I need help with picking a summer tire out. I want good performance with a decent treadlife.

gh0st · 06-04-2005, 07:05 AM

Its going on the stock rim(205/60-15) so that narrows it down quite a bit. I attend autox once and awhile although not competitively. I want them to last ~40k miles. I need to order from Tirerack because they will overnight them, I need these by Tuesday morning for a track event.

The 3 that seem halfway decent are the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport, which I haven't found much info on. The Yokohama AVS ES100, which is supposed to be noisy as hell but I don't know how long they'll last. Lastly the Yokohama AVS dB S2. Any help I would really really appreciate.

Gary@Tirerack.com · 06-04-2005, 08:21 AM

The DBS2 is not a summer tire.

The ES100 will have better dry grip and handling than the G force sport, but will be louder as they wear versus the BFG.

tires

jprice@CPS · 06-04-2005, 08:57 AM

Toyo T1-R
Falken GRB FK451
Dunlop SP9000
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3
BF Goodrich KDW2
Falken ST-115

Those are some of the "longer lasting" summer tires off the top of my head. It really depends on how you drive.. one person might get 10,000 out of tire someone else gets 30,000 from.

ex-quattro PETE · 06-04-2005, 08:58 AM

gh0st · 06-04-2005, 08:58 AM

I guess thats even better though. I'm not looking for all out performance, just something that provides good grip and will last me 2 seasons(~40k miles).

I have the Bridgestone RE950's at the moment...should I try out the DBS2's? Have you heard anything bad about them?

Are you working now? I have to order these today or tomorrow.

gh0st · 06-04-2005, 08:59 AM

jprice@CPS · 06-04-2005, 10:13 PM

Available in 205/55/16:
Toyo T1-R (and the T1-S)
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3
Falken ST115
Falken GRB FK451
Dunlop SP9000

Available in 225/50/16:
Toyo T1-R (and the T1-S)
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3
Falken ST115
Falken GRB FK451
Dunlop SP9000

I didn't do too bad.. just the KDW2 that isn't available in either size.

ex-quattro PETE · 06-04-2005, 11:13 PM

edhu · 06-05-2005, 09:25 AM

I never liked the Dunlops.
Didn't last long for me and the performance wasn't worth the price. Just me though.

Gary@Tirerack.com · 06-06-2005, 04:09 AM

If you're willing to accept the tradeoff in handling, the DBS2 would wear about 30K-35K miles, while you might expect closer to 40K out of the RE950, but a slight step down in dry handling from the DBS2.

Hope this helps.

Tires

06-04-2005, 08:21 AM	#2
Gary@Tirerack.com Audiworld Basic Sponsor Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,129	Re: I need help with picking a summer tire out. I want good performance with a decent treadlife. The DBS2 is not a summer tire. The ES100 will have better dry grip and handling than the G force sport, but will be louder as they wear versus the BFG. tires __________________ Gary@Tirerack.com Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Reference 'Gary/Audiworld' as 'previous contact' when you order at our site. The TireRack Tech Center 1-877-522-8473 ext 4386

06-04-2005, 08:57 AM	#3
jprice@CPS Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,131	Hmm.. that'd be a long time for a summer tire.. (more) Toyo T1-R Falken GRB FK451 Dunlop SP9000 Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 BF Goodrich KDW2 Falken ST-115 Those are some of the "longer lasting" summer tires off the top of my head. It really depends on how you drive.. one person might get 10,000 out of tire someone else gets 30,000 from. __________________ Minnesota Audi Club 2001.5 Audi A4 1.8TQMS APR Stage 3+, APR Exhaust, Eibach Pro Street Coilovers, Neuspeed 19mm rear sway.

06-04-2005, 08:58 AM	#4
ex-quattro PETE AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 25,417	not sure any of those are available in size 205/60/15 though :) __________________ n00b FAQ \| 2003 Official AudiWorld Postwhore \| Got questions? Audi Maintenance Schedules \| It's the truth!

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gh0st AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 19,100	Thanks for pointing that out I guess thats even better though. I'm not looking for all out performance, just something that provides good grip and will last me 2 seasons(~40k miles). I have the Bridgestone RE950's at the moment...should I try out the DBS2's? Have you heard anything bad about them? Are you working now? I have to order these today or tomorrow. __________________ 97 A4 1.8TQM 193k and counting... Pawling, NY \| Koni \| Vogtland Club Spec \| AWE DTS \| APR Snub \| V&S SS \| B5 FAQ

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gh0st AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 19,100	horray for stock rims! __________________ 97 A4 1.8TQM 193k and counting... Pawling, NY \| Koni \| Vogtland Club Spec \| AWE DTS \| APR Snub \| V&S SS \| B5 FAQ

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06-04-2005, 10:13 PM	#7
jprice@CPS Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 13,131	Well, I didn't check them until now.. all available except KDW2 in both potential sizes (more) Available in 205/55/16: Toyo T1-R (and the T1-S) Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 Falken ST115 Falken GRB FK451 Dunlop SP9000 Available in 225/50/16: Toyo T1-R (and the T1-S) Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 Falken ST115 Falken GRB FK451 Dunlop SP9000 I didn't do too bad.. just the KDW2 that isn't available in either size. __________________ Minnesota Audi Club 2001.5 Audi A4 1.8TQMS APR Stage 3+, APR Exhaust, Eibach Pro Street Coilovers, Neuspeed 19mm rear sway.

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ex-quattro PETE AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 25,417	once again, we're talking about 205/60/15. __________________ n00b FAQ \| 2003 Official AudiWorld Postwhore \| Got questions? Audi Maintenance Schedules \| It's the truth!

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edhu New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 241	Re: Hmm.. that'd be a long time for a summer tire.. (more) I never liked the Dunlops. Didn't last long for me and the performance wasn't worth the price. Just me though. __________________ -------------------------- A6 2.7T MQS 18" BBS LM/17" Oettinger RE (winter) ---------------------------

06-06-2005, 04:09 AM	#10
Gary@Tirerack.com Audiworld Basic Sponsor Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,129	Re: Thanks for pointing that out If you're willing to accept the tradeoff in handling, the DBS2 would wear about 30K-35K miles, while you might expect closer to 40K out of the RE950, but a slight step down in dry handling from the DBS2. Hope this helps. Tires __________________ Gary@Tirerack.com Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Reference 'Gary/Audiworld' as 'previous contact' when you order at our site. The TireRack Tech Center 1-877-522-8473 ext 4386

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