What tires do you have? Options

[chacha]

215/45/17

This post has been edited by chacha: Feb 18, 2006 - 12:15 PM

[bindertch]

Just to update this I decided to get Falken Ziex 512's. I just got them installed yesterday and they are a lot quieter than the Yokohamas that were on it before. Also they grip better but that could also be because the others were almost bald.

[jdg371]

anyone ever tried or seen some Celica GTS wheels (or any 16in wheels in the matter) mounted on 205/55/16?

I have a set of 205/55 mounted on some Solara rims right now, but since I cant use then on my Celica I'll just get some 16in wheels and mount then on..

[bindertch]

anyone ever tried or seen some Celica GTS wheels (or any 16in wheels in the matter) mounted on 205/55/16?

I have a set of 205/55 mounted on some Solara rims right now, but since I cant use then on my Celica I'll just get some 16in wheels and mount then on..

That is what mine are. They look a lot better than the cheap stock steel ones that were on it. Plus the GTS rims are wider.

[jdg371]

anyone ever tried or seen some Celica GTS wheels (or any 16in wheels in the matter) mounted on 205/55/16?

I have a set of 205/55 mounted on some Solara rims right now, but since I cant use then on my Celica I'll just get some 16in wheels and mount then on..

That is what mine are. They look a lot better than the cheap stock steel ones that were on it. Plus the GTS rims are wider.

You have the same size tire?

[bindertch]

No mine are 205/50/16. I was told that the 55 size would make the sidewalls weak for cornering. Even now I have noticed that the car has kind of a floating feeling in the rear. I am going to check the pressures and make sure they are right though.

[x_itchy_b_x]

215/45/17 Sumitumos HTRZII

oops lol 215 not 245 lol. wow.

This post has been edited by x_itchy_b_x: Mar 9, 2006 - 12:23 AM

[lagos]

245/45/17 Sumitumos HTRZII

how the hell did you fit those on your car without rubbing?

[Celicav]

Dunlop SP Sport 5000s

[celicast3sgte]

celicazr, do your tires make LOTS of noise loosing traction? i tried some azenis on an ae86 and didnt like the noise when it went sideways.... YUCKY but very sticky for normal driving it felt like i was taking a corner in a go kart the way it took that turn so tight.

[malpaso]

205/50/16 Michelin MXM HX (http://michelinman.com/catalog/tires/MichelinPilotMXM.html?tiretype=3&tire=8)

[CelicaZR]

celicazr, do your tires make LOTS of noise loosing traction? i tried some azenis on an ae86 and didnt like the noise when it went sideways.... YUCKY but very sticky for normal driving it felt like i was taking a corner in a go kart the way it took that turn so tight.

Which Azenis did you use?
I dont think you would've use the rt215 or the rt615.
These are more for track days and twisties.
Man they are expensive just for 205/50/15 and tires wear is very quick(I've
been told your lucky to get 20,000Kms out of them).
These tires will be begging you to push your car harder around corners.
Once they are warmed up they will stick like crazy

[Jdog1385]

Falken for life

[jdg371]

14in unkown tires<< the ones on the Celi

205/55/16 Goodyear Eagle << soon to be mounted when I get some GTS wheels

[NaKeD]

225/40/R18

i use continental typres....
have anyone heard of them? apparently they're made in japan
i pop one of the tyre and wanna get a replacement, it costed me AU$450 per tyre
so i end up replacing it with falcon which was AU$220

if someone have heard of it.. tell me why are they so expensive! i hate them.. theyre slippery

NaKeD

[boosted_K2]

Continental is actually a German company, I interviewed with them not long ago.

