Replacment tires (upgrade)

mikecronis · 07-20-2008, 10:36 PM

What are the best non-stock replacement tires du-jour for our vehicles? I plan on running stock size in the front and 275/40-18 in the rear. I was considering Goodyear F1-DS3 tires. Longevity is not an issue. At least 5000 miles is nice though.

MidniteBlues · 07-20-2008, 10:58 PM

Certainly one of the best performing tire vs the competition and similar type tires. In fact this is tire I am looking at also to replace the OEM's on my 07 roadster. Check out the stats vs its peers..

Consumer Survey Results By Category)

That other #1 tire tied with it is also under consideration with me, always been a fan of Michelin's, always have had great luck and they never wear out..

I am surprised tho, being that you are Colorado that you are considering these wheels. I would not drive on them if say it is below freezing.. They don't appear to be as "agile". I look at them for my state most definitely..

mikecronis · 07-22-2008, 01:57 AM

I ran these on my 1999 Pontiac Firehawk with no ill-effect for 6 years here in Denver and 2 years in North Dakota!

crowman7000 · 07-22-2008, 06:07 AM

Upon rereading the OP I retract all statements.

GetAboutRL · 07-22-2008, 09:20 AM

But you being from Denver ... consider "Ultra High Performance All-Season tires. The top seven are all so good it comes down to cost and tread design you prefer.

Consumer Survey Results By Category List for 'Ultra High Performance - All Season' list.

If you look carefully at the #1 on my list ... you will notice it is #3 on "MidnightBlues" ... but the performance rating numbers on each tire strangely have changed. These numbers are not from TireRack test track testing ... but from readers who participated in a tire survey. So month to month the number's jump around. Use this information as a guide and then read each spec-info section on the tires you are impressed with. This month's #1 may be next month's #7. Take the "Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season" reinforced by spirally wound "DuPont Keviar" ... it has been #1 in previous survey's and should be a serious Denver conideration still.

Cobrajim · 07-23-2008, 11:33 PM

I've read a lot of great reviews for the Falken Azenis 615. A street tire with R compound type grip.

07-20-2008, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikecronis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 107 My Photos: (0)	Replacment tires (upgrade) What are the best non-stock replacement tires du-jour for our vehicles? I plan on running stock size in the front and 275/40-18 in the rear. I was considering Goodyear F1-DS3 tires. Longevity is not an issue. At least 5000 miles is nice though.

07-20-2008, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,580 My Photos: (0)	Certainly one of the best performing tire vs the competition and similar type tires. In fact this is tire I am looking at also to replace the OEM's on my 07 roadster. Check out the stats vs its peers.. Consumer Survey Results By Category) That other #1 tire tied with it is also under consideration with me, always been a fan of Michelin's, always have had great luck and they never wear out.. I am surprised tho, being that you are Colorado that you are considering these wheels. I would not drive on them if say it is below freezing.. They don't appear to be as "agile". I look at them for my state most definitely.. __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor - Last edited by MidniteBlues : 07-22-2008 at 12:34 PM.

07-22-2008, 01:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikecronis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 107 My Photos: (0)	I ran these on my 1999 Pontiac Firehawk with no ill-effect for 6 years here in Denver and 2 years in North Dakota! Last edited by mikecronis : 07-22-2008 at 02:00 AM.

07-22-2008, 06:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
crowman7000 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 13 My Photos: (0)	Upon rereading the OP I retract all statements. Last edited by crowman7000 : 07-22-2008 at 06:13 AM.

07-22-2008, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,515 My Photos: (0)	But you being from Denver ... consider "Ultra High Performance All-Season tires. The top seven are all so good it comes down to cost and tread design you prefer. Consumer Survey Results By Category List for 'Ultra High Performance - All Season' list. If you look carefully at the #1 on my list ... you will notice it is #3 on "MidnightBlues" ... but the performance rating numbers on each tire strangely have changed. These numbers are not from TireRack test track testing ... but from readers who participated in a tire survey. So month to month the number's jump around. Use this information as a guide and then read each spec-info section on the tires you are impressed with. This month's #1 may be next month's #7. Take the "Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season" reinforced by spirally wound "DuPont Keviar" ... it has been #1 in previous survey's and should be a serious Denver conideration still. __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning! Last edited by GetAboutRL : 07-22-2008 at 09:56 AM.

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07-23-2008, 11:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cobrajim Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 45 My Photos: (0)	I've read a lot of great reviews for the Falken Azenis 615. A street tire with R compound type grip.

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