HELP! I need new tires! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jake2357 · 02-09-2016, 05:18 PM

I have been doing a lot of research and reading on the forums and haven't really gotten anywhere.

I know I'll sound dumb when I say this and people might comment on here anyway but screw it.

I'm not the type of person that wants my passengers (girls I take on dates) to have the harsh and noisy ride that the FR-S comes with. However, I still want to "show off" a little bit and get the car sideways, tires squealing and all.

So what I need are some good tires that aren't louder or stiffer than the stock tires, but have just a little bit more grip than the stock tires.

Please give me your thoughts and ideas. I'm down for criticism.

Leonardo · 02-09-2016, 05:24 PM

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MPSS FTW!

The prius tires are LRR. Low rolling resistance. They are a quiet tire when driven conservatively. They also slide nicely. I like grip. I have 245/35/18 MPSS.

MisterSheep · 02-09-2016, 05:28 PM

I also have MPSS they're arent loud, they grip much, much better than stock. I was able to slide mine pretty easy, on accident, with no traction control and just shifting from first to 2nd.

I cringed a bit when I slid though because MPSS aren't cheap tires.

If anything go down to your local America's tires and ask whats the cheapest they got

jake2357 · 02-09-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSheep

I also have MPSS they're arent loud, they grip much, much better than stock. I was able to slide mine pretty easy, on accident, with no traction control and just shifting from first to 2nd.

I cringed a bit when I slid though because MPSS aren't cheap tires.

If anything go down to your local America's tires and ask whats the cheapest they got

How much were your MPSS?

Leonardo · 02-09-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSheep

I also have MPSS they're arent loud, they grip much, much better than stock. I was able to slide mine pretty easy, on accident, with no traction control and just shifting from first to 2nd.

I cringed a bit when I slid though because MPSS aren't cheap tires.

If anything go down to your local America's tires and ask whats the cheapest they got

America's tire gets my vote too. I have bought 50 sets of tires from them. Good service in my area.

I paid $207 each.

go_a_way1 · 02-09-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jake2357

I have been doing a lot of research and reading on the forums and haven't really gotten anywhere.

I know I'll sound dumb when I say this and people might comment on here anyway but screw it.

I'm not the type of person that wants my passengers (girls I take on dates) to have the harsh and noisy ride that the FR-S comes with. However, I still want to "show off" a little bit and get the car sideways, tires squealing and all.

So what I need are some good tires that aren't louder or stiffer than the stock tires, but have just a little bit more grip than the stock tires.

Please give me your thoughts and ideas. I'm down for criticism.

Nitto Invos are prefect for you. I ran them for half of last year and they are better then stock in every way. They excel in being the quietest tires I have ever heard, they ride super nice, are amazing in the rain and the dry traction is not too bad, only a little more then stock so you can still throw it around a bit.

jake2357 · 02-09-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Nitto Invos are prefect for you. I ran them for half of last year and they are better then stock in every way. They excel in being the quietest tires I have ever heard, they ride super nice, are amazing in the rain and the dry traction is not too bad, only a little more then stock so you can still throw it around a bit.

What size did you get them?

8R6 · 02-09-2016, 05:54 PM

are you in highschool? man, i would've loved to have this car in highschool too lol

jake2357 · 02-09-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 8R6

are you in highschool? man, i would've loved to have this car in highschool too lol

Hahaha no I'm a sophmore in college

MisterSheep · 02-09-2016, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 8R6

are you in highschool? man, i would've loved to have this car in highschool too lol

Oh I know.. Chicks dig the sports car they've never heard of.

LOL. I pick up my brother all the time (he's in highschool) and most of the other kids

all over it.

go_a_way1 · 02-09-2016, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jake2357

What size did you get them?

225/45R/17 its the smallest size that they come in. They fit on stock rims

go_a_way1 · 02-09-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Oh I know.. Chicks dig the sports car they've never heard of.

LOL. I pick up my brother all the time (he's in highschool) and most of the other kids

all over it.

You know what, I got more 16yearold girls tell me nice car then anyone else.

MisterSheep · 02-09-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

You know what, I got more 16yearold girls tell me nice car then anyone else.

That and older people who have no idea about the car

Leonardo · 02-09-2016, 06:06 PM

I can also suggest, for tires on a budget:

Dunlop RE760
BFG Sport Comp 2
Sumitomo htr z III

The Sumitomos are louder.

I have owned all three.

02-09-2016, 05:18 PM	#1
jake2357 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	HELP! I need new tires! I have been doing a lot of research and reading on the forums and haven't really gotten anywhere. I know I'll sound dumb when I say this and people might comment on here anyway but screw it. I'm not the type of person that wants my passengers (girls I take on dates) to have the harsh and noisy ride that the FR-S comes with. However, I still want to "show off" a little bit and get the car sideways, tires squealing and all. So what I need are some good tires that aren't louder or stiffer than the stock tires, but have just a little bit more grip than the stock tires. Please give me your thoughts and ideas. I'm down for criticism.

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8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,339 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	are you in highschool? man, i would've loved to have this car in highschool too lol __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s)	via Imgflip Meme Maker MPSS FTW! The prius tires are LRR. Low rolling resistance. They are a quiet tire when driven conservatively. They also slide nicely. I like grip. I have 245/35/18 MPSS.

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