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Mitsubishi Eclipse Tires and Wheels

18 messages,  Last post on May 03, 2009 at 3:12 PM

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What is this discussion about? Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, Tires, Wheels, Coupe, Hatchback

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#14 of 18 Re: Sword Sliver Finish Wheel problems [loyal2mitsu] by ajsims

Oct 11, 2008 (8:13 am)

Replying to: loyal2mitsu (Sep 14, 2006 2:08 pm)
I had the very same problem and the dealer would only cover half of the cost of refinishing, which was $200.

#15 of 18 Better Tires by oldfarmer50

Dec 21, 2008 (9:29 am)

I'm considering putting better tires on my 2008 Eclipse GT as the reviews say the standard Goodyear tires are not the best for handling. I'm considering Ultra-High performance type summer or all-season tires.
 
The problem is that the tires I see listed on Tire Rack have such a wide difference in price that I'm concerned that some might not be much better than what I now have. Prices range from $139 to $289 per tire. All have the same traction rating but they differ on treadwear rating. Since I'm buying for handling, I'm not as concerned about wear but I still would like to have the tires last as long as possible.
 
How do I figure out which brand of tire is best?
 
Can anyone name a specific tire that offers superior handling on the Eclipse?

#16 of 18 Re: Better Tires [oldfarmer50] by jaded420a

Apr 29, 2009 (11:56 am)

Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Dec 21, 2008 9:29 am)
Although your car is 13 years newer than mine, I hope this helps. Not many people I've encountered realize that Avon makes car tires as well as motorcycle tires. Knowing this, I figure they have a fairly sticky compound. I used to run Douglas GT-H's on my 95 GS as they are a low priced touring tire readily available Wal-Mart or the like. These tires will take many miles on them and a little bit of abuse around corners. I spent $350 on 4 Avons from Tire Rack, back in the spring of '07. That's only $77 per tire, cheap for a street performance tire. They are Z rated in leiu of the H rated Douglas. I noticed how sticky these things were the instant I drove home from the garage after having them mounted & balanced. I could hear my new tires picking up tiny bits of gravel as i slowly drove out of the parking lot. As far as the punishment they caqn handle, make sure they are inflated correctly for your particular circumstance ( wieght, size, temp), and you should NOT be let down. These tires are like silent ninjas through rural back-roads. You'll chicken out before these tires will let go of the asphalt, I kid you not!

#17 of 18 Re: Better Tires [jaded420a] by oldfarmer50

May 03, 2009 (3:03 pm)

Replying to: jaded420a (Apr 29, 2009 11:56 am)
Thanks

#18 of 18 Re: Better Tires [oldfarmer50] by broke_dad

May 03, 2009 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: oldfarmer50 (May 03, 2009 3:03 pm)
The last suggestion is very good. Also consider the Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II series if you have the bucks for them.
 
 BD

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