Oh the irony

Scott Johnson · **Posted:** Mon Sep 20, 2004 7:35 pm

The '00 celica has been a bit off squirrley lately, tramlining a bit on uneven roads and more than average wheel spin in damp conditiions.

Turns out it's due for new tires, the best one is about 1/32 off the wear bars.

So what's the irony, you ask?

The car is due for inspection this month and I suspect I'll be putting the autocross tires on it in order to pass inspection (Azenis, with 2 event son them).

Anyone know of some decent 205/50-16 or 205/55-16 tires that can be had for about $50 each? Those OEM WRX tires are looking pretty good.

Scott

Chuck Frank · **Posted:** Mon Sep 20, 2004 7:53 pm

I think that the Kumho 712's we use for street tires were ~ 65.00 each.
On our second set, we get ~ 30K /set with the AX alignment. OOps that's in 205 15.

DickRasmussen · **Posted:** Mon Sep 20, 2004 8:17 pm

Scott,

Pep Boys Futura LTE 70,000 mile 205/55R16. $56 in Sunday's paper.

They will never wear out . . . you will probably crash the car first if you use them.

Vern Geddings · **Posted:** Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:22 pm

I just put some oem wrx tires on my matrix and it rides pretty nice. I would recommend it.

Adam Ligon · **Posted:** Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:54 pm

712's sux, don't know how anyone can like those bricks.

The 711 are a much better tire I think, and cheaper too. With none of that all weather stuff either.

As for the inspection, PM me and I can help you out with that if need be.

Richard Casto · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2004 8:46 am

Adam Ligon wrote:

712's sux, don't know how anyone can like those bricks.

Me, me!! (Raises hand)

While not good in cold (ice/snow) conditions, they are an excellent tire in my opinion. I have heard negative comments on the larger sizes (balancing issues?), but for smaller cars, I see no problems with them.

Before I switched to Azenis, I autocrossed a set for an entire season and the worked fine for me.

jimpastorius · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2004 9:12 am

Adam Ligon wrote:

712's sux, don't know how anyone can like those bricks.

Well, I had them on the Impala SS and loved them. Also put them on my friend's S2000 and so far so good. For the price they are hard to beat.

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

Adam Ligon wrote:

712's sux, don't know how anyone can like those bricks.

Because they wear well and grip like stink?

Adam Ligon · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2004 10:33 am

Wes Eargle wrote:

Adam Ligon wrote:

712's sux, don't know how anyone can like those bricks.

Because they wear well and grip like stink?

They are loud and don't grip that well is one of the reason's I don't like them. Yes for the $$ they are the most grippy tire you can get, but that isn't saying much.

They are cheap which is what make's alot of people like them. You can overlook a lot of things when you aren't spending very much money.

Chuck Frank · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2004 3:14 pm

I definitely wouldn't AX on them! I have plenty of choices in performance tires for AX sitting at home (obviously) but I need a decent wearing all weather tire for the street. We average 30K a year with sometimes radical alignments and don't want to buy more than 1 set/yr, or pay a high price for what I consider "racing expendables".
The 712s are a bit noisy, but not near as bad as most of the "high performance" summer tires, and quieter than my exhaust. I did have a balance issue after ~ 6 months with our present set but not with the first set.
YMMV

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

Adam Ligon wrote:

You can overlook a lot of things when you aren't spending very much money.

Thus the Volkswagen affinity?

*ducks and runs out of thread giggling*

Adam Ligon · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2004 4:32 pm

Wes Eargle wrote:

*ducks and runs out of thread giggling*

Just like a girl you mean right?

And this coming from a Ford boy who just bought a girly ricer car too :wave:

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

Quick -- raise your hand if every car that you own runs. Not so quick, Hokie!

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2004 5:10 pm

Wes Eargle wrote:

Quick -- raise your hand if every car that you own runs. Not so quick, Hokie!

Thats gonna leave a mark...

Of course, I cant say that either, hell half the cars I own dont event have a motor!!

Adam Ligon · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2004 5:15 pm

Your just jealous Wes.

Hell you just finally got more than 1 car, amateur :roll:

When you have 7+ then we'll talk, and see how you do.

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