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Old 12-28-2008, 11:21 PM
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just wondering what type of tires you guys r running on 18's? looking for something not too heavy, hand somewat of along treadlife, can handle the rain without hydroplaning, great dry handling and quiet and comfy. just wanna know what tires you guys r using, thanks, i'm in cali btw and running the bf goodrich all season g force supersport, its 25 lbs on 235-40-18's, im looking for something lighter, i was considering the yokohama s drives, 2 lbs lighter, any other suggestions?
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Have you checked out the Kumho ECSTA ASX and ECSTA LX PLATINUM?
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http://www.subarureview.com/showreview.php?id=1242
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hey curtis whats up, i was checking those out but i think they weigh only a lb less, my 18's weight 25 lbs, i weighed my stock steelies w tire and they weigh 40 lbs together, my new combo is 50.2 lbs, thats why at first was thinking of selling these, i love the looks, but gf doesnt like the rough ride, maybe thinking of selling these and going with the stock 17s if i can find someone to trade with or if i can find a lighter tire, wanna stay around 45 to 46 lbs at least
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thanx for the link scionzedride
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im also looking for something that has a treadware over 300, close to 400 if possible, curtis, how are your ze-912?
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Originally Posted by XbFactor36
im also looking for something that has a treadware over 300, close to 400 if possible, curtis, how are your ze-912?
I have less than 3000 miles on them, but they seem to be doing fine. I really don't have much to compare them to. Ride wise, I don't think I find them much different than stock.

Next time around, I will probably look for a higher treadwear rating.

BTW....the treadwear rating is done by the manufacturer against their own tires. So 400 for one company may be different than 400 for another.
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im thinking of selling my rims and probably get some lighter ones, thanx for you help curtisc
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