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goixiz · 09-01-2007, 07:54 AM

I just got a set of Acura RSX 16" rims from a local guy

I have 8k miles of these GoodYear RSA tires and have not driven it hard or much (wifes car) so i cant tell. But Ive read a bunch of mixed reviews and not sure what to believe. Dillemma - SHould i pay and get these RSA to swap to the new wheels or should i start to look into alternate set and use the stock as Full size Spares

Thanks in advance

LDB · 09-01-2007, 10:26 AM

Does your wife autocross or otherwise push to the limit on a regular basis? Other than status or ego, what would be the advantage of different tires?

goixiz · 09-01-2007, 01:48 PM

no track nor autox
just daily drive

i was just concern of wet traction or unpredictability

LDB · 09-01-2007, 02:08 PM

I don't think there's too much difference under daily driving as long as they aren't too worn. Don't go by the penny test though. They've pretty well determined that's too worn and a quarter is the right coin to test with. That should be about 4/32 depth. I'd probably run those a while and just keep an eye on tread depth and maybe replace by about 5-6/32 if I wasn't liking them too well.

09-01-2007, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
goixiz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 138 iTrader: 1 / 100%	to Swap or get new Tires I just got a set of Acura RSX 16" rims from a local guy I have 8k miles of these GoodYear RSA tires and have not driven it hard or much (wifes car) so i cant tell. But Ive read a bunch of mixed reviews and not sure what to believe. Dillemma - SHould i pay and get these RSA to swap to the new wheels or should i start to look into alternate set and use the stock as Full size Spares Thanks in advance

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09-01-2007, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
LDB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 51 Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does your wife autocross or otherwise push to the limit on a regular basis? Other than status or ego, what would be the advantage of different tires?

09-01-2007, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
goixiz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 138 iTrader: 1 / 100%	no track nor autox just daily drive i was just concern of wet traction or unpredictability

09-01-2007, 02:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
LDB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 51 Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't think there's too much difference under daily driving as long as they aren't too worn. Don't go by the penny test though. They've pretty well determined that's too worn and a quarter is the right coin to test with. That should be about 4/32 depth. I'd probably run those a while and just keep an eye on tread depth and maybe replace by about 5-6/32 if I wasn't liking them too well.