), 6 piece set. If you have access to European junkyards, PM ME!! Also want- White Kosei K1's 15x7 in U.S

07-02-2009, 09:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
blinx9900 333whp 259wtq :) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: socal usa Posts: 10,504	Re: which tires I vote for round ones Seriously though we need much more info... __________________ I love emotocons

07-02-2009, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Killian ek9.org Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 372	Re: which tires yea yea good all round tire for daily driving that will last for a while im not racing

07-02-2009, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
saxophonias EK9.org Addict! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crete-Greece Posts: 569	Re: which tires Go for toyo R1R. I only here good things about them. I am going to install them soon.

07-02-2009, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
wellyek9 EK9.org Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cork Ireland Posts: 32	Re: which tires i have toyo r1r 195/55 r15 great tyre wet are dry,life of tyre not the best but well worth it.

07-02-2009, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Killian ek9.org Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 372	Re: which tires how much these tires worth

07-03-2009, 02:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dino-Spumoni EK9.org Addict! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,869	Re: which tires BFG KDW2's get my vote for you. __________________ http://bacolicio.us/http://www.ek9.org/forum/ The delicious ek9.org Wanted- 92-93 CB7 Accord 4 Door thin side moldings (Euro spec.), 6 piece set. If you have access to European junkyards, PM ME!! Also want- White Kosei K1's 15x7 in U.S

07-03-2009, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
shooter mcgavan 98 ek9 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,127	Re: which tires i just got toyo r888s its sunny today and i think theyre fantastic although out and out track heads seem to disagree.i hear they not too good in wet but im happy.

07-03-2009, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mattharvey12 d14 @ Nur = 11:07 :D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 1,667	Re: which tires i must agree toyo proxies T1R are immense in the dry. havent really used in the wet but tbh whats the point in driving fast on roads in the wet __________________ Project Sonic

07-03-2009, 02:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
BazMc EK4 S.i.R EK4..turbo beater. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterford,Ireland Posts: 129	Re: which tires From my experience on the road id go for bf g-force profiler.for 50 euro u get a 195-50-r15 good wet and dry performance.very suceptable to aquaplaining though. __________________ I want money for a turbo.

07-04-2009, 10:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
EK4_SIR EK9.org Fan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 126	Re: which tires You get what you pay for to be honest. Don't expect the best with budget tyres such as Kumho and the like. Toyo R1R is good for the first 30% of tread, then it begins to deteriorate because the compound hardens and takes longer to reach working temperature. For motorways R1R's are not too good because it won't last due to it's softer compound. A good budget tyre is the Dunlop Z1 Star spec, heats up quickly and lasts a reasonable amount of time ~ 15000km depending on your driving style, it is also great for track due to it's stiff tyre walls. On the wet, well, do you really drive fast in the wet? Dunlop AD08 and RE11 are king of tyres at the moment but cost a fortune, Z1's will be enough for most conditions. I am using Goodyear RS sports, I rate them to be comparable to the Z1's but the tyre wall is softer and more comfortable for daily driving (family as well). Therefore steering response is slower than Z1's or RE01R (never used RE11's). I would rather pay the extra 10% and have a tyre which lasts all it's tread with performance than buy cheaper and have a tyre which performs good for the first 30% and shite for the remainder. Hankook RS2's are really shite in the wet - i mean really slippery and the dry performance is only mediocre though cheap for semi race tyres. If you are thinking of even cheaper street tyres like DZ101's then you should not drive fast, they do not offer near 80% of the grip of the above mentioned tyres.

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