Your Informed Source for Tires, Wheels, Suspension
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Your Informed Source for Tires, Wheels, Suspension
Your Informed Source for Tires, Wheels, Suspension, Brakes & More 2012-2 $4.95 Pages 10-17 Including the 18" Axis Xfactor Shown Here Our newest and most popular TIRES Pages 4-8 Plus Brakes, Suspension, Lighting, Wipers and MORE! Pages 18-22 RESEARCH BUY DELIVER Tire Buying Since 1979 RESEARCH The Tire Rack test track — truth serum for tires. Data, test results and reviews that keep you in the know. • Use our website or call for personalized product and performance advice. • Select products from those recommended specifically for your vehicle based on exact, tested fitment data. • See tires by size, browse products by brand or read test results, survey results, consumer reviews and technical information. BUY Online or on the phone. Over a million tires in stock. Plus wheels, suspension, brakes and more. • Shop by vehicle for all products in the Upgrade Garage. • Place your order with ease online using our VeriSign Secured™ website or complete your order by talking to one of our classroom- and track-trained sales specialists. DELIVER Cost-effective, quick shipping to your home, office or local installer. • Get shipping quotes online or by phone. • Benefit from six strategically located distribution centers. • Most orders leave our distribution centers within 24 hours of being placed. • Know your purchase will be carefully packaged to ensure damage-free delivery. INSTALL Over 8,000 independent Recommended Installers nationwide. One is just around the corner from you. • Select a Recommended Installer by ZIP Code online or ask your sales specialist for one near you. • Price Pledge Installers guarantee their quoted prices. • Ship your order to their location if you prefer, then simply call to make your installation appointment. 2 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack Find a Recommended Installer: ZIP Code: GO INSTALL ® we can help you find the RIGHT TIRE FOR YOU Online or on the phone, we’re your one-stop resource for tire know-how, know-who and know-what! TELL US YOUR VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL/YEAR When you shop by vehicle at tirerack.com, we ONLY show you what fits and what will work properly on your vehicle. Whether you want your vehicle’s Original Equipment size or an approved optional size, you can be confident you’ll get the right fit! On the phone, our sales specialists can quickly provide you with the options that are right for your vehicle as well. THINK ABOUT WHERE AND HOW YOU DRIVE Your geographic location, the roads you drive on, and your driving style are important factors to consider when selecting new tires. To help, we have separated all of our tires into focused, manageable groups — performance categories. Search results can be quickly filtered to include or exclude any of these categories. If you choose to speak to one of our sales specialists, your answers to a few brief questions will help determine which categories are best for you. CONSIDER WHAT PERFORMANCE TRAITS ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU Side-by-side comparison of tread patterns, consumer survey results/reviews, and our independent test results are available online so you can do as much or as little research as you like. Or, you can call and speak to one of our sales specialists. As our test drivers, they have firsthand experience with up to 40 different tires a year — both on the track and on the road. O N L I N E T OOL S DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SHOP BY VEHICLE & EASILY FINE-TUNE SEARCH RESULTS Use our on-page sorting and filtering tools to focus on the price range that suits you best or to select specific brands, performance categories, speed ratings, load ranges and more. Get straight to the tires that you want to see. SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON OF TREAD PATTERNS, PRICING, SPECS, SURVEY RESULTS AND MORE You can let Tire Rack help by showing you tires that match your vehicle’s Original Equipment tires or by offering you a list of best sellers for your vehicle. You can also use our Tire Decision Guide to decide which performance category is best for you. Or just settle in and do your own research. Compare tire specs and performance attributes. Review warranty ratings and test results. It’s all quickly found online in tire search results. 800-981-3783 3 FEATURED T I R E S g-Force Sport COMP-2 Ultra High Performance Summer Developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes, performance sedans and modern muscle cars looking for the next level of control and fun, the g-Force Sport COMP-2 is designed to accelerate faster, corner harder and brake shorter in dry and wet conditions. However, like all summer tires, it is not intended to be driven in near freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice. BFGoodrich’s COMP-2 compound increases wet and dry grip without sacrificing treadwear compared to the original g-Force Sport tire. Stable shoulder blocks, g-Hook intermediate ribs and center ribs deliver feedback at the limit, sharp steering response and straight-line stability. Directional g-Hook grooves and wide circumferential rain channels help disperse water to increase wet traction. Performance Racing Core internal structure includes an enhanced ETEC System (Equal TEnsion Containment) of spirally wound nylon to optimize the contact patch, while g-Control sidewall inserts feature up to a 40% higher sidewall stiffening structure to improve cornering precision. g-Force Sport COMP-2 tires are available in V- or W-speed rated 55-, 50-, 45-, 40and 35-series sizes for 15" through 20" wheel diameters. UTQG: 340 AA A Tire size 255/35ZR-18 shown with an Enkei Tuning Series Raijin wheel Turanza Serenity Plus Grand Touring All-Season Developed for drivers of mid-level and premium luxury coupes and sedans, Turanza Serenity Plus tires offer longer wear, greater snow traction and lower rolling resistance, which contributes to better vehicle fuel economy. Offering Bridgestone’s ultimate in luxury, elegance and comfort, Turanza Serenity Plus tires blend long wear with dry, wet and wintertime traction, even in light snow. Turanza Serenity Plus tires