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944 Tire suggestions
Hi Folks,
I am in the process of buying new tires for a '86 944 (with the original 215 60 R15 wheels). Can anyone give me some advice on tires (for occasional track/DE driving as well)? I am trying to decide between the Bridgestone Potenzas and Yokohama's ES 100s. Let me know at your earliest convenience. And thanks in advance... Best regards, Humberto- |
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03-07-2005, 06:15 AM
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Bridgestone's SO-3 is probably the best street tire today.
For half the price, you get 90% of the performance with the AVS ES-100's. Great value. I have ES 100's on my 944, and am very happy with them. They'll last longer, too. |
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03-07-2005, 07:35 AM
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add a 3rd choice....kumho's are the best for your dollar....
excellent tire
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03-07-2005, 08:43 AM
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do the es 100's last a long time with normal driving and how good are they performance wise? About how many miles?
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03-08-2005, 01:09 PM
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I love my Yokohamas. I have ES100's on the 944 and Parada spec 2's on the VW, and they are both incredible tires. I actually think the Paradas are better, but they aren't made for a 15" rim.
I'd go with ES100's if I were you, but I've also heard good things about Fuzion's - you may look into those too.
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Hi Folks,
Thanks for all the comments...I went ahead and bought the Yokohama ES100s. I also checked the Kumho ECSTAs, but I could not find them for the original size wheels. Cheers, Humebrto- '86 944 NA 156k '01 Black Boxster 29k |
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03-09-2005, 12:26 PM
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Can you please give us some feedback after having them on for a while??
Thanks
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03-10-2005, 09:48 AM
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Will do....
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I like mine, I've had them on my fuchs for a while, but they seem to be wearing out way too quickly, other people have mentioned this. The sidewall is also rather soft on these!
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I put Yokohama Avid V4S on mine a month ago. They have a great grip and are very stiff. I feel a lot more of the road now.
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