questions about tires, it's come to replace my SP8000e's: I've got 16" sport wheels
05-15-2002, 09:15 AM
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questions about tires, it's come to replace my SP8000e's: I've got 16" sport wheels
1) They've been pretty good in the wet (rains lots here in the Pac NWest). Going to the SP5000, will it be even better?
2) What's the DISadvantage of going to 225/50 from 205/55? Dealers are ok with it?
3) Other tire recommendations?
2) What's the DISadvantage of going to 225/50 from 205/55? Dealers are ok with it?
3) Other tire recommendations?
05-15-2002, 09:24 AM
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Wider tire is not as good for snow traction...
... since you're going to the SP5000, an all season tire, if you drive in snow, you might want to keep it at 205. Another tire to look at is the Michelin Pilot Sport AS.
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05-15-2002, 09:40 AM
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RE: All-seasons.
I have the 5000s and they are excellent tires. I have no complaints whatsoever. I use them all-year, even in the snow, and I have not gotten stuck once + quattro, and I live in Chicago. I put them on after my Pirelli P7000s got to 50% wear.
Having said that, I hear great things about the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Seasons, but they are like $212 for 225/45/17 at TireRack (TR), more at Michelin dealers.
IMHO, that is too much to spend on all-season tires. You could get 2 sets for that price, so go with the SP SPORT 5000s.
Or you can try the new Sumitomo HTR+. Sumis are good tires, and this one is a new entry into the Ultra High Performance All-Season category. TR hasn't even test them yet. I am probably going to go this way next set.
Having said that, I hear great things about the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Seasons, but they are like $212 for 225/45/17 at TireRack (TR), more at Michelin dealers.
IMHO, that is too much to spend on all-season tires. You could get 2 sets for that price, so go with the SP SPORT 5000s.
Or you can try the new Sumitomo HTR+. Sumis are good tires, and this one is a new entry into the Ultra High Performance All-Season category. TR hasn't even test them yet. I am probably going to go this way next set.
05-15-2002, 09:45 AM
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I've got 16" sport wheels
I plan to get SP8000's again. I run Blizzak WS-13's in the winter, which are the exact same size tire as the SP8000's.
In my opinion, the SP8000 has been a good handling tire, has good wet traction, and looks good on the car. Personally, I like my car to look as stock as possible...all zing, no bling somebody has on their sig.
In my opinion, the SP8000 has been a good handling tire, has good wet traction, and looks good on the car. Personally, I like my car to look as stock as possible...all zing, no bling somebody has on their sig.
05-15-2002, 10:04 AM
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I have Bridgestone Potenza RE950's and they are great. Great in bad weather too.
Built with really good technology. Tirerack.com's survey results are very high which is what got me to buy them in the first place. Don't regeret it one bit.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone/bs_re950.jsp">http://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone/bs_re950.jsp</a</li></ul>
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05-15-2002, 10:13 AM
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5000s v 8000s, two different tires.
the 5000s are rated better in the wet than the 8000s, according to TR survey. Remember, very important, you are not comparing similiar tires.
8000s are Ultra High Performance "summer" tires
5000s are Ultra High Performance All-Seasons.
In 16s, 5000s are roughly $100 per tire (Depends on exact sizes). See link.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/dunlop/du_s5000.jsp">http://www.tirerack.com/tires/dunlop/du_s5000.jsp</a</li></ul>
8000s are Ultra High Performance "summer" tires
5000s are Ultra High Performance All-Seasons.
In 16s, 5000s are roughly $100 per tire (Depends on exact sizes). See link.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/dunlop/du_s5000.jsp">http://www.tirerack.com/tires/dunlop/du_s5000.jsp</a</li></ul>