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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 03:52 AM
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I was looking at the tire & wheel packages over at www.tires.com and they have some good deals I think. A lot of them are going for around $800 for the 16" tires and the rims that go along with them.
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 04:33 AM
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It's not all the price, it's the price and the quality of the tires and rims your getting.

imo, only get 16s if your going for a light weight wheel and more of a racer type look. If you want show get 17s.
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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get Yokohama AVS (very recommended), or Pirelli P7000 (it's Pirelli), or Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 (SCCA mag tests hav shown 2B=2 Michelin Pilot Sport (Viper OEM tyres)
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 10:39 AM
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If you're just gonna get POS tires, you'll be very disapointed with ride quality and handling. If you want the best, get the Potenza S-03's..right now, they are the best performing street legal tire on the market. www.tirerack.com
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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What kind of 15-16" tires should I go with? Potenza? Where are they? I couldnt find them on that site. I am looking for a tire that for the most part isnt all that expensive. Maybe around $75-125 a tire at the most. I want a quality tire but not spend a million bucks. I should change them every how often again>?
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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i'm not too sure about brands and all but you should really buy the best... you're life is riding on those tires afterall
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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the dunlop sp sport a2 ... or somethin like that... is rated the best tire by consumer reports, they can be found for around 75 bucks a piece depending on size, thats how much my 205/60/15's were, they have impressed me so far, we'll see as ice and snow come around
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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Yeah Ill look into those Dunlop SP Sport A2 tires. 15"
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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Here are some opinions of the Dunlop tires, go for around $65-70 each I think.

http://discounttire.epinions.com/Dun...rformance_Tire

Here are some opinions of another tire I am seriously considering buying. Seems like a better choice---

http://discounttire.epinions.com/Yok...rformance_Tire

Yokohama tires, seem excellent.
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by MonStar
What kind of 15-16" tires should I go with? Potenza? Where are they? I couldnt find them on that site. I am looking for a tire that for the most part isnt all that expensive. Maybe around $75-125 a tire at the most. I want a quality tire but not spend a million bucks. I should change them every how often again>?
The Potenza S-03's will run you about $550 a set. It will drastically improve handling, braking, acceleration, road feel, and comfort. That's what you can buy if you want the best.

Go to www.tirerack.com, do some research.
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