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carnagexxxx
10-07-2009, 09:44 AM
Has anyone had any experience with these? I need some new tires for my daily driver. Right now I have Hankook Ventus 225/45/17 on my falken hanabi 17 X 7.5.

Any other suggestions for decent cheap tires to last another year would be appreciated.
blackej7
10-07-2009, 09:55 AM
I have them on my sti. car definatley doesn't handle/feel the same, but theyre good in the snow. Cheap too.
carnagexxxx
10-07-2009, 09:59 AM
I forgot to even mention anything about the snow/rain. Winters in my area can be a pain in the ass and I have a feeling that we are going to get nailed with bad weather this year.
venom_5
10-07-2009, 10:02 AM
i see you live in PA, do you want a summer tire anyways?

if so, ive had good experiences with the Sumitomos (HTR Z, HTR Z II, and HTR H4s) and Dunlop Direzzas as far as cheaper tires, although the Direzza Sport Z1's are a bit more pricey

-edit-
you answered my first question ... you probably want a less performance-oriented tire for the winter, and get something a bit nicer when the late spring rolls around
slider2828
10-07-2009, 11:38 AM
HTR ZII definitely not a summer tire... it doesn't handle well and sidewalls really suck...

For a winter tire, I heard Kumho ASX's aren't bad.... and not too expensive
S14_Kouki
10-07-2009, 12:34 PM
Who buys tires no a days like wtf
carnagexxxx
10-07-2009, 01:42 PM
Who buys tires no a days like wtf


I'd just drive around on my crap bald tires but to pass PA inspection you can't be rollin' on tires with belts and chunks taken out :nono:
S14_Kouki
10-07-2009, 04:36 PM
I'd just drive around on my crap bald tires but to pass PA inspection you can't be rollin' on tires with belts and chunks taken out :nono:

fuckin PA I lived up there for a year (went to wyotech) it sucked I got a fuckin window tint ticket up there.
LifePlazaCircuit
10-07-2009, 04:41 PM
read up on tirerack.com for reviews
carnagexxxx
10-08-2009, 11:51 PM
LOL, PA does suck for tint violations! That is why I don't have any tint on the driver and passenger side windows.

I hate being cheap on something like DD tires and since the winter is going to suck I should get something that will give me good grip. I did pretty well last year (first with the 2 way KAAZ) but i have a shitty feeling it's going to be worse this year with snow.
aled
10-09-2009, 12:00 AM
I've drifted on a few sets.
But yeah, TireRack and any Peer-Reviewed sites are great for doing research.