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Looking for new HIGH Performance tires for the GP.

AWeb80

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AWeb80 Senior Member

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I like my Fuzion ZRi's....but I want something with a lower treadwear rating and a bit more grip. I like the Fuzions for their tread design too. It looks sweet. Tread design is a deciding factor in my search....kinda vain I know....

 

I'm not really too worried about tread life. If they get 15k out of the way I drive I'll be happy. They ZRi's have over 20k on them w/ some life left.

 

It's really hard to find high performance summer tires in a 245/50-16 size.

 

I really want the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport from the link below but they don't come in a 245. They are the perfect price too. I don't want to spend over $120 a tire. I plan on getting new ones next spring some time.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=UHP

 

 

any other tires out there that people like?

Andrew Senior Member

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yeah there isnt hardly anything in that size.

 

i was going to suggest either of the BFG KDW's. Both are known to have outstanding grip.

GOT2B GM Senior Member

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Hankook Ventus RS-3

 

They come in a 225 50 16 but are a wide 225

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S3

 

Even the R-S2, it comes in a 245/45/16. Tire Rack still has them listed, but I thought they were discontinued back when Matt and I bought our tires.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S2

 

Jamie

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Hankook&model=Ventus+R-S2

 

None left in our size though.

Nick1234 Senior Member

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in one of the car magazines a few months ago they tested all the sport tires and kumhos actually had the fastest lap times. But then it rained. and they dropped almost to the bottom.

Leadfoot Advanced Member

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Personally, I would go with either of the BFG that come in that size or the Michelin. I ran BFG on the Z28 and they were great. Got about 28k out of them I believe. When I replaced them in May I went with the new Michelin Pilot Sport AS PLUS. They handle great as well, but I am not sure they handle better than the BFG (at least not enough to justify the additional cost). However, the PLUS comes with a 45k warranty. That alone makes them worth some extra $$$. Honestly, the Michelin come out about the same $ per mile so its really up to you. I thought it was worth it and I can rag them out without having to worry about treadlife.

Radnsmash Member

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I got tires put on my car a few months ago. Hankook Radial 117s(22560R16) at a local tire shop.

 

$380 for the tires, balancing, mounting, etc..

 

They handle a buttload better than the old bald Futuras the car came with.

CSI_MuNkY Senior Member

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I got tires put on my car a few months ago. Hankook Radial 117s(22560R16) at a local tire shop.

 

$380 for the tires, balancing, mounting, etc..

 

They handle a buttload better than the old bald Futuras the car came with.

 

Definitely NOT a high performance tire

 

Jamie

Radnsmash Member

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I know, I didn't know the OP wanted high performance. :redface:

 

 

But they ride nice :burnout:

Andrew Senior Member

Andrew

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as you know, you gotta pay to play, so i vote for the F1 GS-D3.

 

superb grip and its in the size you want.

GOT2B GM Senior Member

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I will say the worn out F1 GS-D3's I had on the TGP before my 'kooks gripped well. But I couldn't justify the coin for a new set.

 

Its too bad the Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212's are out of stock in the 245-45-16.

 

The TGP is REDICULOUS with them.

AWeb80 Senior Member

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Ya...I like those...I remember them from Dayton meet 1.

 

I think I may check out the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval. Firestone makes the Fuzions and I've been happy w/ them.

Grand Moff Joseph Senior Member

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I've been very happy with the Bridgestone Potenza Pole position (on the tC) and the Potenza G019 (on the I35).

 

Tons of grip.

AWeb80 Senior Member

AWeb80

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I've been very happy with the Bridgestone Potenza Pole position (on the tC) and the Potenza G019 (on the I35).

 

Tons of grip.

 

I'll take a look at them... but remember, I'm certain I drive the GP harder than you do your cars...LOL

AWeb80 Senior Member

AWeb80

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No. I looked at them. only 17's or bigger.

 

the 17's start at $180 a tire....LOL.

 

This is for the GP....it's not a world class sports car....not gonna spend money like that. $120 should get me more tire than I need.

IRONDOG442 Senior Member

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then you have one or two choices. no point in making a whole thread about tire selection when you have two choices. I have pilot sports on my Intrigue and its not a world class sports car, and $180 for pilot sports is a good price my tires in 255 40 18 are $279 per tire. Get the bridgestones.

Leadfoot Advanced Member

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Do they make Michelin Pilot Sport in that size?

 

Pilot Sport A/S Plus comes in that size with a treadwear warranty 45k.

3.1cutlass Advanced Member

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I have the Sumitomo HTR +. Amazing tire so far and i push my car pretty hard. They do come in a 245/50/16. Here is the tread

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