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[bcredeur97]

Any tire anyone thought about getting but wasn't sure about it recently?

 

I need two daily front tires on the miata and I don't really care what they are (size 195/50R16 preferably) just so long as they last a decent amount of time (30k miles+) and aren't terrible in the wet. Not looking for something sticky as they are just daily a to b tires. Plus I actually enjoy lower grip, Easier to have fun without my body and face getting slammed into the door on every right turn. 

 

but im willing to "test tires" on the front if anyone has anything they want me to try. Looking for <$100 a tire btw.

 

I'm personally thinking about trying these http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+A%2FS+P02+(H-+or+V-Speed+Rated)&partnum=95VR6HTRASP02&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Only because I never bought a Sumitomo tire and don't know anyone who has. And they are stupid cheap so it's like "why not?" lol

[terrytek]

Just now, bcredeur97 said:

Any tire anyone thought about getting but wasn't sure about it recently?

 

I need two daily front tires on the miata and I don't really care what they are (size 195/50R16 preferably) just so long as they last a decent amount of time and aren't terrible in the wet. Not looking for something sticky as they are just daily a to b tires. Plus I actually enjoy lower grip, Easier to have fun without my body and face getting slammed into the door on every right turn. 

 

but im willing to "test tires" on the front if anyone has anything they want me to try. Looking for <$100 a tire btw.

 

I'm personally thinking about trying these http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+A%2FS+P02+(H-+or+V-Speed+Rated)&partnum=95VR6HTRASP02&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Only because I never bought a Sumitomo tire and don't know anyone who has. And they are stupid cheap so it's like "why not?" lol

are your rims able to fit 205/50r16 tires? because my protege came factory with 195/50r16 though it was hard to find tires in that size so i just went with a more common 205 width tires. and the toyo proxes 4 plus are a great option for long wear and wet performance. and you might be able to score a set for under 400 bucks.

[bcredeur97]

4 minutes ago, terrytek said:

are your rims able to fit 205/50r16 tires? because my protege came factory with 195/50r16 though it was hard to find tires in that size so i just went with a more common 205 width tires. and the toyo proxes 4 plus are a great option for long wear and wet performance. and you might be able to score a set for under 400 bucks.

stock size is actually 205/45R16. I want to go with 195/50's for the little extra sidewall for comfort (miata's are not comfortable, well for a couple hours they are fine, but after spending 13.5 hours in it one day I rather make it a little more comfortable if i can). Also My speedo is a little bit off (reads 75 @ 70mph (GPS verified)), the 195/50's are slightly bigger in diameter so it will correct it a little bit, also reduce the effective gearing ratio slightly. might lose a little engine rpm while cruising. 

 

I'll be running two different size tires for a little while though, but hopefully that won't be a big deal if I keep them in pairs.

[FuzzyYellow]

18 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

I would of bought one(eh ok maybe, i really wanted a miata lol). They are so cheap. 

My goodness that car would of been so good for the price O_O

 

G35 is a good alternative if you want RWD though. and it has a nicer interior. But it's nissan so they are a bit more expensive to maintain. Not crazy but just a bit more than others. and the suspension is complicated and it all goes bad at once (ask my dad lol). also G35 does 0-60 in 5's with the 6 spd manual.

the accord interior is pretty dang good though. definitely the nicest interior out of the cars my family owns, the other options being a 2002 Tundra, and a 2009 Sienna.

 

accord also does 0-60 in the 5s with a 6 speed. (supposedly)

 

honestly, it handles better than people expect it to. it's got double wishbone front and rear, and with decent tires on it, i'm thoroughly happy with it. it's a perfect daily driver for me. the only problem I have with it is the fact that it's a bit gutless under 3k.

[terrytek]

1 minute ago, bcredeur97 said:

stock size is actually 205/45R16. I want to go with 195/50's for the little extra sidewall for comfort (miata's are not comfortable, well for a couple hours they are fine, but after spending 13.5 hours in it one day I rather make it a little more comfortable if i can). Also My speedo is a little bit off (reads 75 @ 70mph (GPS verified)), the 195/50's are slightly bigger in diameter so it will correct it a little bit, also reduce the effective gearing ratio slightly. might lose a little engine rpm while cruising. 

 

I'll be running two different size tires for a little while though, but hopefully that won't be a big deal if I keep them in pairs.

205/45s? why not just go with 205/50s? stock width, but a bit more sidewall than factory.

[bcredeur97]

2 minutes ago, terrytek said:

205/45s? why not just go with 205/50s? stock width, but a bit more sidewall than factory.

eh that was over a 3% difference in diameter(3.4) so I wasn't sure, the 195/50's are 1.7%

It probably wouldn't hurt. just would be more noticeable.

[FuzzyYellow]

Just now, bcredeur97 said:

eh that was over a 3% difference in diameter(3.4) so I wasn't sure, the 195/50's are 1.7%

75 vs 70 mph is a 7ish percent difference, so...

[bcredeur97]

Just now, FuzzyYellow said:

75 vs 70 mph is a 7ish percent difference, so...

yeah I know it's big. I just had always heard that making a change over 3% in diameter = bad. Though im not really sure why.

