About tires and quality.
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About tires and quality.
Hi everyone!
I have to change my tires, and I was wondering what tires should I install on my stock rims...My current tires are MICHELIN PILOT SX-GT 205/50/15 and they were pretty good. But MICHELIN has changed the design to MICHELIN PILOT EXALTO which I have heard is not a good tire...What would you guys and girls recommend?
-Tasos-
I have to change my tires, and I was wondering what tires should I install on my stock rims...My current tires are MICHELIN PILOT SX-GT 205/50/15 and they were pretty good. But MICHELIN has changed the design to MICHELIN PILOT EXALTO which I have heard is not a good tire...What would you guys and girls recommend?
-Tasos-
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Personally, i recommend kumho 712 supra's
They rule, they're cheap. Check'em out at www.tirerack.com
Once you go kumho, you don't go back. And cummon, stick to the korean theme wink.gif
They rule, they're cheap. Check'em out at www.tirerack.com
Once you go kumho, you don't go back. And cummon, stick to the korean theme wink.gif
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HEY,,
1)Yokohama A539:Good grip a bit expensive(dry and wet)
2)KUMHO 712:Good grip(dry),good price
3)Pirelli P7000:Good grip,hard rubber can last in deep accelerations.
4)Bridgestone S-03:Top quality,good grip,nice looks,a bit expensive
5)Michelin Pilot sport:My best choice.This tire surely sticks on the road,a bit expensive though.
DON´T BUY::::::::::
1)Bridgestone RE720,S-02
2)Any kind of Falkens
3)Firestone
4)Michelin Exalto
5)Marangoni,Hankook
6)Continental
7)Nokian
8)Goodyear(problems in material structure)
My choice since we are talking about 200wild horses is:
1)Michelin Pilot Sport
2)Yokohamas A539
3)Kumhos
Ohh maann i feel sorry for your old tires... eek.gif Your monster tibby has eaten them pretty bad...
As i was talking with a friend of mine in AutoMotor and Sport they wanna test your car and publish it in the magazine.I think its the only tib in Europe that produces so many hp..BTW guys the sound of Tasos motor is really great... It sounds like a deep modified groupA Rally car.Personally I cant believe the power of this car.. eek.gif I am starting to believe that i was wrong turboing my car..... Finally i think i am facing pain problems in my neck... Maybe it´d be a good idea for new Sparco seats..... 
1)Yokohama A539:Good grip a bit expensive(dry and wet)
2)KUMHO 712:Good grip(dry),good price
3)Pirelli P7000:Good grip,hard rubber can last in deep accelerations.
4)Bridgestone S-03:Top quality,good grip,nice looks,a bit expensive
5)Michelin Pilot sport:My best choice.This tire surely sticks on the road,a bit expensive though.
DON´T BUY::::::::::
1)Bridgestone RE720,S-02
2)Any kind of Falkens
3)Firestone
4)Michelin Exalto
5)Marangoni,Hankook
6)Continental
7)Nokian
8)Goodyear(problems in material structure)
My choice since we are talking about 200wild horses is:
1)Michelin Pilot Sport
2)Yokohamas A539
3)Kumhos
Ohh maann i feel sorry for your old tires... eek.gif Your monster tibby has eaten them pretty bad...
As i was talking with a friend of mine in AutoMotor and Sport they wanna test your car and publish it in the magazine.I think its the only tib in Europe that produces so many hp..BTW guys the sound of Tasos motor is really great...
It sounds like a deep modified groupA Rally car.Personally I cant believe the power of this car.. eek.gif I am starting to believe that i was wrong turboing my car..... Finally i think i am facing pain problems in my neck... Maybe it´d be a good idea for new Sparco seats.....
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Thanx guys!
Thank you Turboman!
You can drive my car any-time you like. In fact you are the ony guy I know that is used to driving a strong Tib (you drive your own monster) and I trust you because you are an excelllent driver! Man you are right my old tyres are completely burnt by my motor!!!
As for Auto-Motor-Sport, maybe we should go publish my car, so all the wolrd will come to know what great mechanincs we have here in Greece. Wait till I finish my tunning....
I hope I will get below the 7secong barier at 0-100km...
As for the tires I will follow your advice and Michelin Pilot Sport...
I hope they will last longer....
PS: you guys sholud see the faces at the gas station where me and Turboman refuel our cars...At last Coupe is getting some respect!!
And never forget!!
1)265BHP turbocharged coupe..
2)190BHP N/A coupe!!!
Thank you Turboman!
You can drive my car any-time you like. In fact you are the ony guy I know that is used to driving a strong Tib (you drive your own monster) and I trust you because you are an excelllent driver! Man you are right my old tyres are completely burnt by my motor!!!
As for Auto-Motor-Sport, maybe we should go publish my car, so all the wolrd will come to know what great mechanincs we have here in Greece. Wait till I finish my tunning....
I hope I will get below the 7secong barier at 0-100km...
As for the tires I will follow your advice and Michelin Pilot Sport...
I hope they will last longer....
PS: you guys sholud see the faces at the gas station where me and Turboman refuel our cars...At last Coupe is getting some respect!!
And never forget!!
1)265BHP turbocharged coupe..
2)190BHP N/A coupe!!!
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Decker : It was not simple, and I had to pay *much* money to gain that extra horse power. Also note that it is 190 at the wheels and not at the crank. Check the general off-topic forum, and also be patient for a couple of weeks until the tunning is completed...then I will post a list of exactly what has be done to my motor. Keep it mind that it was expensive, but I love the results!
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Vehicle: 1997 accent L
Whats so bad about firestone car tires? My fathers and my girl's firestones are nice and grippy. Firestone is made by bridgestone, so I don't really see to many quality issues there.
I do agree on avoiding the bridgestones that are OEM equipted, but the S-03 and the RE-950 are the two highest rated tires on the Tire Rack with the firestone coming in 3rd with the SS20(?) for the size for that size tire. Just my $.25
I do agree on avoiding the bridgestones that are OEM equipted, but the S-03 and the RE-950 are the two highest rated tires on the Tire Rack with the firestone coming in 3rd with the SS20(?) for the size for that size tire. Just my $.25
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TO skierd:
I mentioned that S03 are top quality.
Reffering to Firestones they are constructed by Bridgestone but they dont have the quality of Bridgestones wink.gif
Check a price of a same type of tire between Bridgestone and Firestone and youll see that Bridgestone is a bit more expensive! smile.gif
Because of the developing heat Tasos surely needs a Z-Type tire which can handle the extra stress and the bigger heat.
However i respect your opinion and i agree with your thoughts.
BTW i have studied a lot about tires and i know all(i mean it)the selling products..
I mentioned that S03 are top quality.
Reffering to Firestones they are constructed by Bridgestone but they dont have the quality of Bridgestones wink.gif
Check a price of a same type of tire between Bridgestone and Firestone and youll see that Bridgestone is a bit more expensive! smile.gif
Because of the developing heat Tasos surely needs a Z-Type tire which can handle the extra stress and the bigger heat.
However i respect your opinion and i agree with your thoughts.
BTW i have studied a lot about tires and i know all(i mean it)the selling products..