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Old 04-03-2012, 02:25 AM
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Default Tire Choice

Kumho Ecsta ast
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falken ziex 502
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maxxis mav7
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lexani lx-7

thoughts? I haven't run any of these manufactures, looking for advice.
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Old 04-03-2012, 02:38 AM
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I suggest:

Falken 912

Hankook V12 EVO


Dunlop Tires


Michelin Tires



Stay away from Kumho, Nexen & Chinese manufactured tires
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Old 04-03-2012, 03:39 AM
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I have Nitto INVO tires. Aggressive tread, love em. Super... Traction-y Bought them on Amazon, 3.99 next day air.

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Old 04-03-2012, 05:09 AM
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Falken 912s
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Old 04-03-2012, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TeeCizzle
I suggest:

Falken 912

Hankook V12 EVO


Dunlop Tires


Michelin Tires



Stay away from Kumho, Nexen & Chinese manufactured tires
+1 it all goes based off how much you are willing to spend
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Old 04-03-2012, 12:31 PM
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I have Kumho Ecstas on my '08. Came with the car. I'm not impressed with them at all. I'll likely go with Continental DWS in the fall. I require good all season tires for Ohio winters.
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Goodyear eagle GTs. I'm on my second set. Pretty decent in the snow also.
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Old 04-03-2012, 04:34 PM
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i suggest generals. they great tires for the money. I have the altimax hp and they last over 50k on my last set! they have new ones now that have even higher ratings. just a suggestion!
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Dunlop Direzza 101's are nice they are a good daily tire. they do terrible in snow though. mine lasted me over a year with a bad alignment.
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