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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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So now that it is spring i jacked my car up and was about to put my SH wheels on (as opposed to the ugly @ss steelies with snow tires) and the front yokahama A520's are bald......wahhhh. Where is the best place to order tires from ($$ wise)?? Thanks in advance. Also, If you want to suggest another tire for the front be my guest. My friend had some sick @ss Falkin something or other and it looked sticky as hell.....but i think they were expensive.
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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discount tire direct has good prices and free shipping www.tires.com
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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he might have had the falken azenis sport (one of the mot sticky and stif sidewalled street tires available)

and believe it or not they arent that expensive

though they have a really low tread rating and wont last long at all
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 02:57 PM
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yeah i think that was it, and yeah i think it lasted him the spring and summer
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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where can i get the azeni's and how much do they run for stock rims? I've been considering getting the KUmho 712's for the summer; supposed to be pretty grippy and they're VERY cheap!
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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http://www.onlinetires.com seems pretty cheap.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 07:47 AM
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will 205/50R15 fit a stock 4g rim? my current tires are 205/55R15
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 08:15 AM
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will 205/50R15 fit a stock 4g rim? my current tires are 205/55R15
yes the will fit... they will just be slightly lower profile.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 08:19 AM
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thats what I figured, but wasn't sure. thanks
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 11:00 AM
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speedometer will be off slightly.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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I'm not worried about that, I just dont want to order tires that wont fit when I try to put them on.
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 05:53 AM
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http://www.tirerack.com
http://www.discounttiredirect.com

Used both a few times and have to say they are great, tireracks customer service is outstanding I dont think I have delt with a better online company ever.
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 06:24 AM
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i bought my winter tires and my old prelude wheels and tires from tire rack and i liked their service. guess ill stick with them again. I didnt see those falkin tires on their web site though. anyone know where I can get those?
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 06:39 AM
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I got my falkens through discount tire direct quick shipping and pertty good price (since it inculed shipping) the tire is cheaper if you look around but once shipping gets tacked on it becomes a differnt issue. Tire rack does not carry falken for some reason.
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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imo, i would establish a good relationship with a local shop. that way when you have a flat or something you are covered. sometimes the extra cost is worth it.
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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Tirerack.com
Great service, my tires were shipped in two days, and I only paid 230$ for 4 yokohama AV ES 100's and that included shipping.
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