Tires for the Turbonne

[ktraver97ss]

Welp, was trying to make them last until Fall, but just got a screw in the shoulder of the shitty Assurance tires on the bonnie. Im not sure what type of tire to go with. Id like at least 255 wide and they are 16" wheels. All I can find in that size are basically summer only tires. I am looking for something a little stickier than stock junk, but still something i can use in the winter. Looks like more options at 245, might be going that route I guess.

What do you prix guys run?

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[Bob Kazamakis]

I ran Yokohama v4s AS tires on my gp and it was a beast in the snow and decent traction in the summer (for an AS). I rocked 245/50/16's. they were a bit balloonish on stock rims but they certainly had no problems.

 

[PANDA]

245 50 16 - All Seasons.

OR

255 50 16 - MT ET Street Radials

 

[Euro]

I have 245/50 Kumho Ecsta ASX's. They've been a pretty decent tire at all seasons, never had an issue in the snow or rain.

Rich17 had em on his Lumina, and he drives like the Stig in a reasonably priced car compared to me....and they held up fine for him I think

 

[Bru]

Billy's GTP has Pirelli P4 tires. They're great year-round and have decent dry traction. Only available in stock size, though. This test and a discount happening at the time (3-4 years ago) led me to the P4's. I believe they're still holding up well.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=96

Might not be aggressive enough for turbo power. They certainly ride nice and are quiet.

 

[torquelover]

Kumho ASX are a good price tire for the money. Had them on 3 cars. Not the best in snow, though.

I would seriously reconsider wide sticky summer rubber for now and cheap skinny all-season/snows for later.

 

[ktraver97ss]

I think im going to go with a new kuhmo PA31. It seems to be a decent all around at a good price. I dont want a really sticky tire cause if I dead hook this thing the 4t60e is going to shatter most likely. I am not boosting it too much now anyway, 5psi max. Once this trans meets its demise and this bitch get an 80e Ill go to separate winter and summer tires.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

245 50 16 - All Seasons.

AND

255 50 16 - MT ET Street Radials on tgp 8inch crosslaces....gold centers...

Fixored

 

[ktraver97ss]

huh, didnt realize stock rims were only 7" wide. Fucking shit, may just stick with stock size.

 

[PANDA]

6.5

edit.

well idk about bonnevilles.

 

[PANDA]

255 50 16 MT ET Street Radials fit on stock GP wheels.

 

[ktraver97ss]

Sure they will fit, but for a DD that I drive over 50 miles a day I don't want weird wear to decrease their life.

 

[ktraver97ss]

Leaning towards the Pirelli P4s as it doesnt seem to be many performance tires in a 225/60/16

 

[Euro]

Sure they will fit, but for a DD that I drive over 50 miles a day I don't want weird wear to decrease their life.

NFWG

 

[ktraver97ss]

Decided on the pirelli p7's

 

[Bru]

The P7s seem more performance oriented than the P4s.

 

[ktraver97ss]

Yep, if it snows i drive the truck anyway.

 

[boostedguy05]

I had the P4. they were great except only lasted 35-40k miles. and that was mostly highway. 60 miles a day.

 

[torquelover]

Leaning towards the Pirelli P4s as it doesnt seem to be many performance tires in a 225/60/16

I had the ASXs in 235-60-16 as the 225 looked too small. Oddly the 235 was cheaper at the time too.

I hear nothing but good on General's Altimax and Continental DWS. Those Kumho PA31s looked siped like mad, might be good in snow if the tread isn't too hard.

 

[ktraver97ss]

Holy shit, I don't know if those dry-rotten Assurances' were that bad, or these Pirellis are awesome, but this is a whole different car. Rides so much better, doesn't bounce up and down after bumps like RR tracks like a boat anymore. Feels more stable at all speeds up to 65 so far, will see how they feel on the highway on the way home later. Cornering improved a ton, but its still a huge heavy bitch so that is what it is. Happy so far, just hope they wear decently.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

235 60 16?

 

[ktraver97ss]

nah I kept it stock 225/60/16. The more I thought about it I realized I dont really need more traction for the 60e's sake. Once it goes Ill go to a summer and winter setup.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

i was thinking for em to fill those wheel wells better on yer silver truck

 

[ktraver97ss]

you should just buy it so i can rock gangsta benz

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

id sell the 97 inna heartbeat