Best Sub $100 Summer Performance Tire

spikbeatz · 01-13-2007, 11:01 PM

I'm looking for a $100 or less summer performance tire to hold me over until I get my new rims and tires.

I'll be buying them once its stays in the 50's and 60's in NJ. Lately it seems like we'll never "really" begin winter.

Tire size will most likely be 245/45/17. But I may just go with 225/45/17.

I spent some time on Tire Rack and found General Exclaim UHP in a 245/45/17 size for $79.99/ a tire. On tire rack they are rated pretty high for it being General Brand.

The only reason I am not going back to the RE070's is they have very little tread left on them. I'm affraid that if I put those on "just to hold me over", I'll end up in a ditch somewhere from "drifting" on accident.

Let me know what you guys think.

Mykl · 01-13-2007, 11:11 PM

For just $12 each over your target, you can get these...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=45&tc=NITHZ6

Good tires, worth paying a little more for. Also, shipping is free.

johnlude85 · 01-14-2007, 06:35 AM

i have these on my car and absolutely LOOOVE them. they are awesome tires. they outperform many other brands that are 3 times as expensive. great traction on dry, and better traction then alot of tires ive driven on in the rain. they are the best for the money imo. you cannot go wrong. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V

plus, most of this first page is all in your price range. look at the specs, compare them to the one i posted above. you will see the best chioce. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=0

spikbeatz · 01-14-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnlude85

i have these on my car and absolutely LOOOVE them. they are awesome tires. they outperform many other brands that are 3 times as expensive. great traction on dry, and better traction then alot of tires ive driven on in the rain. they are the best for the money imo. you cannot go wrong. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V

plus, most of this first page is all in your price range. look at the specs, compare them to the one i posted above. you will see the best chioce. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=0

Your first link I listed in my first post. That same exact tire.

I'm glad to see someone had or has these. Great info guys, keep it coming!!

***Parker*** · 01-14-2007, 11:20 PM

BFGoodrich g-force sports...just had them installed on my car and I DD them. Haven't found a downside to them yet, even when comparing them to the stockers. Definitely consider them.

DChan · 01-15-2007, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

BFGoodrich g-force sports...just had them installed on my car and I DD them. Haven't found a downside to them yet, even when comparing them to the stockers. Definitely consider them.

+1 for those. I haven't tried them on the street yet, but Skip Barber runs those on their cars and they were great on the track.

jomotopia · 01-24-2007, 07:36 AM

i'm gonna be looking into some new tires soon too. i was thinking about Kuhmo Ecsta MX. $104 each on tire rack for 225/45/17. i've heard they're great, maybe check them out. anybody have any input on them?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V

WXRTSI · 01-24-2007, 09:43 AM

I'm Running the Fuzion ZRi summer tires and you can get them from tirerack for $79 a piece.

trbolvr · 01-25-2007, 05:41 AM

I would recommend these Yokohama AVS ES100 tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=7
Price is $102 each and I love the brand. They have a 280 treadwaer so they should last a few years.

jsmsustudent · 01-26-2007, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

BFGoodrich g-force sports...just had them installed on my car and I DD them. Haven't found a downside to them yet, even when comparing them to the stockers. Definitely consider them.

did you keep the stock 225/45 or go wider. if you went wider how well does it fit on the stock rim.

***Parker*** · 01-26-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsmsustudent

did you keep the stock 225/45 or go wider. if you went wider how well does it fit on the stock rim.

stock size...I made the purchase at the last second and didn't really research the wider options.

trbolvr · 01-26-2007, 09:42 PM

Is 245/40/17 a good tire size or is this to much width?

millerni · 01-26-2007, 10:22 PM

http://edgeracing.com/tire/2633/ ...BAM! and no, 245 isn't at all too much width...265 is too much width

boostedrex05 · 01-30-2007, 06:40 PM

what about 255/40/17 or 235/40/17 will going to wide wear the tire more in the center? whats the optimal tire size? pm me if possible.

styyy · 01-30-2007, 08:16 PM

Best bang for the buck is a set of potenza sti 070 takeoffs,the a set of Yokohamma Advan evo takeoffs!! None of the tires mentioned so far perform anywhere near these 2,yet people continue to take them off and sell them dirt cheap.I hope they keep doing it!!

