Tell me how much these tires suck and not to get them XI 326
08-22-2007, 10:22 AM
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Tell me how much these tires suck and not to get them XI 326
Here are the 326's, they are not Falkens but made by the same compant Ohtsu?
Here is the Falken 512 I was uing last winter.
These are supposed to be comparable to the disconnected Falken Ziex 512 (that I have 2 new ones of).
I am on a budget. I got $650 bones for tires. Am I making a mistake by buying these from Les?
They are throwing in the tire siping for free, that is supposed to make them grip better or so they say hahaha.
I want perf but I need tires that can hang in Humboldt County rain. Any ideas on these tires or what I should get so I don't throw away $550 on these?
also right now I am screwed waiting for my new debit card so all I got is cash and checks
I have tested 235/45, can I go 255/40? on my STi?
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Here is the Falken 512 I was uing last winter.
These are supposed to be comparable to the disconnected Falken Ziex 512 (that I have 2 new ones of).
I am on a budget. I got $650 bones for tires. Am I making a mistake by buying these from Les?
They are throwing in the tire siping for free, that is supposed to make them grip better or so they say hahaha.
I want perf but I need tires that can hang in Humboldt County rain. Any ideas on these tires or what I should get so I don't throw away $550 on these?
also right now I am screwed waiting for my new debit card so all I got is cash and checks
I have tested 235/45, can I go 255/40? on my STi?
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08-22-2007, 11:08 AM
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you know, for $650, you can actually get really good tires. It doesnt even have to be S-03 or something like that. If you want something that wears well, performs, LIGHT WEIGHT, you can get Toyo T1R for around that price range.
08-22-2007, 11:21 AM
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I'd suggest the Proxes4's. They are good in the rain and are inexpensive. Better than the 512s for anything other than Snow. I even tracked on them at the Subydude Track Day for 3 sessions 
Wider is not better for rain/ice/snow, only for dry. So I'd stick to 235 size tires, no wider.
Wider is not better for rain/ice/snow, only for dry. So I'd stick to 235 size tires, no wider.
08-22-2007, 11:22 AM
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Was $770 or some ish otdMaybe I will try to ge them to price match
I have buying cheap stuff and I think I will regret these.
Anyone know if the '05 BBS and wheel wells can go 245 or 255? on say a 40 series?
08-22-2007, 11:24 AM
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I'd suggest the Proxes4's. They are good in the rain and are inexpensive. Better than the 512s for anything other than Snow. I even tracked on them at the Subydude Track Day for 3 sessions
Wider is not better for rain/ice/snow, only for dry. So I'd stick to 235 size tires, no wider.
Wider is not better for rain/ice/snow, only for dry. So I'd stick to 235 size tires, no wider.
true on all accounts.
Oh...and I felt they were comparable to the 512's in the snow. Pretty much the same. Rain better. Dry better.
I was actually disapointed in the 512's.
08-22-2007, 11:28 AM
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255/40 will fit. I have that size in my race tires, but I stick to 225/45 for the street.
I just put Falken ZE-329's on my wife's LGT. They replaced her aging ST-115's. The 329's look to have better wet traction and are M&S rated. Out the door including alignment was less than $600.
If you want more of a performance tire, I always recommend the Falken RT-615's. I have them on my STi and they're a great performer. Just don't take them in the snow or heavy rain.
I just put Falken ZE-329's on my wife's LGT. They replaced her aging ST-115's. The 329's look to have better wet traction and are M&S rated. Out the door including alignment was less than $600.
If you want more of a performance tire, I always recommend the Falken RT-615's. I have them on my STi and they're a great performer. Just don't take them in the snow or heavy rain.
08-22-2007, 11:36 AM
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255/40 will fit. I have that size in my race tires, but I stick to 225/45 for the street.
I just put Falken ZE-329's on my wife's LGT. They replaced her aging ST-115's. The 329's look to have better wet traction and are M&S rated. Out the door including alignment was less than $600.
If you want more of a performance tire, I always recommend the Falken RT-615's. I have them on my STi and they're a great performer. Just don't take them in the snow or heavy rain.
I just put Falken ZE-329's on my wife's LGT. They replaced her aging ST-115's. The 329's look to have better wet traction and are M&S rated. Out the door including alignment was less than $600.
If you want more of a performance tire, I always recommend the Falken RT-615's. I have them on my STi and they're a great performer. Just don't take them in the snow or heavy rain.
In a couple months I'm going to mount up the set of 225 RE-01r's that I have in my garage.
08-22-2007, 11:41 AM
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^Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires...second to none as far as dry and wet (combined) A/S tires...
1st set lasted 35k
2nd set lasted 30k
^Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires...second to none as far as dry and wet (combined) A/S tires...
1st set lasted 35k
2nd set lasted 30k