Need suggestion on new tires...

[mrtew]

Originally posted by PWX1
what's the best tire under $120 siped for ice rain and snow and how big can i go without a trim?

That's like asking what's the best car or the best place to live or the best job. Everyone can tell you what they like, but you have to decide for yourself what's 'best'. The Yokos are great for dry and really good for rain, but a little slick on the snow.... who knows if they would be OK if they were siped though. I've lived in Detroit thru 2 winters with them though and haven't quite killed myself yet because of the tires. I think that 285/60/18 is definitely the biggest you can go without a trim.... and some people have had to take a corner off the inside of the bumper with that size. 265/60/18 is the biggest if you want to make absolutely sure that you won't have to trim at all.

[PWX1]

no pressure- just wanted to know- you sound luke warm on the yoko - thanks for the size rec though-
fyi- i think being president and living in DC would be the best-
AND I DON'T MIND TELLING THE WORLD!

[PWX1]

P.S.
OF COURSE I WOULD DRIVE A VX- IT'S THE BEST! NOT TOPLESS THOUGH- I STILL REMEMBER DALLAS '63- NOT THE BEST

[JAFO]

Falken Ziex S/TZ01


Falken Ziex S/TZ04

Also has anyone tried Proxes T1-S

Toyo Proxes T1-S

Has anyone tried the Falken Ziex S/TZ01 or S/TZ04, or Proxes T1-S tires?

http://www.falkentire.com/tires_suv_choose.htm

www.toyo.com

[mbeach]

The Proxes are very popular in the WRX community -they might be "more tire" than you need in the VX though.

The only complaint that I recall is that they wear quickly in the AWD applications. A friend has them on his S-1 and they seem to last well (but it only weighs 1700 lbs.).

[JAFO]

The Proxes are very popular in the WRX community -they might be "more tire" than you need in the VX though.

The only complaint that I recall is that they wear quickly in the AWD applications. A friend has them on his S-1 and they seem to last well (but it only weighs 1700 lbs.).

The Subaru WRX STi has a curb weight of 3298 lbs. Which make/model vehicle has a weight of 1700 lbs?

1700 lbs is extremly light. My 1980 RX-7 is 2200 lbs and even a Lotus Elise weighs 1984 lbs.

Sources:
www.subaru.com
www.lotuscars.com

[Tone]

JUST AN FYI....Tires AND wheels need to be able to handle the total weight of the vehicle divided to by 4 (plus a margin added per the manufacturer). This is why many car tires (see sidewall) and wheels should NOT be used on trucks even though the bolt pattern may match - they should have the same or better load carrying capacity than what came on the vehicle.

[mbeach]

A friend has them on his S-1 and they seem to last well (but it only weighs 1700 lbs.).

Maybe I should've been more clear in my post. My friend has an S-1, as in Superformance S-1 roadster (think Super 7). 1700 lbs.

[Raque Thomas]

That's like asking what's the best car or the best place to live or the best job. Everyone can tell you what they like, but you have to decide for yourself what's 'best'. The Yokos are great for dry and really good for rain, but a little slick on the snow.... who knows if they would be OK if they were siped though. I've lived in Detroit thru 2 winters with them though and haven't quite killed myself yet because of the tires. I think that 285/60/18 is definitely the biggest you can go without a trim.... and some people have had to take a corner off the inside of the bumper with that size. 265/60/18 is the biggest if you want to make absolutely sure that you won't have to trim at all.

Actually 285/55/18 is the widest tire you can go without trimming. The 285 is wider than the 265, but going with a 55 series keeps the height very close to stock so your speedo reading is close to correct and also you don't have to trim the cladding.