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kumo ecsta 711's or falken ziez ze512's

Old May 26, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Default kumo ecsta 711's or falken ziez ze512's

need new tires.. both are around the same price
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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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actually theyre basically the same.. 189.54 for the kumho's on tirerack.. 192 for the falkens on tires.com
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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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z512's.

i had the 711's on my teg for awhile, and they lasted longer but the grip wasnt as good as the falkens....although the falkens weren't "great" but for the price, they were pretty decent.
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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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im prolly gonna go w/the falkens
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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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I've had both, and I like the Falkens more.
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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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Tire kingdom had the same prices when i was shopping, so you don't have to ship. They also match prices and will haggle. Might wanna check if you have one locally.

Only $10 to mount/balance too
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sinthetiq
actually theyre basically the same.. 189.54 for the kumho's on tirerack.. 192 for the falkens on tires.com
taking advantage of the free shipping off tires.com?
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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don't expect much grip out of the 711's... thats why I put them on my rear wheels :rick:
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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anything bu 711s, atleast go for the 712s
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Old May 26, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosmo M3
anything bu 711s, atleast go for the 712s
Actually the 711s have more grip than the 712s. I've driven on both on the same car and the 711s are more dry grip. Whereas the 712s are more wet
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