Need new tires for DD WS6
06-29-2009, 01:31 PM
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Need new tires for DD WS6 So I need some new tires for the TA, but wanted to get some recommendations from those that have to deal with wet roads her in the NW all the time.
Car is basically stock (for now) and I'll need 4 275/40/17s. No track time, mixed highway city driving with some "spirited" driving.
I've done fine in Falken ZIEX ZE-502s that are on there currently, so I don't think I can justify getting GS-D3s because I know how to drive safe in the rain.
I'm not trying to spend more than $175/tires.
Car is basically stock (for now) and I'll need 4 275/40/17s. No track time, mixed highway city driving with some "spirited" driving.
I've done fine in Falken ZIEX ZE-502s that are on there currently, so I don't think I can justify getting GS-D3s because I know how to drive safe in the rain.
I'm not trying to spend more than $175/tires.
06-30-2009, 03:59 AM
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I went from the Ziex to Toyo Proxes-4's and it was night and day. Even cut a 1.9 60' with em which I thought was pretty good for all seasons. I've been looking at the sumitomo's or the nitto 555's though as they fit my budget more right now than the $270ish ea for the toyo's. one thing to consider with the GS-D3's is they're considered summer tires not all seasons if it's a daily. And if it is a daily and you don't see track time I recommend the siping. Had the Proxes 4's siped on my 99 ta before I got the WS6 and got around better in the snow than quite a few other people in the area and I had to drive in it to get to work as they wouldn't take snow as an excuse.
06-30-2009, 01:16 PM
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You will face rain for a decent amount of time in the winter so maybe you might want to re-think it a little. $234 isn that much more than $175. How much is your deductable?
Its a very good tire for most of the NW. Get into the foothills and mountains and you get snow in the winter though.
The Eagle F1 GS-D3 is Goodyear's Max Performance Summer radial developed for driving enthusiasts who want more performance from their factory stock or aftermarket-tuned sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans. The Eagle F1 GS-D3 excels in wet conditions by delivering class-leading hydroplaning resistance and traction, as well as offers competitive dry performance. Like all summer tires, it is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
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06-30-2009, 09:33 PM
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I've had very good luck with the Nitto NT555. They wear real well and road noise is minimal. Overall I think they are a great DD tire for an Fbody. Plus I like the stiff blocky sidewall.
As for daily driving in the rain, I commuted everyday from Kelso to Vancouver one winter with half worn 315/35/17 Nitto drag radials in the back so anything is possilbe.
Mike
As for daily driving in the rain, I commuted everyday from Kelso to Vancouver one winter with half worn 315/35/17 Nitto drag radials in the back so anything is possilbe.
Mike
06-30-2009, 09:53 PM
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I've had very good luck with the Nitto NT555. They wear real well and road noise is minimal. Overall I think they are a great DD tire for an Fbody. Plus I like the stiff blocky sidewall.
As for daily driving in the rain, I commuted everyday from Kelso to Vancouver one winter with half worn 315/35/17 Nitto drag radials in the back so anything is possilbe.
Mike
As for daily driving in the rain, I commuted everyday from Kelso to Vancouver one winter with half worn 315/35/17 Nitto drag radials in the back so anything is possilbe.
Mike
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06-30-2009, 10:41 PM
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I run Toyo Proxes-4. They grip great. I live near Astoria, 60 to 80 inches of rain a year. The nice thing is that when it's dry they grip and go like hell, not much spin. Best all weather performance that I have used.
06-30-2009, 11:23 PM
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Not sure if I ever told the story of me caught in the rain with the Nitto NT-01 on... scary as can be ... but I did run the 555rII for a bit and it wasnt that bad. But given the choice I'd rather a different rain tire, I drive to fast anyway and need all the help I can get
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07-01-2009, 12:00 AM
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I use the Riken Raptors, I have had some people say they hate them but for the price I think they hooked better than my kuhmo ecsta asx's and a tiny bit cheaper. but Elliot says he hated his, I was told mine was the new tread design.
07-01-2009, 12:17 AM
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but kept it on the road thx to the GSd3's in front. Was only doing 55 as well but the rear came right out beside me.. 5 or 6 over steers later I was still on the road and on the right side of it too 
after I regained my composure I drove home at 45..LOL Bought a car to drive in the rain
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i use the cheep ones, have run sumitomo's and nexen. I used to live in WV, so winters saw plenty of snow. Honestly when the roads get that slick any 275/40/17 is not gonna go real well, but the cheep one's I've had do great in the rain. I've since grown wiser and now don't daily drive camaro's or firebird's anymore. I usually don't spend the big bucks on tires unless they serve the purpose on hooking on a track. I have goodyears on the stock rims from the '01 and I can tell a difference between them and the nexen's in the rain, but nothing hooks in the rain for me.
07-03-2009, 07:09 PM
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Rain in the PACNW is a little different. The roads get real slick here when it first starts to rain. You might not need worry about your own abilities, but you should worry about some of the drivers you see around you when it rains out here
You will face rain for a decent amount of time in the winter so maybe you might want to re-think it a little. $234 isn that much more than $175. How much is your deductable?
Its a very good tire for most of the NW. Get into the foothills and mountains and you get snow in the winter though.
The Eagle F1 GS-D3 is Goodyear's Max Performance Summer radial developed for driving enthusiasts who want more performance from their factory stock or aftermarket-tuned sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans. The Eagle F1 GS-D3 excels in wet conditions by delivering class-leading hydroplaning resistance and traction, as well as offers competitive dry performance. Like all summer tires, it is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
You will face rain for a decent amount of time in the winter so maybe you might want to re-think it a little. $234 isn that much more than $175. How much is your deductable?
Its a very good tire for most of the NW. Get into the foothills and mountains and you get snow in the winter though.
The Eagle F1 GS-D3 is Goodyear's Max Performance Summer radial developed for driving enthusiasts who want more performance from their factory stock or aftermarket-tuned sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans. The Eagle F1 GS-D3 excels in wet conditions by delivering class-leading hydroplaning resistance and traction, as well as offers competitive dry performance. Like all summer tires, it is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