This is a problem with my generation miata sadly, so I'm not the only one. There really isn't a fix either... at least I haven't seen anything.

[AlwaysFSX]

2 hours ago, Real_PhillBert said:

Im so proud of you right now!  Haha

You would hate me if I showed you a pic of the interior.

[warmmilk]

14 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

Any tire anyone thought about getting but wasn't sure about it recently?

 

I need two daily front tires on the miata and I don't really care what they are (size 195/50R16 preferably) just so long as they last a decent amount of time (30k miles+) and aren't terrible in the wet. Not looking for something sticky as they are just daily a to b tires. Plus I actually enjoy lower grip, Easier to have fun without my body and face getting slammed into the door on every right turn. 

 

but im willing to "test tires" on the front if anyone has anything they want me to try. Looking for <$100 a tire btw.

 

I'm personally thinking about trying these http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+A%2FS+P02+(H-+or+V-Speed+Rated)&partnum=95VR6HTRASP02&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Only because I never bought a Sumitomo tire and don't know anyone who has. And they are stupid cheap so it's like "why not?" lol

I had sumitomo htr3's before. pretty decent tire, sidewalls had pretty good firmness to them.  grip was on par with other tires in its class.  if you're not looking for max grip sumitomo's are a great choice

[bcredeur97]

2 minutes ago, warmmilk said:

I had sumitomo htr3's before. pretty decent tire, sidewalls had pretty good firmness to them.  grip was on par with other tires in its class.  if you're not looking for max grip sumitomo's are a great choice

thank you. decision made. Was just looking for a decent cheap tire really.

I'll probably order them either this weekend or next week. My fronts are on the wear bars lol

[warmmilk]

On 9/11/2016 at 3:28 PM, vinyldash303 said:

 

[warmmilk]

1 hour ago, bcredeur97 said:

thank you. decision made. Was just looking for a decent cheap tire really.

I'll probably order them either this weekend or next week. My fronts are on the wear bars lol

Was on tirerack and saw they have a $50 rebate card on sumi's, don't miss out

 

 

@vinyldash303 don't pay attention to the post above where I quoted you with nothing in it, phone glitching with forum

[Speedyv]

3 hours ago, Maybach123 said:

Going to have to disagree with you there. At least with the aventador they added a substantial body kit and hp increase for the 50th anniversary edition, and while the veneno is based on the aventador platform it is a completely different machine. the only differences i can find on the 911 is a different colored air intake wheels and a badge, not even a hp increase

They pull a whole bunch of shit like this: 

 

Guess what that is a special edition for.... I don't mind the LP and SV's but the rest are meh. Like how I feel like a 458 Speciale is actually a different machine from the Italia.

I genuinely feel like Lamborghini tries to raise it's car values by doing these limited runs of cars. But at the end of the day, they are still Aventadors. And the Aventador is behind in performance as well.

 

[Ridska]

Pick your poison or mine :

 

http://www.nettiauto.com/seat/leon/7518255#yritys=auto-expert

 

http://www.nettiauto.com/chevrolet/corvette/7885626#yritys=auto-expert

 

Iv been really considering this one : http://www.nettiauto.com/honda/cr-z/8303038#yritys=auto-expert

Yes , iknow its a hybrid but what can i do when i need a car on the down low ? and plus , my dad knows the owner of this dealer so i can get a good price.

[Ridska]

everybody hates me now sense i postd a hybrid.... LOL.

wellp im screwed then.

[Speedyv]

The Grand Tour release date...

 

[Ridska]

1 minute ago, Speedyv said:

The Grand Tour release date...

 

HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE! HYPE!

[carguy86]

10 hours ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

 

3400km? Pfffftttt

Piece of cake.

I have a Dart, all i would need to do is: POWAAAAAA!!!! *Corner* *flies off the road and totals the car* *dies*

[carguy86]

5 hours ago, Maybach123 said:

This one is my current favorite with the aventador 50th right behind it

 

This is my favorite lambo:

[JoaoPRSousa]

3 hours ago, Speedyv said:

They pull a whole bunch of shit like this: 

 

Guess what that is a special edition for....

 

Aventador "Miura Homage"

 

They just want to make the Miura even more immortal/more expensive...

 

9 hours ago, Wedsea040 said:

I'll take the Porsche in the backround any day over that hot hatch

 

Not if you are buying your first car with a somewhat strict budget

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so if any of you want The Crew for free .... you can get it on uplay... since ubisoft is turning 30 they are giving away some games 

[JoaoPRSousa]

Some more motorcycle action

 

 

[carguy86]

My friends were suprized when i told them that i drove to school (they expected the pink corolla) they were shocked when they saw my car! (dad was in the car with me as a "teacher" when i drove to school)

[GlassBomb]

4 hours ago, Speedyv said:

They pull a whole bunch of shit like this: 

 

Guess what that is a special edition for.... I don't mind the LP and SV's but the rest are meh. Like how I feel like a 458 Speciale is actually a different machine from the Italia.

I genuinely feel like Lamborghini tries to raise it's car values by doing these limited runs of cars. But at the end of the day, they are still Aventadors. And the Aventador is behind in performance as well.

I really don't like the Italians way of doing special editions. Mainly because there are so damn many of them.