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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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These thing are terrible...I chirp the tires feathering the clutch at 1000 RPM's.


Thats all the QQ I got for ya.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Westrock2000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">These thing are terrible...I chirp the tires feathering the clutch at 1000 RPM's.


Thats all the QQ I got for ya. </TD></TR></TABLE>

yep, I couldn't agree more. i want new-225's so bad but maybe i'll ride out the winter with these ones since this is my daily now
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Agreed, they're horrible. You think they're bad on the street though... try doing an auto-x on them!
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Agreed. My first "mod" for every Honda I have ever had is tires. Most important parts on your car. What's the point of starting engine and suspension work if you can't transmit their improvements to the ground? Plus, you always have alright new tires sitting around if need a replacement in a pinch.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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you must not have the sumer tires then.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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I had no complaints on my stock tires, but I had the summer tires : Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2s. I'm guessing everyone else in this thread had the regular tires. The PE2s were a really nice tire, and they lasted longer than I thought they would. Nice wet/dry traction, would've bought them again but I got a really good deal on a set of Dunlops.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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the all season are terrible. quiet yes very quiet. 40k miles out of them def. $200 wholesale on tirerack!!! i cant wait to put on some Goodyear All seasons. Cant remember the full name.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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yeah those tires are crap, no good at all. And dont even get me started on how they drive in the rain... I nearly ended up in the ditch a few times b/c of them. I got some ventus hr11. And they are great, no probs at all so far and ive been giving them hell.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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summer tires will definitely help.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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i love my stock michelins :shrugs:
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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I got the PE2s. They are nice but I wouldn't get them again. Lots of better summer tires out there for the money IMO. Even the RE-01R is the same price as the PE2 on tire rack and that one is a whole different class in terms of performance. I tried the base Michelins on my uncle's RSX-sand they are indeed garbage. Even worse than the re92 that came stock on my old prelude.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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Mine came with Summer tires. They suck. Get real tires and you'll realize that.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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My cost on 225/45/17 Falken Azenis RT-615 is $103.00
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My cost on 225/45/17 Falken Azenis RT-615 is $103.00</TD></TR></TABLE>

how?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pr3d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

how? </TD></TR></TABLE>

alot of places sell them within a few dollars of that price, like edge racing @ $107

http://edgeracing.com/tires/2254517/

they are currently sold out

Discount Tire gets $135 for that tire in that size.

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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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I have a wholesale account with discount tire. If you are interested PM me and I can quote you a price.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Westrock2000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">These thing are terrible...I chirp the tires feathering the clutch at 1000 RPM's. </TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pr3d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yep, I couldn't agree more. </TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Prelusion98 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Agreed, they're horrible. You think they're bad on the street though... try doing an auto-x on them!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sell them to me for cheap then...let me know.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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In the original thread I was referring to Michelin Pilot MXM4. Azenis would be a great upgrade, I run them on the Lotus as a good performance/price tire.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 02:09 AM
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the stock michelin wear quick
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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i just bought a set of rims with bfgoodrich g sport. i could feel my car pull harder.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:43 AM
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13k miles and i need new tires already... i got told that yesterday from the dealership... i guess its time to get new rims
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Need help picking tires for my '06 Civic Si, i wanna keep the good steering response on curves, and the ride comfort i got with the Michelin Pilot MXM4 that came stock but good for the snow in NY its not a lot but sometimes it gets bad. I wanna hear any good ideas, any tires out there can match what i need?
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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I just got a set of 225/45/17 Kumho Ecsta ASX. I was just wondering if anybody had any experience with these and tell me how they were. Thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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i have slpaed on the Falken Azenis RT-615 and have no complaints, major upgrade on handling
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