Are these tires any good? Hercules Raptis Wr1's

DjSquall · 07-07-2014, 06:59 PM

PSS are amazing.

OP, you know what to do 👍

onzedge · 07-07-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DjSquall

PSS are amazing.

OP, you know what to do ��

Mt Tam I am · 07-07-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

PSS are fantastic.

I am using S04s right now and think they are great as well. If you don't feel like spending on PSS they are a very good choice.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

PSS are the way to go, unless you go with the S04, which are also quite good.

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Originally Posted by DjSquall

PSS are amazing.

OP, you know what to do 👍

You are already losing traction in the corners. Do the above recommended.

ZeroZeta · 07-07-2014, 07:59 PM

OP - I never heard of this tire brand and really couldn't find much info about them.

Basically it doesn't look like it was designed to be the high performing tire you might have expected.

My advice is to drive like a granny until you get rims then you use them as a second set of knock around/temp tires. ie be a safe driver first.

Ubetit · 07-07-2014, 08:43 PM

The widest tire I could find in the Rapist is a 255/35/20 for $89. My bicycle tires were almost that much.

ajc1884 · 07-08-2014, 07:13 AM

Well looks like its time to save up for a good set of tires. Till then ill drive like grandpa in the corners.
..they haven't lost traction when I punch it in a straight line...these tires confuse me...

ill report back in a few hundred miles when they are properly broken in.

onzedge · 07-08-2014, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ajc1884

Well looks like its time to save up for a good set of tires. Till then ill drive like grandpa in the corners.
..they haven't lost traction when I punch it in a straight line...these tires confuse me...

ill report back in a few hundred miles when they are properly broken in.

Good luck.

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2014, 07:22 AM

I know I can't be the only one...

onzedge · 07-08-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I know I can't be the only one...

2011 Nismo#91 · 07-08-2014, 08:11 AM

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The company (Hercules) was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio with a representative office in Guangzhou, China; a distribution center in Findlay, Ohio; and a warehouse location in Shandong, China.

Cheap Chinese tire.

ajc1884 · 07-08-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Cheap Chinese tire.

DAM.. u people got me scared as hell of these tires. I feel like going today and have them replaced and trashed.

what should I get?
Michelin A/S 3?
Hanhook Ventus V12?
Michelin PSS ?

I wont track car....I want something quiet and comfortable..BUT that doesn't lose traction in the curves...( screw u Hercules

)
whats my best option??

jpkirk · 07-08-2014, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Cheap Chinese tire.

Should be good for doing donuts and burnouts. In a safe and legal manner mind you.

That'll get the rears worn out real fast.

ssmoked · 07-08-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ajc1884

DAM.. u people got me scared as hell of these tires. I feel like going today and have them replaced and trashed.

what should I get?
Michelin A/S 3?
Hanhook Ventus V12?
Michelin PSS ?

I wont track car....I want something quiet and comfortable..BUT that doesn't lose traction in the curves...( screw u Hercules

)
whats my best option??

I am currently running A/S 3 and I love them. They will last you longer than PSS and traction is very good at launches and corners.
I also had V12. Don't get those. After mine were half way used, traction was like zero specially straight line.

jpkirk · 07-08-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ajc1884

DAM.. u people got me scared as hell of these tires. I feel like going today and have them replaced and trashed.

what should I get?
Michelin A/S 3?
Hanhook Ventus V12?
Michelin PSS ?

I wont track car....I want something quiet and comfortable..BUT that doesn't lose traction in the curves...( screw u Hercules

)
whats my best option??

The other thing to do is go out to the TireRack.com and look at their comparisons. Many reviews of many different tires. Many things to take into consideration. PSS are rockin tires but not good in cold temperatures. If the Z is your daily driver, and you will drive it in the winter in PA, and you can't afford another set of wheels with more reasonable winter tires, that could be a problem. Do the research and make a decision that fits your driving across the entire year.

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ajc1884

DAM.. u people got me scared as hell of these tires. I feel like going today and have them replaced and trashed.

what should I get?
Michelin A/S 3?
Hanhook Ventus V12?
Michelin PSS ?

I wont track car....I want something quiet and comfortable..BUT that doesn't lose traction in the curves...( screw u Hercules

)
whats my best option??

If you don't mind the cost, PSS. Bridgestone Potenza S04 is another good option that doesn't cost quite as much.

Stay away from the V12.

07-07-2014, 06:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	PSS are amazing. OP, you know what to do 👍 onzedge and mayday813 like this. __________________ My Z did p0rn

07-07-2014, 07:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 12	OP - I never heard of this tire brand and really couldn't find much info about them. Basically it doesn't look like it was designed to be the high performing tire you might have expected. My advice is to drive like a granny until you get rims then you use them as a second set of knock around/temp tires. ie be a safe driver first. ajc1884 likes this. Last edited by ZeroZeta; 07-07-2014 at 08:03 PM.

07-07-2014, 08:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	The widest tire I could find in the Rapist is a 255/35/20 for $89. My bicycle tires were almost that much. m4a1mustang, jpkirk and mishuko like this.

07-08-2014, 07:13 AM	#21 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	Well looks like its time to save up for a good set of tires. Till then ill drive like grandpa in the corners. ..they haven't lost traction when I punch it in a straight line...these tires confuse me... ill report back in a few hundred miles when they are properly broken in. __________________ 2009 370z w/ sport package - manual tranny 2012 370z Touring - automatic tranny

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