need some input on new tires

BillLee · 02-01-2009, 10:29 PM

I'm thinking about getting the Nitto Invo's or Toyo T1R's or Falken FK452's.
I don't think i'm going to put them on the track (maybe once this year), but i do a lot of "spirited driving" almost every time i drive. i'm looking for tires with good sidewall protection and long tread life.
Quiet tires would be nice also, but it's not that important to me.

Are there any other tires i should look at?

vegasspeed · 02-02-2009, 02:17 AM

The Falken 452 is a bit different than the Nitto Invo IMO. The 452 is more all around driving. If you want a good Falken get the Azenis RT-615 tire. That is a kick ass tire made by Falken that isn't R compound but glues pretty well also. If you want something a little cheaper go with the Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1's. The Nitto Invos I believe are closer in performance to those I just mentioned but a better deal. The Dunlops are a great deal and check them out stat wise on Tirerack. I am getting some for the track/street this week I think for 600 bucks discounted all 4 wheels.

BillLee · 02-02-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vegasspeed

The Falken 452 is a bit different than the Nitto Invo IMO. The 452 is more all around driving. If you want a good Falken get the Azenis RT-615 tire. That is a kick ass tire made by Falken that isn't R compound but glues pretty well also. If you want something a little cheaper go with the Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1's. The Nitto Invos I believe are closer in performance to those I just mentioned but a better deal. The Dunlops are a great deal and check them out stat wise on Tirerack. I am getting some for the track/street this week I think for 600 bucks discounted all 4 wheels.

hmm interesting thanks!

VMRWheels · 02-02-2009, 07:16 PM

Azenis RT615 and Z1 SS are both bang for the buck tire. Iv driven on both and they are great sticky tires.

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BillLee · 02-04-2009, 01:29 AM

anyone else?

cyphr · 02-04-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Azenis RT615 and Z1 SS are both bang for the buck tire. Iv driven on both and they are great sticky tires.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

Great tires. One addition to the list, RE-01Rs. You can't go wrong with either of those three choices. The rt615s do tend to have less wet traction than the other tires though.

VMRWheels · 02-04-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

Great tires. One addition to the list, RE-01Rs. You can't go wrong with either of those three choices. The rt615s do tend to have less wet traction than the other tires though.

RE01R's jump into another ball park when $ becomes a factor though. The 615's do have pretty bad wet traction if it does poor rain in the area.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

lepp0012 · 03-06-2009, 12:41 PM

I'm looking for some new summer tires as well, and had looked at the Falken 615's, but They don't make a 255/35/18, only a 265/35/18... I've ready in another thread that a 265 won't fit on the E93 sport pack 189 rims...

What sizes are you guys using?

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