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24Dee · 06-29-2006, 03:49 PM

Curious to see who recommends what?

My s14 came with some generic tires that I want to replace...

Debating between (in no specific order-open to other suggestions)

Falken Ziex 512
Bridgestone Potenza RE950
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
Dunlop SP Sport A2 Plus

I came to these conclusions primarily on the reviews and survey results on Tirerack.com.... Only tires I've ever purchased were Yoko's AVID H4s....both on my s13s.... I live in New York so I need something with good traction in shitty weather as well...

phreze · 06-29-2006, 06:26 PM

I don't know about you guys but the next all season tire I try is going to be the new advan, check out tirerack.com for more info.

!Zar! · 06-29-2006, 07:01 PM

Fm901 for allseasons.

Irukandji · 06-29-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

Fm901 for allseasons.

yay for tires you need to replace every 3 months!

!Zar! · 06-30-2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by n1sm0r

yay for tires you need to replace every 3 months!

I wish my tires even lasted 3 months!

Siizzzoooo · 06-29-2006, 07:05 PM

try the new Potenza RE960as Pole Positions, they grip very well, and have a 400 AA tread wear rating. Kinda pricey, but I dig

changing over from FM901's which were rediculously noisy

24Dee · 06-29-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Siizzzoooo

try the new Potenza RE960as Pole Positions, they grip very well, and have a 400 AA tread wear rating. Kinda pricey, but I dig

changing over from FM901's which were rediculously noisy

Yea, apparently that noise is a big problem with a lot of owners... seems to be the consensus..... at least as far as i'm reading... overall they don't get a very good average score on tirerack.com...

The Bridgestones are kind of out of my price range as well... think it's a toss up right now between the Potenza's RE950 or the Falken Ziex...

slideways2004 · 06-29-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 24Dee

Curious to see who recommends what?

My s14 came with some generic tires that I want to replace...

Debating between (in no specific order-open to other suggestions)

Falken Ziex 512
Bridgestone Potenza RE950
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
Dunlop SP Sport A2 Plus

I came to these conclusions primarily on the reviews and survey results on Tirerack.com.... Only tires I've ever purchased were Yoko's AVID H4s....both on my s13s.... I live in New York so I need something with good traction in shitty weather as well...

out of all those the only one i would buy is the falken ziex. the michelins are way too pricey and not worth it. pretty much same with the bridgstones but these feel better than the michlins grip wise.

i recomend the yokohama yk520. its a new tire. it's assymetrical and feels pretty good to me. and last long too

24Dee · 06-30-2006, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by slideways2004

out of all those the only one i would buy is the falken ziex. the michelins are way too pricey and not worth it. pretty much same with the bridgstones but these feel better than the michlins grip wise.

i recomend the yokohama yk520. its a new tire. it's assymetrical and feels pretty good to me. and last long too

you know, I just realized the Michelins are $132 a clip on tirerack.com, why did I think they were in the $70 range??

Replicant_S14 · 06-30-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by slideways2004

i recomend the yokohama yk520. its a new tire. it's assymetrical and feels pretty good to me. and last long too

Isn't it pretty much an updated YK420? I hope so. I literally just walked in from having a set of YK520s put on the VW. The 420s that were on it lasted 50k. I also have them on the S14 too for everyday driving around.

Rennen · 06-30-2006, 05:53 AM

I have had the Falken 512s and the Dunlops from that list. The 512s had more ultimate grip.... but damn I hate those tires. The sidewall is just stupid soft, and in any sort of turning situation, they would fold over before you could use all the grip. Also, there is a wear bar running around the entire circumference through both water channels, so they are hydroplane-tastic once the tread gets low.

The Dunlops were less grippy, had a slightly better sidewall construction, treadwear was similar between the two. The Falkens were quieter.

If I had to do it again, I'd go for a Kuhmo ASX or Avon all season

-Matt

ranisron · 06-30-2006, 05:59 AM

I have tried 512, they are okay, but like everybody else said, after wear bar it's all down hill big time... I would like to recommend the Kumho ASX (all season extreme). It is CHEAP comparing to the others, and they have 420 wear rating. I think A traction and A temp.

you can check those out at tirerack, too.

EDIT: I used to run ASX on my 240SX, it was taken off and moved to the ALtima.
my friend S14 has ASX all 4 corners - they wear well, and provide excellent traction (consider it's an ALL SEASON tire)

*exitspeed* · 06-30-2006, 09:05 AM

Yokahama Avid H4 or H4s.

Seriously I've owned 3 sets of these tires and am extremely impressed with them. Their great int he snow and I even autoX in'em. They have suprisingly good grip.