mold a high-silica percentage tread compound into an asymmetric design featuring continuous center and shoulder ribs that help reduce noise while providing constant road contact to enhance straightline stability. Three circumferential and multiple lateral grooves help evacuate water to resist hydroplaning. The tire’s internal structure includes twin, high-tensile steel belts reinforced by spirally wrapped nylon to enhance handling, high-speed capability and ride quality. Tire size 225/45R-17 shown with an Elbrus I02 wheel Turanza Serenity Plus tires are available in H-, V- or W-speed rated 65-, 60-, 55-, 45- and 40-series sizes for 15" through 19" wheel diameters. UTQG: 500 A A (H- or V-speed rated sizes) or 440 AA A (W-speed rated sizes) CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season • Light Truck/SUV Developed to help crossovers, sport utility vehicles and light-duty pickup trucks perform on the highway, the CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology is designed to enhance driving pleasure, save fuel* and maintain grip when braking on wet surfaces while providing long wear and all-season traction, even in light snow. The CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology uses an all-season tread compound featuring Continental’s Tg-F Polymers and +Silane additives to improve treadwear, fuel efficiency and traction on slippery roads. Its symmetric tread design consists of notched outboard shoulders, independent intermediate tread blocks and continuous center ribs that blend on-road steering response and straight-line stability with reduced noise and enhanced ride comfort. Continental’s Traction Grooves (featuring ridges in the outboard grooves) promote three-dimensional snow-to-snow traction. The tire’s internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped polyamide on top of a polyester cord carcass to combine strength with ride quality. CrossContact LX20 tires are available in S-, T- and H-speed rated 65-, 60-, 55- and 50-series sizes for 16" through 20" wheel diameters. UTQG: 740 AB (S- and T-speed rated) or 680 AA (H-speed rated) P-metric sizes. *Specific sizes featuring low rolling resistance technology are identified as such on the SIZES tab, as well as on the tire’s SPECS tab on tirerack.com. 4 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack Tire size 265/70R-17 shown with a Sport Edition TX5 wheel FEATURED T I R E S Signature II Standard and Grand Touring All-Season Developed to meet the needs of the drivers of coupes, sedans, vans and crossover vehicles, Signature II tires are designed to combine touring ride comfort with an athletic attitude by providing the responsive handling and confident cornering that enhances the connection between the driver and the road, along with the appropriate year-round traction, even in light snow. Signature II tires feature an all-season tread compound molded into a symmetric design with circumferential channels and lateral Evaqua Grooves to efficiently pump water out from under the footprint and blend hydroplaning resistance with dry road handling and noise comfort. Multi-directional siping increases traction in wet and wintry conditions. While all tires include twin steel belts, H- and V-speed rated sizes are also reinforced with spirally wrapped nylon that helps maintain the tire’s shape at highway speeds to enhance handling. A Dimensionally Stable Polyester body (a special manufacturing process to pre-cure and pre-stretch the ply cords) delivers uniformity and a smooth ride. Signature II tires are T-, H- or V-speed rated and available in a range of 70-, 65-, 60-, 55- and 50-series sizes for 15" through 18" wheel diameters. UTQG: 700 A B (T-speed rated) or 500 A A (H- or V-speed rated) Tire size 225/50R-17 shown with a Sport Edition D6 wheel Destination LE 2 Highway All-Season • Light Truck/SUV Developed for the drivers of light-duty pickups, vans, crossovers and sport utility vehicles, the Destination LE 2 is designed to combine long wear, a comfortable ride and all-season traction, even in light snow. The Destination LE 2 uses a silica-enhanced compound molded into a symmetric tread design that helps grip the road in dry, wet and wintry conditions. Notched shoulder blocks backed by continuous ribs work together to promote dry road handling, even wear and long tread life. Circumferential and sweeping grooves across the tire’s footprint help evacuate water to resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction. Cross grooves, stepped inside shoulder rib notches and zigzag sipes provide biting edges that promote traction in snow. The tire’s internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped nylon to provide strength, uniformity and durability on top of a polyester cord body that helps cushion the ride. Tire size 275/65R-18 shown with a Sport Edition TK6 wheel Destination LE 2 tires are available in T- or H-speed rated 75-, 70-, 65-, 60- and 55-series sizes for 15" through 20" wheel diameters. UTQG: 520 A B HELPING YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT TIRE www.tirerack.com/tires/reviews • www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults lts CONSUMER REVIEWS Read what other drivers have to say about the tires they drive on everyday. With our easy-to-use search tools, you’re equipped with the “experience” you need to select tires that are a perfect fit and a performance match. CONSUMER SURVEY RESULTS • Over 150,000 consumer surveys cover 430 different tire models and over 2.7 billion miles. • Rankings include 11 performance characteristics. 