Need help in buying tires

[Recaro18]

i need your opinion in choosing the best tire for the money...here are the tires i'm considering..

Bridgestone S-03
Dunlop SP9000
Michelin Sport

please let me know about your experiences w/ these tires...other suggestions would be good too...thanks

_RICKY_

[kameraguy]

I've used the S0-2 and the S0-3s and absolutely love them.

I've driven a car with pilots and they were good too, but I thought the S0-3 had better overall grip. But maybe the trade-off is more wear on the S0-3s.

SP9000s i've never tried, but I know some people who love them. What they may not have in sheer grip in the dry I hear they make up for in wet weather. They do appear to have a more aggressive wet tread pattern.

I'd recommend S0-3s in this comparison.

[98_Benzo]

What type of tires are on there right now? Are they the Kumho's? Cause I have noticed that the Kumho's are a very loud tire. It took me forever to figure out what the humming noise was when I was driving and I finally figured out that it was the tire design. Although, I have heard only good things about the kumho's, so maybe those are something to check out if you don't have them.

[JRE320]

I'm also in the market for some new tires. So feed backs on these tires will be appreciated. My decision will be based on tread wear, stand and noise is a big factor. ;) :) I'm considering Falken 451. ;) :)

[kameraguy]

As you know Jun, I had the Falkens before. I really loved them. Excellent grip...shoot, I think they even had more grip than these p-zeros i'm using now :(

I think they have alright wet weather performance too. I really like the falkens I had...but damn they burned out after 17,000 mi!!!

[Brabus]

I would go S-03's. Excellent grip, traction, and tread wear...

But the best thing I like is their wet traction.... top notch.

[JRE320]

Originally posted by kameraguy
As you know Jun, I had the Falkens before. I really loved them. Excellent grip...shoot, I think they even had more grip than these p-zeros i'm using now :(

I think they have alright wet weather performance too. I really like the falkens I had...but damn they burned out after 17,000 mi!!!

Man maybe you drift too much.... :p :D ;) :) and for your p-zeros for me not a chance. I had them before when I first got my Mono II and the p-zeros gave me my first expereinced on fish tailing coming from a full stop. :rolleyes: :mad: :confused: :bored:

[kameraguy]

i've not tried the p-zeros in the rain yet, but on dry they are ok. But the falkens were really sticky. Not even a comparison to the p-zeros. only reason i have the zeros is because they came with the rims...but they aren't too bad. just not great.

[Recaro18]

so far, i'm thinking of S-03's.....any more suggestions?

JUN: how much are the falkens that you're talking about? let me know...

thanks

[JRE320]

Originally posted by Recaro18
so far, i'm thinking of S-03's.....any more suggestions?

JUN: how much are the falkens that you're talking about? let me know...

thanks

Falken 451 - FREE SHIPPING
225x40x18 $146
255x35x18 $194

Michelin Pilot Sport + shipping
225x40x18 $319
255x35x18 $283

Dunlop SP9000 -+ shipping
225x18x40 $168
255x35x18 $209

SO-3 + shipping
225x40x18 $181
255x35x18 $222

P-zero Nero + shipping
225x40x18 $161
255x35x18 $218

Are you running Dunlop tires right now? Let me know what you've decided. ;) :)

[JRE320]

Come on mang... I'm waiting for your decision. I can see that you are playing around again from work. HURRY UP!!!!!! :D ;) :)

[Recaro18]

OK..thanks guys...i got the S-03's..

[JRE320]

When you gonna mount them? Let us know your opinion on those tires. ;)

[merconian]

Hi,just fitted 205 55 16 NOKIAN to my C180.Previous tyres were P6000.The Nokian are just as good as the P6000's and at aprox 35% cheaper, great value v performance.Nokian are manufactured in Finland and are tested under their harsh conditions.Well worth considering(If you can get them).

[kameraguy]

Hi Merconian, I don't think we have nokian car tires here in the US, or at least i have not seen them. But i've used their mountain bike tires and must say they are grrrrrreeeaat!!!! :)

[merconian]

Hi,that's a pity,the Nokian work out at $70 each,compared to $125 each for the Pirelli P6000,first thing you notice about the Nokian is how quiet they run.Nokian have scored very well on the German tyre tests also.Maybe the shipping/taxes of selling them to you guys would make them too expensive??.