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Did some tire/wheel swapping today (thanks Baker!), and discovered one of my street tires had a bubble on the sidewall.
Never really loved the Kumho Ecsta AST's, so I'm shopping for replacements. Don't need to be super sticky, but able to handle spirited driving.
Please discuss.
Get the Federals that DaveW has been testing. Super cheap, super fun. Good enough for all but sub freezing. The Hankook V12 is also a favorite year rounder for me that us still track day worthy.
I loved the BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sports when I had them. Unfortunately for me, I had to have tires right that moment when the time came for new ones, and the G-Force Super Sports aren't usually stocked locally in the size I needed.
I have 2 BFG 225 rivals in the garage collecting dust. They're about 60% tread if I remember.
Probably more sticky than you needed but I was planning on listing them for sale on here anyway.
The Federals at 140TW might be too soft for street duty. The V12's smallest diameter is 16" unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Those are a bit more than I was wanting to spend for street tires. I do have dedicated AX/track tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by Walsted
Thanks Jigger...they probably are too sticky and I need a set of 4.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiggerachi
I've always found the Yokohama S-drives to be a great tire, though I've heard some people find them a little noisy. On a Miata, seems like I've never noticed that.
I was impressed with the S-drives when I did the Yokohama Ride and Drive. I have not owned any yet, but I will.
I went with the Nitto Neogens as a decent all around tire. So far so good.
I love the S-Drives on my Mustang. Thanks Mike. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Oh yeah squid! That was my 3rd set of those, great tires.
Thanks for all the replies guys....I'm going to give a set of these a shot. Since I'm DD'ing the Miata these days, I wanted something better suited for that role.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Ecsta+PA31
Hit me a price please. I was wanting to try b4 I buy (a complete new set).Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiggerachi
it's a little tough right now, we tried to get 15" for our lemons car.. no RS-3's and we got the last pair of rivals from tire rack.
I did put these on the volvo and though not a spirited car, they are quiet and hold their own..
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ntus+S1+noble2
^I looked at those too....sadly, they don't come in 15". A lot of the models I looked at smallest size were 16", or even 17".
When will you get them installed? I might swing by Baker's to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
^Supposed to be delivered today...will shoot for tomorrow after work and let you know.
Going to look sweet Yo!
http://www.focusst.org/forum/attachm...8630c85b_b.jpg
I can't wait until that stupid trend is over.
C
What trend is that? Must be a facebook thing! :rolleyes:
Just bought the BFG Super Sport A/S. I've like them so far. Quiet, good wet and dry handling and were reasonably priced. $365 shipped to me and $40 to mount and balance them.
Hey William where are you getting tires mounted for $40 - that sounds like a good price.
Thanks,
Not sure who William uses, but I can vouch for baker99miata over on the west side. He runs a tire shop and is a cool fellow Miata guy.
You get a delivery today?Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
+1000 for baker99miata!Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Yes I did! Going to call Baker later on and plan to run up there after work. (5'ish time frame)Quote:
Originally Posted by wrx74
I like know too! Have a set of track tires needed mounting. I agree with Wm that the BFG Supersort II is nice street tires at very good price especially if you catch them on sale. Around Labor Day they practically giving them away !Quote:
Originally Posted by 2K Miata
DFW Discount Tire at Buckingham and Plano Road. We worked out a deal with them but just bring them the wheels and tires off the car for that price. Wear a TDR hat and/or shirt and they'll think you work here. ;)
That ploy has worked well for you! ::Rimshot:Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
:clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Don't tell Gary to raise price of the TDR t-shirts! 😄
Burn! ::Flame::Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
That's just mean! ��
Where did you find them at that price?Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
Did you try them out this morning?Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
^I did...a little squirmy with the cold weather and mold release. I'll report back once they're scrubbed in a bit.
Perhaps a few hot laps on top of the parking garage? ::fool::Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
^That would be fun, except for the giant speed bumps they use! ::Drive2::
Why I oughta... ::Chair::Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Tire Rack SaleQuote:
Originally Posted by Walsted
...................................waiting........ ............................waiting............... ...........................Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Sorry, all this chatter and traffic on the forum had me distracted! :rolleyes:
I like them! Took them a bit to settle in and get 'round'. Now that they have, they are quiet on the street and relatively grippy....no complaints to date.
Different data point: I had Toyo R1-Rs (16") on my 2002 and I thought there were just okay until they got worse (pretty slippery once they were worn). Before I headed out to Laguna Seca for the 25th party, I put on some Yoko S-Drives. After that 4500-mile trip (9 days, 11 states), I've put on another 1500 or so and I still really like them -- grippy and quiet still.
It seems new tires are always such a nice change from the worn-out crap that just got replaced. The same goes for shocks and brakes. I'll be curious how I like these after another 10k miles. I'll also be curious how you like yours in a year, sammmmmmmmmmmmmm.