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12-08-2012, 07:00 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
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So im in the market for new tires. And i came across winter and summer tires And all season tires... I guess im just kind of confused what if i buy summer tires and drive in the rain? Thanks
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12-08-2012, 07:40 PM
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If you have lots of mods and you drive in the rain, I don't care what rubber you're running. Traction becomes history. You either go performance and be careful or good driving tires and blow em off when you're playing. Just based on my experiences
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12-08-2012, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by galindojr24 So im in the market for new tires. And i came across winter and summer tires And all season tires... I guess im just kind of confused what if i buy summer tires and drive in the rain? Thanks | Where do you live? What's your weather like?
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12-08-2012, 07:42 PM
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What conditions will you be driving in mostly?
I've never had issues driving in rain on performance tires, just have to exercise caution.
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12-08-2012, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by lowflyn What conditions will you be driving in mostly?
I've never had issues driving in rain on performance tires, just have to exercise caution. | +1
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12-08-2012, 07:44 PM
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Live in cali
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12-08-2012, 07:49 PM
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I would just buy performance tires. I live in Louisiana. But I drive on Sumitomo HTR-Zs on the back. Rain, ice, whatever. Lol. They seem to do fine. Just have to be cautious.
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12-08-2012, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 98StangKid  I would just buy performance tires. I live in Louisiana. But I drive on Sumitomo HTR-Zs on the back. Rain, ice, whatever. Lol. They seem to do fine. Just have to be cautious. | Many High Performance Summer tires (like pilot super sports) perform really good in the rain. The problem is temperature. Some start loosing significant grip even at 50 degree and get worse as you get colder. Just be smart with the throttle.
If you plan to drive around freezing, invest in some all season tires.
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12-08-2012, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by nhcowboy
Many High Performance Summer tires (like pilot super sports) perform really good in the rain. The problem is temperature. Some start loosing significant grip even at 50 degree and get worse as you get colder. Just be smart with the throttle.
If you plan to drive around freezing, invest in some all season tires.
| The pilot super sports are a very good all around tire.
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12-08-2012, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tc x 4
The pilot super sports are a very good all around tire.
| And also expensive lol
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My friend has them on his car and he loves them. You pay for quality
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12-08-2012, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Stang23
And also expensive lol
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My friend has them on his car and he loves them. You pay for quality
| I didn't think they were bad.
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12-08-2012, 10:30 PM
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I'm running Goodyear Eagle F1 supercar tires in all four corners .... They are beasts in every type of climate I've encountered so far...
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12-08-2012, 10:53 PM
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What part of Cali? I'm in Sacramento and for the most part you could run summer tires year round.
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12-08-2012, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Silversky545 I'm running Goodyear Eagle F1 supercar tires in all four corners .... They are beasts in every type of climate I've encountered so far... | I'm running the same. 285s on the rear with full suspension/full bolt ons and I still can't help not getting sideways. I think they suck ass.
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12-09-2012, 11:48 AM
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What!! I have em on all 4 corners and hook up great ... I have full bolt ons as well w a few suspension mods ... If I want to get side ways I can but when I hit corners they are like glue
As for launching they do great if you feather it from 2k give or take
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12-09-2012, 05:38 PM
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Bridgestone Potenza RE970 is a beastly all season tire...pretty much smokes all other all season brands, yes, Michelin included. I got to test them on a closed course in very wet conditions against Goodyears, Michelin and Pirelli, believe me, none came close. I wish we had stangs as test cars but the BMW's were fun to drive.
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12-09-2012, 08:10 PM
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Thanx everyone i think il get all season tires found a smokin deal on some continentals all season tires
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12-13-2012, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Silversky545 What!! I have em on all 4 corners and hook up great ... I have full bolt ons as well w a few suspension mods ... If I want to get side ways I can but when I hit corners they are like glue
As for launching they do great if you feather it from 2k give or take |
agreed, just put on new ones got about 22K out of the last set....unless the temps drop to freezing I have had no problem with them as long as your smart with the throttle. Even when its cold and they warm up they are fine but early morning in cold temps they can be a little squirrley
The down side is....they are useless at the strip....horribly useless.
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12-15-2012, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BCS06GT
I'm running the same. 285s on the rear with full suspension/full bolt ons and I still can't help not getting sideways. I think they suck ass.
| I got then on my shelby and they are the worst tires for grip lol 1st thru 3rd gear are useless
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