02 WRX summer tires

**bramptonwrx** · 02-24-2011 09:30 AM

Hi, I got an 02 wrx and I'm planning on buying new tires for the summer. The tire size I'm getting is 215/45/17, my choices for tires are:
Yokohama- 120 each
Falkens- 160 each
Maxxis - 115 each
Autoguard - 118 each
Any advice is appreciated, thanks

**mmiller2002** · 02-24-2011 10:25 AM

What models? all you listed were brands

**zax** · 02-24-2011 10:32 AM

Bridgestone RE11 or Dunlop Z1 StarSpecs FTW!

**bramptonwrx** · 02-24-2011 11:33 AM

Autoguard sa802
Falken 912
Maxxis ma-v1
Yokahama avid invigers

**EJ257** · 02-24-2011 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by bramptonwrx

Autoguard sa802
Falken 912
Maxxis ma-v1
Yokahama avid invigers

Why are you limiting yourself to those tires?

**bramptonwrx** · 02-24-2011 12:20 PM

There's a flea market that I go to and I pick it up for those prices without taxes. I live in Ontario, Canada so it's 13%. I'm trying to keep my price around 500 for all four.

**EJ257** · 02-24-2011 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by bramptonwrx

There's a flea market that I go to and I pick it up for those prices without taxes. I live in Ontario, Canada so it's 13%. I'm trying to keep my price around 500 for all four.

Are they used? I paid ~$400 shipped for my Hankook V12 Evos, which are a much better choice than any of those.

EDIT: I just checked TireRack, and the V12s are $92/tire for your size.

**bramptonwrx** · 02-24-2011 12:33 PM

No they are all new. But I'm definitely going to take a look at those now! Is there a specific reason as to why they are better. I read one persons review on them on the site and it said that they became noisy afterwards.

**EJ257** · 02-24-2011 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by bramptonwrx

No they are all new. But I'm definitely going to take a look at those now! Is there a specific reason as to why they are better. I read one persons review on them on the site and it said that they became noisy afterwards.

This is what sold me on them:
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver

Are they the best tires on the market? No, but they are a great balance of wet/dry handling. While not the stickiest tire on the market, they offer a consistent/predictable handling characteristic that makes them a great choice for someone looking for tires in the $100/each range. My last tires (Falken RT-615s) were damn near unsafe on any surface other than dry, smooth pavement. Check the Hankook site; I know they've run a $50MIR special a few times since I got mine with the purchase of any 4 of their tires.

**bramptonwrx** · 02-24-2011 01:27 PM

Alright I'm definitely going to look in to that MIR for the tires. Thanks for the help. If anyone else has other suggestions I would be more than glad to hear.

**teflon_jones** · 02-24-2011 05:29 PM

I run Hankook V12's on my 911, and I know many other 911 drivers that do too. Mine aren't that worn so no noise yet, but regardless, they're far superior to any of the tires you listed.