Good looking Summer tires?

[nzer]

I hear ya OP.

There's enough performance tyres around that I do choose ones that have performance and I like the look of the tread pattern. I also don't like tread folding down the shoulder.

I had Michelin PSS and they were ok but went with Nitto INVO as they are quieter on the road and I like the tread pattern more. Although I take my car to the track I like it looking pretty too!

The Falken summer ones that @Foobar posted above look good to me too.

[Captain Snooze]

Actually, I lied.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by g0ast

The looks matter because it does to me, and summer tires look good to me, also who cares what you think, mind your own business and don't say anything if you want to troll.

I have to admit looks aren't on the top of my priorities when shopping for tires, but to each his own. Looks, performance, price, etc. Everyone's got things that matter to them. Nothing wrong with that IMO.

OP - I'm currently using Nitto NT05's for my track tires. I remember when they first came out, people liked the aggressive look. Might be along the lines of what you're looking for:

Originally Posted by Foobar

Oh, and if you wanted to see what Falken's Summer Performance tire looks like:



Does that fit your taste better?

Nice, Azenis RT615 brings back good memories. I always thought those had an interesting looking tread pattern.

[8R6]

race car looks, without the race car prices. have fun.

[Diode Dynamics]

I've always been a fan of the Nitto Invo, but performance and price are the two most important factors IMO (and tread rating lol)



Nick C.

[kevman_101]

If you want a clean look, buy a slick racing tire. I would go for a Michelin rally tire if you want to be able to safely drive wetter roads then on a fresh morning dew.

[g0ast]

The trolls are still out in force.

Thread dead.

[finch1750]

Thread of the year candidate right here. Lol

[mav1178]

All jokes aside, tread pattern (while looking great) should not be high on your list of attributes when selecting tires. It wasn't anything I cared to look at when I shopped for tires.

Some pics:

Falken FK453:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=44

Falken Azenis RT615R:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53200
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69629

Toyo T1 Sport:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75112

-alex

[RobertPaulson]

ugly tread, amazing tire

[Vracer111]

Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

ugly tread, amazing tire

Actually, that is a very beautiful tread pattern...

[WNDSRFR]

I was on Falken's for awhile and they were absolutely deadly in the rain. It was like driving on ice. Had to use traction controls in the rain or my car would have been totaled by now.


Have since changed to Conti DW's in a 235/45/17 on the stock wheels.
What a difference! The car is so secure in the rain now it's almost boring.

[doctor86]

I will not join in on the trolling. So here's some helpful stuff.

Federal RSRs:



I personally get mine through Sonic Motor, however, you can get them here:

https://www.onlinetires.com/search/v...ds/page_1.html

I've been running these for an eternity and they don't cause any understeer or unwanted drifting in the rain.

[g0ast]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

I was on Falken's for awhile and they were absolutely deadly in the rain. It was like driving on ice. Had to use traction controls in the rain or my car would have been totaled by now.


Have since changed to Conti DW's in a 235/45/17 on the stock wheels.
What a difference! The car is so secure in the rain now it's almost boring.

This. What these trolls still don't realize is my Falkens suck in the rain, I never should have gotten them. If I'm considering summer tires, I kinda want some that have a bit better look as well as perform better.