HELP! Thinking of putting 17's on my Ralliart!
Jan 6, 2005, 08:05 PM
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HELP! Thinking of putting 17's on my Ralliart!
Does anyone know what the exact width should be? From what I understand 17's normally don't come in the exact width that the Ralliart is made for? And what are the best tires that aren't too expensive?
Jan 6, 2005, 08:32 PM
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I just found this great test done by the Tire Rack on what seem like pretty good tires. They compared the Goodyear Eagle RS-A (Ralliart stock tires), Continental ContiSportContact 2, Dunlop SP Sport 9000 HydroMax, and the Pirelli PZero Rosso Asimmetrico. The results are at: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/max_perf_summer.jsp. Would anyone suggest I went with one of these tires?
Jan 6, 2005, 08:38 PM
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Does anyone have these Pirelli's? According to the tests I mentioned in the previous post they are the best in terms of handling but worst in terms of comfort and noise, how bad can they be?
Jan 6, 2005, 08:42 PM
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What kind of tires are you looking for? All-seasons or summer?
(being that we're both from Chi-town, I may already know the answer...)
How's the snow in your area??
(being that we're both from Chi-town, I may already know the answer...)
How's the snow in your area??
Jan 6, 2005, 08:58 PM
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Hey deltarider! Well over the last 2 nights I'd say close to 8 or 9 inches but it's starting to clear out. Let's just say yesterday I was driving around in my Nissan Pathfinder with 4 wheel drive and I had a hard time staying in control. Aside from the tires above have you heard of the Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S? I heard these are even good in snow.
Jan 7, 2005, 04:31 AM
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I am actually looking for tires right now as well (for my stockers though). I was talking to Neal from Tire Rack, and he said the Pzero Neroes are a great all around tire. For me, it's between those and the Kumho Ecsta ASX.
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Jan 7, 2005, 09:05 AM
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I had the Pirellis this past summer, and now have the M and S version of them. They wear fast because they go fast very well. These are the best all around tires I have ever had! The noise is no problem, and I didn't notice a dfference in comfort.
Jan 7, 2005, 05:31 PM
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who all makes a good value in a 17x7.5? I can only fine one or two no-namers and some super expensive rims. im looking for a set of 4 for under $800. any help?
Jan 7, 2005, 11:01 PM
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Okay so now I feel like I want 17x7.5 wheels that aren't too expensive with the Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S. What size tire would that be and where is the best place to purchase them?
Jan 9, 2005, 04:33 AM
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Okay well now I'm trying to wonder if it's worth getting 17" wheels and tires, should I just get the P Zero Nero M+S on the stock 16"s? What wheel size would that be?
