I need new Tires 245/50-16
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Car: 89 IROC Z28
Engine: 357 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi
I need new Tires 245/50-16
I will be getting new Tires in the couple of weeks. They need to have good traction wet or dry. The rubber shouldn't be too hard because the ones I have now just slip and slide when wet. They should have a decent speed rating. I’m only a street driving (for now). I hope someday soon I'll be able to afford a new engine by Don.
I will be able to spend ~$700.00 on these tires. Any suggestions on what tires to buy would be appreciated.
Thanks
Andy
I will be able to spend ~$700.00 on these tires. Any suggestions on what tires to buy would be appreciated.
Thanks
Andy
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Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
The General tires I bought from TireRack.com have been great, cheap too.
General Altimax HP
245/50R16
Serv. Desc: 97H Load Index 97 = 1609lbs (730kg) per tire
Speed Rating “H” = 130mph (210kph) UTQG: Treadwear: 440
Traction: A
Temperature: A440 A A
Price: $89.00 (each)
General Exclaim UHP
(Ultra High Performance Summer)
Size: 245/50ZR16
Serv. Desc: 97W Load Index 97 = 1609lbs (730kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) UTQG: Treadwear: 380
Traction: A
Temperature: A380 A A
Price: $91.00 (each)
General Altimax HP
245/50R16
Serv. Desc: 97H Load Index 97 = 1609lbs (730kg) per tire
Speed Rating “H” = 130mph (210kph) UTQG: Treadwear: 440
Traction: A
Temperature: A440 A A
Price: $89.00 (each)
General Exclaim UHP
(Ultra High Performance Summer)
Size: 245/50ZR16
Serv. Desc: 97W Load Index 97 = 1609lbs (730kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) UTQG: Treadwear: 380
Traction: A
Temperature: A380 A A
Price: $91.00 (each)
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Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
I've been pretty happy with these also bought from Tirerack.com:
Kumho Ecsta AST
(High Performance All-Season)
Size: 245/50R16
Serv. Desc: 97H Load Index 97 = 1609lbs (730kg) per tire
Speed Rating “H” = 130mph (210kph)
UTQG: Treadwear: 400
Traction: A
Temperature: A400 A A
Price: $64.00 (each)
So far they have been wearing well and I haven't had any traction or cornering issues.
Kumho Ecsta AST
(High Performance All-Season)
Size: 245/50R16
Serv. Desc: 97H Load Index 97 = 1609lbs (730kg) per tire
Speed Rating “H” = 130mph (210kph)
UTQG: Treadwear: 400
Traction: A
Temperature: A400 A A
Price: $64.00 (each)
So far they have been wearing well and I haven't had any traction or cornering issues.
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Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
I picked up a set of BFG G-force sports at Americas Tires a couple months ago for $522 out the door (after $70 rebate). They include normal tire rotations but they reluctantly agreed (in writing) to also include dismounting & remounting for the different F/R offset rims. Check out the specs on tirerack.com
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Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
i had a small local shop near me get me some new tires not too long ago. They gave me the Nexen N5000 tires (which I had never heard of). But so far I have been extremly happy with these tires, and they claim to be a 65000 mile tire. I have not had the traction break loose once (unless I wanted it to ) They also gave me a pretty good deal, at about $88 per tire (everywhere else was about $100 per tire)
They were called Imperial Tire on Imperial Hwy in La Mirada
Tire stats are 420/A/A, H speed rating
p.s. my tires are also 245/45/17, so that is why they may cost a little more than urs might.
They were called Imperial Tire on Imperial Hwy in La Mirada
Tire stats are 420/A/A, H speed rating
p.s. my tires are also 245/45/17, so that is why they may cost a little more than urs might.
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Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
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Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
Thanks for all the replies so far. It will still be a week or so before I do get new Tires, I will post my choice at that time.
Thanks again
Andy
Thanks again
Andy
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Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
Well I've made my decision I'm getting the "General Exclaim UHP" from American Tires.
I'm paying $529.00 out the door. This price includes road hazards, balancing and rotation.
I chose this tires based on the comparisons on tirerack website and reviews I read about them and the others. The "General Altimax HP" was my first choice but they were out of stock with no timetable available for them to be restocked.
Thanks for all the responses.
Andy
I'm paying $529.00 out the door. This price includes road hazards, balancing and rotation.
I chose this tires based on the comparisons on tirerack website and reviews I read about them and the others. The "General Altimax HP" was my first choice but they were out of stock with no timetable available for them to be restocked.
Thanks for all the responses.
Andy
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Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
Well I've made my decision I'm getting the "General Exclaim UHP" from American Tires.
I'm paying $529.00 out the door. This price includes road hazards, balancing and rotation.
I chose this tires based on the comparisons on tirerack website and reviews I read about them and the others. The "General Altimax HP" was my first choice but they were out of stock with no timetable available for them to be restocked.
Thanks for all the responses.
Andy
I'm paying $529.00 out the door. This price includes road hazards, balancing and rotation.
I chose this tires based on the comparisons on tirerack website and reviews I read about them and the others. The "General Altimax HP" was my first choice but they were out of stock with no timetable available for them to be restocked.
Thanks for all the responses.
Andy
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Car: 89 IROC Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi
Re: I need new Tires 245/50-16
Well, change of plans the "General Tires" I was going to get were also out of stock and with no timetable for restocking. So I'm going with the BFGoodrich g-force Sport instead.
I hope I manage better tread life than some of the reviews I've read, but since I only drive my IROC about 5000 miles a year they should still last a long time.
Andy
I hope I manage better tread life than some of the reviews I've read, but since I only drive my IROC about 5000 miles a year they should still last a long time.
Andy
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