Tires I'm using/ Previously used:

Comp Tires:

Hoosier AS04/AS03 - you pay for traction, not longevity... the best there is for autocross, but dont expect to get more than a 1/2 a season on them if you race frequently, if you only do a few you might stretch them a full season. Front: 205/55/14 Rear: 225/55/14 MR2na

Kumho V710s - just purchased, havent ran on yet. I hear they are comparable to the hoosiers (slightly less sticky) but last over 2X as long... these are the perfect tires for the budget autoxer, if you are a newbie autoxer and looking to save even more money than go with the Victoracer, these are a few steps up from the victos. Front: 205/55/14 Rear: 225/55/14 MR2na

Kumho VictoRacer - Used these on my friends GS classed Saturn SC2, great great budget autox tire, versitle and can be used in the wet too. perfect for beginners and you can get over 2 seasons on them. 205/55/15 all around Saturn SC2


Comp. Street Class Tires:

Falken Azenis RT-615 - Only used them for a very limited ammount of time, head and shoulders better than your standard high performance street tire, handles the wet MUCH better than the previous RT-215s, but they seem to have lost a little of the dry traction, however still much better than the comparable yokos or toyos. They just need to start making more sizes of these. 205/40/16 all around MR2t

Hankook Ventus Z-212 - Just purchased and putting a few miles on them right now. These are what I plan on running this year for any bad weather events or events where i dont want to take the R-compounds. From what I have heard is these tires are excellent for heavier cars (EVO, WRX, STI, etc..) or cars with big wheels. The sidewalls are a little soft compared to the azenis so you have to keep them pumped to get the best traction. Overall I am happy with them so far, a little messing around in an abandoned parking lot proved what i had heard about the sidewalls, as i would take sharp turns and quick switchbacks it tended to understeer more than the azenis did, roll over was more than falkens but nothing to be worried about. after putting some more air in the tires the car became a little more neutral, though it still errored on the side of understeering. These also have GREAT wet traction for a street comp tire. 195/60/14 all around (width seems under rated, side by side with my Kumho 711s these look wider) MR2na

High Performance Street Tires:

Yoko AVS ES100 - Good performance street tire, a little better life expectancy than the Comp street tires, but not quite in the same class as the Kooks or the Falkens though... not a tire for someone who wants to be competitive in a street tire class, but works great if you just want to go to have fun. 205/45/16 all around MR2t

Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 - Great cheap tire if you get a package deal on some wheels/tires, I've had a set that has lasted me 3 season of summer driving + they have 4 autox events on them, one got a bubble in the sidewall last summer so I am going to take it to discount tire to get it replaced, they look like they still have another season or 2 on them. 205/40/17 97 Celica ST / 2000 Celica GTS

All Seasons:

Continental ContiSports - average all season tire, has real soft sidewalls and great traction in snow and rain, actually pretty decent in icey conditions as well. Poor traction in dry however. These are the tires that came on my Cobalt. 195/60/15 Cobalt

Kumho Ecsta 711s - i really like these for all seasons, very cheap, good treadlife and good wet traction for just driving around, no complaints. Front: 205/55/15 Rear: 225/55/15 MR2na

[GT4WRC]

I run DOT approved road legal slicks full time. Toyo Proxes RA1



write up

The tread pattern may not look very exciting, but these tyres are awesome. Once you get some heat into them it is nigh on impossible to break traction when driving on public roads. Better still is the wet weather capability. These tyres are as good in the wet as a lot of high performance tyres are in the dry. And the wear rate is pretty impressive too.
Gary

[ILuvMyCelica95]

I'm actually leaving to get new tires, so i will let you know what i get... cause apparently ignoring your allignment problem for long enough results in this:



yes i know, i'm a moron, iiii don't wanna hear it.

[NaKeD]

Continental is actually a German company, I interviewed with them not long ago.

Thanks dude for clearing that up..
wonder why they cost more than others IMO they're not that good

NaKeD

[Kadett]

Currently:
Avon ZZ3 215-45-17 : Overall a good tyre but tricky when in the rain.
Have driven a Celica with 215-45-17 Goodyear Eagles GSD3 tyre. Those are on of the best tyres made for our cars.

But since i am getting new (18"rims) with the rim deal i got:
Toyo Proxes T1-R 225-40-18: Great on dry, can be tricky in wet. Seem te wear out fast. This al on experience from other!