800-981-3783 5 FEATURED T I R E S Assurance CS TripleTred All-Season Crossover/SUV Touring All Season • Light Truck/SUV Developed for the drivers of crossovers, sport utility vehicles and light duty pickup trucks looking for yearround drivability, the Assurance CS TripleTred All-Season tire’s directional tread pattern features three unique zones designed to provide all-season traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions, even in light snow. Large shoulder blocks in the Dry Zone provide confident maneuvering on clear pavement. Sculptured Aquachannel grooves in the Water Zone help evacuate water and slush to increase traction on wet roads and in wintry conditions. And innovative tread compound polymers are molded into an Ice Zone featuring a continuous center rib with multiple biting edges to enhance gripping traction on slick roads, packed snow and ice. The tire’s internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wound polyamide on top of a polyester cord carcass to blend durability, tread life and ride comfort. Tire size 255/55R-18 shown with a Sport Edition CX wheel Assurance CS TripleTred All-Season tires are available in T- and H-speed rated 70-, 65- and 60-series sizes for 16" through 18" wheel diameters. UTQG: 740 A B TIRE STORAGE SOLUTIONS Tire Storage Rack $129* Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season www.tirerack.com/tirestoragerack Ultra High Performance All-Season • Coming July 2012 Tire Totes $1995* pair • For organizing the garage and/or transporting tires in the trunk or back seat • One size fits tires 22" to 31" in overall diameter and up to 295mm section width www.tirerack.com/tiretote Wheel Felts $1495* pair • Clip into Tire Totes to protect wheels and create a fully enclosed tire bag www.tirerack.com/wheelfelts 6 Tire size 225/45R-17 shown with an ASA GT5 wheel The adjustable Tire Storage Rack is a well engineered solution to help organize the garage and keep extra tires or Tire & Wheel Packages out of the way. www.tirerack.com/insidetrack Developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and powerful performance sedans who want to enjoy driving their cars any time of the year, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season tire is designed to meet challenging road conditions with confidence-inspiring all-season traction, even in light snow. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season uses a specialized tread compound molded into an asymmetric tread design featuring specific dry and all-season zones to combine race-inspired handling in warm weather with all-season traction in light snow. Powerful outboard tread blocks in the Dry Handling Zone put more rubber on the road to deliver dry traction and handling. The inboard All-Season Zone evacuates water and slush as Traction Teeth increase all-season traction in rain and light snow. While allowing additional biting edges to generate more traction in rain and snow, Tredlock Technology microgrooves lock together for confident grip in turns. The tire’s internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced by spirally wrapped polyamide cord cap plies to blend high performance handling with high-speed durability. Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season tires are available in W- or Y-speed rated 55-, 50-, 45-, 40-, 35- and 30-series sizes for 16" through 20" wheel diameters. UTQG: 300 AA A * Plus Shipping · Prices Subject to Change FEATURED T I R E S Pilot Super Sport Max Performance Summer 2012 One Lap of America Overall Winner Developed for drivers of supercars, sports coupes and high performance sedans, Pilot Super Sport tires expand the Max Performance Summer tire envelope by delivering durability, handling and traction while increasing tread life. Pilot Super Sport tires are designed for warm, dry and wet conditions, however like all summer tires they are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice. Building on the development of racing tires that have carried Prototype and GT class cars to endurance race victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 12 Hours of Sebring and Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans, Pilot Super Sport tires feature Bi-Compound Rubber molded side-by-side into an asymmetric tread design. The tire’s internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced by Twaron cord spirally wound using Michelin FAZ Technology (Filament At Zero degrees) to deliver consistent performance with extended tread wear. Tire size 285/30R-20 shown with a Breyton Race GTP wheel Pilot Super Sport tires are available in Z- or (Y)-speed rated 50-, 45-, 40-, 35-, 30and 25-series sizes for 17" through 22" wheel diameters. UTQG: 300 AA A Defender Standard Touring All-Season The Michelin Defender has arrived to serve the drivers of family cars, minivans and crossover vehicles. Defender tires are designed to provide miles of driving confidence by combining extra long wear, a comfortable ride, enhanced fuel efficiency and all-season traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions, even in light snow. The interlocking action of Michelin IntelliSipe Technology delivers exceptional tread block rigidity to reduce rolling resistance and wear rate so drivers can save fuel* without surrendering longevity. IntelliSipe Technology also allows Michelin to increase the number of sipes in Defender’s tread design to provide additional biting edges that enhance all-season traction in rain and light snow. Michelin’s MaxTouch Construction optimizes the stresses experienced when the tire footprint comes in contact with the road to promote predictable handling during acceleration, braking and cornering. Its internal structure combines twin steel belts with a polyester cord body. Defender tires are primarily available in T-speed rated 70-, 65-, 60-, 55- and 50-series sizes for 14" through 18" wheel diameters. UTQG: 820 A B *Specific sizes featuring low rolling resistance technology are identified as such on the SIZES tab, as well as on the tire’s SPECS tab on tirerack.com. While initial tire cost is a big part of the decision, consumers should consider three operating costs their tires influence: • Initial purchase price and installation • Vehicle fuel economy • Cost per mile of treadwear Fortunately, for many of today’s vehicle applications, manufacturers are producing tires that can reduce a driver’s total cost of ownership, while possibly making tire buying for the family vehicle a one-time proposition. Total Cost of Ownership Tires are a major purchase most drivers face every three to four years. And for many, the initial purchase price is first and foremost on their mind when choosing replacements. But sometimes drivers can actually spend less by paying more. Using the new Michelin Defender Standard Touring All-Season tire as an example, Michelin established lofty goals for the new tire compared to the HydroEdge line it replaces. They required better all-season traction (achieving 15% more grip in snow) and enhanced