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Well, my car wont pass inspection with the current tires so it's time to get new ones. Any recommendations? I'm not looking for racing tires, more like touring tires.
It has BFGoodrich G-force Sport 195/50 R15 82V on it right now, should I just stick with that?
Thanks!!!
Buy Billy's Falkens, that's as cheap as you're going to get and a good touring tire.Quote:
Originally Posted by cArAzzIE
http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=11096
Get those Falkens or Kumho SPT
I love my Toyo Proxes4 - they've been great all-around and still have plenty of life with almost 20K miles on 'em.
If I take my car and the tires (like they'll fit in my miata) to discount tire will they put them on?Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
Billy if you see this can you PM me or email me or something if you still have these? That thread has been locked. $150 sounds like an incredible bargain if I can get some direction on how to get them onto my car! Probably a pretty stupid question...but I usually just take my car in, pay a bill, and drive away with new tires...
::hippi::
Two on the passenger seat, standing up and pointing in the direction of travel. Move that seat all the way up and straighten the seatback. Now there's a spot for a third tire behind that seat. Fourth tire can sit on the back deck, sliding into your right shoulder on right hand turns. (Voice of experience.)Quote:
Originally Posted by cArAzzIE
Weird I've got only ten k miles on my proxes 4 and my Bfg g force sports are at about 20k and they are at the same tread depth, not to mention the proxes 4 grip is far worse than the Bfg's.Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
Billy's got a truck and would probably deliver them for a few more ::1Dollar:
Yup... go to the Discount Tire on Central across from Collin Creek Mall and ask for Al Cavan... he'll take good care of you... mention the S2000 Club discount...Quote:
Originally Posted by cArAzzIE
That would be cool! Waiting to hear from him :)Quote:
Originally Posted by onething
Maybe they are already gone!
That won't do him any good if he's bringing in his own tires and wheels. Al charges full price for mount/balance unless you buy the tires from him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave04
Discount Denton said they would charge me $25 a wheel! :o
I told them where to go and never been back.
I pay 10 dollars a wheel to the shop I deal with now.
Hmmm... I may have to try the BFGs if my Proxes ever wear out. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by aalvarez04
So...who/where EEEEZ deeez shop you speak of? If I may ask...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogue
Other side of the world! Denton! ;)
I'm sure there are tire shops there in McK/Allen.
Discount over there may do you right, give them a call.
$10 is cheap, but you don't have to pay $25 either.
I only pay $10 mount/balance per tire, too. Just seek out one of the little ex-gas-station-turned-tire-shops in your area. Usually immigrant-owned and sell used tires.
PM sent.
Si... plus uno on that. Those guys are pretty much everywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
There's a guy I use over on Harry Hines near Forest in North Dallas (Affordable Wheel & Tire) - nothing fancy, but he only charged $10/wheel last I used him.
He's also matched Tire Rack prices for me in the past... and thrown in the mount/balance for free (YMMV, of course).
Ahh... good point... there's always Thomason Tire in McKinney....Quote:
Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
+1, if you want to have a great ride on the highway (no shimmy) go see AJ.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave04
The BFG Gforce Sports were the longest lasting of any performance tire I've abused on my Miata. Although I love Falken, the last 2 sets I've had have worn out extreamely fast! The first set of Falken 512's I has lasted around 20k miles, the replacement set lastet 11k miles!
Considering how much I drive my Miata and travel in it and all the rain we get, I'm leaning towards trying out the new BFG G force super sport. What little reviews I've read say they are as good as the Sports for dry yet have excellent wet and even light snow traction.
I've also read a lot of good things about the new Falken 912's, but then again I'm starting to loose my love for them. I currently have their 329 tire on and they are almost down to 3/32's after just 9k miles! And these are 60k mile rated!
Got the tires last night - ((thanks again Billy)). Put one in the passengers seat, one in the trunk, and the other two in my boyfriends passenger seat (not even ONE would fit in his trunk!).
woowhoo! I have new tires and it didn't cost me an arm & a leg!
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Originally Posted by Miatamoto
So is AJ at Thomason Tire in McKinney?
No "AJ" is at NTB Lewisville.
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Originally Posted by Dave04
What ever you do, don't mention dfwmiata.com;):D
Did I miss something? When did an alignment get rid of a shimmy? Balancing the wheels and installing the sub-frame brace get rid of that, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
But yeah, AJ will give you the best alignment. A great alignment can make a huge difference on how well a car drives.
I have the 912s in 205/50/15 on a stock rim. I'm not real impressed. They seem to handle better now that it is cool than when I got them, (in the summer,) but to me, they are not great tires. Going from 635E to southbound 35E at 60-65mph was scary during the real hot days - it seemed as though the rear was trying to skid around the curve, and the only things holding the car on the road were the front tires. Same with gettting on 20 westbound from 408. Now that it is cooler, the tires seem to grip better, and aren't as scary. But after about 6K miles, the wear on the rears is significant, and I wonder if they will make it a whole year.Quote:
Originally Posted by icepenguin66
For comparison, I drove a 91 with 215/50/15 512s that a friend owned in the Mojave desert, and they weren't nearly as likely to let go. Makes me wonder if I got a bad set of 912s. In any case, I think it will be my last set of them.
Read the whole thread, we've been talking about mounting tires the whole time. :rolleyes: I don't think anybody ever said anything about alignments.Quote:
Originally Posted by icepenguin66
AJ did the most meticulous job of balancing on my 6ULs. There's probably only one sticker weight on each wheel and it was perfect.
Leaving work yesterday I did a quick right turn onto the road and slid all over the place! WHOOOAAA! Okay so it was kinda fun...but It really took me by surprise - I guess the street was a LITTLE slick from a light rain...but wow! The handling is a lot different then my B.O.B. (big old buick)! Probably doesn't help that my tires are within a split hairs width to bald!
::Angel::
We got the tires mounted today and the inspection done. Big thanks to Dark Shadow for doing this. The car handles much better now.