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Addict
04-08-2002, 05:59 PM
I didn't intend to order new rims & rubber. I was washing my car yesterday and noticed a screw in my tire. Of course it was right where the sidewall meets the tread so it wasn't repairable. Good news is that there is no air leaking. Anyhow.....

Here's the rims:
http://www.motegiracing.com/bmp/wheels/MR7Metal.gif
17x7 Motegi Racing MR-7s in GunMetal.
And the rubber:
http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_lines/high_perf/fz4.html
Toyo FZ4 205/40/17
(painted calipers, chrome stems, chrome locking lugnuts, lifetime alignment, lifetime balancing, lifetime rotation)
$1235.74 after tax.....

The rubber I chose can be changed at any time which is why I posted. Do you guys have any suggestions for tires? I need/want a Z rated tire. I loved my Kumhos but I don't think they make a tire like Toyo does.

I have about 4-6 weeks to decide since they are on backorder. Good thing I wasn't in a hurry.....
Maxvla
04-08-2002, 08:23 PM
not sure if they are z rated but im sure they are, Bridgestone Potenza S02 (i think thats the tire) its gotten rave reviews.
Racing Rice
04-09-2002, 08:10 AM
Check out tirerack.com, they will let you compare tires and there are sometimes reviews on tires, etc... This may help a little. I too would look at bridgestones..
97CivicFerio
04-09-2002, 12:20 PM
The Kumhos in that size are Z-rated, and the new Parada Spec-2 are as well. The TA/KD, S-03 and RE730 are all very good Z-rated tires in that size as well.:)
Addict
04-09-2002, 12:29 PM
I was looking into the Bridgestone Potenza S-03's. They seem to have gotten some great reviews.
ebpda9
04-09-2002, 01:04 PM
man i love those rims. i wanna get them this summer, but i want them silver to match my sideskirts (after i fix the car)
Maxvla
04-09-2002, 11:06 PM
yeah s-03 not 02... what i meant.
94_AcCoRd_EX
04-10-2002, 12:00 AM
Originally posted by Civic_Addict
I was looking into the Bridgestone Potenza S-03's. They seem to have gotten some great reviews.

I think Dezoris wrote a review of them somewhere and REALLY liked them.
Addict
04-10-2002, 07:27 AM
Have you guys heard of Continental? I can't remember the model of tire, but he said they were made in Japan. Hmmm.. I know it was H rated. Dang it... I'll see if I can find it...
97CivicFerio
04-10-2002, 08:50 AM
Yes, S-03 are bad ass tires no doubt. My buddy used them last year for auto-x in STS and they worked great dry or wet!:)
Addict
04-10-2002, 09:46 AM
Well I guess I'll have to see if Tire Discounters carries them. I don't think they carry any Bridgestone/Firestone tires though.

How about the Toyo Proxes T1-S? I like that tread design on there. But if they handle like crap or are loud I don't want em..

The only I ask about the Toyos is because I know they have them. They can also get Nitto & Yokohama. They used to carry Kumho:no:.

Just to add to this, these are only summer rims. Come winter they get swapped. So long as they handle in the rain its all good.
4jacks
04-10-2002, 01:50 PM
Continential = Discount tire

I had them for about two years on my probe...
Only good thing about them is that they were CHEAP
94_AcCoRd_EX
04-10-2002, 03:06 PM
Originally posted by Civic_Addict
I don't think they carry any Bridgestone/Firestone tires though..

You don't have a Firestone shop near you somewhere? They are usually good about giving you deals if you talk to them...
Addict
04-10-2002, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX


You don't have a Firestone shop near you somewhere? They are usually good about giving you deals if you talk to them...

No I bought them at Tire Discounters. Its a package deal. Besides I wouldn't buy from any except Tire Discounters. Great Service.
94_AcCoRd_EX
04-10-2002, 03:46 PM
Originally posted by Civic_Addict


No I bought them at Tire Discounters. Its a package deal. Besides I wouldn't buy from any except Tire Discounters. Great Service.

Oops, I forgot you ordered the package. :o