$1000 budget for tires

[Gunkata]

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/michelin-pilot-sport-ps2-page-2

For all the PS2 lovin'.. interesting tidbits on dry performance... they are not the best, actually.

The V12's were faster:

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/hankook-ventus-v12-evo-page-10


BOOM.


Right now, I'm looking at the FAlken Azenis 615's that they are selling for 752 shipped, 652 after rebate, perhaps to grab now for next summer track rubber...

 

[Jason3D]

I got the v12's recently. As others have said, they're comfy on the streets but do feel squishy from the soft sidewalls. Can't complain too much though considering the low cost and rebate. Could practically buy two sets of them compared to the cost of some other options.

 

[DarkCloak]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...eSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&wtpackage=true

Insider Tip. Try these out. An HRE manager informed me recently in person that these utilize the same sidewall and very similar compound as the Michelin Pilot Super Sport but at a much lower cost.

BF Goodrich is owned by Michelin

 

[Gunkata]

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/bfgoodrich-g-force-t-a-kdw-page-7

not the best review of them^. I've ran them on my C6, they are decent tho.

You can buy RS3's for not much more than that, however.

 

[Gunkata]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...eSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&wtpackage=true

$100 more.. well worth it.

 

[DarkCloak]

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/bfgoodrich-g-force-t-a-kdw-page-7

not the best review of them^. I've ran them on my C6, they are decent tho.

You can buy RS3's for not much more than that, however.

But those are not really comparable though due to the difference in treadwear rating. You really can only compare three types of high performance tires:
1. DOT legal pseudo-slicks
2. All out summer grip (wear rating below 200)
3. Summer performance with a more enduro type Compound (treadwear rating >200)

You really can't compare cross-genre

 

[JhnR]

Those BF's are sooo loud..

 

[JhnR]

Right now, I'm looking at the FAlken Azenis 615's that they are selling for 752 shipped, 652 after rebate, perhaps to grab now for next summer track rubber...

Those are sticky. But wear fast

 

[Gunkata]

But those are not really comparable though due to the difference in treadwear rating. You really can only compare three types of high performance tires:
1. DOT legal pseudo-slicks
2. All out summer grip (wear rating below 200)
3. Summer performance with a more enduro type Compound (treadwear rating >200)

You really can't compare cross-genre

right, you should tell C&D that tho, not me, lol...

 

[Jason3D]

I got the v12's recently. As others have said, they're comfy on the streets but do feel squishy from the soft sidewalls. Can't complain too much though considering the low cost and rebate. Could practically buy two sets of them compared to the cost of some other options.

 

[MBorVW]

Raining in kc today and having some traction issues with my new V2 tires with moderate acceleration. Kind of a bummer but braking is good in the wet.

 

[jaydubz]

Continental DW. For more wet traction, Conti DWS. These probably are right around the 1k range installed.

Agreed! 100% I went with the Continental DWS and they excellent in the wet and dry. Discount tire did the full package along with tire replacement for just under $800.00. Of course this was done on the 18" wheel, an inch up may just come in under your budget. I highly recommend them for value and performance.

 

[JhnR]

Never tried the Conti DWS..how are they in the dry? better then the V12?

 

[GTI7871]

Never tried the Conti DWS..how are they in the dry? better then the V12?

 

[usefulidiot]

There is never enough Bruce Boxleitner on the interwebs