Need help selecting tires

[TheBlackSwordsMan]

I need a tire for my 16" rim all suggestions appreciated. I kinda want a tire that will handle well and last at least 30,000 miles.

[Milin]

lasting 30k? depends how you drive it

falken azenis sports (or st115...handles the rain better) are very grippy and have had luck in scca this year

a set of yokohama AVS sports might fit the bill too

also look at the bf goodrich KDW tire. (key features: dry and wet)

all these should hit the spot. Kumho ecsta 712 is a good cheap alternative too, but not nearly as grippy. works liek a charm in the rain, however!

[TheBlackSwordsMan]

yea i think i am gonna go with the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 255/50/16 :D wide. I think Domonic said he likes these. I wonder if they don't wear even.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

The kumhos grip well too, don't worry about that.
They are hard to dead hook at the track, but thats because of the A temp rating.

[Dominic]

Tirerack, $55/tire, Kumho ECSTA 711 P245/50R16 - it'll outlast the 712 by a good margin and its H-rated. I intend to go with a set of these, you can't beat the deal, and it has a normal hipo tread pattern that is proven.

[TheBlackSwordsMan]

I think i am gonna go with the 255/50/16 so my speedo and odometer is right :D

[pgriffith]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by TheBlackSwordsMan:
I think i am gonna go with the 255/50/16 so my speedo and odometer is right :D <hr></blockquote>

If you go with a 245/50/16 your speedo will only be 2% faster. the 255/55 is closer at .5% faster but 2% is not that far off.

[Akuma]

255/50 and 245/50 are the same height so there wont be a difference on the odometer.

[TheBlackSwordsMan]

So should i get 245/50/16?
Also what psi should i run them at?

[ December 10, 2002: Message edited by: TheBlackSwordsMan ]</p>

[TheBlackSwordsMan]

So would my odometer get screwed up much by putting the 245/50/16 tires on or should i juse get the factory size....

[Dan M]

I have 245/50s... when I got pulled over for 60 in a 45, I had cruise set at 60. So it's only a very slight difference.

Potenza RE950 - more expensive than the Kumhos, but I love mine.

[viper98885]

I had the Kuhmo 712's and they wore out VERY fast. I have the Nitto NT-450's now and they are much better on wear.

[AZ3.8Camaro]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Akuma:
255/50 and 245/50 are the same height so there wont be a difference on the odometer.<hr></blockquote>

Untrue. However they are very close.
I recommend the Kumhos, simply for VALUE reasons. Sure there are better tires out there. But I Beleive that Kumhs give you the most "Bang for the Buck." I see no problem with getting the 711s instead of the 712s. They have the same traction ratings. Better wear, at the cost of a lower speed rating. But, how often to you REALLY go fast enough for a Z-Rated tire?

[TheBlackSwordsMan]

Very true my decision has been made thank your my helpful friends.