LewFX

#1

i have about 3-5k miles left of thread on my sp sports. i have 225/45/17s. i saw an ad for allen tires for dunlops buy 3 get 4th free for their sp sport maxx or direzza dz101. has anyone tried the maxx or direzzas yet? the maxx goes for 149 each and not sure how much the direzza goes for. looking for the best bang for the buck. 300-400 for all 4.

maxx:


direzza:


or other

Chanh55

#2

Best bang for your buck will always be TOYOs.

LewFX

#3

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic.jsp?s...yes&place=0

$175 each!

playr158

#4

I've driven cars with Toyos (m3) and my friend raced on them and drove on them...we weren't happy with them at all.

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This post has been edited by playr158: Jun 28, 2007 - 10:52 AM

Chanh55

#5

Lew... those tires in the link are one of the top of the line Proxes from Toyo. Look for the FZ4 line...

http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_Proxes_FZ4_C171.cfm

http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_Proxes_...W_P1063C171.cfm

Kadett

#6

Have driven now with both Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 and Toyo Proxes T1-R tyres. The Proxes are the best. In dry and wet conditions. Only thing I dont like about it is its lifespan. About 1 year and 8500 miles But thats with 99.99999 percent grip at any time and any situation (all driven with the 3S-GTE powerplant installed), and thats more important to me then the price.

Should make it clear that I rarely drive long distances and when I do I usually exceed the speed limit, so I'm not suprised they went this fast.

This post has been edited by Kadett: Jun 28, 2007 - 10:57 AM

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Chanh55

#7

T1-Rs... hahah

I think Lew's looking for a good Value... T1-Rs are pretty much top of the line Toyos and can run a pretty penny...

x_itchy_b_x

#8

those tires Jeff got are bad ass.

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Sinyk

#9

Yeah, Toyo Proxies, that's excessive for the everyday driver.

LewFX

#10

okay i narrowed a list down to toyo proxies z1, dunlop maxx, and bfg kwd-2, leaning towards the kwd-2's

hellsyphon

#11

You know you want some kdw2's

azian_advanced

#12

i've got them now too, they're incredible!

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airfron

#13

so what did you end up going with? i'm thinking of getting some kdw2's for the front and moving my g-force sports to the back.

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LewFX

#14

i went with toyo proxes 4, better reviews imo and toyo for toyota!

jesterwr217

#15

im running nittos

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LewFX

#16

ran $110 a piece

airfron

#17

nice

What size did you go with? and where did you find them for that cheap?Most places i see have them for $140+.

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LewFX

#18

225/45/17, superautobacs

SlowCelica94

#19

You're smart to go with those toyos, due to the large tread block design. While under hard cornering, the tread blocks will scerm (sp) and begin letting traction go. The advantage of large blocks is they hold heat better and stick harder. Just look at why slicks are popular, it's one huge tread block.

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soven

#20

No faults with direzza. Good in dry and wet, tread last quite a while. Might be on the noisier side.