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aerial
12-23-2003, 05:03 PM
My EP, when wet I motice my tires spin too much when wet. Especially on bumpy roads when accelerating. Would anybody recommend better tires then the stock Michelin tires we got. I think they suck, dont you?
Peking
12-23-2003, 05:30 PM
Fine to me, although there was that one time when I hydo planed. Not fun, tires are not that bad to me. Do you want better all weather traction or performance. I think it is as good as it gets stock for all weather. Does Nitto Neo-Gen come in the stock size?
No it doesn't but these do...
P195/60 R15 87H 11.5 24.21 7.68 5.5-(6.0)-7.0 1190@35 857
http://www.nittotire.com/tires_460_features.asp
Zero Three Si
12-23-2003, 05:54 PM
It's not the tires. I had the same problem until I lowered my suspension. They are one of the top tires that Michelin puts out. I lowered my tires and no more wheel spins.
They aren't the greatest tires and yes there are better tires made.
kmonster
12-23-2003, 07:54 PM
well first, those michelins that come on the car are junk, after i lowered my car i got Toyo T1S's and i love them, very good in the rain and in dry conditions as well. i highly recommend them. i spent about 120 a peice for then
205/55/15's on stock wheels
http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_lines/popups/jpgs/t1s.jpg
aerial
12-23-2003, 08:27 PM
so then i can use 205/55 on my stock wheels without lowerin my ep is that right or do i need to mod something?
Peking
12-23-2003, 09:23 PM
Originally posted by aerial
so then i can use 205/55 on my stock wheels without lowerin my ep is that right or do i need to mod something?
Don't use that size, mess up your speedo.
Check out http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Thanks to raiyo
:D
sterlingSi
12-23-2003, 10:33 PM
what if he used 205/60r15 wouldn't that work and very little if any effect on the speedo.
sterlingSi
12-23-2003, 10:41 PM
i'm also in the market for new tires and i'm looking at these:
Bridgestone Potenza RE950 with UNI-T AQII
Toyo Proxes TPT
Yokohama AVS dB S2
all of them in either 195/60/15 or 205/60/15. So far the Potenza's have had the most positive ratings from this board and other places on the internet, but they aren't available in the correct speed rating (as far as i know).
so after that i think i may go with the Yokohama AVS dB S2's for the price and the reviews that i've read.
kmonster
12-24-2003, 12:25 AM
Originally posted by Peking
Don't use that size, mess up your speedo.
Check out http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Thanks to raiyo
:D
going from a 195/60 to a 205/55 only messes the speedo by .85. if you care about such a slight increase at normal driving speeds
Speedometer1: 60 mph 100 km/h
Speedometer2: 60.85 mph 101. km/h
Peking
12-24-2003, 08:18 AM
Originally posted by kmonster
going from a 195/60 to a 205/55 only messes the speedo by .85. if you care about such a slight increase at normal driving speeds
Speedometer1: 60 mph 100 km/h
Speedometer2: 60.85 mph 101. km/h
I didn't check it, just posted the link. Doesn't seem that off, .85 :D
SF-SI-02
12-24-2003, 08:40 AM
Hey, I am about to order the 205/60/15 Michalin (sp?) Hydroedge, I know they are pricy, but I have to drive on some pretty heavy rain... They have 85,000 mile warranty and it seems like reports have said they are quiet, is there any reason I should not buy them on stock rims (asside from the speedometer being a bit off)?
I want to recommend these to you too, but I wouldn't be able to give your my opinion until tirerack pulls through!
kmonster
12-24-2003, 11:42 AM
Originally posted by SF-SI-02
Hey, I am about to order the 205/60/15 Michalin (sp?) Hydroedge, I know they are pricy, but I have to drive on some pretty heavy rain... They have 85,000 mile warranty and it seems like reports have said they are quiet, is there any reason I should not buy them on stock rims (asside from the speedometer being a bit off)?
I want to recommend these to you too, but I wouldn't be able to give your my opinion until tirerack pulls through!
205/60 will throw your speedo off more than a 205/55
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