Best Tire for Aggressive Street Use

[SubieNate]

I like the V12's for a street tire. They're quiet, wear okay, and are pretty cheap.

I haven't tried the Michelins.

When I buy a new set of wheels I'll likely put 595 RS-R's on just because they grip well on the street and they're mad cheap. But I question the need for Max Performance tires on the street on a car that isn't putting down huge power levels. If you're outdriving *Specs (not just driving poorly and killing the tires with understeer) but truly driving them on their limit on the street, you're probably going quick enough that you're going to be hurting majorly if something goes wrong, a deer runs out in front of you, you hit anything/anyone. I'd say most extreme or ultra high performance summer tires are still in that category. There comes a point where unless you're making some sort of emergency maneuver, utilizing more grip on the street becomes questionably prudent.

Nathan

[D1cker]

Originally Posted by ScionFR-S

I AM REALLY ON THE EDGE BETWEEN THE HANKOOK VENTUS V12 AND THE MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORTS

** the hankooks are obviously cheaper around $750 and the PSS are $960 ***
what would be the most worth my money with regards to treadwear, grip, and comfort

The PSS are better than the hankooks everywhere. If you can afford them get them.

Quieter, better ride, much better grip.

[JoeBoxer]

I've been impressed with my DW's, great tire in between the cost of the hankook and michelin.

[Pure Automotive]

Don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but I'm trying out BFGoodrich TA KDWs on my new wheels, they're not really a track day tire as they are 300 tread wear vs the 140ish tread wear ratings on some of the tires that have been discussed here. But I don't daily it, it doesn't see rain or snow and BFGs tend to have great dry traction. Only time will tell..

[OrbitalEllipses]

^Solid tires. Loud as all hell though. Grip and grip and grip all day with pretty good wet performance.

[Pure Automotive]

Yea they are loud for sure, but my exhaust drowns out almost everything lol

[nzer]

Originally Posted by WillBRZ

I've had a lot of tires and out of all of them the best bang for your buck would be Hancook Ventus V12's and if you want even better tires you can get the Hancook RS3's but you will get like 10k miles out of the rs3's and you won't be able to drive in the rain lol. Nitto invo are alright too. very comfortable tires but the over all best i've had were the michelin pilot super sports but they are $$$ which is why i recommend the v12's

but your signature gets me every time trying to squash that bug on the screen of my tablet. Damn you, it gets me every time!


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[nzer]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

For raw dry grip...

RS3 > Z2SS > 595RSR > RE11 = AD08 >>>> PSS

Sorry upfront @CSG Mike for being an idiot but do I read the > as a greater than meaning the tyre to the left of the symbol is best going down to the worst or is the > being used as an arrow meaning the tyre to the right of the symbol is better?


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[acro]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

I've been impressed with my DW's, great tire in between the cost of the hankook and michelin.

I have been thinking about the conti dw as well. It's either them or the Michelin pss which cost about 180 more. How is the ride ,steering response and at the limit handling with them.

Do u think the pss would be worth the extra cash?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by nzer

Sorry upfront @CSG Mike for being an idiot but do I read the > as a greater than meaning the tyre to the left of the symbol is best going down to the worst or is the > being used as an arrow meaning the tyre to the right of the symbol is better?


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That's actually not a dumb question at all! > is a greater than, and the tire to the left is "better" than the tire on the right of the symbol. I may have used more than one ">" when the difference is larger....

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

That's actually not a dumb question at all! > is a greater than, and the tire to the left is "better" than the tire on the right of the symbol. I may have used more than one ">" when the difference is larger....

I respect your opinion and believe that you go through many tires...but the OP is a poseur. Your track experience, while valuable, has nothing to do with his situation. IMHO, anyway. Regardless, thanks for the knowledge.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I respect your opinion and believe that you go through many tires...but the OP is a poseur. Your track experience, while valuable, has nothing to do with his situation. IMHO, anyway. Regardless, thanks for the knowledge.

goddamn street racers... blockin roads so pizza can't be delivered.

[OrbitalEllipses]

STREET'S CLOSED PIZZABOY

[nzer]

Originally Posted by BoostinIX

Got that covered

I'll bite @BoostinIX - I quite like the tread pattern in those Falkens for looks - any idea anyone what they are?


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