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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Default Soo... The stock tires suck...New tire suggestions?

I'm looking for some tires that well, won't break loose by simply tapping the throttle. These RE92s are horrible in the Seattle wet and i'm deathly afraid of what it will be like in the winter. Not gonna bother with new wheels until Spring, just something to hold me over and keep me feeling a tad bit safer knowing I don't have to go 15mph under the already slow speed around a corner and feeling the front in kinda skating...
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Falkens voted best bang for the buck all season tires...

http://www.falkentire.com/tires_allseason_choose.htm
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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The RE92's suck on any car even on the WRX (when they were standard).

The falken ziex stated above doesn't seem to have the stock tire size of 185x60x15. They have a 185x65x15 and 185x60x14.

Does anyone know whether hardcompound tires (treadwear rating of 500+) equal more vibration on the steering wheel?
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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So far I haven't had any problems with my Potenza's in the Seattle rain...
Old Oct 7, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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i would check tirerack.com - just to find out what people that drive in wet conditions say...then make your choice on tires.
Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:10 AM
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Moved to T&B...
Old Oct 8, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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I lean toward some of the BFG tires for our weather...

Doesn't look like TireRack carries my favorite any more, though - have to look elsewhere...
Old Oct 8, 2005 | 04:27 AM
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These are plus zeros and fit the original wheel.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...15&rd=15&ar=60
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 03:02 AM
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hey what do the first #'s of the tire mean???? is that the stickyness (compound) ?
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