|
Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack Specific topics relating to wheels and tires. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
08-12-2012, 12:23 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6
Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,094
Thanks: 1,041
Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Gripper tire swap
Not sure how many responses I will get in the limited time that I have before pick up my FR-S tomorrow night, but,here goes. My trade in car (Toyota Corolla XRS) has the same size of tire as the FR-S and has Bridgestone RE970's on it and I was looking for some feedback on whether I should ask them to swap the stock Michelin Primacy's for them. The Bridgestone's are only about 3 months old and they grip well and are communicative up to their limits in dry and wet. The only negative I can see is that each tire is 4 lbs heavier than the Michelin tires.
|
08-12-2012, 12:26 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Drives: @redline, '14 BRZ, '98 Forester
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 240
Thanks: 126
Thanked 117 Times in 56 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Depends on what you want to do with your FR-S. If you plant to swing around corners with the rear out then stick with the stock Michelins. If you just want fast lap times stick with what you have.
|
08-12-2012, 12:43 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6
Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,094
Thanks: 1,041
Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I don't mind some rotation
I don't mind some rotation and some fun, but, the car will be mostly a daily driver so I don't really want to have the tail wagging out like some maniacal lunatic on public roads especially if it is raining.
|
08-12-2012, 12:54 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Drives: @redline, '14 BRZ, '98 Forester
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 240
Thanks: 126
Thanked 117 Times in 56 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I would stick with the Bridgestones then. You can still swing out the rear when you want but they should hold better as a DD.
|
08-12-2012, 01:01 PM | #5 |
Back From The Dead
|
There's nothing wrong with the stock tires. The car has so much mechanical grip that the stock tires are ok. IDK how everyone is talking about the tail hanging out all the time, my car rarely gets sideways and that's only when I want it to...
|
08-12-2012, 01:04 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6
Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,094
Thanks: 1,041
Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Thanks
Thanks, I was kinda leaning that way (especially in light of the tread wear rating difference between the two). Now just have to see how much they will charge for the swap.
|
08-12-2012, 01:20 PM | #7 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6
Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,094
Thanks: 1,041
Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
My concern is more in wet weather
Quote:
I am not hating on the OE tire. I have thoroughly enjoyed the confidence that the Bridgestones have been giving me thus far. I think I am saying more that I love the Bridgestones. The stock rubber is not as confidence inspiring - relatively speaking. In the dry, they are great. I just have never found Michelin to be a good wet weather tire. |
|
08-14-2012, 10:32 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6
Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,094
Thanks: 1,041
Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Well, unfortunately or fortunately (depending on how you look at it), my salesperson indicated that my trade in was valued with the tires that I had on it, so, I ended up with the stock rubber. Better for drifting, but, I expect them to be worn in no time. The only thing that will save them is that I will be switching to winter tires from November to April.
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
2JZ swap? | jordydiaz | Engine Swaps | 44 | 05-21-2015 10:19 PM |
Looking for an STi Swap | Doug@WGP | NY / NJ / CT / PA | 31 | 11-27-2012 12:54 AM |
2UR-GSE Swap | czar07 | Engine Swaps | 9 | 08-29-2012 01:43 PM |
What tire PSI are you using | SEC | Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack | 7 | 07-30-2012 09:09 AM |
Should I swap? | michaelahess | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 8 | 06-12-2012 07:32 PM |