tire recommendations? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jarviz · 11-16-2013, 05:35 PM

My tires are in need of replacement - does anybody have any tires they recommend for under $120 a piece?

Just some All-seasons would be fine as I don't plan on driving this car in the snow. Thanks!

Gary in NJ · 11-16-2013, 05:45 PM

Continental ExtremeContact DW. Tirerack has 'em for $110 each. A great tire.

ZionsWrath · 11-16-2013, 05:54 PM

Can you stretch it and get Continental DWS at $129 each?

I have DWS in 235/255 and am happy with them from a DD perspective (also not driven in snow). Still a lot of tread left after 15k miles or so on them.

Gary in NJ · 11-16-2013, 10:02 PM

The DW will perform better then the DWS in dry and wet conditions. Since the OP said snow will not be an issue, the DW is a much better choice.

jarviz · 11-17-2013, 11:26 AM

Thanks! I've heard about those. I'll have to go check them out.

ZionsWrath · 11-17-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary in NJ

The DW will perform better then the DWS in dry and wet conditions. Since the OP said snow will not be an issue, the DW is a much better choice.

Yes but he is in NY and will have to drive in cold and potentially unexpected ice and for sure snow melt/refreeze. If he has another car for winter than sure DW is better, but if this is his only and year round car sans snow, DWS is the better option.

rainmonkey · 11-17-2013, 11:54 AM

what size are you looking for? size affects price as well.

ZionsWrath · 11-17-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rainmonkey

what size are you looking for? size affects price as well.

stock

rainmonkey · 11-17-2013, 11:59 AM

will you be driving around in cold weather? ie inappropriate for summer tires? cuz the hankook v12's have pretty good reviews and are really cheap in stock size

ZionsWrath · 11-17-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rainmonkey

will you be driving around in cold weather? ie inappropriate for summer tires? cuz the hankook v12's have pretty good reviews and are really cheap in stock size

He is from NY, so he will have to drive in cold temps if this is his DD

Gary in NJ · 11-17-2013, 01:45 PM

The DW's should not be driven in the snow. Even 1/4 inch of snow will be a dangerous proposition. If there is a chance that you will drive in the snow or in freezing weather, get the DWS.

jarviz · 11-17-2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary in NJ

The DW's should not be driven in the snow. Even 1/4 inch of snow will be a dangerous proposition. If there is a chance that you will drive in the snow or in freezing weather, get the DWS.

Are the DW's any worse than the OEM tires in winter?

Gary in NJ · 11-17-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jarviz

Are the DW's any worse than the OEM tires in winter?

No, they are the same...they both suck in snow, ice or sub-freezing conditions. I understood your original post as you would not be driving your car in the winter. Since you are driving in the winter, get a proper winter tire. Winter tires aren't just designed for snow, they are designed to work in temperatures below 40F. If you can only afford one set of tires, the DWS would be the way to go, but you will be trading cold weather performance for handling and stopping performance in the months when it is warmer then 40F.

hanabie · 11-17-2013, 06:44 PM

it depends on your size. I have not seen any DW and DWS size 245 above are less than 120 each. They are pretty much close to 160-200.

11-16-2013, 05:35 PM	#1
jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	tire recommendations? My tires are in need of replacement - does anybody have any tires they recommend for under $120 a piece? Just some All-seasons would be fine as I don't plan on driving this car in the snow. Thanks!

11-16-2013, 05:45 PM	#2
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Continental ExtremeContact DW. Tirerack has 'em for $110 each. A great tire. __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

11-16-2013, 10:02 PM	#4
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The DW will perform better then the DWS in dry and wet conditions. Since the OP said snow will not be an issue, the DW is a much better choice. __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

11-17-2013, 01:45 PM	#11
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The DW's should not be driven in the snow. Even 1/4 inch of snow will be a dangerous proposition. If there is a chance that you will drive in the snow or in freezing weather, get the DWS. __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

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jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Thanks! I've heard about those. I'll have to go check them out.

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hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it depends on your size. I have not seen any DW and DWS size 245 above are less than 120 each. They are pretty much close to 160-200.

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