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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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now days theres so many tire brands out there its insane...

i ordered a wheel/tire package from wheelsnext.com and the rims came mounted with Nexen n3000 tires...never even herd of that brand and they turned out to be really nice tires, so far no problems and the tread is holding up awsome
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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toyo proxies
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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any experience with Cooper Zeon ZPT?
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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kumho ecsta asx , kumho ecsta 711's , kumho mx , yokohama avs es100
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 03:57 AM
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Ive been running Toyo Proxes 4's for over a year now...I have approx 30,000 miles on the them and they need replacing...I liked them but looking to get more miles out of my next set...

Thinking of going with the Falken 512's...
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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Also, been looking at the Fuzion brands? Anyone have experience with them?
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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is anyone running/ or can recommend any of the Dunlop line of tires ?
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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dunlops dont have the best grip , are VERY noisy and are expensive.
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
dunlops dont have the best grip , are VERY noisy and are expensive.
right on.

I hear Michelin Harmonys get the highest milage out of all Michelins ..... and for a 15" I think they are about $80 (probably the longest wearing tire out on the market period)
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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You can't go wrong with BFGs. Remember that if you spend the money and get a good set of tires, you'll have them for many many happy miles. If you want to go the cheaper route, you could save $20 per tire and complain about them for 20 - 30 thousand miles.

As always, listen to Tomas. He knows his stuff.
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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Why are my ears burning? Oh! I see. Did I say something?

BFG Traction T/A tires are extremely long wearing, and decent for noise, cut-in, dry, and wet traction. I happen to run 185/65TR15 Traction T/As.

If one is concerned about treadwear, check the Federally required treadwear number on tires you might be interested in. Some are quite surprising.

(Going back to sleep. )

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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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kinda like the factory Bridgestones that's a 160 treadwear
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