Are these tires still good ?

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:49 pm

Im gonna buy these rims + tires from a member here. The rims looks nice but im not sure about the tires... will them last for winter or couple thousand miles ?

If not, which tires would you guys suggest for all-season performance ?

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:53 pm

No they look like they need to be replaced from the pics.

ilpadrino · Post by **ilpadrino** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:03 pm

Firstly, I'm sure the seller would be honest with you. Secondly, no they're not. The first and fourth one look like they need to be replaced very soon--especially if you're going to use it during the winter.

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:05 pm

well the seller is 2k2patriotblueneon, he said he doesnt know, these tires are from a donor srt.

I'll get new tires for them then... im leaning toward Falken Ziex all season tires, good buy ?

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:07 pm

if those are the stock srt tires they wont fit your whether they're good or not.....50 series wont fit on stock suspension....45s or 40s

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:09 pm

bad01neon wrote:if those are the stock srt tires they wont fit your whether they're good or not.....50 series wont fit on stock suspension....45s or 40s

i have a 04 sxt atx, so you saying these wont fit at all ? I thought it would fit perfectly, swap on and go...

03neonRT · Post by **03neonRT** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:15 pm

The rim will fit fine, the stock SRT-4 tire size will not fit because the 50 series sidewall is too tall for your strut perches.

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:18 pm

03neonRT wrote:The rim will fit fine, the stock SRT-4 tire size will not fit because the 50 series sidewall is too tall for your strut perches.

oh thanks man.

205/40/17 is the way to go then.

03neonRT · Post by **03neonRT** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:19 pm

Yeah or 205/45/17 if you wanted a little extra sidewall.

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:24 pm

03neonRT wrote:Yeah or 205/45/17 if you wanted a little extra sidewall.

i just want the tires to look *thin*.. would it be 40 or 45 ? Can you explain what is sidewall ? i know its a percentage value, but from what to what ?

thanks man

neon_ert3 · Post by **neon_ert3** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:26 pm

i hate side wall. go 215/40. id ride rubber bands if i could. lol

03neonRT · Post by **03neonRT** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:29 pm

Example Tire Size - P225/50R16

The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 225mm and that its section height is 50% of 225mm. By converting the 225mm to inches (225 ¿ 25.4 = 8.86") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 4.43". If this tire were a P225/70R16 size, our calculation would confirm that the size would result in a section height of 6.20", approximately a 1.8-inch taller sidewall.

Thats the best way I've seen it explained...in detail anyways.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:31 pm

Get 215/40/17's they are close to stock diameter and will not throw your speedo off enough to matter.

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:48 pm

i had 205/40/17 and they rode rough so now im on 215/45/17 and i like em alot more....much smoother....and in my opinion the thinner tires are much louder....

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:59 pm

bad01neon wrote:i had 205/40/17 and they rode rough so now im on 215/45/17 and i like em alot more....much smoother....and in my opinion the thinner tires are much louder....

what u mean louder ?

well for stock struts and springs, 215/45/17 is the best bet for both performance and looks right ?

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:02 pm

maybe i just had a bad tire....but the w/the 40s i could always hear them quite moving clearly but not so w/the 45s...im not sure on stock struts because i installed new struts and springs b4 i put my 17s on

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:24 pm

Let me be the first to tell you that those BFGs are the worst tires you could have in the winter.. .Even brand new with tons of tread.

I know I had to take off in 3rd gear in my NEON when I had the BFGs on it... just to move and I still spun some

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:42 am

any opinion on Falken Ziex ?

lambostealth · Post by **lambostealth** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:57 am

How much are you spending on them?

Check out ebay for rims, search like this ( 17 rims evoke) they are selling sets of like five different design 17 inch rims for $340 shipped, then go to www.wheelselections.com for the Hankook Ventus H105 V4ES, in a 205/40-17.....great all season, performance tire, also has great treadwear, and are under $400 shipped for all four........

So you would get a set of BRAND new rims and tires for under $800, if you order one of thier specials (wheelselections.com), they are under $800 mounted, balanced and shipped, I have ordered from them twice, and if I ever have to get new wheels or tires ever again, I will definately be ordering from them again.

Give them a chance, I just ordered a new set of wheels and got the Toyo upgrade with the FZ4 all seasons, they look like a kick ass tire, and they are cheaper than the above noted Hankooks, and get better treadwear, you can't get the prices for the Toyos on thier website, but give them a call tomorrow, I gaurantee they are cheap!

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:39 am

lambostealth wrote:How much are you spending on them?

Check out ebay for rims, search like this ( 17 rims evoke) they are selling sets of like five different design 17 inch rims for $340 shipped, then go to www.wheelselections.com for the Hankook Ventus H105 V4ES, in a 205/40-17.....great all season, performance tire, also has great treadwear, and are under $400 shipped for all four........

So you would get a set of BRAND new rims and tires for under $800, if you order one of thier specials (wheelselections.com), they are under $800 mounted, balanced and shipped, I have ordered from them twice, and if I ever have to get new wheels or tires ever again, I will definately be ordering from them again.

Give them a chance, I just ordered a new set of wheels and got the Toyo upgrade with the FZ4 all seasons, they look like a kick ass tire, and they are cheaper than the above noted Hankooks, and get better treadwear, you can't get the prices for the Toyos on thier website, but give them a call tomorrow, I gaurantee they are cheap!

$200 on the whole thing. Probably another $200-$300 for set of new tires.

I remember i read somewhere on this forum that people can fix scratched rims and paint them in no time.. But cant seem to find it anymore !!!! any help ?

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:35 pm

alright, i didnt end up getting the srt-4 rims cause the guy stood me up.

But i got a sweet deal on R-Tech R70 rims + Hancook 205/40/17 tires brand new for $500 cash.

I will post some pics soon...damn i love New York, you can find anything there if you know the right people.

lambostealth · Post by **lambostealth** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 1:19 am

*ICE* wrote:alright, i didnt end up getting the srt-4 rims cause the guy stood me up.

But i got a sweet deal on R-Tech R70 rims + Hancook 205/40/17 tires brand new for $500 cash.

I will post some pics soon...damn i love New York, you can find anything there if you know the right people.

I hope thats just a file pic, as those are a four bolt and won't fit.

*ICE* · Post by ***ICE*** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:42 am

lambostealth wrote:
*ICE* wrote:alright, i didnt end up getting the srt-4 rims cause the guy stood me up.

But i got a sweet deal on R-Tech R70 rims + Hancook 205/40/17 tires brand new for $500 cash.

I will post some pics soon...damn i love New York, you can find anything there if you know the right people.

I hope thats just a file pic, as those are a four bolt and won't fit.

what are you talkin about?

those rims are universal aftermarket.. My car has 5 bolts, and it does fit perfectly.

pics will come soon.

NiteHawk · Post by **NiteHawk** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:01 am

ha ha ha, hell no man, new tires for sure