Need new tires for stock wheels, any ideas?
03-19-2009, 01:27 AM
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Need new tires for stock wheels, any ideas? I just need some advise on a good set of tires for my 2002 WS6 wheels. I want some good traction and good longevity.
03-20-2009, 12:10 PM
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I had Ecstas. For some reason lots of people say they're good, but I've found they're a rough ride with poor traction and a lot of noise. Longevity is pretty good though.
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I used to have ecstas when I had the stock 16's and loved them. They was cheap, decent tread design, hooked awesome (when my car was stock), and lasted a long time.
But of course, there are better tires for more money.
I should add I have BFG KDW2's on my 18's and LOVE them. One bad thing is the tread may be "too" soft. I locked up my brakes going down the highway and slide from about 70mph to 60mph and completely ruined the front tires. They're flat spotted to hell and back now
and DTD won't do anything with my warranty. I was told my warranty would cover ANYTHING besides vandalism, and of course I get a "well, ummm, you could....I guess send them back and we could look. You'll need to buy another front set, then we'll see if it's manufacture defect. If it is we'll reimburse you for the tires, if not you'll at least have two new ones"
So I guess DTD thinks avoiding a 5 car pile-up is vandalism! I had only put about 5k miles on the tires before that happened
sorry for the rant
But of course, there are better tires for more money.
I should add I have BFG KDW2's on my 18's and LOVE them. One bad thing is the tread may be "too" soft. I locked up my brakes going down the highway and slide from about 70mph to 60mph and completely ruined the front tires. They're flat spotted to hell and back now
and DTD won't do anything with my warranty. I was told my warranty would cover ANYTHING besides vandalism, and of course I get a "well, ummm, you could....I guess send them back and we could look. You'll need to buy another front set, then we'll see if it's manufacture defect. If it is we'll reimburse you for the tires, if not you'll at least have two new ones" So I guess DTD thinks avoiding a 5 car pile-up is vandalism! I had only put about 5k miles on the tires before that happened
sorry for the rant
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03-21-2009, 08:48 AM
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I used to have ecstas when I had the stock 16's and loved them. They was cheap, decent tread design, hooked awesome (when my car was stock), and lasted a long time.
But of course, there are better tires for more money.
I should add I have BFG KDW2's on my 18's and LOVE them. One bad thing is the tread may be "too" soft. I locked up my brakes going down the highway and slide from about 70mph to 60mph and completely ruined the front tires. They're flat spotted to hell and back now and DTD won't do anything with my warranty. I was told my warranty would cover ANYTHING besides vandalism, and of course I get a "well, ummm, you could....I guess send them back and we could look. You'll need to buy another front set, then we'll see if it's manufacture defect. If it is we'll reimburse you for the tires, if not you'll at least have two new ones"
So I guess DTD thinks avoiding a 5 car pile-up is vandalism! I had only put about 5k miles on the tires before that happened
sorry for the rant
But of course, there are better tires for more money.
I should add I have BFG KDW2's on my 18's and LOVE them. One bad thing is the tread may be "too" soft. I locked up my brakes going down the highway and slide from about 70mph to 60mph and completely ruined the front tires. They're flat spotted to hell and back now
and DTD won't do anything with my warranty. I was told my warranty would cover ANYTHING besides vandalism, and of course I get a "well, ummm, you could....I guess send them back and we could look. You'll need to buy another front set, then we'll see if it's manufacture defect. If it is we'll reimburse you for the tires, if not you'll at least have two new ones" So I guess DTD thinks avoiding a 5 car pile-up is vandalism! I had only put about 5k miles on the tires before that happened
sorry for the rant