Also I recently got into a fight with a curn and both passenger side tires were slammed into the curb and neither one of the tires pucntured. The inpact was hard enough to break my tie rod, control arm, bend my power steering spindle to a 90 degree angle, and yank my strut assembly out of the strut tower. But like I said neither tire punctured.

Lastly their very resonably priced too.

phreze · 06-30-2006, 09:15 AM

falken zeix 512 are ok on my protege5 but they don't have enought grip and the sidewall flexs to much for a rwd IMO. Not a bad tire for the money just not a race spec one by any means.

derux · 06-30-2006, 12:38 PM

I give a +1 for the Yokahama Avid H4 or H4s. I have had them on 3 cars and have done mountian fun runs with them too. they are really great in the rain.

chmercer · 06-30-2006, 03:55 PM

just get whatevers cheapest, since its an all season tire, who cares

06-29-2006, 03:49 PM	#1
24Dee Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Jersey Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good All season tire? Curious to see who recommends what? My s14 came with some generic tires that I want to replace... Debating between (in no specific order-open to other suggestions) Falken Ziex 512 Bridgestone Potenza RE950 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Dunlop SP Sport A2 Plus I came to these conclusions primarily on the reviews and survey results on Tirerack.com.... Only tires I've ever purchased were Yoko's AVID H4s....both on my s13s.... I live in New York so I need something with good traction in shitty weather as well...

06-29-2006, 06:26 PM	#2
phreze Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Murder City Age: 42 Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know about you guys but the next all season tire I try is going to be the new advan, check out tirerack.com for more info. __________________ "If you rock knock-off, you are part of the problem" -myself

06-29-2006, 07:01 PM	#3
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Fm901 for allseasons. __________________

06-29-2006, 07:05 PM	#6
Siizzzoooo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 1,355 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	try the new Potenza RE960as Pole Positions, they grip very well, and have a 400 AA tread wear rating. Kinda pricey, but I dig changing over from FM901's which were rediculously noisy __________________ 2004 Honda S2000 NFR \| 2007 Acura TL CBP \| Project *Coming Soon*

06-30-2006, 05:53 AM	#11
Rennen Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stafford, VA Age: 42 Posts: 882 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Rennen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have had the Falken 512s and the Dunlops from that list. The 512s had more ultimate grip.... but damn I hate those tires. The sidewall is just stupid soft, and in any sort of turning situation, they would fold over before you could use all the grip. Also, there is a wear bar running around the entire circumference through both water channels, so they are hydroplane-tastic once the tread gets low. The Dunlops were less grippy, had a slightly better sidewall construction, treadwear was similar between the two. The Falkens were quieter. If I had to do it again, I'd go for a Kuhmo ASX or Avon all season -Matt __________________ '89 Nissan 240SX fastback: #23 DSP/RallyMod2/Track Slut '95 BMW 540i 6 speed: Ultimate Commuting Machine PFM Racing www.solo2.org www.midwest240sx.com

06-30-2006, 05:59 AM	#12
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 43 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have tried 512, they are okay, but like everybody else said, after wear bar it's all down hill big time... I would like to recommend the Kumho ASX (all season extreme). It is CHEAP comparing to the others, and they have 420 wear rating. I think A traction and A temp. you can check those out at tirerack, too. EDIT: I used to run ASX on my 240SX, it was taken off and moved to the ALtima. my friend S14 has ASX all 4 corners - they wear well, and provide excellent traction (consider it's an ALL SEASON tire) __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

06-30-2006, 09:05 AM	#13
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 45 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yokahama Avid H4 or H4s. Seriously I've owned 3 sets of these tires and am extremely impressed with them. Their great int he snow and I even autoX in'em. They have suprisingly good grip. Also I recently got into a fight with a curn and both passenger side tires were slammed into the curb and neither one of the tires pucntured. The inpact was hard enough to break my tie rod, control arm, bend my power steering spindle to a 90 degree angle, and yank my strut assembly out of the strut tower. But like I said neither tire punctured. Lastly their very resonably priced too. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

06-30-2006, 09:15 AM	#14
phreze Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Murder City Age: 42 Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	falken zeix 512 are ok on my protege5 but they don't have enought grip and the sidewall flexs to much for a rwd IMO. Not a bad tire for the money just not a race spec one by any means. __________________ "If you rock knock-off, you are part of the problem" -myself

06-30-2006, 12:38 PM	#15
derux Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grass valley, Ca Age: 47 Posts: 413 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I give a +1 for the Yokahama Avid H4 or H4s. I have had them on 3 cars and have done mountian fun runs with them too. they are really great in the rain.

06-30-2006, 03:55 PM	#16
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just get whatevers cheapest, since its an all season tire, who cares