fuel-efficiency (17% lower rolling resistance) while retaining long wear (backed by a 90,000-mile warranty*). Tire size 225/60R-16 shown with a RIAL Milano wheel When comparing popular P215/60R16 95T options, a set of Defender tires costs about $600. Defender’s lower rolling resistance will save an estimated 2% in fuel costs throughout the tires’ lifetime compared to the HydroEdge. For a typical driver averaging 30 mpg for 15,000 miles a year, Defender tires will help them save 10 gallons of fuel per year (an approximate $40/year savings) and about 60 gallons of fuel during their full lifetime of six years (for an estimated $240 in fuel savings). Additionally, since the Defender is expected to follow the HydroEdge’s reputation for delivering long wear, drivers will be paying less than onetenth cent per mile for treadwear. Sometimes drivers can spend less by paying more. *Tire Rack recommends drivers consider replacing their tires when they reach 4/32" of remaining tread depth if wet roads are expected in their future. Read more at www.tirerack.com/tirecost 800-981-3783 7 FEATURED T I R E S Proxes R1R Extreme Performance Summer Developed for driving enthusiasts looking for capabilities beyond normal street tire limitations, Proxes R1R tires are engineered to elevate performance in dry and wet conditions. Like all Extreme Performance Summer tires, Proxes R1R tires are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice and should not be stored at temperatures below 15˚ F. The Proxes R1R molds a high-grip, silica-reinforced tread compound into a directional Arrowhead tread design featuring an extra wide footprint to blend handling and performance during dry-road driving with traction in wet conditions. Multi-Width EVAC Channels help remove water from the center of the tread design to increase hydroplaning resistance, while their narrow widths at the shoulders increase block size to enhance steering response and maintain block stiffness during aggressive braking. The tire’s internal structure features an advanced competition-inspired modified radial construction for driving hard through the corners and accelerating onto the straight-aways. Tire size 255/40ZR-17 shown with a TRMotorsports ® C3 wheel Proxes R1R tires are available in V- or W-speed rated 55-, 50-, 45-, 40- and 35-series sizes for 15" through 18" wheel diameters. UTQG: 140 AA A AVID Ascend Standard and Grand Touring All-Season The AVID Ascend is Yokohama’s first tire line manufactured in the United States to feature Orange Oil technology and earn Yokohama’s BluEarth eco-friendly distinction. Developed for the drivers of coupes, sedans, minivans and crossover vehicles, AVID Ascend tires are designed to blend long treadwear, low rolling resistance and all-season traction, even in light snow. Orange g Oil technology uses oil extracted from renewable orange peels to improve the molecular bond between natural na and synthetic rubber to enhance tire treadlife, vehicle fuel efficiency and traction in all seasons. The T BluEarth distinction is awarded to Yokohama’s ecologically oriented tire lines that are designed to deliver environmentally, human and socially friendly solutions for drivers and their vehicles. AVID Ascend tires feature a mildly asymmetric tread design that blends dry handling, water evacuation and wintertime traction. The tire’s internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced by spirally wrapped nylon on top of polyester body plies. The AVID Ascend is available in popular T-, H- or V-speed rated 70-, 65-, 60-, 55-, 50- and 45-series sizes for 15" through 18" wheel diameters. UTQG: 740-800 A A-B Tire size 225/55R-17 shown with an Elbrus I06 wheel COMPETITION TIRES g-Force R1 g-Force T/A Drag Radial 2 Ventus Z214 A6 / R6 D.O.T. Radial Wet D.O.T. Drag Radial Ecsta V710 g-Force R1-S Pilot Sport Cup + / N-Spec / ZP g-Force T/A Drag Radial PZero Corsa Asimmetrico / 2 HEAT CYCLING? SHAVING? PZero Corsa Direzionale Proxes RA1 Proxes R888 Proxes TQ (Drag Radial) ADVAN A048 www.tirerack.com/tiretech Get the ultimate competitive edge! 8 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack TIRE R ACK TESTING PROGR A M W E T RY BE FORE YOU BU Y Tire Rack team members typically compare more tires in one testing season than most people experience on their own vehicles in a lifetime. This first-hand, back-to-back testing under controlled conditions allows our team to offer expert product recommendations based on how, what and where you drive. To keep our evaluations consistent we use identical vehicles, routes and courses. For that matter, the only things we intentionally change are the products being tested. PERFORMANCE TEST TRACK DRIVES DRY AND WET ROAD CONDITIONS It’s not just a test track…it’s truth serum for tires. The purpose-built test track adjacent to our South Bend headquarters allows our team to experience how each product would behave in an emergency situation on the road or during competition on a track. Our team runs multiple laps of our test course to compare the products’ contribution to steering response, handling, braking and cornering capabilities at the limit. Many of today’s tires deliver similar dry weather handling and performance, but the real difference is often discovered when rain makes the roads slippery. Our test track features a sprinkler system that allows us to evaluate traction, handling and braking distances under consistent wet road conditions. We also test tires in the snow when Mother Nature obliges and on the ice of a nearby hockey rink. PANIC STOPPING TESTS REAL WORLD ROAD RIDES Life seldom depends on how fast you go but how quickly you stop can really make a difference. To evaluate the contribution tires make, we conduct straightline braking tests to accurately measure stopping distances. We stabilize the speed at 50 mph and hit the brakes hard enough to engage the anti-lock braking system and bring the vehicle to a complete stop. We run multiple stops on each tire and use a brake performance analyzer to quantify the data and determine average stopping distances. Real World Road Rides take place on a 6.6-mile loop of public roads that includes 65 mph expressway, 55 mph highway and 40 mph county roads that showcase ride comfort, noise quality and handling competence in conditions drivers face