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Old 03-10-2008, 04:43 PM
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Default So im looking to buy tires...

Specifically Kumho SPT's or BFGoodrich g-Forces. Or any other decent summer at a good price. Desired size is 205/50/15

I know theres got to be some people that work at tire/alignment places and get them for cheap. ANyone wanna hook a brotha up?
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there are better tires for the money
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ucb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there are better tires for the money </TD></TR></TABLE>

I concur.
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Any recomendations then??
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some nankangs

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Default Re: So im looking to buy tires... (JohnD1079)

check out vulcantire.com if you haven't. that's where i've found the best prices on falkens anyways.
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Default Re: So im looking to buy tires... (JohnD1079)

You do know we have a wheel and tire forum, right? Spend ten minutes in there and I can guarantee you'll find the best tires for your application and the best places to find them.
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Im mad cuz i lost an ebay auction for kumho SPTs by $2 becasue i wasnt there to bid Woulda cost me $215 for 4 brand new tires plus gas and tolls out to the Jersey Shore.
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I recently bought some Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1. Potenza RE-01R performance for 80% of the cost.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ucb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there are better tires for the money </TD></TR></TABLE>

Better performance tires for money than Kumho Ecsta SPT? Orly?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SilentEdge &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You do know we have a wheel and tire forum, right? Spend ten minutes in there and I can guarantee you'll find the best tires for your application and the best places to find them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I could care less about the best application for me. I am not tracking nor driving like a manic. All its for is some Daily Driving with a once a week(or 2 weeks), spirited driving. Im more worried about cost than the amount of grip bc chances are i wont even push whatever tires i get to the max.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xtrac1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I recently bought some Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1. Potenza RE-01R performance for 80% of the cost. </TD></TR></TABLE>

They dont make 205's for 15 in rims . 195 only.
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Default Re: So im looking to buy tires... (JohnD1079)

Id venture to say that it isnt exactly a "195" tire, its prob a tad wider. Not to mention its treadwear is the same as an azenis/rs2.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xtrac1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I recently bought some Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1. Potenza RE-01R performance for 80% of the cost. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Werd s0n, I might ditch my R-comps and run these at the track to hone my driving skill some more
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wakedoe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Better performance tires for money than Kumho Ecsta SPT? Orly?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yah rly
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ucb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Werd s0n, I might ditch my R-comps and run these at the track to hone my driving skill some more </TD></TR></TABLE>

Get some all season tires. That'll really teach you car control.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The Destroyer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Id venture to say that it isnt exactly a "195" tire, its prob a tad wider. Not to mention its treadwear is the same as an azenis/rs2. </TD></TR></TABLE>
treadwear ratings are for internal comparison only

i.e. you cant compare a falken 200 to a dunlop 200.

ive driven on my fair share of tires, i like falken, hankook and federal the most.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xtrac1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Get some all season tires. That'll really teach you car control. </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol im rollin on all-seasons now for the street, I like to make em howl
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lol
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SPT treadwear 340, lol. There are tons of better tires for the monies. Especially at 90 bucks a pop on tire rack. You can find azenis/rs2's in the 80's on edge racing, although they seem to be out of stock.

And if you dont want something with that low of a treadwear there are still tires like the es100's that are a 280.
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yeah but the ES100s suck donkey ****
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Im aware as I have them.

Edit: And they will be replaced before the next event.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ucb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

lol im rollin on all-seasons now for the street, I like to make em howl </TD></TR></TABLE>

Tires aren't happy unless they sing!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JohnD1079 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


They dont make 205's for 15 in rims . 195 only. </TD></TR></TABLE>

The one level below the Direzza Sport Z1 is the Direzza DZ101 and they have 205/50-15.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...DZ101
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Yeah but the dz101 is nothing like the Z1.

It like ze512 to the rt615.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The Destroyer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah but the dz101 is nothing like the Z1.

It like ze512 to the rt615. </TD></TR></TABLE>

True. There aren't as many options if you're looking for an extreme summer tire in the size he needs.


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