Tyre question

civic minded · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:27 pm Post subject: Tyre question

Ok i know this has been asked a couple of times here but i need to know something

Right now on my Honda Civic SiR i have the Dunlop SP9000 215/50/15 's - but i find that these tires wear too fast - i want to replace them with something that will give me more life but as well the grip and response that i recieve from the SP9000....

Any advice???

norstar2k · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:22 am Post subject:

I have Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (205/55/16). I put these on my Primera after I changed from the Dunlop FM901. The SP9000 was my first choice but I had a hard time finding them in the size I wanted.

The F1s are really quiet compared the 901 & 9000 and give gr8 wet traction. They're almost $1000 a tire at ACL but worth it.

The F1 = 280UTQG. The SP9000 should be similar I think.

Typically, directional tires have uneven threadwear.

Your driving style and heavy braking plays an integral role on tire wear.

See comparison/ranking:
http://www.tirerack.com/tir...pe=MP&VT=null&sortValue=0

Rx · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:35 am Post subject:

Typically, directional tires have uneven threadwear.

Shocked

is this really true?

Val · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:45 am Post subject:

I have only really used the Nexen N3000s and the Michelin Pilot Sports. These are both great tyres, but the Pilot Sports far outclass the nexens. Great grip, kinda quiet I guess, as far as tyre life goes, with any performance tyre they don't last long.

If you are serious about tyres, please check out this link for more info on the leading brands of tyres and how they compare:
http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/

Cleriq · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:15 am Post subject:

Yeah, its a kinda trade off. To have to give up something.
What you can do is make sure your suspension bushings are in order and your toe in/out and camber are in check. These factors will prematurely wear your compound Tires. And I'm sure you know, if you lowered your car without a camber kit that will throw off your camber.

civic minded · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:05 am Post subject:

^^ i have all that covered already - I bought a set of the SP9000 almost 4 months now - and i have to change them now, i realised that they start to slip alot - im not getting much traction when i pull off or when i am driving on wet roads

norstar2k · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:03 pm Post subject:

norstar2k · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:23 pm Post subject:

ZORT · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:34 pm Post subject:

Silvermike · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:53 pm Post subject:

^ u had special angels that came down and blessed those tires.
i have sp9000's and i get slip from 6psi onwards.... with lsd.

i had sp901's, but they are crap... and even less grip.
im thinkin either G-force's or proxes

SR · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:59 am Post subject:

i had the sp 9000 and they worked well no problems with them 205 50 15

i had the nexens and they also worked well 204 40 17

again in the price range the above tyres worked well for me with no problems

i am now running the new michelin pilot exalto's PE2

have them on the car a little over 6 months now
excellent wet and dry road traction

and even tyre wear

205 50 15 on my sir rims

the problem with most people and thye dont even realise it is incorrect tyre pressure

most of the times people have thier tyres under pressure because the claim is d dam tyre riding hard
but they dont take into consideration the profile of the tyre they are using

the lower the profile the stiffer the side walls the harder the ride

i run between 30 and 32 lbs of pressure on my tyres where most people may drop to 28lbs
good even treadwear
my car is lowered and the camber is off a little bit no signs of uneven cutting

dragaholic · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:30 am Post subject:

Dulop sp 9000 205/50'zr15s. worn=2.4 60ft new=2.2 60ft and at $460.00 vat incl. yuh kyah go wrong.

ZORT · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:49 pm Post subject:

civic minded · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:08 pm Post subject:

i donno fellas - i want to switch from the SP9000 - when new they are great but as the months roll by i see a change in gripping power - i went to Tone, last week to check my camber and alignment - and he told me it is perfect.. the tires are wearing evenly --- i donno if i got a bad set of SP9000... So far since i bought my SiR - which is a little over a year now - i change my SP's 3 times. Personally i think this is too much... thats why i decided to switch.

civic minded · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject:

here is another question - now the optimum specs i should be running on my SiR rim is - 205'15'50 - currently i am running 215'15'50 <- do this have anything to do with my tire wear? - somehow i dont think so but i still want to ask.

dragaholic · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:07 am Post subject:

I think pressure is the main issue. People run 28 psi cause of the softer ride they get with it, but with our roads and from man. specs between 30-32 psi is recommended.

Silvermike · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:03 pm Post subject:

civic minded · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:22 pm Post subject:

ZORT · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject:

^^ SR gave a very good review on the michelin pilot exalto's PE2 you may want to try them next.. But still a very strange problem becuase you are getting even tirewear on all tires. hmmm also you may want to try the recomended tire for the rim. 195/55/15 if i kept my car that was the next tire i wanted to get.

Silkermike, don't forget to ask him for the little angle sticker to put at the back of your super car.

Silvermike · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject:

^^ most of my slip is due to a crappy suspension. not bcuz the car fast. Mr. Green