I need Tires!! Help guys
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='964700' date='Aug 3 2009, 09:39 PM
Here's some info if you didn't already know:
For running 19s recommended tire size is 245/35/19 which gives you an outside diameter of 25.75". So like PJ said, the best size to get is 245/30/20 -- outside diameter 25.79". The only tires I can get a good discount on are Toyo and Falken. If you're interested in the Toyo T1R & Falken Fk452, let me know and I can get you pricing.
Michael
Acute Performance
For running 19s recommended tire size is 245/35/19 which gives you an outside diameter of 25.75". So like PJ said, the best size to get is 245/30/20 -- outside diameter 25.79". The only tires I can get a good discount on are Toyo and Falken. If you're interested in the Toyo T1R & Falken Fk452, let me know and I can get you pricing.
Michael
Acute Performance
Good job Michael, I personally really like Toyo - when I was racing my Accord I used them for the track (yes, R-compound).
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My Toyo prices are probably the best -- I hope. 
Originally Posted by pjinca' post='964701' date='Aug 3 2009, 09:40 PM
Good job Michael, I personally really like Toyo - when I was racing my Accord I used them for the track (yes, R-compound).
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='964601' date='Aug 4 2009, 06:43 AM
I have michelin pilot sports and they are GRRRRRREAT!!! I love em, grippy in wet and dry (see my album for pics of the tread). They aren't cheap, but oh so worth it. A good alternative is General Xclaims UHP's, Alpine White Girl has them and likes em.
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For me it would be
1) Falken
2) Hankook
3) GE
1) Falken
2) Hankook
3) GE
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='964857' date='Aug 3 2009, 11:49 PM
While we're on the subject, between Falkens, GEs and Hankooks, which one is the best summer ultra-high performance tire?
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Thanks, Michael. I was a little surprise, bc I'd have approximated the Hankook to be the best, but I don't have enough experience with either to have formed an opinion. I have heard a LOT of excellent reviews about Hankooks and Falkens though - A LOT!
So, vendors:
Can we get prices out in the open for all of these? I think the 245/30/20 is a VERY common size on this forum, so is 285/25/20, and 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 <==these four sizes are what I've seen most people use on e60s.
Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='964860' date='Aug 4 2009, 02:50 AM
For me it would be
1) Falken
2) Hankook
3) GE
1) Falken
2) Hankook
3) GE
So, vendors:
Can we get prices out in the open for all of these? I think the 245/30/20 is a VERY common size on this forum, so is 285/25/20, and 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 <==these four sizes are what I've seen most people use on e60s.
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My tire prices definitely aren't the best out there. So I'll let other vendors chime in. I'm partial to Falken so that's just me. Other love Hankook. 
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='964862' date='Aug 3 2009, 11:56 PM
Thanks, Michael. I was a little surprise, bc I'd have approximated the Hankook to be the best, but I don't have enough experience with either to have formed an opinion. I have heard a LOT of excellent reviews about Hankooks and Falkens though - A LOT!
So, vendors:
Can we get prices out in the open for all of these? I think the 245/30/20 is a VERY common size on this forum, so is 285/25/20, and 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 <==these four sizes are what I've seen most people use on e60s.
So, vendors:
Can we get prices out in the open for all of these? I think the 245/30/20 is a VERY common size on this forum, so is 285/25/20, and 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 <==these four sizes are what I've seen most people use on e60s.
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='964864' date='Aug 4 2009, 02:59 AM
My tire prices definitely aren't the best out there. So I'll let other vendors chime in. I'm partial to Falken so that's just me. Other love Hankook.