Best street tires?
09-01-2008, 04:28 AM
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Best street tires? I currently have some kumho 245/50/16's on the back and really they don't like to stick the road for anything. I was wondering what kind of tire I would need to get exceptional traction and still not have to replace them every few thousand miles (exaggeration). My car is my daily driver so I need something that will perform well in the rain as well as on dry asphalt.
09-01-2008, 09:59 AM
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I currently have some kumho 245/50/16's on the back and really they don't like to stick the road for anything. I was wondering what kind of tire I would need to get exceptional traction and still not have to replace them every few thousand miles (exaggeration). My car is my daily driver so I need something that will perform well in the rain as well as on dry asphalt.
09-01-2008, 11:47 AM
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this is my second or third day with nitto 555 r's, the dr's and all round driving is great and they look badass but i wish i would have got some mickeys! im a full bolt-on car and there has been two times i was able to break them loose?! they really need to be warmed up
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09-02-2008, 12:03 AM
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I had kdws and they sucked. Traction was as poor as the factory Goodyear RSA's and they didn't last 20K. They also grabbed all the grooves in the road. I now have Gforce Sports and they a lot better so far. They track really good.
09-02-2008, 05:29 AM
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Same experience but with 255/40/17 Kumhos. I swapped my Toyos from the other car and the standing start traction difference was dramatic. Speaking from limited experience, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another set of Toyo tires.
09-02-2008, 10:17 AM
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Just to clarify, the KDW and the KDWS are two different tires. I've had the KD's but I've heard the KDW's are a great everyday tire that still has some traction.
09-03-2008, 05:06 PM
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Well im not really strapped for cash or anything and if the tire is worth it I am willing to spend some money. I was thinking of going with either the bridgestone or goodyear. We don't really get much ice and snow here, but in the rain and such i don't want it to slide everywhere.
09-03-2008, 08:27 PM
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What about Michelin Pilot Sports?? I love them- and they have worn very nicely - about 10k miles on them- and are down to the wear marks.. 295x35x18 - about 430 a piece..
09-03-2008, 09:03 PM
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There sure are alot of tires out there lol. I think that each one may have it's ups and downs just like everything else. I just want a good street tire that will be give me enough grab from a dig.