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ebranch1983 · 06-01-2007, 11:51 AM

I'm about to order some Enkei RPF-1's (18x7.5) for my Speed6 and I would like you guys opinions on tires.

First off, I drive about 80-90 miles daily(mostly highway), but I don't want anything that's going to be less grippy than stock. I live in central VA so the temp ranges from about 5 degrees on some winter mornings to about 105 in the summer. VERY little snow, moderate amount of rain.

I guess I want your opinions on a tire with a good balance between performance and treadwear.

Price isnt that big of a deal because I can pretty much get any brand at cost... I LOVE my company. Just nothing too ridiculous.

Thanks in advance!

Business · 06-01-2007, 12:15 PM

well, you'd be looking for some good all-seasons, which can include Toyo Proxes4, Falken Ziex 512, Avon M550 A/S, etc etc...

firedawgs · 06-02-2007, 12:12 AM

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do
http://www.tirerack.com
http://www.tires-easy.com/start.html (They best site by far)

There are 3 sizes of tires you can go with using that size rim. I have recently bought the same size rim and tires for my MS6.
I ordered the Toyo Proxes 4, but they received the Toyo T1R; which turned out to be the best tire I have owned yet.

215/45/18 (stock)
225/45/18 (1.39% difference)
225/40/18 (2.07% difference)

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculato...p?action=submit

Try this again.

ebranch1983 · 06-02-2007, 01:20 PM

Those links dont work, but I really appreciate the effort! I've been looking at the T1R's, but wasn't sure about the wear.

06-01-2007, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
ebranch1983 Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm about to order some Enkei RPF-1's (18x7.5) for my Speed6 and I would like you guys opinions on tires. First off, I drive about 80-90 miles daily(mostly highway), but I don't want anything that's going to be less grippy than stock. I live in central VA so the temp ranges from about 5 degrees on some winter mornings to about 105 in the summer. VERY little snow, moderate amount of rain. I guess I want your opinions on a tire with a good balance between performance and treadwear. Price isnt that big of a deal because I can pretty much get any brand at cost... I LOVE my company. Just nothing too ridiculous. Thanks in advance! __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed6 #4975, Titanium Gray Metallic - 13.2 before turbo upgrade CPE CAI, CPE FMIC, HKS BOV, SU motor mount, ATP downpipe, CPE single catback exhaust(2 mufflers, 1 resonator), RPM K-Spec springs w/ Koni adjustable shocks, Enkei RPF1's (18x7.5) w/ Nitto NT555's (225/45/18), Innovate LC-1 wideband o2 controller w/ VEI air-fuel ratio/boost/oil pressure gauges, TWM stage 2 short shifter w/ bushings, TT engine mount, TT rear diff. bracket and bushings, ATP inlet pipe, GT3071, PG turbo manifold, VEI pyrometer with VEI EGT gauge, CPE PnP Standback, CPE CDFP, SPC adjustable ball joints, Nitrous Express N-tercooler Not installed: SM catch can On Order: Stage 3 clutch, Fidanza flywheel No excuses... mid-12s Spring '09

06-01-2007, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Business Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Draper, UT Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	well, you'd be looking for some good all-seasons, which can include Toyo Proxes4, Falken Ziex 512, Avon M550 A/S, etc etc... __________________ Now rocking a 91 Miata

06-02-2007, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
ebranch1983 Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Those links dont work, but I really appreciate the effort! I've been looking at the T1R's, but wasn't sure about the wear. __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed6 #4975, Titanium Gray Metallic - 13.2 before turbo upgrade CPE CAI, CPE FMIC, HKS BOV, SU motor mount, ATP downpipe, CPE single catback exhaust(2 mufflers, 1 resonator), RPM K-Spec springs w/ Koni adjustable shocks, Enkei RPF1's (18x7.5) w/ Nitto NT555's (225/45/18), Innovate LC-1 wideband o2 controller w/ VEI air-fuel ratio/boost/oil pressure gauges, TWM stage 2 short shifter w/ bushings, TT engine mount, TT rear diff. bracket and bushings, ATP inlet pipe, GT3071, PG turbo manifold, VEI pyrometer with VEI EGT gauge, CPE PnP Standback, CPE CDFP, SPC adjustable ball joints, Nitrous Express N-tercooler Not installed: SM catch can On Order: Stage 3 clutch, Fidanza flywheel No excuses... mid-12s Spring '09

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06-02-2007, 12:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
firedawgs Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 406 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do http://www.tirerack.com http://www.tires-easy.com/start.html (They best site by far) There are 3 sizes of tires you can go with using that size rim. I have recently bought the same size rim and tires for my MS6. I ordered the Toyo Proxes 4, but they received the Toyo T1R; which turned out to be the best tire I have owned yet. 215/45/18 (stock) 225/45/18 (1.39% difference) 225/40/18 (2.07% difference) http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculato...p?action=submit Try this again.