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01-23-2011, 01:56 PM
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they are alright
about the same as general uhp
prices are fairly cheap too so....cant complain much
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01-23-2011, 07:26 PM
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Since we are on the topic of tires, anybody have any personal experience with the Continental Sport Contact 2?
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01-23-2011, 07:30 PM
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The ///M and Pelican guys seem to love it however, no personal experience with those tires myself.
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01-23-2011, 08:06 PM
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#29 | | Cool beans bro
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About to buy some new tires to stretch a 205/40 on a 8.5 rim. Falken 512s or 912s? I'm leaning towards 912s since theyre quieter and more up to date. but i hear the 512s stretch better... Looking for low noise, stretchability and reliability.
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01-23-2011, 08:07 PM
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Recommend any 235/40/18 summer tires only, anything good?
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01-23-2011, 10:04 PM
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#31 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by JordanLee About to buy some new tires to stretch a 205/40 on a 8.5 rim. Falken 512s or 912s? I'm leaning towards 912s since theyre quieter and more up to date. but i hear the 512s stretch better... Looking for low noise, stretchability and reliability. | You should be fine with Falken 912s on a 205 on a 8.5. The 912s should do fine with what you're working with.
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01-23-2011, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by daval Recommend any 235/40/18 summer tires only, anything good? | Contiental DW summer tires
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01-23-2011, 10:39 PM
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#33 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Originally Posted by JordanLee About to buy some new tires to stretch a 205/40 on a 8.5 rim. Falken 512s or 912s? I'm leaning towards 912s since theyre quieter and more up to date. but i hear the 512s stretch better... Looking for low noise, stretchability and reliability. | I couldn't get rid of my 912's fast enough. If someone thinks they are quiet they need to drive on some continentals or michelins. I had hankook optimos on my car before the 912s and noticed the significantly noisier tire right away. I'm in the market now for new wheels + tires. What is the general consensus on the continental DWS? Good enough to leave on year round? Otherwise I will just go for the hankook k110, seems like all the professional reviewers love it, and all say they have great wet performance which should be great to have in vancity.
EDIT: IIRC the 912's were also a pretty heavy tire, but don't quote me on that
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01-23-2011, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu What is the general consensus on the continental DWS? Good enough to leave on year round? | General consensus with the BMW crowd is that they are a good bang for their buck for an all-year tire.
I ran 512s a long time ago and currently 912s. 512s suck. The 912s are alright for their price range but better to keep your options open to other brands/makes. Can't say much about noise because my motor and exhaust are loud enough as it is.
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01-23-2011, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by daval Recommend any 235/40/18 summer tires only, anything good? | http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
PZero Rosso on special... ought to be quite good. In 225 the System Assimetrico is on special.
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01-24-2011, 12:37 AM
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#36 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by roastpuff | I wouldn't recommend the Pzero Rosso's they tend to have horrible tread wear but they stick to pavement like glue. I have 275 in the front and 355's in the rear and I dread putting kms on them.
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01-24-2011, 03:23 AM
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continental extreme dw is the shit. (not to be confused with the "DWS" which is an all season tire. a damn good one at that as well.)
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01-24-2011, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Prelude_2_NV Since we are on the topic of tires, anybody have any personal experience with the Continental Sport Contact 2? |
not good enough for the price. the continental extreme contact DW summers are much better, and cheaper too.
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01-24-2011, 05:04 AM
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any reviews on yokohama s-drive?
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01-24-2011, 06:23 AM
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my friend has them on his m3, and says they're comparable to falken 452s but more expensive. not worth it apparently.
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01-24-2011, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlieH continental extreme dw is the shit. (not to be confused with the "DWS" which is an all season tire. a damn good one at that as well.) | werd  | |
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01-24-2011, 05:28 PM
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For the 235/40/18 i am thinking, here are the followings:
Conti extreme contact dw
Toyo T1R
Hankook ventus V12 evo K110 (best bang of the buck?)
Sumi HTR Z III
What do you guys think?
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01-24-2011, 05:39 PM
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DW nothing else
trust me
T1R costs more
Hankook is okay, wears out faster
Sumi is.....sumi enough said
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01-24-2011, 05:51 PM
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yeah the dw is by far the best tire in that category. you won't be disappointed.
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01-24-2011, 07:16 PM
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I believe word on the street is that the T1Rs are no longer as good as the previous generation. Something about a different compound or something.
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01-24-2011, 07:24 PM
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i always thought t1rs were kinda shitty for their price =/
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01-24-2011, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BoySupra604 I wouldn't recommend the Pzero Rosso's they tend to have horrible tread wear but they stick to pavement like glue. I have 275 in the front and 355's in the rear and I dread putting kms on them. | qft on treadwear, was running 245/275
but u get the red P-zero stickers on the tire sidewalls which adds +100 hp
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01-24-2011, 07:36 PM
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pirelli is such a recognized name brand that a lot of people think it's the best simply because it's expensive and used by manufacturers such as ferrari. put 355s in the back of any car and i guarantee they'll stick like glue lol. for a similar price, michelin ps2s will rape any pirelli summer tire in any weather condition, and probably last twice as long while doing it.
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01-24-2011, 09:01 PM
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yes
but if you look on tirerack's review
DW > ps2
simply because the treadwear lasts longer
and have you seen the price of ps2??
it costs an arm and a leg
1/3 more than DW
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01-24-2011, 09:08 PM
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#50 | | Welcome to Planet Power ///M
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ive never driven on ps2s but from what i've heard they're supposed to give better steering feel and more grip in the wet. but considering the prices, the DW is probably the best bet.
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