The "Common Sense" New Tire Thread - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

HunterGreene · 03-10-2015, 12:57 PM

Aaaaand *bump.* Its nearing time for me to purchase my new summer/just for summer tires. I'll welcome any new opinions!

Also, as this thread is only 2 pages so far, if you are new, please read back and feel free to add to the existing discussion.

churchx · 04-29-2015, 05:43 AM

My common sense would tell me to install any normal performance tyre you like brand/model/price wise (if hard to choose, then google for -insert current year- best not uber sized not ultra speed rating but normal summer tire roundup), except if it is of more grip & wider thread width then prius primacies, then of 205/45ZR17 size (to keep similar oversteer-ish fun, yet cheaper), if similar grip & thread width, of stock 215/45ZR17 size.
My choice for myself would be PSS 205/45ZR17, but it might not fit best all your needs or by their order for you, longetivity/price wise.

HunterGreene · 04-29-2015, 09:40 AM

I have been meaning to update, but I ended up going with the Dunlop Direzza DZ102, based on professional recommendations and the fact that I got a hell of a deal on them (~$500 mounted and balanced). I am very happy with them, although I have noticed the expected drop in mpg. That said, great tire in the dry and wet, I'd recommend them.

cywinr · 04-29-2015, 02:47 PM

I just bought Falken FK-452's for $225CAD each ($190USD?). Is this price considered a cheap performance tire? I was looking at Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3's but my vendor didn't carry them. Online reviews for the FK-452 seem to be very good. I've only ever driven on stock primacys. I haven't received the Falkens yet. So... yea, this is kind of a useless post I guess

But it's another option to look into! I would love to hear from anyone who has tried these tires.

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04-29-2015, 05:43 AM	#44
churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,335 Thanks: 698 Thanked 2,086 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My common sense would tell me to install any normal performance tyre you like brand/model/price wise (if hard to choose, then google for -insert current year- best not uber sized not ultra speed rating but normal summer tire roundup), except if it is of more grip & wider thread width then prius primacies, then of 205/45ZR17 size (to keep similar oversteer-ish fun, yet cheaper), if similar grip & thread width, of stock 215/45ZR17 size. My choice for myself would be PSS 205/45ZR17, but it might not fit best all your needs or by their order for you, longetivity/price wise.

04-29-2015, 02:47 PM	#46
cywinr Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: DGM BRZ MT Location: Richmond, BC Canada Posts: 56 Thanks: 11 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just bought Falken FK-452's for $225CAD each ($190USD?). Is this price considered a cheap performance tire? I was looking at Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3's but my vendor didn't carry them. Online reviews for the FK-452 seem to be very good. I've only ever driven on stock primacys. I haven't received the Falkens yet. So... yea, this is kind of a useless post I guess But it's another option to look into! I would love to hear from anyone who has tried these tires.

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