Tires - 195/50 - r15 - whats the consensus...;)?

[Bagornia]

Hi - I have read through at least a dozen of old and semi new discussions on this but all the 'models' I've tried to purchase are no longer available or being manuf'd. BFG G-Forcs Comp2 are out of inventory - Yoko Fleva 701 are low to no stock. Not sure about the Dunlop DZ102s - all good tires at a fair price. Others available but for 20%+ more $.

What are folks buying/recommending these days in this size. Performance driving - no winter or cold - some rain but 98% summer fun driving.

 

Thanks!

 

Bob

[Gordon]

The Yokohama Advan Fleva 701 is the successor to the S-Drive. I have Yoko S-Drive 195/50-15 on my tii and will need to replace them later this year due to the age of the tires.  If the Yoko Advan Fleva is good as the S-Drive, you'll have no issues with them.The S-Drive is a great summer tire. Tire Rack has them in stock when I checked their website a few minutes ago but Tire Rack warehouses are regional so maybe they are out of stock at the warehouse closest to you. 

 

[John_in_VA]

I've had Bridgestone Potenzas, Dunlops & Yokohamas, but many here have been happy with Kumho & Hankook.  Here are the Tire Rack options in that size & category reviews:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?zip-code=20175&width=195/&ratio=50&diameter=15&rearWidth=255/&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17

 

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=EP

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=HPAS

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=GTAS

 

[Bagornia]

Thanks for the input and confirmations. I went with the Fleva thru Discount Tire nearby - solid price. 

Thanks again.

 

B

[Tommy]

Nice color scheme btw! I don't think I've seen another one like this, but it works. ?