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alright it's getting to be that time... i need a good all season tire....any suggestions? and also i'm going to be changing out wheels in the spring and trying to find somthing either black/chrome lip or maybe gold/with chrome lip... again any suggestions?
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thread topic is "wheels" but the original post is about tires
if you're looking for affordable wheels check out the selection of Rota wheels. SubyDude is a good place to start. my Tarmac IIs have held up really well and were pretty cheap. come next summer I plan on getting a new set of Rotas of some type...
if you're looking for affordable tires, I can personally recommend the Kumho Ecsta ASX. good handling, great ride quality, very affordable. I don't have a lot of different tire experience but I've been very satisfied with the ASX's. If you want a lot of opinions about tires, talk to a group of hard core auto-crossers. due to rule restrictions on modifications they tend to try a LOT of different tires.
if you're looking for affordable wheels check out the selection of Rota wheels. SubyDude is a good place to start. my Tarmac IIs have held up really well and were pretty cheap. come next summer I plan on getting a new set of Rotas of some type...
if you're looking for affordable tires, I can personally recommend the Kumho Ecsta ASX. good handling, great ride quality, very affordable. I don't have a lot of different tire experience but I've been very satisfied with the ASX's. If you want a lot of opinions about tires, talk to a group of hard core auto-crossers. due to rule restrictions on modifications they tend to try a LOT of different tires.
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If your looking for cheap (and who isn't) here would be my recommendation:
The MSW Type 14: 17x8" for $96 each. They weigh 22lbs which is not very light but it certainly isn't heavy.
Than you can pick-up a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/45/17 for $86 each
or Sumitomo HTR+ for $83.
If you want dedicatd snow tires you could get a set of Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 for $124 each.
The MSW Type 14: 17x8" for $96 each. They weigh 22lbs which is not very light but it certainly isn't heavy.
Than you can pick-up a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/45/17 for $86 each
or Sumitomo HTR+ for $83.
If you want dedicatd snow tires you could get a set of Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 for $124 each.
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Actually, I should probably go on record here with my opinions on "snow tires."
If you do not plan on doing any serious driving in heavy snow or ice than a good set off all season tires (with a M&S rating) will serve you just fine. Most studies I have seen that compare Ultra high performance All Season tires (such as the KUHMO ASX or Potenza RE960AS) against "performance winter tires" such as the Blizzak LM-25 or Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 indicate that the performance winter tires are only a marginal improvement over the all season tires while dedicated Ice and Snow Tires are a marked improvement over both.
To give you an idea, Tire rack gives a traction index for snow and ice testing, the Traction Index identifies the relative performance vs. the best available (higher being better) on ice.
the Blizzak REVO 1 Studless Ice and Snow tires got a rating of 100.
the Blizzak LM-25 Performance Winter tires got a rating of 77.
the Potenza RE960AS Ultra High Performance All-Season tires got a rating of 75.
the Potenza RE050A Max Performance Summer tires got a rating of 62.
Now, throw in the fact that the 225/45HR17 Blizzak LM-25 Performance Winter tires sell for $144 each, while the Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/45WR17 sell for $86 each. That's almost $240 extra a set!
Now, if you live in regions that get significant snow fall, or you plan on making a number of winter excursions to ski resorts with questionable roads than I would highly recomend a set of dedicated Ice and Snow tires.
If you do not plan on doing any serious driving in heavy snow or ice than a good set off all season tires (with a M&S rating) will serve you just fine. Most studies I have seen that compare Ultra high performance All Season tires (such as the KUHMO ASX or Potenza RE960AS) against "performance winter tires" such as the Blizzak LM-25 or Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 indicate that the performance winter tires are only a marginal improvement over the all season tires while dedicated Ice and Snow Tires are a marked improvement over both.
To give you an idea, Tire rack gives a traction index for snow and ice testing, the Traction Index identifies the relative performance vs. the best available (higher being better) on ice.
the Blizzak REVO 1 Studless Ice and Snow tires got a rating of 100.
the Blizzak LM-25 Performance Winter tires got a rating of 77.
the Potenza RE960AS Ultra High Performance All-Season tires got a rating of 75.
the Potenza RE050A Max Performance Summer tires got a rating of 62.
Now, throw in the fact that the 225/45HR17 Blizzak LM-25 Performance Winter tires sell for $144 each, while the Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/45WR17 sell for $86 each. That's almost $240 extra a set!
Now, if you live in regions that get significant snow fall, or you plan on making a number of winter excursions to ski resorts with questionable roads than I would highly recomend a set of dedicated Ice and Snow tires.
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