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*FaLKoN240* · 09-08-2005, 12:53 PM

I know this seems like an odd question, but the rainy season is coming up: Buying new washers, rain x-ing my windshield, checking all my weather stripping etc.

But I was wondering if you guys had read anything about a performance rain tire? Something with good tread wear that will last me through the winter (rain since it NEVER snows in the bay.)

The reason I'm concerned is because I am running welded diff, and I'd like to avoid as many hazards as I can, IE running ST115 in the rain

. . .LOL.

Any INPUT (not flames or any of that bullshit) would be appreciated. Thanks.

CylonFrakker · 09-08-2005, 01:41 PM

1. BFGoodrich KDW
2. BFGoodrich KDWS
3. Dunlop SP5000
4. Pirelli P6000
5. Hankook Ventus HRII

ranisron · 09-08-2005, 02:12 PM

rainax = shit. switch to aquapel, and you won't be disappointed. It last 6 months easily...

sw20>>s14 · 09-08-2005, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranisron

rainax = shit. switch to aquapel, and you won't be disappointed. It last 6 months easily...

ive never used rain x...but when i used to wax my cars with eagle's wax-as-u-dry...the wax would absorb into the chamois and i would just dry all the windows with the leftover...water still beads on all the windows and i havent washed any of my cars for almost a year and some change...

i dont keep up with weather reports, but is rainy season coming already? or was scott scurred of the drizzley evening we had yesterday...dont we have a late summer this year?

Irukandji · 09-08-2005, 03:06 PM

u drive ur car in the rain?

jp...

id say
Pirelli P6000

ranisron · 09-08-2005, 03:23 PM

reading back the post... I am too lazy to take out my diff and swap in the VLSD... I am thinking going welded diff - that would be fun when the winter comes...

OdessaS13 · 09-08-2005, 03:29 PM

STOP!!! dont use rain x...its the worst thing you can do too your car. yes it works good for about the first 2-3 weeks. Then the nightmare begins. it gets stuck to your windshild wipers and smudges the living shit out of your windshield. I had to contact rainx hotline to figure out how to get that shit off. turns out your have to buy a special wool cloth or someting because nothing gets it off. i tried washing my car about 5-6 times, using steel wool, rubing alcohol...rainx is immune to everything.

ranisron · 09-08-2005, 03:51 PM

I am telling you... AQUAPEL is the shit... I am using it on my cracked windshield - been on there for 2 months now - works very well. Hwy speed - you don't need wipers much at all...

*FaLKoN240* · 09-08-2005, 04:02 PM

Where do you get Aquapel?

kaje36 · 09-08-2005, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vqnissan415

STOP!!! dont use rain x...its the worst thing you can do too your car. yes it works good for about the first 2-3 weeks. Then the nightmare begins. it gets stuck to your windshild wipers and smudges the living shit out of your windshield.

wow been running rainX for years.. NEVER had that happen. only need to put a coat on about once a year.

*FaLKoN240* · 09-08-2005, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaje36

wow been running rainX for years.. NEVER had that happen. only need to put a coat on about once a year.

Yeah, me too.

lucky7 · 09-08-2005, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vqnissan415

STOP!!! dont use rain x...its the worst thing you can do too your car. yes it works good for about the first 2-3 weeks. Then the nightmare begins. it gets stuck to your windshild wipers and smudges the living shit out of your windshield. I had to contact rainx hotline to figure out how to get that shit off. turns out your have to buy a special wool cloth or someting because nothing gets it off. i tried washing my car about 5-6 times, using steel wool, rubing alcohol...rainx is immune to everything.

washed your car with steel wool?? try sandpaper next time.

probably not what i was thinking. but funny none the less.

*FaLKoN240* · 09-08-2005, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky7

washed your car with steel wool?? try sandpaper next time.

probably not what i was thinking. but funny none the less.

LOL I believe he was talking about the glass. . .LOL.

Irukandji · 09-08-2005, 07:15 PM

yeah rainx never did that to me..
.
maybe he mixed up rainx with vaseline

Advan · 09-09-2005, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vqnissan415

STOP!!! dont use rain x...its the worst thing you can do too your car. yes it works good for about the first 2-3 weeks. Then the nightmare begins. it gets stuck to your windshild wipers and smudges the living shit out of your windshield. I had to contact rainx hotline to figure out how to get that shit off. turns out your have to buy a special wool cloth or someting because nothing gets it off. i tried washing my car about 5-6 times, using steel wool, rubing alcohol...rainx is immune to everything.

ah man, stop. That's awesome. But yea, I've never seen that happen tp my moms car. Maybe some one was getting you back for something you did? Wow, you went all out on the windshield.

ranisron · 09-09-2005, 11:08 AM

aquapel - you can get it at tirerack. 10 bucks last 6 months, not a bad investment.

Aquapel will be sold in CVS stores soon... I have to check with some friends within the company.

MakotoS13 · 09-09-2005, 12:31 PM

i have a truck for rainy days

R33GTS-T · 09-09-2005, 12:55 PM

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. excellent tire in the rain, i have personally used them last year and they performed just as good when they were at 2/32nds as they did when they were at 11/32nds. If you are looking for the best rain tire that will still perform respectably in the dry this is the tire i would get

Late,
Daniel

Drunk Bastard · 09-09-2005, 12:57 PM

scott, here is what i did ALL last rainy season. Use BALD ASS tires, that in combination with a welded diff = under AND oversteer city. so just be a man and drive slower when you can understeer and crash. and drive faster when you can oversteer and slide for hours. haha.