every day. We also measure vehicle fuel consumption during approximately 500 miles of driving so we can compare the test tires’ influences on fuel economy. SHARING WHAT WE’VE LEARNED Following every Ride & Drive, our team’s evaluation of each product’s comfort and performance is scored on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the highest. Additionally, each driver’s lap times during the Performance Track Drive are recorded with a competition lap timer and the fastest laps are averaged to help quantify the tire’s performance capabilities on the track. We have found that our team’s driving experience and insightt reflects that of our customers. They are a combination ation of racers, autocrossers and enthusiastss whose evaluations provide an excellent overview rview of the variety of products we test. Afterr all, experience really is the best teacher. JOIN US FOR A FEW LAPS! www.tirerack.com/videos Watch testing videos in our Video Center. You can also read the full test reports to see what we learned and compare the results. View Testing! Testing Performance Summer Run-Flat Tires Testing Eco-Focused Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tires 800-981-3783 9 FEATURED W H E E L S 2012 BMW 328i Sedan with 20" O.Z. Racing Ultraleggera HLT black Ultraleggera HLT Ultra Lightweight! black 19 20 6 special order finishes are available. Center Lock available in every finish. Leggenda Superforgiata white also available: black Ultra Lightweight Forged! black also available: light grey 17 19 (CenterLock Available) o Call t r! Orde Challenge HLT Cortina machined with anthracite accent also available: black Race/Track Applications Only black also available: bright silver 18 Alleggerita HLT Ultra Lightweight! anthracite 16 17 18 (CenterLock Available) 20 7 special order finishes are available. OVER 49 BRANDS! OVER 880 MODELS! www www.tirerack.com/wheels Browse by brand to see our entire collection or enter your make, model and year to see only what fits your vehicle. 10 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack All wheels shown here are tire pressure monitoring system-compatible on most vehicles FEATURED W H E E L S Raijin R iji gunmetal also available: black and hyper silver Fujin 18 (19 2008 Audi A3 2.0T S-Line with 18" Enkei Tuning Series Raijin gunmetal Coming Soon ) black also available: bright silver 17 18 PF01 RPF1 Ultra Lightweight! bright silver also available: black Ultra Lightweight! black also available: gold (17 18) and bright silver 15 16 17 18 15 16 17 18 GP5 SR6 bronze with machined lip also available: black with machind lip (17 18) and gunmetal with machined lip silver machined with clearcoat also available: special brilliant coating and silver 16 17 18 15 16 17 18 Enkei92 Apache II black with machined lip also available: silver with machined lip and gold with machined lip machined with black accent also available: silver machined 15 15 All wheels shown here are tire pressure monitoring system-compatible on most vehicles 800-981-3783 11 FEATURED W H E E L S MR122 MR125 MR120 black with machined lip black also available: matte grey bright silver also available: black 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 17 18 20 2012 Ford Fiesta SES Hatchback with 17" Sparco Assetto Gara orange Assetto Gara matte graphite silver, red, green, gold, white, bright silver, orange and blue 16 17 18 bronze and black 15 16 17 18 RTT524 machined with anthracite accent 16 17 18 12 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack All wheels shown here are tire pressure monitoring system-compatible on most vehicles FEATURED W H E E L S 2012 BMW 328i with 20" ASA GT5 black GT5 chrome also available: silver (17 18) and black GT06 bright silver with machined lip 17 18 19 GT06 black with machined lip 17 18 19 17 18 19 20 BR08 BR09 BR09 titanium with machined undercut black with machined lip hyper silver 17 18 19 17 18 19 17 18 AV8 AV 7 black with machined undercut also available: silver machined with clearcoat machined with anthracite accent also available: chrome 18 19 20 18 19 20 All wheels shown here are tire pressure monitoring system-compatible on most vehicles 800-981-3783 13 FEATURED W H E E L S 2012 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line with 18" Axis XMX matte graphite silver Xfactor XMX Xplode matte graphite silver with machined lip also available: matte silver with machined lip matte silver also available: matte graphite silver anthracite with machined accent also available: black with blue accent 17 18 17 18 17 18 BUILD A TIRE & WHEEL PACKAGE www.tirerack.com/packages Discover the benefits of a Tire & Wheel Package and build one for your vehicle! Free precision mounting and Hunter Road Force™ balancing is included with a Tire & Wheel Package purchase. Package arrives ready to bolt on! Dynasty black also available: chrome All necessary hardware (lugs, center caps, centering rings, etc.) is also included at no additional ccost! 17 18 20 TPMS sensors purchased as part of a Tire & Wheel Package are installed free of charge too. 14 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack Marathon E-Twine bright silver also available: chrome and black silver also available: chrome 16 17 18 20 14 15 16 17 All wheels shown here are tire pressure monitoring system-compatible on most vehicles unless noted otherwise FEATURED W H E E L S TIRE AND WHEEL CARE Painted Wheel Care Kit $25* Closeout! ( $49 value) Wheel Cleaner (35 oz.), Finest Sprayer, 3" Red Pad and Holder, Detail Mitts (2), Paint Sealant (8 oz.), 100% Cotton Cloths (4). Also available for chrome wheels. Total Painted Wheel & Tire Care Kit $35* Closeout! GV4 GV4 black machined with black accent 17 18 20 22 17 18 20 22 ( $79 value) GV5S Wash Bucket, Wheel Cleaner (35 oz.), Finest Sprayer, Detail Mitts (2), Paint Sealant (8 oz.), 3" Red Pad and Holder, 100% Cotton Cloths (4), Long Lasting Tire Dressing (8 oz.), Blue Detail Sponge. Also available for chrome wheels. black also available: machined with black accent 17 18 GV5R machined with black accent also available: black 20 22 Speed Shine $995* • 35 oz. • Perfect between-washes cleaner for vehicles • Quickly creates a brilliant shine Boar’s Hair Wheel Brush $1995* • Safe for clearcoat rcoat and chrome finishes GV6 GV6 machined with black accent