Life after Advans
Jun 16, 2006, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by evolution_racer
I agree with you Machron that the BF Goodrich KDW's can't compare with the KD's but if you're on a budget, like scb1999 that started this thread, then the KDW's are a good tire for the money. I doubt if you're on a budget then you can afford to buy a new set of tires when the season changes.
Maybe I'm just a little partial because I'm running the KDW new tread's and I think they handle very well for the money
BTW, you in Beaverton much? Maybe I've seen you around...
Maybe I'm just a little partial because I'm running the KDW new tread's and I think they handle very well for the money
BTW, you in Beaverton much? Maybe I've seen you around...
I'm in Beaverton as little as possible because the police there like to follow me till I sneeze or look at them funny then it's red and blue lights flashing and stupid *** tickets...
Jun 18, 2006, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mcwop23
these tires are unbelievably horrible for anything evo-related, at least get the 712s
all Im saying is i like em.
Jun 18, 2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Jazzie604
i guess me running down corvettes on slicks( and a better driver) and being the fastest car on streets in my local autox does prove these tires arent worth anything.
Jun 27, 2006, 02:08 PM
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Im opting for the RT-615 in the 235 40 17. I hear that the 255 40 will fit the stock rim but not quite right. I wish Falken would make a 245 40 17 I hear that is just right for the stock 8".
Jun 27, 2006, 02:16 PM
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Im opting for the RT-615 in the 235 40 17. I hear that the 255 40 will fit the stock rim but not quite right. I wish Falken would make a 245 40 17 I hear that is just right for the stock 8".
Jun 27, 2006, 02:23 PM
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If you're looking for decent performance from an extremely economical tire you gotta look at the General Exclaim UHP. I've had a set for a couple weeks now. the ones I got are 235/40/18. They are definitely NOT AO46's in terms of grip (but then again not many are), but I've been impressed with their grip for the spirited everyday driving that I do. I'm sure there are better tires if you need a track tire, but for the everyday stuff, they're excellent and you will have a hard time beating the price. I paid $95/ea for mine and they have a a traction rating of AA and a treadwear rating of 380. I imagine I will get 30K miles minimum out of them. I ran the Toyo T1-S before that and I really liked that tire and it had a treadwear rating of 280 and I got almost 25K miles on them.
Anyway that's a couple of good options I have found since I can't justify the cost of replacing the Advans.
Anyway that's a couple of good options I have found since I can't justify the cost of replacing the Advans.
Jul 17, 2006, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by machron1
You have that backwards; the do make 245/45/17 but not 235/45/17 (stock Evo size). I would recommend the 255/40/17 over the 245/45/17 because it has a closer overall diameter to stock, and with the sidewall stiffnest there is almost no slop. 245/45/17 is a bit too tall and will change your gearing a bit.
Actually there are brands that make a 245 40 17. The manufacturers spec sheet says they will, on the low end of the scale, fit the stock 8" rim. Pretty much every manufacturer says a 255 is too wide for an 8". It will fit but your contact area might not be complete.
Jul 22, 2006, 01:11 PM
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to add to the heap: I have a set of Michelin PS2's (stock size) on my BBS rims and a set of Falken RT615's on some stock enkei's (245 sized) and I can give a bit of a review.
The PS2's are great "grand touring" tires. They're quieter than the advans on the highway, last a lot better, have good grip, are more compliant, and are very predictable when pushed. The sidewalls are softer and you will notice a decrease in steering response and initial turn in. I still was able to win an autox on these tires.
The RT615's are great perfomance tires. I have them on now and notice how much stiffer they are. The performed great at a recent HPDE and showed very little chunking even with me being kinda mean to them. I'm very impressed with this tire, but it is a rough rider on the highway. I do appreciate the extra gearing (taller tire) on the highway.
A side note, the falkens are "reinforced" tires, and as such are very heavy compared to the michelins, and even heavier than the stock advans.
The PS2's are great "grand touring" tires. They're quieter than the advans on the highway, last a lot better, have good grip, are more compliant, and are very predictable when pushed. The sidewalls are softer and you will notice a decrease in steering response and initial turn in. I still was able to win an autox on these tires.
The RT615's are great perfomance tires. I have them on now and notice how much stiffer they are. The performed great at a recent HPDE and showed very little chunking even with me being kinda mean to them. I'm very impressed with this tire, but it is a rough rider on the highway. I do appreciate the extra gearing (taller tire) on the highway.
A side note, the falkens are "reinforced" tires, and as such are very heavy compared to the michelins, and even heavier than the stock advans.