Opinions on summer tires needed

[Russian Mafia]

OK here is my #1 choice. Both tires and wheels are on sale so I might get the whole package for 1100 shipped:

this in 225/40/18
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... m=24YR8EMX


on this

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/DisplayW ... chined+Lip


What do you guys think?

[Solorange]

Let us all know how they are when you get them. BTW what rims did you decide to go with?

If you were talking to me i got 18" enkie evo 5's. Ill probably be getting the tires on them in like a couple weeks or so. Im a bit low on cash right now.

[hskrsolara]

do those wheels have a center cap? looks kinda funky with all those bolt holes cut out and no cover. I would aim for some wheels with just one bolt pattern cut out and no extra holes. just my opinion though.

[Russian Mafia]

^^^ Yea I agree, but I really like this simple 5 spoke style, and it's on sale.

Hopefully I'll get them tomorrow.

Let us all know how they are when you get them. BTW what rims did you decide to go with?

If you were talking to me i got 18" enkie evo 5's. Ill probably be getting the tires on them in like a couple weeks or so. Im a bit low on cash right now.

Yea I was talking to you lol Yea I like that style a lot. Isnt it a lot different from you wanted tho? How much were they?

I never looked at enkies cuz tirerack does not carry them for some stupid reason.

Chech out the tires above, they are on sale.

As soon as i get the tires and have them installed i'll put pics un and a write up of what I think of those tires.

P.S. I ordered the set on thursday night. Guy from tirerack called me today in the morning to let me know that the tires "bulge" a lil, so I wont get that 90 degree look (tire is a lil wider then the rim). I was like that's good it'll protect my wheels. But i think that was really nice of them to call. Last time I ordered my rotors from them i got them next day, too. I think retailers should learn from tirerack.

[Monkeyman]

I would suggest the "Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S." While they are a little more expensive, they grab the road like a vice grip with claws covered in super glue! I am speaking from experience about these tires. They have outperformed the "Pirelli P-Zero Nero" on my Lotus. I never thought a Toyota could hold the road very well when compared to my Lotus Esprit, but these tires made it happen (the Lotus still kicks its butt, but my Solara now holds its own pretty well with the new rubber). I also have the TRD RSB which also effects its road handling ability, but the tires really made the car a driver!
Spend a little more for the Michelins!

By the way, if you are buying wheels as well as tires, you can probably get the whole thing reduced in price by going to your local shop and telling them: "I'm looking for wheels, but if you can give me a REALLY good price on the tires, I will buy wheels AND tires from you, and have you put them on."

[Russian Mafia]

Thanks but I already bought this setup from tirerack. Local place here rip people off. They do price match, but last time I had to wait for 2 weeks to get the same result as from tirerack in a day. Plus tirerack put tires on wheels for free, place here does not do that.

Here is the link to forum about my set.
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=24259

Thanks

Yury

[Solorange]

^^^ Yea I agree, but I really like this simple 5 spoke style, and it's on sale.

Hopefully I'll get them tomorrow.

Let us all know how they are when you get them. BTW what rims did you decide to go with?

If you were talking to me i got 18" enkie evo 5's. Ill probably be getting the tires on them in like a couple weeks or so. Im a bit low on cash right now.

Yea I was talking to you lol Yea I like that style a lot. Isnt it a lot different from you wanted tho? How much were they?

I never looked at enkies cuz tirerack does not carry them for some stupid reason.

Chech out the tires above, they are on sale.

As soon as i get the tires and have them installed i'll put pics un and a write up of what I think of those tires.

P.S. I ordered the set on thursday night. Guy from tirerack called me today in the morning to let me know that the tires "bulge" a lil, so I wont get that 90 degree look (tire is a lil wider then the rim). I was like that's good it'll protect my wheels. But i think that was really nice of them to call. Last time I ordered my rotors from them i got them next day, too. I think retailers should learn from tirerack.

Sorry for the late reply, ive been busy. Anyway I just got my Ecsta SPT's from tirerack yesterday! They look great but obviously I cant give you a opinion yet because they havent been mounted yet. Yes i was planning on getting ASA AR1's from tirerack but I changed my mind the last minute. Im glad I did, cause I really like what i got instead. Ive always been a fan of five stars. I do still like mesh though. But I was thinking about it and black wheels with a lip is a fad and I would probably have gotten tired of the look. I thought cincinnati was done with the snow, but we just got some yesterday and the roads are salted. I man not put them on until the end of the month. I put up pictures once I get them on. Oh yeah back on topic i paid $425 for the tires with road hazard and 680 for the rims. Total cost $1105. Oh yeah and tirerack has great service!

[Russian Mafia]

yes they do offer great service.
here is the link to what i got, similar setup, similar price.
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=24259[/url]