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post Feb 19 2016, 08:39 PM
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I got the Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 205 60R15

I like em, no rubbing, and good ride

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post Feb 20 2016, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(somd914 @ Feb 19 2016, 05:54 AM) *

Tire Rack is worthy of purchasing from.

Might you want to consider 205/55x15 which opens it up a little more in respect to performance, or better yet 205/50x15 which is what I'm getting ready to install - Dunlpp Direzza Star Specs.

But when you say high performance, are you thinking track or performance in respect to street? And are you running 6" or 7" wheels? I'd want 7" for 205s and performance.

Tire rack great for doing research, but charge for shipping. Do your selection there and go to another site that does not charge shipping, it's a bit hit !
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post Feb 20 2016, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(barefoot @ Feb 20 2016, 05:23 PM) *

QUOTE(somd914 @ Feb 19 2016, 05:54 AM) *

Tire Rack is worthy of purchasing from.

Might you want to consider 205/55x15 which opens it up a little more in respect to performance, or better yet 205/50x15 which is what I'm getting ready to install - Dunlpp Direzza Star Specs.

But when you say high performance, are you thinking track or performance in respect to street? And are you running 6" or 7" wheels? I'd want 7" for 205s and performance.

Tire rack great for doing research, but charge for shipping. Do your selection there and go to another site that does not charge shipping, it's a bit hit !

I agree. Probably buy from my local Costco if I can get the tire I want.
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post Feb 20 2016, 04:34 PM
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I'm partial to the kumho exsta mx in 205/60. As for tire rack, figure tire cost, shipping, then mounting and balance. I always find a local dealer that does it all and saves me at least fifty bucks. Decided on the tire you want, then do some old fashioned phone work. You'd be surprised!
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post Feb 20 2016, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Feb 20 2016, 05:34 PM) *

I'm partial to the kumho exsta mx in 205/60. As for tire rack, figure tire cost, shipping, then mounting and balance. I always find a local dealer that does it all and saves me at least fifty bucks. Decided on the tire you want, then do some old fashioned phone work. You'd be surprised!

We have a tire machine at my shop. If I pick up from the Costco that's 5 miles from me, there's no shipping charge. Tires are for street and are going on 6" cookies.

To throw a little controversy in the mix, I use 3 ounces of air soft plastic pellets in the tire to balance the wheel. No wheel weights. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 20 2016, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 20 2016, 02:46 PM) *


To throw a little controversy in the mix, I use 3 ounces of air soft plastic pellets in the tire to balance the wheel. No wheel weights. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Okay, I'll bite.

Been curious about this method since hearing about it.

Tire noise an issue? Discernible? Is there a minimum speed needed before it works, and/or a maximum speed at which point it doesn't? Have you done it with modern cars/wheels/tires? Does that affect how many ounces you use?

Pretty interesting, to be sure!
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post Feb 20 2016, 09:42 PM
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To throw a little controversy in the mix, I use 3 ounces of air soft plastic pellets in the tire to balance the wheel. No wheel weights. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Okay, I'll bite.

Been curious about this method since hearing about it.

Tire noise an issue? Discernible? Is there a minimum speed needed before it works, and/or a maximum speed at which point it doesn't? Have you done it with modern cars/wheels/tires? Does that affect how many ounces you use?

Pretty interesting, to be sure!

I did it on my other 914. Works perfectly at any speed. No noise.

Edit - my other car only made it to 95mph. It's a 1.7. This car will have a 3.2 so...
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OT. Several tire pellet threads here. It does not work good with low profile tires. Google it and you'll find charts online as to what they work in. I tried it in 195/65/15s and it didn't work for me.

Back to your regularly scheduled programming.
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post Feb 20 2016, 10:13 PM
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post Feb 20 2016, 10:52 PM
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I usually buy from simpletire.com or discounttiredirect. Simple tire has a wide variety, many brands I never heard of.

As for what tire, pick the size and style you want, and do a size search.

I geeked out when I bought my tires, went with Falken ZIEX 912's couldn't resist putting 912 tires on a 912..... If I had a choice, I would put Michelin Pilot Sports on all my performance cars...

I have no idea what size you want, I assume 195/60 15's would be a good start check this out. http://simpletire.com/catalog?select=1&...egory=2,11,10,1
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post Feb 20 2016, 11:49 PM
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Just bought a set of Yokohama S Drive 205x15x55.
Seems like a compromise between low and high profile.
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Feb 18 2016, 08:43 PM) *

The pickins are slim. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I've been looking for a good choice in 205/60R15 for a long time. Check my 215/60R15 thread for my 8-year odyssey to find high-performance 15-inch tires.

In your favored size, I think you are limited to:

1. BF Goodrich Radial T/A
Doesn't look too high performance to me, but maybe it has advanced under the skin?

2. Hoosier Speedster
Great performance once hot, I am told—but the










Maybe someone else has a hot ticket I missed, or is new to market?


















Hot ticket is neto or neato Japanese touring tires on the front

And Continental touring tires on the rear .


But neeto tires supposedly no longer exists
So just go all for continental,
Ride a mt.bike with continental tires and youll see what i mean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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post Feb 21 2016, 12:32 AM
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Tires.
they are the only thing holding you on the road .

Accurate psi makes any tire a great tire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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