New Tires

"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11) 10/30/2019 at 09:34 • Filed to: None

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Got my new tires delivered yesterday. It’s a set of Achilles ATR Sport 2, 245/45R18. I hadn’t heard of the brand before but they got excellent reviews online, with the only complaints being that they aren’t good in snow and only last 30-45k miles. Plus at $68/tire, they’re super cheap. Now for my new wheels, they should be coming Friday or Saturday!

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 09:41

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so today in weird tire brands i was next to a charger this morning with “desert storm” brand tires. 

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 10/30/2019 at 09:44

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I wonder if they opted for the road hazard coverage... Desert Shield.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 10/30/2019 at 09:47

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 09:47

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Branding a critical component Achilles that goes anywhere near the “feet” of a car seems like a terrible idea, and one very susceptible for satire if something goes wrong.

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 09:49

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Nice. I’ve got an appointment for this weekend to have 4 Nitto 420s’ put on the FX45. Not quite the deal you got, and also n ot great in snow, but hoping they're a suitable replacement for the nearly bald Toyo Proxes that are on it now.

Michael > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 10:12

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New tires are always a good feeling!

Echo51 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 10:19

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Who the hell expects summer/sports tyres to be any good at all in the snow? wtf americans.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 10:45

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They aren’t good in snow, who is trying to drive these in snow? Otherwise looks like a solid summer tire.

Rainbow > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 10:48

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Neat! I got a "new" tire yesterday as well. I should have paid more attention when I was grabbing it from the junkyard, though, because it's a 175/60 and my other three are 170/65. It's visibly fatter.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/30/2019 at 11:01

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I thought the same thing, it seems like a really poor choice of name

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Echo51 10/30/2019 at 11:02

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They’re marketed as an ultra-high performance all-season, so you would expect it to be decent in all-seasons

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 10/30/2019 at 11:03

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ooh FX45, any pictures?

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/30/2019 at 11:03

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They’re marketed as an ultra-high performance all-season, so you would expect it to be decent in all-seasons

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 11:04

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Are they Chinese? Regardless, h ope they serve you well!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Michael 10/30/2019 at 11:04

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they should be significantly more grippy than my Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Tourings, even if they won’t last nearly as long

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/30/2019 at 11:07

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Indonesian, interestingly enough. They sponsored a BMW Z4 GT3 car too:

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 11:10

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Oh, nice!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 11:16

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I drive my BFG GeForce comp 2’s in below freezing and wet weather but I’d die if it was snowy or icy. Solid tread  blocks are not your friend in any kind of snow.

Echo51 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 11:21

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The manufacturer themselves categorize them as “summer” tyres, not all season like their actual all-season 868 All Seasons. They’re marketed  as all-season on the american market because it works that way is my guess...

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/30/2019 at 11:29

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That’s very true. At least I don’t really have to drive when it’s snowy or icy and we don’t get a lot here in Southern MO

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Echo51 10/30/2019 at 11:29

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Interesting! That’s good information to have

vicali > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 11:30

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I put Achilles ATR Sport on the Rally project. They were cheap and round.. and checked all the boxes..

https://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Achilles/ATR+Sport

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > vicali 10/30/2019 at 11:31

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How were they? Obviously I’d expect the sequel to be a little better but still similar enough

vicali > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 11:41

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You know they were pretty decent, gripped well, quiet ride, cost was under $400 for four 215/60R16 installed so they were by far the cheapest all season ‘performance’ tire I could find. Also did surprisingly well on gravel.. Had them for two summers on the car before selling it and they still looked brand new.

It was a project rally car though, so just for fun, and a 2 minute daily commute , and only ever just me in the car..  Forester and Tacoma that carry my family around have Michelin or Bridgestones..