also available: black 17 18 chrome 17 18 www.tirerack.com/griots * Plus Shipping · Prices Subject to Change All wheels shown here are tire pressure monitoring system-compatible on most vehicles 800-981-3783 15 FEATURED W H E E L S 2012 Ford F250 Super Duty XLT Super Cab with 20" Dick Cepek GM8 machined with anthracite accent wheels and Dick Cepek Mud Country tires GM7 machined with anthracite accent 17 20 See the line-up of Dick Cepek tires at www.tirerack.com/dickcepek GM8 DC-2 machined with anthracite accent machined with black accent 17 20 15 16 17 18 20 Badlands polished 15 16 17 18 Crusher black with machined lip also available: machined with black accent and black 15 16 17 18 20 MORE TO SEE! www.tirerack.com/ultra See over 40 Ultra wheels. Bolt black with milled accent also available: machined with black accent and black 17 18 20 Gauntlet Dually chrome also available: black 17 16 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack (Front Shown) All wheels shown here are tire pressure monitoring system-compatible on most vehicles FEATURED W H E E L S Force bright PVD also available: black coated with Teflon® 18 17 20 22 Ledge Dually Crawl bright PVD also available: black coated with Teflon® 17 18 20 16 17 Bomb black with milled accent flat black (Front Shown) 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited with 20" KMC XD Series Bomb black with milled accent 18 20 Strike Rockstar Dually Crank black also available: chrome black also available: chrome machined with black accent also available: chrome and black 17 18 20 16 17 (Front Shown) All wheels shown here are tire pressure monitoring system-compatible on most vehicles 17 18 20 800-981-3783 17 BRA K ES brake pads and fluid Stop pping Powerr Low Noise Low Dust Stopping Powerr Low Noise Low Dust Original Pads HPS Pads High Performance Street Provide exceptional stopping power and extended pad life for European vehicles. 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Also availa available: HP Plus Pads and HP SuperDuty Pads Stopping Powerr Low Noise Low Dust ProACT™ Ceramic Pads MOTORSPORTS BRAKE PADS Designed for specific models, ProACT ceramic brake pads reduce brake noise, vibration and harshness while providing a more consistent pedal feel. Ceramic technology also produces ultra-low dusting for cleaner wheels and minimal rotor wear. Fo Track Use Only. Hawk Black, Blue For lue 9012, HT-10, HT-14, DTC-60 and DTC-70 Series. H T eries. Visit www.tirerack.com for temperature Vi ure ranges and recommended use. ra BRAKE FLUID Stopping Powerr Low Noise Low Dust www.tirerack.com/brakefluid Euro Ultra-Premium Ceramic Pads Delivers the same European pedal feel and stopping power as the O.E. pads, without the dust! Approved for use by Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. Also available: Street Performance Pads TECH DETAILS Brembo Sport.EVO 500++ Brake Fluid 250mL $750* www.tirerack.com/braketech ATE TYP 200 Amber Brake Fluid 1L $15* ATE Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid 1L 18 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack $15* * Plus Shipping · Prices Subject to Change Read about upgrades, proper fit and the performance aspects of braking in Brake Tech. brake rotors and more BRAK ES Replacement Rotors • Brembo quality in Original Equipment replacement brake rotors O.E. ENHANCED O.E. REPLACEMENT • Fully compatible with your original brake system • Designed to equal or exceed the performance of the O.E. rotors Premium Rotors Cryo-Stop cryogenically treated also available able • Manufactured using Original Equipment specifications • Deliver durability and appearance-enhancing features at a great price • Feature a black E-coating finish to combat corrosion SLOTTED AND/OR DRILLED HIGH PERFORMANCE STREET PremiumOne™ Rotors • MetaCote protective coating helps resist dirt and corrosion • Groove design helps to reduce brake fade and extend pad life es • O.E. quality, fit and performance for European, domestic and Asian vehicles Sport Slotted and Sport Drilled Rotors • Match Original Equipment dimensions • Provide excellent stopping power while offering a bold, aggressive appearance to enhance the look of wheels Power Alloy and Power Alloy Cryo • Feature a black E-coating finish to combat corrosion w • Although not apparent to the naked eye, rotors treated cryogenically show significant improvements in abrasive wear resistance and durability • Castings have important O.E. details including extractor and set screw holes • 100% fully machined finish including rotor hats MAXIMUM STREET PERFORMANCE/MOTORSPORTS 4000 Series T3 and 4x4 Survival Series • Unique slotted design for extreme stopping power on the road or track • 4x4 Survival Series for larger, heavier trucks and SUVs likely to be towing and hauling heavy loads 5000 Series T3 Rotors • 2-piece, bolt-on design with black alumalite center hat Motorsports SportStop Drilled Rotors Cryogenically treated available able • Thermo-Stability Profiling (TSP) for improved heat management and Thermo-Graphic paint markings for effective heat monitoring Gran Turismo Brake System G-Stop p High H orm Performance Brakeline Kit Providess a m more responsive and firm brake pedal by eliminating ating the spongy feel of stock rubber brake lines. Combines high-performance fixed aluminum brake calipers, large diameter 1- or 2-piece vented brake rotors, brake pads, stainless steel braided brake lines and aircraft quality mounting brackets and hardware. Brake caliper and rotor sizes are selected based on the vehicle’s requirements. In most cases, aluminum calipers are red, silver or black finishes. The rotors feature drilled or slotted surfaces depending on vehicle application and brake system. Rotor style and caliper color vary by application. See them all at www.tirerack.com. 800-981-3783 19 SU SPENS I O N springs, shocks, coil-overs and more 100% Made in Germany Performance Springs O.E. Sport · Sport · Race Depending on the application, most H&R springs are genuine progressive springs for a smooth ride and proper bump absorption. The spring rate increases as they compress for enhanced cornering response, better body control and reduced dive and squat. Street Performance Coil-Over Kit Pro-Kit Springs Lower the vehicle with precision-engineered spring rates for the best handling