01-13-2007, 11:01 PM	#1
spikbeatz Professional STI Racer Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: None...YET!! Location: Beverly, NJ Posts: 669 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Best Sub $100 Summer Performance Tire I'm looking for a $100 or less summer performance tire to hold me over until I get my new rims and tires. I'll be buying them once its stays in the 50's and 60's in NJ. Lately it seems like we'll never "really" begin winter. Tire size will most likely be 245/45/17. But I may just go with 225/45/17. I spent some time on Tire Rack and found General Exclaim UHP in a 245/45/17 size for $79.99/ a tire. On tire rack they are rated pretty high for it being General Brand. The only reason I am not going back to the RE070's is they have very little tread left on them. I'm affraid that if I put those on "just to hold me over", I'll end up in a ditch somewhere from "drifting" on accident. Let me know what you guys think. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-26-2007, 10:22 PM	#13
millerni Junior STI Driver Posts: 68 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	http://edgeracing.com/tire/2633/ ...BAM! and no, 245 isn't at all too much width...265 is too much width Last edited by millerni; 01-26-2007 at 10:54 PM.

01-30-2007, 08:16 PM	#15
styyy Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM STi(RIP) Location: LI,NY Posts: 564 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Best bang for the buck is a set of potenza sti 070 takeoffs,the a set of Yokohamma Advan evo takeoffs!! None of the tires mentioned so far perform anywhere near these 2,yet people continue to take them off and sell them dirt cheap.I hope they keep doing it!! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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01-13-2007, 11:11 PM	#2
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 3,073 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	For just $12 each over your target, you can get these... http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=45&tc=NITHZ6 Good tires, worth paying a little more for. Also, shipping is free.

01-14-2007, 06:35 AM	#3
johnlude85 Spec C Club Car: 2005 OBP STi Fav Mod: CBE Location: Milford, NJ/Allentown, PA Posts: 1,073 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i have these on my car and absolutely LOOOVE them. they are awesome tires. they outperform many other brands that are 3 times as expensive. great traction on dry, and better traction then alot of tires ive driven on in the rain. they are the best for the money imo. you cannot go wrong. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V plus, most of this first page is all in your price range. look at the specs, compare them to the one i posted above. you will see the best chioce. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=0

01-14-2007, 11:20 PM	#5
*Parker* Sooper Moderator Car: 06 SGM STI Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,901 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	BFGoodrich g-force sports...just had them installed on my car and I DD them. Haven't found a downside to them yet, even when comparing them to the stockers. Definitely consider them.

01-24-2007, 07:36 AM	#7
jomotopia STI Driver Car: 04 STi - Aspen White Fav Mod: Cobb Short Shifter Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 289 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i'm gonna be looking into some new tires soon too. i was thinking about Kuhmo Ecsta MX. $104 each on tire rack for 225/45/17. i've heard they're great, maybe check them out. anybody have any input on them? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V

01-24-2007, 09:43 AM	#8
WXRTSI Grassroots STI Racer Car: Blue, 06 STI Fav Mod: Accessport Location: NC Posts: 581 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	I'm Running the Fuzion ZRi summer tires and you can get them from tirerack for $79 a piece.

01-25-2007, 05:41 AM	#9
trbolvr STI Driver Car: UGM STi Limited #031 Fav Mod: Gram Lights Location: Middle of KS Posts: 256 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	I would recommend these Yokohama AVS ES100 tires http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=7 Price is $102 each and I love the brand. They have a 280 treadwaer so they should last a few years.

01-26-2007, 09:42 PM	#12
trbolvr STI Driver Car: UGM STi Limited #031 Fav Mod: Gram Lights Location: Middle of KS Posts: 256 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Is 245/40/17 a good tire size or is this to much width?

01-30-2007, 06:40 PM	#14
boostedrex05 Spec C Club Car: Gt35R STi Fav Mod: JrTuned FTW Bro Location: Best ET 10.90 StockMotor Posts: 1,266 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	what about 255/40/17 or 235/40/17 will going to wide wear the tire more in the center? whats the optimal tire size? pm me if possible.