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bumoftheday · 12-21-2004, 11:07 AM

I'm looking at getting some new tires to put on the stock 16's. Preferably high performance summer. The lower the price the better, but as long as I stay under $500ish total, shipped and mounted, it's not a big deal. I was probably going to get 215/55/16 or 225/55/16 because I can't find jack in the stock 205/60/16 size.

What I've seen so far is some really cheap Hankooks, Ventus Hrii H405 or Radial K106 for under $60 a tire from edgeracing. I also saw on Tirerack they gave Avon Tech M500 very high ratings, but I've never heard of them before, they were about $90 a tire. Fuzion zri also came up for about $80. Another option is some Dunlop SP Sport FM901 for $93 mounted/balanced/shipped from sams club.

What would you guys reccomend? Any of those or other options under about $100 a tire?

Thanks
John

oakfan52 · 12-21-2004, 11:10 AM

Toyo Proxy4's. Awsome tire.

cajunautoxer · 12-21-2004, 12:31 PM

kumho for the money can't be beat

Tire Guy · 12-21-2004, 02:23 PM

Keep in mind you get what you pay for. Don't expect lesser-known tires to perform like their name brand counterparts. I'm sure you have a budget, but if performance is high on your list of important attributes, don't let price be the only factor.

Phade2 · 12-21-2004, 08:28 PM

look for deals at your local tire shop. I got my toyo proxes 4 at a good deal. I Bought 3 and got the 4th free. With mount and balance I got them for 398.57 for 225/40 18"s.

Da 6 · 12-21-2004, 09:38 PM

*edit* N/M

cajunautoxer · 12-22-2004, 01:19 AM

but you also need to remember that not all of work for a tire company. the kuhmo is better than the ventus or hanook. i have autox on all three tires and the kuhmo is best. that is what brand i use for race tires also.

LapisM6i · 12-22-2004, 10:25 AM

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Originally posted by Phade2@Dec 22 2004, 12:28 AM
look for deals at your local tire shop.* I got my toyo proxes 4 at a good deal.* I Bought 3 and got the 4th free.* With mount and balance I got them for 398.57 for 225/40 18"s.

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thats an awesome deal.

Jax6S · 12-22-2004, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by Phade2@Dec 22 2004, 12:28 AM
look for deals at your local tire shop.* I got my toyo proxes 4 at a good deal.* I Bought 3 and got the 4th free.* With mount and balance I got them for 398.57 for 225/40 18"s.

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Uhm...bumoftheday is talking about 16" tires.

Tire Guy · 12-22-2004, 11:23 AM

In the Orlando area, contact Action Gator Tire or Kaufmann Tire, or visit Toyo.com to find a dealer near you. I'm sure you'll find 215/55R16 in Proxes T1-S or Proxes 4 will fit your budget.

12-21-2004, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
bumoftheday Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orlando(ish), FL Posts: 605 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm looking at getting some new tires to put on the stock 16's. Preferably high performance summer. The lower the price the better, but as long as I stay under $500ish total, shipped and mounted, it's not a big deal. I was probably going to get 215/55/16 or 225/55/16 because I can't find jack in the stock 205/60/16 size. What I've seen so far is some really cheap Hankooks, Ventus Hrii H405 or Radial K106 for under $60 a tire from edgeracing. I also saw on Tirerack they gave Avon Tech M500 very high ratings, but I've never heard of them before, they were about $90 a tire. Fuzion zri also came up for about $80. Another option is some Dunlop SP Sport FM901 for $93 mounted/balanced/shipped from sams club. What would you guys reccomend? Any of those or other options under about $100 a tire? Thanks John __________________ Some serious front end mods...

12-21-2004, 11:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
oakfan52 Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Toyo Proxy4's. Awsome tire. __________________ 2006 Pontiac GTO blue w/ blue leather, STS turbo 422RWHP/432RWTQ SOLD -04 6s MTX 5-Door Lapis Blue SOLD -03 Silver 6i AT The One Who Brought You The Sports Lower Fogs

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cajunautoxer Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: red stick Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	kumho for the money can't be beat __________________ SCCA #65 GS 03 6 (daily driver) AS/BS 03 S2000 (CODRIVE) CS/ES 95 MIATA R (CODRIVE) STS 90 CIVIC SI (CODRIVE) sts killer

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Da 6 Mazda Guru Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cleveland Ohio and sometimes NJ Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	edit N/M __________________ 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy GT 13.8 @100 MPH In Stage 2.5<a href="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/373599/" target="_blank"> </a>2003 Black Mercury Marauder Totaled LGT[/i][/b] Member</span>

12-22-2004, 01:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
cajunautoxer Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: red stick Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	but you also need to remember that not all of work for a tire company. the kuhmo is better than the ventus or hanook. i have autox on all three tires and the kuhmo is best. that is what brand i use for race tires also. __________________ SCCA #65 GS 03 6 (daily driver) AS/BS 03 S2000 (CODRIVE) CS/ES 95 MIATA R (CODRIVE) STS 90 CIVIC SI (CODRIVE) sts killer

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12-21-2004, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phade2 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego, CA / SF Bay Area Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	look for deals at your local tire shop. I got my toyo proxes 4 at a good deal. I Bought 3 and got the 4th free. With mount and balance I got them for 398.57 for 225/40 18"s.