rxtasy

Getting ready for spring. possibly going for new RB springs and Tokico's. for sure I need new tires. Just wondering what you all run/like . I don't race it or autocross or anything but want to keep the handling as good as possible for the street.

i did a search and didn't come up with a whole lot. I have the stock SE wheels.

rxtasy

so nobody has tires on their cars ? no opinions, or just don't care ?

c'mon guys just lookin for some opinions on the tires u run for everyday driving.

yayarx7

I just bought a GSL-SE and am looking for a set of tires.
I would love a set of yokahamas. I run A509's on my 12a car and love them, but they are no longer in production.

I wil let you know what I find.

peejay

14" performance tires are hard to find... with possible eception of 185/60-14's which are just too small for an RX-7.

yayarx7

found some Yokohama AVS intermediates in 195/60/14 for $64 a pop.

yayarx7

found Falken azenis sport for $44 a piece.

rxtasy

i also have the a509's 205/60R14. they were great and lasted a LONG time. something comparable to them would be great.

Max7

I got Super Charger 6000 Type R 14" tires from used parts car, Mostly bald. But only use them when the car is in storage.
The only decent tire I'd run on the stock 14" rims would be 205/55R-14 Nitto 555R's $85 each at Discount Tire.

rxtasy

ug, there are no good tire sites for Canada. guess i'll have to find the phone and do it the old fashioned way!

did you get that intake workin' MAX7 ??

adssoccer

my vote would be to spring for some new wheels too. that way you can look great and find some performance tires easier.

Max7

It's currently waiting to get welded up. there are a few holes that need plugged, then the full polish, then intall it takin way to long!

gump

try http://www.tiretrends.ca

they are in Canada, have some tires.

rxtasy

yeah but try to find a 205/55 or 60/14 either they don't sell 'em or they don't list 'em. at least i can't find any.

thanks for the link tho'

i thought about new wheels, but i'm also doing the suspension, and maybe paint. besides, i really like the stock 'SE wheels. (plus bigger wheels almost always means more $$$ tires )

Directfreak

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Goodyear Eagles...

Works for the stock rims. Lookd good too.

Goodyear Eagle HP - Sizes and Specifications

T-Rav

At the risk of offending someone... I have had the Goodyears on the parts car and they didn't last all that long... on the main car I have the best Walmart performance tires (I know, I know) they are directional, made my Goodyear, great price, great warranty and have worked and lasted very well. After purchasing the car, I drove it for approximately 1 year before noticing that one of the tires was a 185 rather than 195 (sue me... who looks that closely... you just expect them to be all the same). Went to Walmart (remember I wasn't the person who bought the tires) and 45 minutes later had 4 new tires on the car... no problems, no cost. Perhaps that great customer service has colored my opinion of the tires... but I definately recommend them as an affordable alternative.

rxtasy

hey T-Rav i like your avatar (it happens to be a picture of me) who knew it would be so popular ?

Felix Wankel

The AVS Intermediates only have a treadwear rating of 160. Mine have about 15k on them and are almost bald.

genrex

Wow, Felix.. that's really something. You must like to drive hard and have fun! My 205/60's have ratings of A,A, and 140.. they have about 20k miles on them, and look good for another 10k miles. I guess I don't drive hard enough, or have enough fun..

peejay

Jeez, I get 20k out of 400 treadwear tires

REVHED

I agree. I've been running A509's since I got my car and they're great. Are you sure they're no longer in production? They're still readily available over here. Maybe the distributor has a lot in stock.

madaz07

im using bridgestone sf 340 eagers and im happy with them

rxtasy

i've had mine since i got the car too, that was in '95 and 100,000 km ago (though i do switch to winter tires a few months a year) i got a great deal on them back then and haven't seen them since. i thought i saw something a few years ago on the Yokohama site saying they were discontinued, but i can't find anything on them now (except for sites from England and Australia, and i don't love them enough to import them haha!) they were great in the rain.

7addict

Just don't get Dean Stingers!!! They suck, I

7addict

Just don't get Dean Stingers!!!
They are the right size but SUCK hard in rain or cold. I don't care what anybody says they are not even an option. I had them on my SE a total waste of money.

rx7 Nut

I have had Firestone Firehawk SH30's for a year and a half now and I'm very happy with them. They are 205/60/14's to. They are really good in wet and dry.