and aggressive looks without sacrificing ride quality. Pro-Kit Springs usually lower vehicles 1.0" to 1.25". H&R is the originator of the true coil-over, not just a threaded tube, but an actual threaded strut and shock body with an application-specifi c spring. H&R Coil-Overs are developed directly from race track components. Touring Cup Suspension Kit Custom-valved, shortened dampers and lowering springs designed to provide aggressive performance and sleek styling in one package. Suspension Packages s Save 10% versus buying individual components! Pro-Plus Pro-Kit Lowering Springs + Front and Rear Anti-Roll Kit • Reduce fender gap and increase cornering grip and turn-in response • Shorten stopping distance and increase cornering speeds while maintaining ride quality Also available: Anti-Roll Bar, Premium Performance Coil-Over Kit, RSS Club Sport Coil-Over and more! Pro-Street-S Coil-Over Kit • High-performance coil-overs for the street • Rust-free, stainless steel technology • Quick, adjustable lowering from 0.8" up to 3.0" • Vehicle-specific damper tuning • 2-year warranty Also available: Sportline Springs, Sport-Plus, Pro-System Plus, Multi-Pro-R2 Coil-Over Kit and more! Strut-Plus Assembly TVS Stage I Kitt Hotchkis Suspension Sportt Springs and the Hotchkis Sport Anti-Roll Bar Kit are engineered to work together for improved handling during everyday driving, as well as during competition at track or autocross events. Also available: Sport Springs, Anti-Roll Bar Kit, Camber Plates, Camber Links and more! 20 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack Engineered to restore a vehicle’s original ride, handling and control capabilities. Shipped pre-assembled, the Strut-Plus complete corner unit assembly is easier and faster to install than traditional struts. Designed specifically for each domestic or import car, truck, van, minivan or SUV application. AGX Adjustable Gas Shocks and Struts KYB AGX shock absorbers allow easy adjustment of the shock damping rate to tune the vehicle’s performance for the street, strip or track. AGX shock absorbers are externally adjustable, so there is no need to disconnect or remove anything to change settings. Also available: Gas-A-Just Shocks, GR-2/Excel-G Shocks and Struts, MonoMax Shocks and more! shocks, coil-overs and more S U S PE N S I ON PSS10 Coil-Over System The PSS10 Coil-Over System adds a matched performance spring and threaded ride height adjuster to provide a complete suspension system. Ride height and dampening adjustments allow the driver to tune the vehicle’s stance, cornering balance and ride quality to maximize performance. The PSS10 Coil-Over System offers ten adjustment settings and numbered adjusters at the base of the shock body. Touring Class Shocks cks and Struts Original Equipment twin-tube, gas pressure replacement shocks for drivers who want to restore their vehicle’s original ride and handling. Sport Series Shocks For the enthusiast driver who demands superior handling, the Bilstein Sport shocks deliver the highest levels of control. Perfect for use with lowering springs. HD Series Shocks Also available: For most full-size sedans, SUVs and trucks, Bilstein performance shock absorbers and struts provide fade-free performance, improved handling and ride control without sacrificing comfort. The HD Series is ideal for performance driving, heavy hauling and occasional off-road use. PSS9 Coil-Over System STR.T Street Shocks KONI has drawn on decades of high performance shock experience to develop an affordable, performance shock absorber. An excellent O.E. replacement that offers additional stability, control and handling without a harsh ride, the STR.T (pronounced “street”) shock also nicely complements lowering springs and/or anti-roll bar upgrades. FSD Shocks KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) shocks combine excellent road holding and handling with no-compromise comfort levels. Firmness for sporty driving on even road surfaces. Smoothness for a comfortable ride on uneven road surfaces. Also available: Sport Shocks, FSD + Eibach Pro-Kit System, Coil-Over Kit, and more! All KW Coil-Overs feature stainless steel technology for unsurpassed quality and corrosion resistance. Variant 3 Coil-Over Race Technology for the Road and Track with Adjustable Compression and Rebound Damping State-of-the-art motorsport technology for proven performance on the street. The independently adjustable compression and rebound damping allows for custom driving set-ups. The exclusive KW patented system has dual-level valves to provide the adjustment of the rebound damping (comfort) and the compression damping (driving dynamics) in the low-speed range. High-speed settings for driving comfort are preset by KW engineers. Also available: Variant 1, Variant 2 and Clubsport Kit Coil-Overs Specialty Products Company wheel alignmentt and suspension tuning parts and tools. Unsurpassed ed range of vehicle applications and the preferred supplier to professional installers since 1972. ST Coil-Overs by KW Lift and Level Kits Truxxx Lift and Level Kits are designed to correct the nose down attitude of today’s popular trucks and give the appearance of a lifted truck without the expense or hassle of a traditional lift kit. Perfect addition for vehicles using a heavy bumper/winch or snow plow installation. ST Coil-Overs allow you to properly lower your vehicle while offering an improved ride, handling and performance. Modeled after the KW Variant 1 Coil-Overs, ST Coil-Overs are constructed of high-grade steel, heavily galvanized for exceptional rust protection. They feature preset damper settings and are individually height adjustable. Properly engineered with quality construction you can count on, ST Coil-Overs offer a great value. www.tirerack.com/truxxx WHAT FITS MY VEHICLE? www.tirerack.com/suspension Enter your make, model and year to see only the suspension products that fit your vehicle. Appearance and content of kits vary by application. ion. 800-981-3783 80 21 LIG H TI NG AND W IP E R S Super Sporza Silicone w/Spoiler Wiper Blades $21-24 per blade* A modified version of the Super Silicone Wiper with a lightweight UV-resistant spoiler to hold this blade down under high speeds. Super Silicone Wiper Blades $17-24 per blade* Super Plasma GT-X, Intense