Need Tire Advise?

Barnacules · 01-02-2011, 09:37 PM

I am getting rid of my 18" Axis Hiro rims and lowering springs to stock springs and 17" BBS wheels. This means its time for some new tires

Anyone have a recommendation for really good tires to put on the stock rims? I want something that is good year round in all weather but also is fairly high performance and will still grip up well on dry pavement. Also is the stock tire that comes on the 05 STI? Maybe I will just go that route.

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Patrick Olsen · 01-02-2011, 10:02 PM

The stock STI tires are summer tires and would be marginal at best during the winters there in western WA. If you're set on sticking with a single set of wheels/tires year-round, then you'll probably want to have some ultra high performance all-season tires. I lived over in Silverdale from early '08 to early '10, and I don't think summer tires would be smart in the winter.

Have you tried searching in the NWIC forum to see what other guys are running?

Barnacules · 01-02-2011, 10:03 PM

I have not searched my chapter yet, I think I'll give that a try. I agree with you on needing some ultra high performance all-seasons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Olsen

The stock STI tires are summer tires and would be marginal at best during the winters there in western WA. If you're set on sticking with a single set of wheels/tires year-round, then you'll probably want to have some ultra high performance all-season tires. I lived over in Silverdale from early '08 to early '10, and I don't think summer tires would be smart in the winter.

Have you tried searching in the NWIC forum to see what other guys are running?

krzyss · 01-03-2011, 10:11 AM

How much money do you want (or are willing to spend)?
Depending on budget:
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
Bridgestone RE960
Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 (W)
Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season (supposedly gets very noisy but may had been fixed)
Goodyear Eagle GT
Continental ExtremeContact DWS

Krzys

Web Foot STi · 01-03-2011, 03:51 PM

I would go father and say the OEM RE070 tyres are down right dangerous on frozen water. Cold isn't so bad, but snow/ice you will be staying at home by choice, or stuck somewhere.

One of the first in the US to use the 070's in the snow. Poorly...

wtwwholesaletire · 01-04-2011, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnacules

I am getting rid of my 18" Axis Hiro rims and lowering springs to stock springs and 17" BBS wheels. This means its time for some new tires

Anyone have a recommendation for really good tires to put on the stock rims? I want something that is good year round in all weather but also is fairly high performance and will still grip up well on dry pavement. Also is the stock tire that comes on the 05 STI? Maybe I will just go that route.

Nokian is exactly what you have described.All weather WRG2 they will deliver awesome snow and ice traction excelent in wet and perform great in dry conditions.

second choice is Vredestein Wintrac extreme i run my set year round and they rock. Quiet,smooth,great traction in all weather.

01-02-2011, 09:37 PM	#1
Barnacules Scooby Newbie Member#: 170018 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Duvall, WA Vehicle: 2005 WRX STi Aspen White	Need Tire Advise? I am getting rid of my 18" Axis Hiro rims and lowering springs to stock springs and 17" BBS wheels. This means its time for some new tires Anyone have a recommendation for really good tires to put on the stock rims? I want something that is good year round in all weather but also is fairly high performance and will still grip up well on dry pavement. Also is the stock tire that comes on the 05 STI? Maybe I will just go that route. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Patrick Olsen NASIOC Supporter Member#: 120 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Where the Navy sends me... Vehicle: 1997 Legacy 2.5GT QuickSilver Metallic	The stock STI tires are summer tires and would be marginal at best during the winters there in western WA. If you're set on sticking with a single set of wheels/tires year-round, then you'll probably want to have some ultra high performance all-season tires. I lived over in Silverdale from early '08 to early '10, and I don't think summer tires would be smart in the winter. Have you tried searching in the NWIC forum to see what other guys are running?

01-03-2011, 10:11 AM	#4
krzyss Scooby Specialist Member#: 8365 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Massachusetts Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Ltd Atlantic Blue	How much money do you want (or are willing to spend)? Depending on budget: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus Bridgestone RE960 Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 (W) Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season (supposedly gets very noisy but may had been fixed) Goodyear Eagle GT Continental ExtremeContact DWS Krzys

01-03-2011, 03:51 PM	#5
Web Foot STi Scooby Guru Member#: 39086 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2004 STi White	I would go father and say the OEM RE070 tyres are down right dangerous on frozen water. Cold isn't so bad, but snow/ice you will be staying at home by choice, or stuck somewhere. One of the first in the US to use the 070's in the snow. Poorly...