new tires for the ACR - SRT Forums

Srt-4acr · 06-15-2007, 10:29 AM

i have the stock BBS wheels and am gonna be getting 4 new tires soon. right now im between Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212, Falken FK 452, Falken Ziex ZE-512 and the stock BFGoodrich's. anyone have any opinions on what tire is best?? i'd love to hear feedback from people with the hankook or falkens. thanks in advance for the help and feedback.

stowaway · 06-15-2007, 12:31 PM

z212 is the best dry traction available.

phubarr · 06-15-2007, 12:43 PM

stowaway I thought you always said the Z212's weren't the best for straight line acceleration? IIRC I think you said the stock tires were better for acceleration...

stowaway · 06-15-2007, 01:03 PM

out of the max and extreme performance category the z212 is one of the worst for straight line grip, but I believe that because of the sticky rubber compound it will still outgrip the KDW2 in straight line dry grip. Cornering they are better than anything else in that size, by far.

I'd say the Kumho Ecsta SPT would be the best all-around tire for an acr though. It should have better wet and dry, cornering and straight line, grip than the KDW2. I honestly had much better dry straight line grip out of the avon tech m500 than the stock KDW2s.

ZeroCool's05acr · 06-15-2007, 07:05 PM

I just got the Hankooks in today. Havent gotten them mounted yet because it's too late now but hopefully they will be a good tire. A lot cheaper than the KDW's

Daryl · 06-25-2007, 02:49 PM

I'll be putting on some Falken's this weekend. 512's i'll post up what i think...

i'm also going w/ a 225/50/16

stowaway · 06-25-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Daryl

I'll be putting on some Falken's this weekend. 512's i'll post up what i think...

i'm also going w/ a 225/50/16

on an acr?

PolarBearACRMuscle · 06-25-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Daryl

I'll be putting on some Falken's this weekend. 512's i'll post up what i think...

i'm also going w/ a 225/50/16

the ziex 512 is 24.9" tall as measured on a 7" rim, with 8.2" tread width....a 225/45-16 is normally just under 24" tall, and only 8" wide, though I only ever see them measured on a 7.5" wheel...as small a difference as that is, from what I hear you'll rub with stock acr struts, too wide and tall...wish I was wrong cause there's so many good choices in 225/50-16 but....Let me know how the fitment is please

bujuboi1 · 07-10-2007, 12:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PolarBearACRMuscle

Quote: Originally Posted by Daryl

I'll be putting on some Falken's this weekend. 512's i'll post up what i think...

i'm also going w/ a 225/50/16

the ziex 512 is 24.9" tall as measured on a 7" rim, with 8.2" tread width....a 225/45-16 is normally just under 24" tall, and only 8" wide, though I only ever see them measured on a 7.5" wheel...as small a difference as that is, from what I hear you'll rub with stock acr struts, too wide and tall...wish I was wrong cause there's so many good choices in 225/50-16 but....Let me know how the fitment is please

Yea lmk too cause im in need of tires and looking at 225/50-16s

graygoose2k7 · 07-10-2007, 12:12 AM

I'm hunting for tires too and found that tire rack only carries 4 tires for the ACR?!!?!!

zx2srt · 07-10-2007, 12:12 AM

I get the kind dunlop sp sport. There killer in the turns.....but spin in the straight line. I dunno.

ZeroCool's05acr · 07-12-2007, 03:20 PM

I've had the Hankook z212's for about a month now on my ACR and so far it has been a much better tire than the stock KDW's. Tire noise is so much quieter. Handling wise, I don't hear these tires squeeling and giving up as early when taking the turns like the KDW's did. Handling seems much better. Straight line traction is no problem for me since my only "power adder" is SRI

so it's not like i was stressing the KDW's much either but noise and handling are much better and so is the price. I would buy another set of these. I have read that treadlife is not as good as the stock KDW's though so I will soon find out.

SRT4R · 07-13-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Srt-4acr

i have the stock BBS wheels and am gonna be getting 4 new tires soon. right now im between Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212, Falken FK 452, Falken Ziex ZE-512 and the stock BFGoodrich's. anyone have any opinions on what tire is best?? i'd love to hear feedback from people with the hankook or falkens. thanks in advance for the help and feedback.

Stick with the Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 on your 16x7 or go with the 17x8 set-up...

Srt-4acr · 07-14-2007, 07:57 AM

thanks for everyones input. i decided to go with the hankooks. i'll post what i think about them after i have them on for a little while. thanks again.

06-15-2007, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Srt-4acr SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Member Number: 38199 Location: Hatboro PA Posts: 2,215	new tires for the ACR i have the stock BBS wheels and am gonna be getting 4 new tires soon. right now im between Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212, Falken FK 452, Falken Ziex ZE-512 and the stock BFGoodrich's. anyone have any opinions on what tire is best?? i'd love to hear feedback from people with the hankook or falkens. thanks in advance for the help and feedback. __________________ [live]srt acr[/live]

06-15-2007, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
stowaway SRTforums Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Member Number: 3286 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 29,836	z212 is the best dry traction available. __________________

06-15-2007, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
phubarr SRTforums Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Member Number: 36947 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,405	stowaway I thought you always said the Z212's weren't the best for straight line acceleration? IIRC I think you said the stock tires were better for acceleration... __________________ 2005 Black Dodge SRT-4 ACR - SCT PRP (S2 base), ND Performance TCS, Mopar Stage 3 Coilovers, Falken RT-615's, AFE Stage 2 CAI, Ported 52mm TB, MaxxFab 3" DP (catless), Innovate LC-1 wideband, Aeroforce Scan Gauge, and a Hurst Shifter. 1989 Black Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1972 Plum Crazy/Black Plymouth Roadrunner

