Need Tire recommendations please, non track use - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JoeBoxer · 01-02-2013, 06:18 PM

I sold my Gram Lights and Nitto's and want to get some more aggressive tires this time. I am looking at 225/40 and 235/40 on 18x8 +30 and 18x9 +35. I ran them in the offset calculator and they retract 1mm from vubaru's Volk's so i'm happy with the sizing.

I am leaning toward the Continental DW because of their light weight and quiet ride which is important. I don't know anything about Yokohama's(S Drive) or Falkens(FK452) though but some of them look pretty good. If i could find a cheaper alternative to the DW is basically what i'm looking for but will get them if there isn't one. Thanks Guys!!!

In order of importance:
Ride/Noise
Handling/Performance
Treadlife

gmookher · 01-02-2013, 07:15 PM

Not a fan of the DW, frankly I hate them
Doesnt stick like it should, michelin pss and ps2 blow it away

SubieNate · 01-02-2013, 07:27 PM

The Hankook V12 Evo is a great street tire. I personally like the Bridgestone RE760's as well. Both of those are very quiet for summer tires, and when driven hard give you good feedback and let go pretty progressively. The FK452's are LOUD once they get worn a bit. I haven't heard much about the Fk453 yet. Out of the three I've had, the 452's are definitely in 3rd place, albeit still a good tire for the price.

The S.Drives consistently come after the Hankooks and the Bridgestones in most comparos I've seen IIRC. It's been a while since I researched the Bridgestones.

Nathan

digital_assassin · 01-02-2013, 07:29 PM

I've had the FK-452's on multiple vehicles and they do pretty good. I've got them on the FR-S now in 19's and like them for a DD but still want some more grip. I have a set of Michelin PSS ready to go on the new wheels.

JoeBoxer · 01-02-2013, 10:18 PM

Anybody have any thoughts on the Nitto Invo? What about Toyo also? I don't have a source for them though so they will probably be too high.

OrbitalEllipses · 01-02-2013, 10:44 PM

Michelin PSS. Very streetable.

whataboutbob · 01-02-2013, 10:53 PM

Running 1st gen Michelin Pilot Sports here. Very nice.

JoeBoxer · 01-02-2013, 11:09 PM

Michelins are nice but i'm on a budget here, looks like it's going to be DW or Invo i just can't spend anymore than that.

VROOOM · 01-03-2013, 12:04 AM

I have Michelin Pilot Super Sport...

235/30zr19 front and 255/30zr19 rear (on five axis 8.5/ 9.5 :S5F gunmetal staggered)

Great tires!!!

#87 · 01-03-2013, 12:10 AM

Get a square set and PSS has a 30k mile warranty. DW and Invo no warranty. so when you burn them up get a discount on your new set.

gmookher · 01-03-2013, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Michelins are nice but i'm on a budget here, looks like it's going to be DW or Invo i just can't spend anymore than that.

save up
worth it

JoeBoxer · 01-03-2013, 12:17 AM

Hmm, i might be able to do the PSS actually i thought they were closer to 300 a piece than 200. I'd rather not spend that much but might have to see what the fuss is about.

tisb0b · 01-03-2013, 12:19 AM

Running S drives on my car, they are a great tyre if you want to have fun. Even when the car starts to slide you always feel in control. It isn't like one minute you have grip the next you have none it's gradual. They are also extremely cheap in the US whilst still being a good quality tyre.

For street use I don't see why you'd want extremely grippy tyres with this car.

GoSharks · 01-03-2013, 12:20 AM

I am going with PSS this spring, i just can't decide on wheels. Thinking black on WRB, just can't decide on size and style. Leaning towards RFP1's

01-02-2013, 06:18 PM	#1
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need Tire recommendations please, non track use I sold my Gram Lights and Nitto's and want to get some more aggressive tires this time. I am looking at 225/40 and 235/40 on 18x8 +30 and 18x9 +35. I ran them in the offset calculator and they retract 1mm from vubaru's Volk's so i'm happy with the sizing. I am leaning toward the Continental DW because of their light weight and quiet ride which is important. I don't know anything about Yokohama's(S Drive) or Falkens(FK452) though but some of them look pretty good. If i could find a cheaper alternative to the DW is basically what i'm looking for but will get them if there isn't one. Thanks Guys!!! In order of importance: Ride/Noise Handling/Performance Treadlife

01-02-2013, 07:29 PM	#4
digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had the FK-452's on multiple vehicles and they do pretty good. I've got them on the FR-S now in 19's and like them for a DD but still want some more grip. I have a set of Michelin PSS ready to go on the new wheels. __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

01-02-2013, 10:18 PM	#5
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anybody have any thoughts on the Nitto Invo? What about Toyo also? I don't have a source for them though so they will probably be too high. Last edited by JoeBoxer; 01-02-2013 at 10:36 PM.

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SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Hankook V12 Evo is a great street tire. I personally like the Bridgestone RE760's as well. Both of those are very quiet for summer tires, and when driven hard give you good feedback and let go pretty progressively. The FK452's are LOUD once they get worn a bit. I haven't heard much about the Fk453 yet. Out of the three I've had, the 452's are definitely in 3rd place, albeit still a good tire for the price. The S.Drives consistently come after the Hankooks and the Bridgestones in most comparos I've seen IIRC. It's been a while since I researched the Bridgestones. Nathan

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Michelin PSS. Very streetable.

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JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Michelins are nice but i'm on a budget here, looks like it's going to be DW or Invo i just can't spend anymore than that. Last edited by JoeBoxer; 01-02-2013 at 11:38 PM.

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VROOOM S5:F Gunmetal / Staggered Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: WHITEOUT 2013 SCION FRS Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have Michelin Pilot Super Sport... 235/30zr19 front and 255/30zr19 rear (on five axis 8.5/ 9.5 :S5F gunmetal staggered) Great tires!!!

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#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get a square set and PSS has a 30k mile warranty. DW and Invo no warranty. so when you burn them up get a discount on your new set.

01-03-2013, 12:17 AM	#12
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmm, i might be able to do the PSS actually i thought they were closer to 300 a piece than 200. I'd rather not spend that much but might have to see what the fuss is about.

01-03-2013, 12:19 AM	#13
tisb0b Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Grey GT86 MT Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 132 Thanks: 35 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Running S drives on my car, they are a great tyre if you want to have fun. Even when the car starts to slide you always feel in control. It isn't like one minute you have grip the next you have none it's gradual. They are also extremely cheap in the US whilst still being a good quality tyre. For street use I don't see why you'd want extremely grippy tyres with this car.

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GoSharks Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ Limited, WRB, 6 MT Location: Saratoga, CA Posts: 82 Thanks: 35 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I am going with PSS this spring, i just can't decide on wheels. Thinking black on WRB, just can't decide on size and style. Leaning towards RFP1's

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