need tires ...any suggestion
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I would say go with the Toyo's. Japanese tire with Japanese Car? its a win win. I currently am rolling Dunlop 5000's , but they wear quick. I have used BFG Radial TA and they were nice. but I drive on highway alot and the toyos I think would be a smoother ride. Have you tried Yokos ?
I have been running Kumho ASX 195/50/R16 which is the stock size, they also make the tire in 205 as well. I have been very happy witht he performance even in the rain here in Oregon! i got the set of four installed at America's Tire for about $350 if memory serves me right. They are an inexpensive tire, not a cheap tire. 2 plus years on them and still very good tread life, wearing even and performing well. They also got great reviews when used on the P5. Just my two cents
R
RMW Guy
I just bought Dunlop Fierce tires in 205/50/16 and they are awesome in rain and snow. I had Kumho Ecstas and they were sticky as heck in the dry but sucked donkey peepee in snow.
I just ordered these:
Contintential ExtremeContact DWS (DWS for Dry, Wet & Snow).
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS&partnum=05WR6ECDWS
Reviews are good, hope they are okay.
Contintential ExtremeContact DWS (DWS for Dry, Wet & Snow).
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS&partnum=05WR6ECDWS
Reviews are good, hope they are okay.
Those are the top rated a/s on tirerack, but they have squishy sidewalls, and are so-so in the snow, to be expected. For the op, in norcal, you don't need an a/s unless you hit tahoe all the time. If its just bay area driving, a summer will kick an a/s ass. 452's are GREAT in rain, in have em on my wifes car.
Had these for about 12K now. Love them. Much better than "so-so" in snow and ice unless your comparing to a dedicated snow tire. excellent treadwear, great in the rain. You do compromise cornering stiffness especially when new. Mine really tightened up after 5K, 36 psi helps. Best bang for the buck IMO
You can always have tires shipped to you then drop them off with your wheels or car at a local tire shop for install. That's what I always do. Generally they charge $60 for dismounting and removal of your old tires and mounting/balancing of your new tires. Just another option for ya.
I've had a couple sets of Falkens, the Beta's and the Ziex's. They were both pretty good for an inexpensive tire.
I've had a couple sets of Falkens, the Beta's and the Ziex's. They were both pretty good for an inexpensive tire.
Don't get proxes 4! Those are not competitive anymore! The dws, goodyear gt, or falken 912 would be better choices.
Also, www.discounttiredirect.com pricing includes shipping. They are priced great.
+1
I had Proxes 4 on my P5 when I bought it and I didn't care for them at all.
ps- Jeff, those snow-plow shots are epic.
tweety2300
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Stay away from riken raptor as well they do great when its dry but are utter s*** when it comes to rain and snow
