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« on: April 11, 2007, 08:11:35 PM »

I want to get as smooth a ride as possible via non-RFs on a 15" OEM wheel and I'm looking for manufacturer/size recommendations, as well as tires to avoid at all costs.

Edited to clarify:  I need tire recs...already have nekkid wheels.

Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2007, 08:51:17 PM »

I am partial to the Koenig Rewinds. :D
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2007, 09:08:36 PM »

Quote from: "Fuzzy One"
I am partial to the Koenig Rewinds. :D

The only examples of Koenig Rewinds that I'm finding are wheels...I need tire recs since I have nekkid wheels.
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2007, 10:39:26 PM »

Jim, I LOVE those rewinds... please will them to me.

Erika... after intense homework, I think you'll be completely satisfied with the General Exclaim UHP.  It has a good treadwear rating, it's quiet, comfortable, lighter than most tires, excellent in the rain, and it's extremely inexpensive.  Buy them either on tirerack, or from White Tire here in Norfolk for a few dollars more than Tirerack (with their shipping price in account).
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2007, 04:17:08 AM »

I can say avoid tires that are 205/65/15 or larger.  even though they gave a very good ride and are the size i use for the Mooneyes hubcapped rimis.  There is to much Cubic inches vs the wieght of the car and has cause a bit more Hydro planeing than i like.  pretty much any 205/50-60/ 15  will be a good size for comfort .  But the question come to Performance..

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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2007, 08:22:05 AM »

Ok continuing since i had my nap.

If Performance isn't the main issue, A tire like the Falken Ziex-512 which is an all season tire. The handeling is good for normal non-spirted driving, Its quiet and absorbs the bumps very well. Also they're Cheap too and lasts for a long long time. Other tires in this catagory (15") i've tried were Coopers, Brickstones (Pun intended), Firestone, Nanking and Generals.

IF performance is the other quality you want. Then for me so far there are only 3 choices. The Falken Anzies 615, Hankook RS2 (212) and the Donlop M901. These tire are the extreme for everyday performance before going to what is called R' Compounds or Race Rubber. These tires have a wear rating of 200 and if im not rotating the tires i will wear out the fronts within 10,000 miles or one year.  compared to the Zeix 512 which currently has 20k miles on them and still have over 50% tread left.

If wondering I have Never ran a set of Goodyear tires. Don't know why just never did. So i can't comment on them

These of course are my Opinions and hope they help some.
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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2007, 11:25:50 AM »

Thanks for the 15" recs, everyone!
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« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2007, 05:57:46 PM »

I feel like a total NERD, i have no idea what you people are saying...  however if you need a computer build from italy.....  I AM YOUR MAN!!  but i want to get in the know, so HELP..  any play i can read up on this like MINI's for dummies or something?
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« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2007, 11:53:34 AM »

I feel like a total NERD, i have no idea what you people are saying... 

It's not just a feeling.   003

What are you trying to figure out here?  Happy to help...
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« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2007, 12:13:01 PM »

I can say avoid tires that are 205/65/15 or larger.  even though they gave a very good ride and are the size i use for the Mooneyes hubcapped rimis.  There is to much Cubic inches vs the wieght of the car and has cause a bit more Hydro planeing than i like.  pretty much any 205/50-60/ 15  will be a good size for comfort .....

what!?!?!   087  205/65/15 what is that and what do the numbers mean....  arg  119
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« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2007, 12:40:36 PM »

I can say avoid tires that are 205/65/15 or larger.  even though they gave a very good ride and are the size i use for the Mooneyes hubcapped rimis.  There is to much Cubic inches vs the wieght of the car and has cause a bit more Hydro planeing than i like.  pretty much any 205/50-60/ 15  will be a good size for comfort .....

what!?!?!   087  205/65/15 what is that and what do the numbers mean....  arg  119

Start here, TireRack is a great company, both for their products as well as information.  But there is so much info that I figured I post the links vs the entire artical.  Read through and post any and all questions and I'm sure you'll get some answers promptly.

Enjoy!!

TireRack Tech Articals

What Do All the Numbers Mean

Tire Conversion Chart

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« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2007, 12:51:41 PM »

All that i have to say is thanks,  i am sure that as times goes on i will figure out more questions to ask but for now thank you!
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