Tires for OEM 19s : The end-all thread
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Wow, long thread but I read through it all. So here's what I'm debating for my stock '05 6MT coupe:
1) What brand? Toyo T1-R's (which is what I've got on now but at the OEM sizes) or the Michelin PS2's? Price difference is really only $200-$300 but if the PS2's are guaranteed to last 45k miles, then the PS's would be a better buy in terms of treadwear. But will I lose performance vs the T1-R's or are they pretty close? I don't track my care but am a "spirited" daily driver.
2) What size? Like I mentioned, I'm currently running the OEM sizes so that's the 225/40 fronts and the 245/40 rears right? I'd like to try the recommended 245/35 fronts and the 255/40 rears but I'm wondering what the differences would be between that and the OEM sized tires (assuming the same brand)? I'm interested in all aspects of a daily driver but looking at performance as well so things like spirited cornering, tread life, noise, comfort, fuel efficiency, etc.
1) What brand? Toyo T1-R's (which is what I've got on now but at the OEM sizes) or the Michelin PS2's? Price difference is really only $200-$300 but if the PS2's are guaranteed to last 45k miles, then the PS's would be a better buy in terms of treadwear. But will I lose performance vs the T1-R's or are they pretty close? I don't track my care but am a "spirited" daily driver.
2) What size? Like I mentioned, I'm currently running the OEM sizes so that's the 225/40 fronts and the 245/40 rears right? I'd like to try the recommended 245/35 fronts and the 255/40 rears but I'm wondering what the differences would be between that and the OEM sized tires (assuming the same brand)? I'm interested in all aspects of a daily driver but looking at performance as well so things like spirited cornering, tread life, noise, comfort, fuel efficiency, etc.
#231
i have 245/255's
falken 452's
quiet on road noise, tread life is rated at 300 (anything above 300 is good)
performance wise, car handled and drove the same. best thing price was cheaper to go wider than to stay stock size.
your just over thinking this whole tire size, just get 245/255's and youll love the set up. also get some wheel spacers and your set.
falken 452's
quiet on road noise, tread life is rated at 300 (anything above 300 is good)
performance wise, car handled and drove the same. best thing price was cheaper to go wider than to stay stock size.
your just over thinking this whole tire size, just get 245/255's and youll love the set up. also get some wheel spacers and your set.
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Wow, long thread but I read through it all. So here's what I'm debating for my stock '05 6MT coupe:
1) What brand? Toyo T1-R's (which is what I've got on now but at the OEM sizes) or the Michelin PS2's? Price difference is really only $200-$300 but if the PS2's are guaranteed to last 45k miles, then the PS's would be a better buy in terms of treadwear. But will I lose performance vs the T1-R's or are they pretty close? I don't track my care but am a "spirited" daily driver.
1) What brand? Toyo T1-R's (which is what I've got on now but at the OEM sizes) or the Michelin PS2's? Price difference is really only $200-$300 but if the PS2's are guaranteed to last 45k miles, then the PS's would be a better buy in terms of treadwear. But will I lose performance vs the T1-R's or are they pretty close? I don't track my care but am a "spirited" daily driver.
PS2s > > > >>>>>>>>> T1-Rs and worth the money. PS2s will not last 45k though.
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right now i have 245/255 with 15/20 mm spacers lowered on Z h techs. i have no rubbing issues. i've bee thinking about 20/25 spacers also.
With my setup i think if i did go 20/25 ill most likely need to roll my rear fenders. I was gonna try and put my 20 mm up front to see also if i would rub up front. but waiting....
#238
Since oem's are rated at 200 and they didnt last long for many people and other tires are rated at 300+ had better feed back on how long they lasted.