205/40/17 on Lancer ES don't work ?
Jul 11, 2005, 10:49 AM
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I was on track for 1.5 summers on mine, maybe 2, and that's without autocrosses. I'd expect that from a tire with a 200 treadwear rating though. My ES100s (280 twr) lasted two summers with autocrosses on them.
EDIT: Side note, I might try out the Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 next summer instead of the Azenis, since they are 35% cheaper. Side by side testing results should be out by then as well.
EDIT: Side note, I might try out the Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 next summer instead of the Azenis, since they are 35% cheaper. Side by side testing results should be out by then as well.
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Jul 11, 2005, 11:07 AM
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I also got the Yokohama for their agressive look to. Thay will only be a summer tire. By the way, my car is only used for commuting back and forth to work, all on hightway, so I will assume my tread life should be longer. I also dont smoke em either. They are not so great in the rain. That is the one draw back I have to agree on.
My first set was the Hankook Ventus and they were some great tires. I was amazingly surprised how good they were in the rain.
My first set was the Hankook Ventus and they were some great tires. I was amazingly surprised how good they were in the rain.
Jul 11, 2005, 11:27 AM
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Actually I had no problems with the Paradas in the rain. So long as the road surface was wet but not covered in water I never ran into problems with grip (never did hyrdroplane even on water covered roads though oddly enough). I don't race in competition or on the streets, at most my car saw a little spirited driving (though it hasn't seen **** besides a little rolling for nearly 2 years now). I'm just glad the tires didn't develop flat spots (at least they don't seem to have, but I haven't gotten the car back from TTR yet) and they rubber didn't seem to have dried out either.
Jul 11, 2005, 11:48 AM
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just tires told me the best tires for the lancer on 17s.. was 205 40 17.. so that wut i have..they are totally fine..maybe depends on the kind of tire u buy...brand rating etc. i have falkens ziex 512's
Jul 11, 2005, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Neal@tirerack.
Worst are large one ton dually trucks that want 45 series tires and telling them there's no way on the planet that will work 
Originally Posted by Neal@tirerack.
and to expand on that.... competition tires differ in physical dimen than other tires in their same size. A 225/40-17 may not be the same "size" in a street tire vs. a race tire. Hoosiers are know for this.
Jul 12, 2005, 12:02 PM
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Neal, would the load rating be a good key as to how strong the side walls are of the tire and how well they will withstand folding under serious cornering? I just noticed the Avon and Kumho have 1356 load capacity in the 215/45-17 size where as many others only have 1201. Any ideas?
Jul 12, 2005, 12:07 PM
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Somewhat yes. Usually the more weight a tire can hold the more ply the sidewall has. Could also be the same ply but made from a stronger material. Just like a 6 ply truck tire will ride softer than a 10 ply. So yeah... it can increase steering response but may reduce ride quality.
Jul 12, 2005, 08:39 PM
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That's the thinking! At least until you find a large breasted girl who becomes your fiancee, and her only awkward moment is the bumpy ride in your car causing her mounds to... on second thought, time to stiffen up the suspension even more!
Jul 13, 2005, 07:01 AM
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alright, another question, simple one so I'm not gonna start a new thread. Any one know what the torque spec for the lug nuts on the Lancer is ? I've heard around 75-80 ft/lbs, so I want to hear from other people also 
Jul 13, 2005, 07:17 AM
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75 pounds is good ... and I always put some anti-seize on the studs as well so they don't freeze up. Since I don't have a tq wrech anymore (moved away from the roommates with the tools) I just tighten them up as much as I can.
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