06-15-2007, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
stowaway SRTforums Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Member Number: 3286 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 29,836	out of the max and extreme performance category the z212 is one of the worst for straight line grip, but I believe that because of the sticky rubber compound it will still outgrip the KDW2 in straight line dry grip. Cornering they are better than anything else in that size, by far. I'd say the Kumho Ecsta SPT would be the best all-around tire for an acr though. It should have better wet and dry, cornering and straight line, grip than the KDW2. I honestly had much better dry straight line grip out of the avon tech m500 than the stock KDW2s. __________________

06-15-2007, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZeroCool's05acr SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Member Number: 33118 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,575	I just got the Hankooks in today. Havent gotten them mounted yet because it's too late now but hopefully they will be a good tire. A lot cheaper than the KDW's __________________

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06-25-2007, 02:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Daryl SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Member Number: 30117 Location: CPT, CA Posts: 4,465	I'll be putting on some Falken's this weekend. 512's i'll post up what i think... i'm also going w/ a 225/50/16 __________________

06-25-2007, 02:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
stowaway SRTforums Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Member Number: 3286 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 29,836	Quote: Originally Posted by Daryl I'll be putting on some Falken's this weekend. 512's i'll post up what i think... i'm also going w/ a 225/50/16 on an acr? __________________

06-25-2007, 09:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
PolarBearACRMuscle SRTforums Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Member Number: 34399 Location: Central PA Posts: 954	Quote: Originally Posted by Daryl I'll be putting on some Falken's this weekend. 512's i'll post up what i think... i'm also going w/ a 225/50/16 the ziex 512 is 24.9" tall as measured on a 7" rim, with 8.2" tread width....a 225/45-16 is normally just under 24" tall, and only 8" wide, though I only ever see them measured on a 7.5" wheel...as small a difference as that is, from what I hear you'll rub with stock acr struts, too wide and tall...wish I was wrong cause there's so many good choices in 225/50-16 but....Let me know how the fitment is please __________________ 12K mile '05 SW ACR, pristine, will sell for right offer

07-10-2007, 12:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
bujuboi1 SRTforums Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Member Number: 41178 Posts: 69	Quote: Originally Posted by PolarBearACRMuscle Quote: Originally Posted by Daryl I'll be putting on some Falken's this weekend. 512's i'll post up what i think... i'm also going w/ a 225/50/16 the ziex 512 is 24.9" tall as measured on a 7" rim, with 8.2" tread width....a 225/45-16 is normally just under 24" tall, and only 8" wide, though I only ever see them measured on a 7.5" wheel...as small a difference as that is, from what I hear you'll rub with stock acr struts, too wide and tall...wish I was wrong cause there's so many good choices in 225/50-16 but....Let me know how the fitment is please Yea lmk too cause im in need of tires and looking at 225/50-16s __________________

07-10-2007, 12:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
graygoose2k7 SRTforums Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Member Number: 48751 Location: Plano Posts: 1,116	I'm hunting for tires too and found that tire rack only carries 4 tires for the ACR?!!?!! __________________ 85mph....almost there.

07-10-2007, 12:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
zx2srt SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Member Number: 43315 Location: maui, hawaii Posts: 829	I get the kind dunlop sp sport. There killer in the turns.....but spin in the straight line. I dunno. __________________ "Line up and race or shut your face" Stage 2 Port&polished,ceramic coated E1 Turbo Port&polish,ceramic coated "mamoth" exhaust manifold Port&polish ITM,TB,Spacer Forward Motion Waste gate @19 psi BFMIC & Full hard pipes 3" Perrin Catless Turbo Back 3" 02 Housing FULL BOLT ON

07-12-2007, 03:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZeroCool's05acr SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Member Number: 33118 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,575	I've had the Hankook z212's for about a month now on my ACR and so far it has been a much better tire than the stock KDW's. Tire noise is so much quieter. Handling wise, I don't hear these tires squeeling and giving up as early when taking the turns like the KDW's did. Handling seems much better. Straight line traction is no problem for me since my only "power adder" is SRI so it's not like i was stressing the KDW's much either but noise and handling are much better and so is the price. I would buy another set of these. I have read that treadlife is not as good as the stock KDW's though so I will soon find out. __________________ Last edited by ZeroCool's05acr; 07-17-2007 at 03:37 PM.

07-13-2007, 02:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
SRT4R SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Member Number: 35481 Location: Canada Posts: 2,251	Quote: Originally Posted by Srt-4acr i have the stock BBS wheels and am gonna be getting 4 new tires soon. right now im between Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212, Falken FK 452, Falken Ziex ZE-512 and the stock BFGoodrich's. anyone have any opinions on what tire is best?? i'd love to hear feedback from people with the hankook or falkens. thanks in advance for the help and feedback. Stick with the Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 on your 16x7 or go with the 17x8 set-up... __________________

07-14-2007, 07:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Srt-4acr SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Member Number: 38199 Location: Hatboro PA Posts: 2,215	thanks for everyones input. i decided to go with the hankooks. i'll post what i think about them after i have them on for a little while. thanks again. __________________ [live]srt acr[/live]

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