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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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I will pick up my 5zigen sport engine mesh rims on monday I think. I get payd on wed. i m looking for tires.I'm getting hooked up woth tires.gonna get them at 10%above cost.I drive everyday. so I need something that will last me a good period of time. also, will 235 be too wide? will it rub?
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I will pick up my 5zigen sport engine mesh rims on monday I think. I get payd on wed. i m looking for tires.I'm getting hooked up woth tires.gonna get them at 10%above cost.I drive everyday. so I need something that will last me a good period of time. also, will 235 be too wide? will it rub?

What size are the wheels? what's the width? what's the offset? what kind of driving do you do?
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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wheels are 18x7.5 +35offset .I'm on progress springs.I drive a lot I suppose. mostly highway
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225/40/18's. 235's may be a little wide for the wheels but they're fit/ With the offset you shouldn't have a rubbing issue but I could be wrong. I don't know a whole lot about the progess springs.

As far as tires it's really up to you. Yokohama, Toyo, Nitto, ect are all really good tires. Stay away from Dunlop though they're junk.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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anyone!??? 235? I wanna be a lil bit diff I have a list of tires I saw.I help!.
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toyo proxes 4
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I have stock rims.. but I have some Kumho Esta 711 and they're great.. Much better than stock... and they are sticky... For the money.. I paid like 50 a tire becuase tirerack was having a sale on them... you can't complain..
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how long do they last?
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I haven't worn em out yet, still very new...but i've heard only great things:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...145201&start=0
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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also dunlop are good tires too.. they just odn't last as long as advertised... lol.. but if you have tread warranty.. that doesn't matter if you take care of your tires...
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Theres a new tire thats out that is soooo Sweet. They are made in Holland and are huge over in Europe. I am looking to pick up a set. Heres alink to the site. Let me know if your interested.

http://www.vredestein.com/Banden_Ban...1&BandtypeID=3

hey may be to big for your ride though, unless your riding a big rim.

They have some others. I just thought this was a unique tire
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Originally Posted by jbae1221
also dunlop are good tires too.. they just odn't last as long as advertised... lol.. but if you have tread warranty.. that doesn't matter if you take care of your tires...
Personally I'll never own another set of Dunlop tires again. Hands down worst set of tires I ever had and they wear out really fast.

Tire life depends on your driving and the treadwear on the tire. There is a # on every set of tires that says "treadwear" right before it. The higher the # the longer the tire will last (in theory) The stock Bridgestone's that come on most tC's have a treadwear of 160 which is really low. Hence the reason they wear quicker.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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what would you recommend josh? falkens? toyo? im at 13k miles ima need them soon when it comes to 20k
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so here is the list :

falken ziex ze 512
toyo proxes fz4
toyo proxes 4
falken fk452
falken azenis rt615
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i have a set of goodyear eagle f1 GS-D3 on and they are awesome and traction in the rain is superb i love them... 4 months old and they still look brand new... i used to havea set of nitto 450s and those are good too but i think i like the goodyears better... i love the tread pattern
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how much did they cost you?
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The best tires I've ever had are Yokohama's and I'm on my second set of them now. Another guy here in the parts room swears by Nitto's. For the money Kumho is not a bad tire either. Toyo is another really good tire. I know A LOT of people who have had them with no issues. Don't know anyone with Falkens so I can't say.

Yokohama
Nitto
Toyo
Kumho
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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what kind of yokohomas?
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yokohoma advans?
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That will all depend on your driving. I have a set of AS430's and I drive hard. They're great. Quite on the highway, smooth ride, and the handling is great.



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