Best Place to Buy Tires? - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

FangzGSR · 02-18-2002, 11:10 AM

I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but I'm sure it'll get moved if it's not. I'm in desparate need for new tires this spring when I put my wheels back on, and I was wondering what vendors have the best prices for quality tires?
Also, any suggestions on what I should get? 205/40 R17. I'd like to have a Z rating.

SoFlaGS-T · 02-18-2002, 12:01 PM

kumho ecsta supra 712 is very popular now among import enthusiasts... they are z rated, they have a unique tread design and they grip nicely... most importantly, they are very well priced... check em out at discounttiredirect.com

FangzGSR · 02-18-2002, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by SoFlaGS-T
kumho ecsta supra 712 is very popular now among import enthusiasts... they are z rated, they have a unique tread design and they grip nicely... most importantly, they are very well priced... check em out at discounttiredirect.com

I'll do that, thanks for the info!

SoFlaGS-T · 02-18-2002, 01:38 PM

no problem...

GSRacer · 02-18-2002, 03:06 PM

i have the kumhos and i love them! they are priced so nicely too...

FangzGSR · 02-18-2002, 03:23 PM

How's the tread wear on them? I know what the raiting is, but in actual real life driving, how long do they last?

GSRacer · 02-18-2002, 03:40 PM

i've put 10k miles on them and they have worn fairly well for how agressive i drive. the front ones wore fast because those wear the fastest with any car, you just have to rotate them quite offten to get the most life out of them. usually peoeple get around 30k miles out of a pair.

deMad10 · 02-18-2002, 07:16 PM

I had my Kumho's for about a year. If I had my camber kit back then they would have lasted longer.

junglistgsr · 02-18-2002, 07:32 PM

www.tirerack.com hands down the best place to buy tires.

FangzGSR · 02-18-2002, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by junglistgsr
www.tirerack.com hands down the best place to buy tires.

I've looked on Tire Rack often, but they don't carry all the brands that I'd like to see them carry. That is why I created this post, to see f there were any other good vendors that carried tires different or for a better price than tire rack. I'm not sure what tires to go with now.
The Supras seem decent for the money, but what about the Pirelli 405's is it?

junglistgsr · 02-18-2002, 08:12 PM

ive never seen better prices than tirerack for performance tires....you could check out www.discounttiredirect.com they carry some different brands than tirerack and also have good service, i got my Falken Azenis in 2 days

PS. ive never heard of pirelli 405's?

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deMad10 · 02-18-2002, 08:15 PM

How does everyone get their tires balanced if they buy them online?

I am due for a new set.

FangzGSR · 02-18-2002, 08:15 PM

Sorry, I meant the Nitto 450's, I mixed my brands and numbers up.

carboy · 02-18-2002, 08:16 PM

If you don't have a good tire store near you, buying tires online from TireRack.com is probably your best option. Other than that, many performance parts shops can get you pretty good deals with tires and rims. However, if there is no one around you, TireRack is the way to go.

junglistgsr · 02-18-2002, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by FangzGSR
Sorry, I meant the Nitto 450's, I mixed my brands and numbers up.

oh god, avoid those like the plague