White, e, Xtreme White Plus and Plasma Ion n Yellow • Bulb types available: D1S, D2R, D2S, D3S, D4R, D4S, H1, H3, H4, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H13, HB1, HB2, HB3, HB4, HB5, T6, T10 x 37, T10 x 41, W2, 168, 880, 881, 1156, 1157, 3156, 3157, 7440, 7443, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008. Also available: Driving lamp PIAA’s Super Silicone Wiper Blades have a revolutionary silicone insert that means cleaner windshields and greater visibility. Forza Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blades $30-32 per blade* PIAA’s Forza Hybrid Silicone wipers feature a side-spring frame design that provides optimum contact pressure across the length of the blade. kits, fog lamp kits and more! High Performance Bulbs • Produces a brighter, whiter light that is closer in color and temperature to actual daylight. • Bulb types available: D1S, D2R, D2S, H1, H2, H3, H4, H7, H9, H11, H13, HB1, HB2, HB3, HB4, HB5, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007 and 9008. Also available: LED lamps and more! Rear Beam and Rear Arm Type Wiper Blades $1095 -1295 per blade* Available in Hook-Lock connector style only. Valeo Rear Wiper Blades are developed to replace O.E. wiper blades with the same fit, form and function. With sizes for most applications, Valeo Rear Wiper Blades are easy to install and a perfect match. PERFORMA N C E A C C E S S OR I E S Max Energy Power Programmer For Late Model Cars and Trucks Max Energy Sport Power Programmer For Late Model Imports The Max Energy and Max Energy Sport offer specific features for your make, model and year including: Airaid intake systems, PowerAid throttle body spacers and OEM replacement filters offer high quality filtration solutions and power enhancements for a wide range of today’s trucks, SUVs and cars. Utilizing the latest filtration technology, Airaid’s SynthaMax high-tech air filters are 100% synthetic, non-oiled and easily washable with mild household detergents. • RPM “rev” Limiter • Top-Speed Limiter • 0-60 mph Electronic Throttle Restriction Check www.tirerack.com for more product information and the latest applications! • Read & Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) • Internet Updateable Hypertech products will not void your factory warranty and have a 30-day, money-back, satisfaction guarantee. www.tirerack.com/hypertech WANT TO SEE MORE? www.tirerack.com/accessories Find out more about the products shown here and shop our entire selection of lighting, wipers and other accessories. Lightweight Racing ing Batteries High Performance Street/Competition Battery for 4-Cylinder Through V8 Engines • Six sizes available to suit your application: 6, 9, 11.5, 15, 17, 21 lb. • Most sizes available in grey or carbon wrap • Acid-free technology • Universal mount kit included 22 www.tirerack.com/insidetrack * Plus Shipping · Prices Subject to Change T I RE R AC K S P O N S OR S HI P S Knowledgeable driving instructors teach students to control their own vehicles in emergency situations. TIRE RACK STREET SURVIVAL ® IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN DRIVING. IT’S ABOUT LIVING! Tire Rack Street Survival®, a national non-profit teen driving program, teaches teens skills that will help them stay alive behind the wheel. Teenagers learn from knowledgeable enthusiast driving coaches how their actions govern a car’s responses, what the limits of their vehicles are and how to avoid accidents entirely. Unlike traditional driver education programs based on classroom theory and simple vehicle maneuvers, the Tire Rack Street Survival® program improves driver competence through hands-on experiences in real-world driving situations. OPEN FOR REGISTRATION To register for a Tire Rack Street Survival school in your area (or request one) follow the links from www.tirerack.com or visit www.streetsurvival.org. 10 Years of Lappin’ Working with local members of the BMW Car Club of America, Sports Car Club of America, Porsche Club of America and other like-minded enthusiast organizations, Tire Rack Street Survival® utilizes local, knowledgeable volunteers to conduct a program that in 2012 will result in almost 100 days of instruction across the country. 2012 TIRE RACK ONE LAP OF AMERICA TIRE RACK CELEBRATED “10 YEARS OF LAPPIN’” AS SPONSOR OF BROCK YATES’ ONE LAP OF AMERICA IN WHICH 830 VEHICLES HAVE COVERED OVER 44,000 MILES TO COMPETE IN 214 TIMED EVENTS. With almost 3,300 road miles and 19 timed events in just eight days, the 71 teams journeyed to many of America’s premier racetracks and motorsports country clubs. In addition to the Tire Rack test track, this year’s event included South Bend Motor Speedway, Autobahn Country Club, Mid-America Motorplex, Hallet Motor Racing Circuit, High Plaines Raceway, Motorsports Park Hastings, Brainerd International Raceway and Road America. This year’s Tire Rack Wet Skidpad Challenge was won by the 2009 Nissan GT-R driven by Todd Treffert (shown at left) with his Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires generating an average wet cornering force of 0.922g. The final event, the Tire Rack Dry Skidpad Challenge, was won by Rene von Richthofen driving his 2012 Nissan GT-R generating an average cornering force of 1.082g on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. For much of the event, the 2010 Nissan GT-R of Leh Keen, Douglas Wilks and Lawrence Richard (shown upper right) was chased by five other Nissan GT-Rs, as well as a Dodge Viper, Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 997 Turbo S. And while Leh Keen had to miss Road America and the final skidpad challenge to fulfill his Grand-Am racing obligations, it was his co-drivers, Douglas Wilks and Lawrence Richard, who brought the car home to TopSpeed Motorsports’ third consecutive victory. 800-981-3783 23 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TIRERACK.COM 7101 Vorden Parkway South Bend, Indiana 46628 Advice from Our Team of Experts Shop When it is Convenient for You 800-981-3783 TIRERACK.COM M - F: 8am - 8pm Eastern · Sat: 9am - 4pm Eastern 8,000 OVER INDEPENDENT RECOMMENDED INSTALLERS NATIONWIDE SCAN THIS CODE and enter your ZIP Code to find an installer near you! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! 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