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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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I'm in the market for some new tires and wanted to know which kind of tires y'all feel are the best. I've read the reviews on Tirerack and such, but I want to know what others here are running and what they think of them. Thanks!
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Stock or not? If not, I'm a fan of the Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S. I've had them on several cars. Great dry grip, great wet grip, smooth and quiet. They're even rated for light snow use...though I've never had them in the white stuff.
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Both my xB and my partners Taurus are running Yokohama Avid TRZs - more of a long lasting touring tire but so far so they've been great in every aspect
Heard good things about BFG Traction T/A
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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I'd go with Toyo Proxies 4...they are the best all weather tire you can buy.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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First, it depends on if you're looking for an all-season tire or a summer tire.

As far as high-performance all-season tires, I've been very happy with the Falken Ziex 512s. I've owned two sets, and will probably replace the Nokian tires on our Civic with them.

Summer tires: I have Yokohama AVS ES100s and absolutely love them. Best tires I've owned.

Personally, I owned a set of Toyo Proxies and hated them. Just MHO.
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 06B0X
Both my xB and my partners Taurus are running Yokohama Avid TRZs - more of a long lasting touring tire but so far so they've been great in every aspect
Heard good things about BFG Traction T/A
+1 for the Yoko Avid TRZ. Handle well, rated highest on tirerack.com, and cheap.
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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Go with Michelin or BFGs. They have been around for years and have proven themselves time and time again.
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 02:25 AM
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toyo proxes fz4s are nice, and you can get them for a great price on edgeracing.com. they have great shipping times
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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it always helps to know a size and price range....and if your gonna run them year round or just in the summer..(depending where you live)
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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i am running fuzion hri's right now, not a huge fan, they cant really handle me, i wanted kumhos, but had to settle, because my tires were so worn and eaten, realy dangerous
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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I have 215/40/17's right now and I will run them year round, we don't ever see any of that white stuff. Sorry for leaving that out. Price doesn't matter. I just want to know what others are running and how they like them.
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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I run KUMHO's cause I'ma cheap A$$...and never had any troubles...but i also try to run a non-directional tire so that i can cross rotate to get a little more life out of them......some people will say im wrong and thats fine too.....



http://www.kumhotireusa.com/specific...tId=1&pid=KU21
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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If they make'em in the size you need, I recommend the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. I only got about 5000 miles on the set I had before I sold the car that had them, but they were a great summer/rain tire. Another option would be the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position's, I think they've been discontinued so you may be able to get a closeout deal on them. Great tire!
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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kumho ecsta 711's
yoko avs es100's
michelin x metrics if your on stock size
yokohama avid h4's
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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hotbox, i'm looking into picking up a set of 711's. how do they compare to the falken ziex?
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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kumho ectsa spt are the best they get a good grip i run them in my two front wheels and in the back i run yokohama parada spec 2 but the kumho get the best grip i've ever gotten other than my brothers drag radials lol
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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I am on my second set of Kumho Ecstas. The first set wore very well. The price was right. I have the same size you have.......
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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oh and mine are 225/40 18 andi got a hook up with my friend at discount tire co so i got them for 87 bucks each with insurance they are usually 130 or less
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by randomsuper
hotbox, i'm looking into picking up a set of 711's. how do they compare to the falken ziex?
i've never had falken s . heard teh falkens are ok.


before I had the 711's I had es100's and i'd say the kumho 711's are by far THE BEST budget tire out there.
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i run the 711's also the only thing i dont like is that it doesnt have a rim protector and you ca see the edge of the lip....for a few dollars more you can get the AST which has it....




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