It's that time agian to start looking for new tires.

I currently have BFG KDW's in 215 x 40 x 17. I live in so cal so summer tires are fine all yaer. Have any one tryed Yokahoma Advan Neova's?

Any other suggestions would be great? I am also thinking about going to a 45 series tire but am a little worried about rubbing. I have H-sport spring with no rub with my current tires.

Any help would be great

 

Longboard I'm going to tag along here if you don't mind?
I will be needing tires soon also but am running the stock runflats 195/45/16.
My question is do I stay with that size (from what I saw in TireWorks) I'm limited in whats available in that size? Or do I go to something else, maybe not run-flats?
Can I go to a different size on the same rims? I like my original rims and don't have the money to opt for newer different sized ones.

Thanks all,

 

Your stock size is 195/55/16. If you like that size, stick with it. If you like a wider tire with less sidewall, go for 205/50/16. Your rims are 6.5 in. wide, so the widest you probably want to go is 205 - I'll defer to the experts on that one.

I recommend getting rid of the runflats, as many others will as well. I put high performance summer tires (F1 GSD3) on my 16 inch rims in 205/50, and I think it's awesome. Non-runflat tires feel a lot better, give a much less harsh ride, and perform astronomically better. I have 15 inch non-runflat winter tires, too. I carry along some fix-a-flat and a compressor for good luck.

mb

Edit - PS - I love the stock 16in. rims, too!

 

Thanks for advice. I'd like to do away with the runflats also. I think it might be cheaper also?
Since I'm perputual summer, winter tires are a thing of the past.
So I can put 205/50's on the stock rim? Gives me more choices for tires then I hope.
Being a motorcycle rider I see comparisions all the time in the various mags I get about compressors, and 1 concern with them is size. Kind of limited on what we can carry.

Thanks again,

 

[quote=kseckel99] 1 concern with them is size. Kind of limited on what we can carry.


You can get kits from most of the vendor here. Mine is real small and works great.

LB

 

I've also been shopping; currently, I'm torn between buying new tires for my S-Lites or new wheels *and* new tires. Regardless of the size, I'm looking for summer high-performance tires. I drive fairly aggressively on the street and I'm sick of driving ball bearings (which is what the Goodyear all-season runflats feel like). I'm highly motivated by price, however.

I've done quite a bit of research on TireRack; I basically go in and look for the cheapest tires that are speed-rated S and up, and (I think) "max performance" and up. (Does anyone else think "max", "ultra", "extreme" all sound pretty much the same? I can't tell which is supposed to be "better" without seeing them listed in order.) It seems like, based on treadwear and traction ratings, I should have a pretty good idea of what the tire will do and how long it will last (relatively, anyway). Is this an accurate assumption? If so, why, then, is there a Pirelli out there for $170 with a lower traction rating (A as opposed to AA) and lower treadwear than a $60 tire?

What other things should I be taking into consideration, once I've decided on size?

 

I currently run the following.
I have H-Sport Springs as well.... and have no rubbing w/ the following setup

Kosei K1 TS 17"x 17" (Gray) Rims...
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3 Tires (215/45-17)

Speak to Alex @tirerack...he'll field all questions
Peace,
D

 

Just got them and they are amazing!

another vote for the GS-D3's great tires.

regards,
Charles