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Kenji001 · 05-13-2008, 12:27 PM

Which tires are better for drifting?

Riken Raptor HR
195/60R-15 88H BSW
$46.00 each
http://www.discounttire.com/dt...ar=60

Falken ZE-912
195/60/15
$47.74 each
http://www.1010tires.com/tire....alken

I have a 1993 Nissan 240SX with 15" stock 4-lug rims.

Thanks!

azndoc · 05-13-2008, 12:30 PM

Just buy a pair of each and try it out for yourself.

You have to make your own decision when it comes to tires for drifting.

I'm always changing brands to see which ones I like.

Sure recommendations help, but in the end everyone has different driving styles and therefore you have to make your own conclusion.

GL

apex · 05-13-2008, 07:41 PM

if u just messin around buy used tires uless u can really afford gettin
new tires all the time to mess with

battlecoupe · 05-14-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Just buy a pair of each and try it out for yourself.

You have to make your own decision when it comes to tires for drifting.

I'm always changing brands to see which ones I like.

Sure recommendations help, but in the end everyone has different driving styles and therefore you have to make your own conclusion.

GL

I agree with azndoc on this one. I would rather get falkens if I had to choose between the two ( just my biased opinion). From what I have seen at my work with rikens is fairly decent not many come back as adjustments but your gonna kill them either way drifting.

Kenji001 · 05-14-2008, 02:05 PM

For unmounting/mounting tires, it costs about $20 per wheel. So, using used tires might not be a good idea. With new tires, it lasts longer and less cost on unmounting/mounting tires on the long run.

I am still thinking a way to save money in the long run. For example, maybe buying my own tire changer/wheel balancer and get used tires from junkyards will be a good option.

apex · 05-14-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenji001

For unmounting/mounting tires, it costs about $20 per wheel. So, using used tires might not be a good idea. With new tires, it lasts longer and less cost on unmounting/mounting tires on the long run.

I am still thinking a way to save money in the long run. For example, maybe buying my own tire changer/wheel balancer and get used tires from junkyards will be a good option.

damn where i work we charge 10 per wheel with bal but if u get the used from us we give u a break and mount and bal. for free

LongGrain · 05-14-2008, 07:09 PM

i had falken ze912's in the front with some shitty michelins in back at the last event, they felt fine, could have been a little grippier, but ok for the price. i'm still a beginner though, so my opinion doesnt really count for much..

05-13-2008, 12:27 PM	#1
Kenji001 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 320 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Falken ZE-912 or Riken Raptor HR for drifting Which tires are better for drifting? Riken Raptor HR 195/60R-15 88H BSW $46.00 each http://www.discounttire.com/dt...ar=60 Falken ZE-912 195/60/15 $47.74 each http://www.1010tires.com/tire....alken I have a 1993 Nissan 240SX with 15" stock 4-lug rims. Thanks!

05-13-2008, 07:41 PM	#3
apex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: palm springs Posts: 1,566 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	if u just messin around buy used tires uless u can really afford gettin new tires all the time to mess with __________________ Red Rocket

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05-13-2008, 12:30 PM	#2
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Just buy a pair of each and try it out for yourself. You have to make your own decision when it comes to tires for drifting. I'm always changing brands to see which ones I like. Sure recommendations help, but in the end everyone has different driving styles and therefore you have to make your own conclusion. GL

05-14-2008, 02:05 PM	#5
Kenji001 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 320 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For unmounting/mounting tires, it costs about $20 per wheel. So, using used tires might not be a good idea. With new tires, it lasts longer and less cost on unmounting/mounting tires on the long run. I am still thinking a way to save money in the long run. For example, maybe buying my own tire changer/wheel balancer and get used tires from junkyards will be a good option.

05-14-2008, 07:09 PM	#7
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i had falken ze912's in the front with some shitty michelins in back at the last event, they felt fine, could have been a little grippier, but ok for the price. i'm still a beginner though, so my opinion doesnt really count for much..