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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 06:30 AM
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What are some good grippy tires (lowest profile, or best contact) for my xA? I have 15" rims
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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I would go with the bridgestone s03's
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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yokohama avs es100's
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
yokohama avs es100's
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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ones that arent bald like mine
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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Kumho V710 in 225/50R15
For extra grippy try Shaved to 3/32nds














Of course being R-Compound tires your street wear will vary. But of course you sacrifice wear rating for grip.
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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falken st-451's or st-115's. about 110 a tire for either.
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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S-03s are really sticky in 18 inch on my Matrix. I hear the new Falken ST-615s grip nicely too. Same as the Azenis.
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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ES-100's all the way!!!
remember they have to break in for 500 miles
so don't kill me(us) if they are not fantastic from the start
but they are stickier new than Toyo F4's new
and look great in small sizes
here are my 16's
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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I forgot too add---very very quiet tires
205/50-16 for the luxury feel (not harsh/bumpy) on highway
plenty of feedback when pushed
and they howl quietly, but loud enough for the driver to hear
and they still have more grip to go!!!!!!!
Tein S-tech springs and stock dampeners
OneTonGarage rear spacers
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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