i think I am going either 19's or 20''s..but what tire to choose..how are yokohama, dunlop,bridgestone, toyo and pirelli..i am not looking to break the bank..I just need a good performance summer tire...fairly priced...

 

You're going to get a million answers...

But Toyo's seem to be the most popular and reasonably priced. Search through the wheels and tires section of the forum, this topic discussed a lot.

 

yeah it seems like the toyo proxes t1r's seem to be prevalent among the threads..is that because it is a cheaper tire than the other brands or because its a good tire

 

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I've researched this topic myself, it's really a little bit of both.

There are definitely cheaper tires than the toyo's, and there are ones who perform better that cost more as well.

The Toyo's just seem to be the best value, bang for your buck if you will.

 

i just ordered Falken GR Beta FK-451. These tires have gotten some good reviews from members!!

 

Toyo because they are one of the only few that has more size option especially for 19x10.5 and 19x9.5. I would have gotten the Nitto NeoGen if they had my size... So i guess I'm stuck with Toyo and that is why they are popular.

 

now now you seem mad


let me tell you something... i heard (and this came from a very credible source) that the nitto's were last years toyo's. but i don't know about the neogen since i believe they just came out? but yea toyo's are great considering my friend is sponsored by them and they let him eat the living crap outta the tires!

 

I just blew the bank and dropped l3wt for Michelin Pilot PS2s. The reason being.... Cuz I can!!!

Seriously, I was also looking at the Goodyear F1 GS-D3s as a good overall tire. I've seen mixed reviews of the Toyo T1-R and I've never used Toyos, so I cannnot confirm or deny the reviews.

Honestly, you'll only get subjective reviews here. Goto tirerack.com and see if you can get ahold of the tire reviews and tests that they do there in comparison with other tires. If you have personal experience with at least one in the test comparison you may be able to get a better SWAG on expected performance on the tires you are researching. I think there is a Car and Driver report done last December that I've used in conjunction with the Tirerack tests to make my decision.

Good Luck!!!

 

I've always been partial to Michelins, but I just ordered a set of Dunlop Sport Maxx's to try. Definitely more expensive than Toyos or Nittos, but I've heard great things about them.

 

toyo t1r........search it

 

Michelins if you can afford them and I've had two sets. If you have 19"'s they get even more expensive. The Toyo's were great performing but the road noise started with significantly fewer miles the Michelins. I've heard similiar comments from others running Toyo's. Truth is, a soft compound performance tire isn't going to last long with the G especially in FL. I just added Ventus Sports which have the same tread design as the Michelins and so far so good. Time and mileage will tell.

 

i love my TOYO T1R

 

everyone loves Toyos cuz theyre cheap and theyre fairly decent in handling. however, best handling will be both pirelli and michelin. only prob with pirelli si that they dont last too long. michelin has best grip, and best tread life, but also most expensive...Falken is much better than toyo IMHO

 

Falken Azenis, Dunlop Direzzas

 

are you serious??? You really think toyos are cheap? idk how much you paid for your tires but in my book toyos are far from cheap. They are much more then decent in handling as well.