SRT4 rims on little dodge neon

neonperformance88 · Post by **neonperformance88** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:34 pm

So i did my research, i'm in between the tire sizes 205/40/17 and 215/40/17. Now my question is:
-What tire size would give me a better ride quality is there a better size than this two? i live in Florida btw. I was using the search tool but none really answered i got more confused instead... lol
-2nd what tire brand would be the best, i wanna buy the set and forget about buying tires for at least 4-5 years.. lol... i had a bad experience with falkens ;(
Thanks!

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:44 pm

As far as which size will give you a better ride quality, probably the 215/40 since it has a (very) slightly taller sidewall. However both will suck since you have such a small sidewall.

As far as which tire is best, I have no clue. Depends on what you want. Are you only worried about how comfortable the ride is, or do you also want a good performance tire?

neonperformance88 · Post by **neonperformance88** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:57 pm

comfortable over performance mainly...

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:57 pm

I'll let others handle the tire question.

However, if you want comfort over performance, pretty much ignore anything Moxhair may say in this thread.

darthroush · Post by **darthroush** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:51 pm

The higher the treadwear rating, the longer it will last. You trade performance for life.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 7:55 pm

neonperformance88 wrote:So i did my research, i'm in between the tire sizes 205/40/17 and 215/40/17. Now my question is:
-What tire size would give me a better ride quality is there a better size than this two? i live in Florida btw. I was using the search tool but none really answered i got more confused instead... lol
-2nd what tire brand would be the best, i wanna buy the set and forget about buying tires for at least 4-5 years.. lol... i had a bad experience with falkens ;(
Thanks!

I'm curious, what was your bad experience with Falkens ??

- Nick

neonperformance88 · Post by **neonperformance88** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:28 am

well they went bald in less than a year.... wanna say like 6 months..

anyway im looking at some bridgestone tires, would you guys recommend these/>?

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:23 am

Bridgestone has a few series of tires, you'll need to be more specific.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:06 pm

neonperformance88 wrote:well they went bald in less than a year.... wanna say like 6 months..

As I suspected.

I have had wear problem on the older Falken Ziek tires.
One has to really be 'on top' of tire PSI and alignment, to run those tires.

To be fair, the new Falken 912 Zieks, seem to last MUCH longer, and wear much better, than the older 512 Zieks which they replaced.
The newer 912's are also much less 'squirmy' than the older 512's.
The drawback is, that they are heavier than the older tires. (probably in an attempt at increasing sidewall strength)

- Nick

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:07 pm

Also I'm wondering... how often did you spin the tires?

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:26 pm

TheRandom1 wrote:Also I'm wondering... how often did you spin the tires?

On my 1st set of Falken 512's, I wore them out in less than 10000 miles.

And no, I don't drive like a maniac or spin the tires like a banshee.

That was before I learned how important it is to keep any eye on the PSI, when running these tires...... Plus, high PSI is important, with the older 512's, due to their squishy, squirmy sidewalls.

I think this is part of the reason that the 512's were discontinued by Falken, and replaced with the 912's, which seems to be a more 'normal' tire.

- Nick

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:34 pm

I know that about you Nick, I meant the OP!

neonperformance88 · Post by **neonperformance88** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:46 pm

i heard continental tires are pretty good is that true?

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:02 pm

Which Continental tires?

You really need to be more specific. Every brand has a range of tires from touring to ultra high performance.

There is no such thing as a good ride from a 40 series tire.

v95 · Post by **v95** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:17 am

Get a 205 45 r17 or a 205 50 r17 that what I have on my bbs wheels get yokhama tire I like them the best followed by bridgestone. I use the touring series tires though.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:36 am

Those are too tall to fit on stock regular struts.

neonperformance88 · Post by **neonperformance88** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:22 pm

yea... i guess ill just stick with the 215/40/17 or the 205/40/17 that way it doesn't mess with the speedometer too much...
Some dude told me he will paint my rims for 130 all four is that a good deal?

Adam G · Post by **Adam G** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:16 pm

I can color your wheels with crayons if you want me to 120 bucks

neonperformance88 · Post by **neonperformance88** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:39 pm

So i finally got my srt4 rims in! theyre on bridgetones potenza 205/40/17 they are sweet... although there is a gap because im running stock struts its fine! i love them

i will put pics up soon

2GN.ORG

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