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09-02-2006, 03:05 PM
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Buying new tires
well im going to get all new tires...Im getting 245/40/18, but I dont know tires so heres where I need help...Whats the best tires for around $130?
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09-02-2006, 09:29 PM
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Re: Buying new tires
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09-02-2006, 09:40 PM
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Re: Buying new tires
be sure to pay attention to the tread rating number. higher the number, the longer the tread should last. i'm running Yokohama Avid V4S tires with a 500AA tread rating.
you can read more about tire ratings and other stuff here http://www.safercars.gov/Tires/Index.htm. also, the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) is well explained there as well.
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93 3000GT base K&N | long tube headers | 3sx crank pulley| testpipe | Addco front/rear sway bars (3SX) | rear strut bar & front 3-point strut bar (by JonVr4 on 3Si) | solid motor mounts | LSD insert | KYB GR-2 struts | intrax springs | adj. control arms | ss brake lines | 16% taller 5th gear (teamrip.com) | H4 conversion | push-button start | datalogger | HKS S-AFR | PLX WB O2 coming soon: adj. cam gears | bi-xenon HID retrofit |
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09-02-2006, 09:49 PM
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Re: Buying new tires
Kumho Ecsta ASX.
420AA. pretty good rating for the price. i think discount tire direct does free shipping.
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09-02-2006, 09:55 PM
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Re: Buying new tires
tirerack is having a sale on Bridgestone Potenzas for like 150 i think. Those are phenomenal tires, assuming your not gonna be driving in the winter.
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09-02-2006, 10:28 PM
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Re: Buying new tires
I have the Yokohama Avid V4Ss as well and love 'em! And yes, discounttires do free shipping. Really quick too for free shipping! And if you need them soon, you should call to order since it'll be processed faster (or at least that's what the guy said).
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09-03-2006, 01:09 AM
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Re: Buying new tires
sLADe, how long have you had your tires (months, miles)? how much tread is left?
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09-03-2006, 03:42 AM
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Re: Buying new tires
They're still pretty much brand new. I've had them on for less than a month (got 'em installed on August 11) so I guess a lot of thread still left. I'll check to give you the exact miles tomorrow....
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09-05-2006, 04:26 PM
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Re: Buying new tires
I have Sumitomo HTRZIIs from tirerack, the 18"s were around $125 each if I remember right. They aren't bad. I've been running them since I got hte vr4. I'm gonna try something else next time around, but for the price they aren't bad. Just be aware they aren't ideal for driving in the snow.
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09-05-2006, 04:42 PM
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Re: Buying new tires
Meh, my next tyer is going to be a toyo or somthing like that, they are road legal slicks...........
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09-05-2006, 04:44 PM
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Re: Buying new tires
^all fine and good if you only drive in the dry, lol
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