510det · 09-09-2005, 01:17 PM

The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 is a great tire. Its a great tire for dry conditions and excelent in the rain. I evan ran it in snow and it performed very well. I'd also consider the new Michelin PS2 if it comes in your size. For the money I will buy the Goodyear again.

Saisoku · 09-09-2005, 01:39 PM

From what I understand, the BFG gforce KDW2 is a beast wet or dry.

*sykikchimp* · 09-09-2005, 05:58 PM

Hoosier dirt stockers

derux · 09-09-2005, 07:06 PM

I have the yokohama AVID H4s/V4s tires on my car. They are great in the rain. I have had them on the car all of last season. With my old tires i could start at a light and the rtears would just spin now they dont spin but for a second.

Gzero · 09-10-2005, 10:22 PM

Falken Azenis 615s are the best i have ever had in the rain and i have had alot of tires on my S14

09-08-2005, 12:53 PM	#1
FaLKoN240 Mr. Fixit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Peninsula Posts: 12,221 Trader Rating: (51) Feedback Score: 51 reviews	Performance. . .Rain tire? I know this seems like an odd question, but the rainy season is coming up: Buying new washers, rain x-ing my windshield, checking all my weather stripping etc. But I was wondering if you guys had read anything about a performance rain tire? Something with good tread wear that will last me through the winter (rain since it NEVER snows in the bay.) The reason I'm concerned is because I am running welded diff, and I'd like to avoid as many hazards as I can, IE running ST115 in the rain . . .LOL. Any INPUT (not flames or any of that bullshit) would be appreciated. Thanks.

09-08-2005, 01:41 PM	#2
CylonFrakker Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nashville TN Age: 31 Posts: 899 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	1. BFGoodrich KDW 2. BFGoodrich KDWS 3. Dunlop SP5000 4. Pirelli P6000 5. Hankook Ventus HRII __________________ UGR.....SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES....

09-08-2005, 02:12 PM	#3
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 31 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rainax = shit. switch to aquapel, and you won't be disappointed. It last 6 months easily... __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

09-08-2005, 03:23 PM	#6
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 31 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	reading back the post... I am too lazy to take out my diff and swap in the VLSD... I am thinking going welded diff - that would be fun when the winter comes... __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

09-08-2005, 03:51 PM	#8
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 31 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am telling you... AQUAPEL is the shit... I am using it on my cracked windshield - been on there for 2 months now - works very well. Hwy speed - you don't need wipers much at all... __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

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09-08-2005, 03:06 PM	#5
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u drive ur car in the rain? jp... id say Pirelli P6000

09-08-2005, 03:29 PM	#7
OdessaS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cali Age: 26 Posts: 716 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	STOP!!! dont use rain x...its the worst thing you can do too your car. yes it works good for about the first 2-3 weeks. Then the nightmare begins. it gets stuck to your windshild wipers and smudges the living shit out of your windshield. I had to contact rainx hotline to figure out how to get that shit off. turns out your have to buy a special wool cloth or someting because nothing gets it off. i tried washing my car about 5-6 times, using steel wool, rubing alcohol...rainx is immune to everything.

09-08-2005, 04:02 PM	#9
FaLKoN240 Mr. Fixit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Peninsula Posts: 12,221 Trader Rating: (51) Feedback Score: 51 reviews	Where do you get Aquapel?

09-08-2005, 07:15 PM	#14
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah rainx never did that to me.. . maybe he mixed up rainx with vaseline

09-09-2005, 11:08 AM	#16
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 31 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	aquapel - you can get it at tirerack. 10 bucks last 6 months, not a bad investment. Aquapel will be sold in CVS stores soon... I have to check with some friends within the company. __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

09-09-2005, 12:31 PM	#17
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 30 Posts: 4,206 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a truck for rainy days

09-09-2005, 12:55 PM	#18
R33GTS-T Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Here and There Age: 30 Posts: 314 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. excellent tire in the rain, i have personally used them last year and they performed just as good when they were at 2/32nds as they did when they were at 11/32nds. If you are looking for the best rain tire that will still perform respectably in the dry this is the tire i would get Late, Daniel __________________ does your wife drive a wide-bodied sr-powered coupe???

09-09-2005, 12:57 PM	#19
Drunk Bastard Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,391 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	scott, here is what i did ALL last rainy season. Use BALD ASS tires, that in combination with a welded diff = under AND oversteer city. so just be a man and drive slower when you can understeer and crash. and drive faster when you can oversteer and slide for hours. haha.

09-09-2005, 01:17 PM	#20
510det Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 is a great tire. Its a great tire for dry conditions and excelent in the rain. I evan ran it in snow and it performed very well. I'd also consider the new Michelin PS2 if it comes in your size. For the money I will buy the Goodyear again.

09-09-2005, 01:39 PM	#21
Saisoku Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Carolina Age: 35 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	From what I understand, the BFG gforce KDW2 is a beast wet or dry.

09-09-2005, 05:58 PM	#22
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 32 Posts: 6,518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hoosier dirt stockers __________________

09-09-2005, 07:06 PM	#23
derux Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: fremont Ca Age: 35 Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I have the yokohama AVID H4s/V4s tires on my car. They are great in the rain. I have had them on the car all of last season. With my old tires i could start at a light and the rtears would just spin now they dont spin but for a second.

09-10-2005, 10:22 PM	#24
Gzero Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aloha, Oregon Age: 28 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Falken Azenis 615s are the best i have ever had in the rain and i have had alot of tires on my S14 __________________ GroundZeroMotorsports The origin of true performance.......... Drifting....Tuning....DragRacing....Manufacturing (503) 256-3278

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