Michael > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 11:41

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I just upgraded from Yokohama S.Drive 215F 225R to Falken Azenis FK510+ 225F 255R, and the difference has been dramatic.  10k miles will be good for me, it’s the “when it’s nice out during the summer” car so that should last 5 years or so

Though the S.Drives were old and heat cycled enough to be like pencil erasers

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 11:45

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Not hand y apparently, but it’s an ‘03. Black exterior, black interior, factory silver 20's (non chrome). I like it.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 10/30/2019 at 12:00

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They seem very nice, I looked at them before I got my G, but it was hard to stomach the fuel economy and I didn’t need anything that big

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 12:09

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Haha, yeah, it is not exactly miserly when it comes to fuel. Sounds great with the M agnaflow though, so totally worth i t.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 10/30/2019 at 12:16

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I believe it, that 4.5 is a gem. I’ve driven a few Infinitis with that and it’s excellent

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > vicali 10/30/2019 at 12:55

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Wow, $400 for the set? That’s a great deal. 

i86hotdogs > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 13:00

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Sweet grab! They don’t have the Sport 2's in my size, only the first gen’s. I don’t like the tread design of the first gen’s.  

I was eyeing these:

Ohtsu FP7000 @ $52/tire

Bridgestone Potenza RE760 @ $78/tire

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 10/30/2019 at 14:00

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Mine were $280 for the set, hard to complain

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > i86hotdogs 10/30/2019 at 14:02

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I’d probably go with the RE760, I’ve heard mixed about the Ohtsu

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 14:16

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I haven’t paid $280 for a set of tires in a really long time. That sounds amazing. 

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 10/30/2019 at 14:35

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they make them for the OEM size for your Veloster, and they’re only $60/tire for that size

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 14:39

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When I bought it the tires were brand new all seasons so I’ve got some time on them before new ones are needed, but I should keep that in mind. 

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 14:46

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It really is. We’ve owned it 2.5 years and I haven’t even had the acoustic cover off of the engine yet. I t’s got 280k km on the clock and runs like it’s brand new .   Swapped out the rotors with budget drilled slotted units, Akebono pads, and oil changes. That’s all it’s asked of me, aside from gas... and the rotors were mostly a vanity upgrade.

3 of our last 4 cars were German (if you count the Catera) so it’s been a pl ea sa nt change of pace.

I do need to do some maintenance soon though. N ew plugs, fluids, etc . Also 3 of the 4 lock actuators act up when it’s hot outside due to a design flaw so I’ll have to replace them or retrofit aftermarket actuators at some point, but winters coming so whatevs, lol.

No regrets, especially considering I scored it for something like 4 grand at a BHPH lot.

Owners kid bought it for himself, straight piped it after the cats, got sick of paying for gas and stuck it in the corner of the lot. It sits for a year until I show up with my wife and a newborn after seeing it on CL. I’ve never in my life had someone try harder to talk me out of buying something. “Did I talk to you about this car? Man, it’s loud. It has no mufflers, and it’s got a V8 and is really bad on gas. You sure you want me to get it out for you? It’s really loud. Like, really loud ” Of course I didn’t let him know it, but I was sold as soon as he turned the key. I t was really hard not to smile broadly. It WAS loud. Too loud in fact, but I’m the guy who drove a 740i around for a week on open headers and this thing was both underpriced and fully loaded . I was obviously u ndeterred, but you know I used it all to my advantage when discussion of price came up.

Oh yeah, I put a muffler on it too. Used magnaflow from the fine folks at The Muffler Man in Burnaby BC. Think it cost me $100 installed.

Shame that Infiniti has kinda fallen off in recent years. They really had something going back then . The FX, the G, the M45. They were totally swinging for the fences and were nailing it.  T hen they started listening to advice from soccer moms or something and everything got rounder and softer and more mediocre. They should have kept their focus on directly competing with BMW and the rest. GTR all the things and dominate, but no...

i86hotdogs > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/30/2019 at 15:16

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I’m leaning towards them as well. The site I shop at has less than 10 reviews on it. And not many others on other sites. 

someoneatacura > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 10/30/2019 at 18:42

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Holy shit you’re a local guy! I think that same muffler shop was recommended to me before to straighten a pipe, near metrotown mall? We should do another meet up soon!