Another Useless Tire Thread - Need Help Choosing Daily Tire!
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Another Useless Tire Thread - Need Help Choosing Daily Tire!
Need advice selecting new tires for my daily 2006 Acura TSX. The all seasons that came with the car are done and I am looking at ~500 mile weekly commutes over the next 6 months along with at least 2 track days. So I need the tire to last ~20,000 miles.
I want to switch over to a higher performance tire given SoCal's weather; something in 225/45/17 size instead of the stock 215/50/17 since latter options blow.
Original intention was to buy 2 sets of Hankook RS3s, but they are out of stock and Tire Rack does not have an estimate restock date. I guess due to next generation RS-4 release next year, but I cannot wait that long.
My budget is ~$120 tire, so the first person to suggest the $170-200 option without a good explanation #BecauseRacecar gets a midnight visit from KGB wetworks team
These are my Tire Rack choices...
I have ran V12 Evo before; not terrible not great, but it is more of a true High Performance All Season than a Max Performance tire. Too much sidewall flex and numbness when pushed hard. I would not be upset to use them again, but I was hoping for a sportier option. I have no base knowledge any other options as it seems all of my top choices are not offered in my size.
Car: 2006 Acura TSX 6MT
Stock Wheels: 17x7 ET55 5x114.3
Suspension Upgrades: Honda A-spec OEM shock/strut assembly, 22mm rear sway bar.
Stock Tire: 215/50/17
I want to switch over to a higher performance tire given SoCal's weather; something in 225/45/17 size instead of the stock 215/50/17 since latter options blow.
Original intention was to buy 2 sets of Hankook RS3s, but they are out of stock and Tire Rack does not have an estimate restock date. I guess due to next generation RS-4 release next year, but I cannot wait that long.
My budget is ~$120 tire, so the first person to suggest the $170-200 option without a good explanation #BecauseRacecar gets a midnight visit from KGB wetworks team
These are my Tire Rack choices...
I have ran V12 Evo before; not terrible not great, but it is more of a true High Performance All Season than a Max Performance tire. Too much sidewall flex and numbness when pushed hard. I would not be upset to use them again, but I was hoping for a sportier option. I have no base knowledge any other options as it seems all of my top choices are not offered in my size.
Car: 2006 Acura TSX 6MT
Stock Wheels: 17x7 ET55 5x114.3
Suspension Upgrades: Honda A-spec OEM shock/strut assembly, 22mm rear sway bar.
Stock Tire: 215/50/17
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And those are not threats, those are promises, my friend.
I have not considered those two; neither Tire Rack or Discount Tire carry them. What is a good online retailer (and you better not say eBay)?
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595RS-RR - OnlineTires.com
Automotive, Victra VR-1
Seems like you're out of luck on the VR1. But the RS-RR tho...
Automotive, Victra VR-1
Seems like you're out of luck on the VR1. But the RS-RR tho...
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595RS-RR - OnlineTires.com
Automotive, Victra VR-1
Seems like you're out of luck on the VR1. But the RS-RR tho...
Automotive, Victra VR-1
Seems like you're out of luck on the VR1. But the RS-RR tho...
EDIT: Gonna have to pass. People report these to be REALLY noisy plus its a 140 tread tire. I will go mad with all the highway driving I will doing.
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I hear the Bridgestone S-04 isn't too bad. The Continental ExtremeContact DW is on closeout right now. Or go with Jourdan's suggestion on the Federal 595 RSRR? You know what I'd actually suggest but it's out of your price range.
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Still reading up on 595. What's the out of price range suggestion?
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Never mind guys. Tire Rack was only showing me XL (high load) 225/45/17 tires when I specified my vehicle since OEM tires are XL
...I can see all of the other non-XL options now but have to crunch numbers to consider the load differences...
...I can see all of the other non-XL options now but have to crunch numbers to consider the load differences...
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Unfortunately, I usually don't care about road noise. The only time I've had a problem was near bald Dunlop ZII. those were so loud you couldn't hold a conversation in the car. But only at ~75mph. Speed up to ~80 and they were fine.
Vato has RS-R and my roomate has a set that I could probably throw on. If you're still in the area and want to go for a ride.
I finally got to experience PSS. I can't stand those tires. They're way too soft.