IS500 Tire choices
06-03-23, 06:23 AM
#197
Pole Position
The Michelins are a little noisy at highway speeds. Although I really don’t notice it when i’m the only one in the car. When I have to drive more responsibly (e.g. With passengers), then I hear it.
I just raced a 2023 GSX-R1000 through two lights (manual & sport+) and dude couldn’t get past my front wheel! The PS4S’ hookup and stay hooked…so I’ll stick with these bad boys forever.
EDIT: I know the cycle info, because the dude told me at the light. He said: “What the hell?! That thing has some get-up-and-go!” I just laughed, because the Sleeper Game was strong!
That’ll do Lexus, that’ll do. 😈💪🏽
I just raced a 2023 GSX-R1000 through two lights (manual & sport+) and dude couldn’t get past my front wheel! The PS4S’ hookup and stay hooked…so I’ll stick with these bad boys forever.
EDIT: I know the cycle info, because the dude told me at the light. He said: “What the hell?! That thing has some get-up-and-go!” I just laughed, because the Sleeper Game was strong!
That’ll do Lexus, that’ll do. 😈💪🏽
Last edited by DLPTony; 06-03-23 at 06:41 AM.
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06-03-23, 07:07 AM
#198
Intermediate
06-03-23, 07:42 AM
#199
Racer
The Michelins are a little noisy at highway speeds. Although I really don’t notice it when i’m the only one in the car. When I have to drive more responsibly (e.g. With passengers), then I hear it.
I just raced a 2023 GSX-R1000 through two lights (manual & sport+) and dude couldn’t get past my front wheel! The PS4S’ hookup and stay hooked…so I’ll stick with these bad boys forever.
EDIT: I know the cycle info, because the dude told me at the light. He said: “What the hell?! That thing has some get-up-and-go!” I just laughed, because the Sleeper Game was strong!
That’ll do Lexus, that’ll do. 😈💪🏽
I just raced a 2023 GSX-R1000 through two lights (manual & sport+) and dude couldn’t get past my front wheel! The PS4S’ hookup and stay hooked…so I’ll stick with these bad boys forever.
EDIT: I know the cycle info, because the dude told me at the light. He said: “What the hell?! That thing has some get-up-and-go!” I just laughed, because the Sleeper Game was strong!
That’ll do Lexus, that’ll do. 😈💪🏽
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06-03-23, 07:52 AM
#200
Still goes to show how capable our cars are in the real world. Best for me is dropping a couple gears on the highway then throwing the unsuspecting passengers back in their seats.
06-03-23, 07:58 AM
#201
Instructor
…I think that dude should’ve stuck with a GSX250R if he can’t pull past our cars … the liter Gixer hits 150mph in the quarter mile, maybe 4-5 production cars out there that can hang with that.
Still goes to show how capable our cars are in the real world. Best for me is dropping a couple gears on the highway then throwing the unsuspecting passengers back in their seats.
Still goes to show how capable our cars are in the real world. Best for me is dropping a couple gears on the highway then throwing the unsuspecting passengers back in their seats.
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06-03-23, 02:03 PM
#203
Pole Position
That’s the point of the post. As Jason Camisa basically said, don’t do a launch ‘magazine style’ and you’ll see just how quick this car really is.
I don’t embellish or have rose colored glasses. Dude was bitten by the Sleeper Snake, plain and simple. 😂😈 He definitely tried. 😎
I don’t embellish or have rose colored glasses. Dude was bitten by the Sleeper Snake, plain and simple. 😂😈 He definitely tried. 😎
06-03-23, 02:06 PM
#204
Instructor
BS, man. Your story makes no sense. That bike would have demolished you if the guy was trying. You may as well lie and claim you kept up with a Bugatti Veyron until 100 MPH.
06-03-23, 02:50 PM
#205
Pole Position
06-03-23, 03:16 PM
#206
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06-03-23, 04:29 PM
#207
Pole Position
06-04-23, 10:32 AM
#208
drives cars
07-26-23, 10:35 PM
#209
Hey, I know A/S tires are poo-poo’d around here, but I live in NC. I don’t need snow tires, and I’d rather not have to look at the gd forecast every waking second to see if I’ll be able to drive with my summers on for the next month or two.
It seems like our brand-new car here doesn’t have many options for A/S….got quoted for some bridgestone turanzas for a ridiculous price.
Anyone have A/S recommendations? Or am I being too scared to drive with my summers on?
It seems like our brand-new car here doesn’t have many options for A/S….got quoted for some bridgestone turanzas for a ridiculous price.
Anyone have A/S recommendations? Or am I being too scared to drive with my summers on?
Stay AWAY from ANY Bridgestone Turanza series tire. They’re downright awful. If you MUST (*sigh) go with an AS tire on such a beautiful and powerful car, The Michelin Pilot All Season 4 s pretty well the best you’ll find in the High Performance all season Category.
07-26-23, 10:42 PM
#210
Got the wife a 2023 Kia Sportage and while I was at the dealership I looked at the 2023 Stinger. I was pretty impressed overall with the car especially the interior. The TT and AWD is nice for being in Canada here with snow. Nice blend of design, quality materials and craftsmanship. I caught myself whether I was ACTUALLY debating this car over the Lexus IS500. I snapped back to reality when I was like “how could I take this super expensive Korean heap of garbage that won’t last more than 5-10 years before the engine detonates, over a collector car with a 2UR-GSE, one of the best V8 engines ever created 😂. Walked out of there pretty quick shaking my head wondering if I had lost my marbles.
Glad you smoked him 😁
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