New Tires for X-Lites (ditching run-flats)
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New Tires for X-Lites (ditching run-flats)
I am looking for a set of new tires for my 16" x-lites. I am considering ditching the runflats and would like some opinions on tires and tire sizes. I don't currently do any autocrossing, just alot of spirited city driving. It rains alot in Florida, so i need an all-season tire. I would like to keep the diameter about the same so the speedometer remains somewhat accurate.
Thanks for your opinions!
Thanks for your opinions!
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I don't think you need all-season as they are designed to handle light snow. I would suggest summer tires to handle the rain the best. There are a few threads in this forum that discuss handling, wear and traction.
I have the R84 as well and ditched the runflats for Falken ziex 512 mostly due to cost...about $70 each. They handle ok but the fronts seem to wear a lot quicker than the rears
I would purchase them again but may try something new.
I have the R84 as well and ditched the runflats for Falken ziex 512 mostly due to cost...about $70 each. They handle ok but the fronts seem to wear a lot quicker than the rears
I would purchase them again but may try something new.
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the driver's side is scrubbed more than the passenger, too...
I also remember a thread mentioning NOT rotating tires but burn off the fronts, move the rears to the front and put new tires on the rear as they need the most traction to keep the tail from coming around...
it also saves the cost of not buying four tires at once...just two
I also remember a thread mentioning NOT rotating tires but burn off the fronts, move the rears to the front and put new tires on the rear as they need the most traction to keep the tail from coming around...
it also saves the cost of not buying four tires at once...just two
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The fronts do the accelerating, braking, and turning and the Mini is front weight biased and heavier on the drivers side and set up for understeer, so pushes the front before the back will come around. The back tires hold up the backend and are just pulled along for the ride. This is why the fronts wear faster. Rotate your tires often and keep the ones with the most tread on the front. I have BFG Sports in 205/50/16 and really like them.
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Originally Posted by COOP310
I am looking for a set of new tires for my 16" x-lites. I am considering ditching the runflats and would like some opinions on tires and tire sizes. I don't currently do any autocrossing, just alot of spirited city driving. It rains alot in Florida, so i need an all-season tire. I would like to keep the diameter about the same so the speedometer remains somewhat accurate.
Thanks for your opinions!
Thanks for your opinions!
Check at tirerack.com for the selection in that size:
(Ultra High Perf All season tire class)
Avon Tech M550 A/S $80 each
BFG G-force TA KDWS $98 each
Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS $122 each
Kumho Ecsta ASX $67 each
Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S $109 each
(High Perf All season tire class)
BFG Traction T/A V $99 each
Bridgestone Potenza G009 $94 each
205/50-16 is slightly smaller tire diameter than stock and will work.
Call Alex@tirerack.com if you have questions.
Last edited by minihune; 04-19-2006 at 07:55 PM.
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