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Old 06-24-2002, 07:45 AM
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Default What tires to get?

I'm thinking of getting a new set of tires - I currently have 17 inch Toyo Proxes FZ4's and even though the tread life has been much better than my old Falkens, they are way too noisy and they are definitely not meant for wet weather, even though they're supposed to be all-season tires.

What brands/models would you guys recommend?
Old 06-24-2002, 07:48 AM
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Kumhos. Best bang for the buck.
Old 06-24-2002, 07:56 AM
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Old 06-24-2002, 09:11 AM
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For 17s there's:
Toyo T1S
Kumho 712s
BFG g-force TA KDs (although I don't know exactly the right sizes they carry)
Yokohama A520s - had these but they got loud as they wore down.
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Old 06-24-2002, 02:43 PM
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kumho ecsta supra 712s on right now

great in the rain, and in dry weather......been told NOT to drive with them in the snow b/c you wont be able to stop, go, turn etc.....great warm weather tires though...should be able to get the 205/40/17's for around 80/tire online
Old 06-24-2002, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by XScarAudio
kumho ecsta supra 712s on right now

great in the rain, and in dry weather......been told NOT to drive with them in the snow b/c you wont be able to stop, go, turn etc.....great warm weather tires though...should be able to get the 205/40/17's for around 80/tire online
Most ultra high performance tires are like that - that's why you get winter tires.
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Old 06-24-2002, 05:39 PM
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Medium Priced tires, ~$95-120 Bridgestone Potenza RE730.

they are awsome.
Old 06-24-2002, 05:58 PM
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I'm getting Kuhmo 712s within the week so I would say go with them. You get free Momo Sunglasses if you buy before 7/4/02 I think.
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I've always liked the Falken GRb's
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Originally posted by CivicSiRacer


Most ultra high performance tires are like that - that's why you get winter tires.
yeah...i know, just wanted to state the point...dont know how much they know about tires


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