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ZSilver6 · 12-12-2003, 09:45 AM

Just ordered a beautiful set of new rims, 18x7.5s, and need to nail down the tire choice before i have them delivered. Ive cruised the net and come up with three "finalists".

Here are my choices:
Toyo TS1
Pirelli PZero Nero
Or Michelin Pilot Sport

The size will be a 225/40/18.

Im leaning towards the Pirelli because I like the brand and the euro supercar heritage, but the reviews ive read about the Toyos are very impressive.

Ive got some time because the wheels are going to take 3 monthes to build, but id love to get the tire order finalized so im ready to roll come March.

Thanks for the help.

Z

crossbow · 12-12-2003, 09:59 AM

I'd get either the Toyo's (Thats what I'm getting myself) or...

If you wanted supreme grip at the cost of longevity...get falken Azenies Sports.

AKA1sexy6 · 12-12-2003, 10:01 AM

BF Goodrich Comp T/A KDWs! Kind of expensive but I'm buyin 'em in spring.

GOTMY6 · 12-12-2003, 10:14 AM

Yeah those are sweet, thinking about getting those myself when I get rims. Or Yokoham AVS ES100. Not the best tire I know, but good price and still a decent tire.

ashutoshsm · 12-12-2003, 10:48 AM

You mean the Yokohoma AVNoisy MuchNoise100?

I'd recommend the Toyo T1-S too - if all season ability is not important. Otherwise - the Falken ZIEX (proven) or Toyo Proxes4 (seem as good, if not better). Continental makes nice tires too - they're somewhat noisier, from what I've heard.

crossbow · 12-12-2003, 10:56 AM

Btw...the Toyo T1-S's supposedly tear the living hell outta rain.

They just don't do squat in snow conditions.

Didn't some magazine rate the T1-S as the best rain tire on the market?

Brillo · 12-12-2003, 11:12 AM

I have the continentals (see my sig) and I love them, they are light weight, super grip, not loud, realitively cheap, and you can get them at discount tire.

ashutoshsm · 12-12-2003, 11:16 AM

Actually, that figures - I must've been misinformed. BMW uses Contis, and we all know BMW can do no wrong ;)

SCORPION6 · 12-12-2003, 12:03 PM

For me the Toyo Proxes T1S 225/45 R17 work great in Dry and Wet roads
Weights:
225/25 R17 = 20.9 lbs
225/35 R18 = 20.5 lbs
245/35 R 18 = 22.9 lbs

SCORPION6 · 12-12-2003, 12:05 PM

Toyo Proxes T1S Tire Talk

12-12-2003, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZSilver6 Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 619 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	High performance tires Just ordered a beautiful set of new rims, 18x7.5s, and need to nail down the tire choice before i have them delivered. Ive cruised the net and come up with three "finalists". Here are my choices: Toyo TS1 Pirelli PZero Nero Or Michelin Pilot Sport The size will be a 225/40/18. Im leaning towards the Pirelli because I like the brand and the euro supercar heritage, but the reviews ive read about the Toyos are very impressive. Ive got some time because the wheels are going to take 3 monthes to build, but id love to get the tire order finalized so im ready to roll come March. Thanks for the help. Z

12-12-2003, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
crossbow Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 11,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: High performance tires I'd get either the Toyo's (Thats what I'm getting myself) or... If you wanted supreme grip at the cost of longevity...get falken Azenies Sports.

12-12-2003, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
AKA1sexy6 Rally Racer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: High performance tires BF Goodrich Comp T/A KDWs! Kind of expensive but I'm buyin 'em in spring.

12-12-2003, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
GOTMY6 Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: High performance tires Yeah those are sweet, thinking about getting those myself when I get rims. Or Yokoham AVS ES100. Not the best tire I know, but good price and still a decent tire.

12-12-2003, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
ashutoshsm Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: High performance tires You mean the Yokohoma AVNoisy MuchNoise100? I'd recommend the Toyo T1-S too - if all season ability is not important. Otherwise - the Falken ZIEX (proven) or Toyo Proxes4 (seem as good, if not better). Continental makes nice tires too - they're somewhat noisier, from what I've heard. __________________ -ashu Mazda6Tech.com CarDomain Wheels, tires, fluids and roof-mounted bike/ski rack. That's enough mods for me! .

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12-12-2003, 10:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
crossbow Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 11,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: High performance tires Btw...the Toyo T1-S's supposedly tear the living hell outta rain. They just don't do squat in snow conditions. Didn't some magazine rate the T1-S as the best rain tire on the market?

12-12-2003, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brillo Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: High performance tires I have the continentals (see my sig) and I love them, they are light weight, super grip, not loud, realitively cheap, and you can get them at discount tire.

12-12-2003, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
ashutoshsm Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: High performance tires Actually, that figures - I must've been misinformed. BMW uses Contis, and we all know BMW can do no wrong ;) __________________ -ashu Mazda6Tech.com CarDomain Wheels, tires, fluids and roof-mounted bike/ski rack. That's enough mods for me! .

12-12-2003, 12:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
SCORPION6 Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ACTUALLY IN USA. MIAMI FLORIDA UNTIL December 3, 2009. Panamá (Central America). Posts: 2,497 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: High performance tires For me the Toyo Proxes T1S 225/45 R17 work great in Dry and Wet roads Weights: 225/25 R17 = 20.9 lbs 225/35 R18 = 20.5 lbs 245/35 R 18 = 22.9 lbs __________________ Mazda 6 (2.0) Automatic. Strato Blue Rx8 Rims 16x7,5 Offset:+50mm with Toyo Proxes 4 225/50 96V (40,2 lbs). 2.3 Draxas Header. 2.3 AEM SRI. Mobil 1 10W-30. Eibach Pro Kit. Bosch DOT4 Brake Oil. Kashima Brake Pads Britax Boulevard Baby Car seat. Pulstar Pulse Plugs

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SCORPION6 Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ACTUALLY IN USA. MIAMI FLORIDA UNTIL December 3, 2009. Panamá (Central America). Posts: 2,497 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'High performance tires' Toyo Proxes T1S Tire Talk __________________ Mazda 6 (2.0) Automatic. Strato Blue Rx8 Rims 16x7,5 Offset:+50mm with Toyo Proxes 4 225/50 96V (40,2 lbs). 2.3 Draxas Header. 2.3 AEM SRI. Mobil 1 10W-30. Eibach Pro Kit. Bosch DOT4 Brake Oil. Kashima Brake Pads Britax Boulevard Baby Car seat. Pulstar Pulse Plugs