Getting rims for FD1, which tyres?

[BC8]

hey guys,

im planning to buy a set of rims in the Lenson Tenzo range from a wheel tyre place. So far the set im after is quoted at $1200 from various tyre shops. ie tempe, payless tyres. The tyres supplied are unknown, has any upgraded the tyres come with the set of rims? If so, which brands as I dont know the realibility of the tyres supplied? By spending $1500 with tyre upgrade b reasonable ?

your experience and input please

[Shimian]

i too am looking for rims/tyres. Good tyres will be about $300 each. The lenso rims are generally around $1200 delivered then add another $1200 for decent tyres. Dont be tight with tyres.

[BC8]

yeah i know that i shouldn't be

I might get the rims with the stock tyres given and upgrade later and see how long they last for and trade them in.

How much you do think tyre places will pay for when I trade in my stock 15" steel+tyres. They have 12,000kms on them since beginning of the yr.?

[Shimian]

why spend the $300 for the crappy tyres. Thats enough for 1 good tyre. Like i said, dont be tight with tyres as to me i see it as a safety issue.
For trade in, probably a few hundred. I have 16s alloys and i think i will get a few hundred for them. Hopefully enough for 1 good tyre. So really, just save up another $600-700 after trade in and you should be sweet.

[denot]

^^^ FYI: I got quoted for $250 for my all my 16" tyres from TEMPE last time...

[Shimian]

lol..even worst with 15s hubs. Well, almost 1 good tyre.

Edit: Tyres only for $250? Or including rims?

[BC8]

oh well as long as they do trade ins. i'll opt for a set @ tempe or payless tyres and do a tyre upgrade.

will let you guys know how it goes. prob within the next week or so.

[Sherweeeny]

How much you do think tyre places will pay for when I trade in my stock 15" steel+tyres. They have 12,000kms on them since beginning of the yr.?

nothing?

i just threw out our 16" audi a4 alloys with about 1000kms used up with contisport tyres when the dealership finally got hold of the 18"s.

[LD_Mart]

Just get some hard compound tyres that way they will last longer...
stay away from the kuhmo ecastcys as they are soft compound and will wear away quicker...in the short term they do have better grip..
you can get decent tyres alot cheaper then 300 bucks a piece...
my falken 452's 225/35/19 were only 275 each and they are fair decent tyres...
PS tempe is a joke dont buy anything from there...

[BC8]

Just get some hard compound tyres that way they will last longer...
stay away from the kuhmo ecastcys as they are soft compound and will wear away quicker...in the short term they do have better grip..
you can get decent tyres alot cheaper then 300 bucks a piece...
my falken 452's 225/35/19 were only 275 each and they are fair decent tyres...
PS tempe is a joke dont buy anything from there...

yeah i've heard of peoples bad experience's there at tempe, i think the default ones provide for ya are the kuhmo's. I'll look into it and get better tyres maybe yokahamas or toyo. How's the ride comfort from 15" to 17", would i notice a major difference in terms of traction on the rd? ride comfort tends to be more soft?

[akaiEG5]

sorry to highjack your thread but if your looking for rims... i've got a set of white ep3 type r for sale without tyres. they look exactly like the civic sport model but just in white. hit me with a pm if your interested or anyone else. *very clean no brake dust

[dmx]

Just get some hard compound tyres that way they will last longer...
stay away from the kuhmo ecastcys as they are soft compound and will wear away quicker...in the short term they do have better grip..
you can get decent tyres alot cheaper then 300 bucks a piece...
my falken 452's 225/35/19 were only 275 each and they are fair decent tyres...
PS tempe is a joke dont buy anything from there...

correct. DONT BUY kumho !!!! grip okay, but NOISY !!!!
get nitto, cheap and quite !