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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Got tires as a xmas gift!!!!! Now which ones should I get?

Just like the title says, my mom said she'd buy me my new set of tires for christmas, so now I have to go pick out the set I want. I was hopin you guys could help me out with the best ones out there. I want something that has awesome dry-performance but is also good in the rain (and maybe even snow, not that my car ever really sees it). And something that has a good ride. Let me know what you guys think is best and what you have. Thanks guys!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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dude.

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and you post this in General.

moved
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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all season = bfgoodrich g-force super sport a/s . awesome in the weather we just had, great traction and cornering

great rain traction, comfortable ride and i dont hear any noise

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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dude.

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and you post this in General.

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haha sorry, I'm excited

Originally Posted by MSHETZ
all season = bfgoodrich g-force super sport a/s . awesome in the weather we just had, great traction and cornering

great rain traction, comfortable ride and i dont hear any noise
These? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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I have been more than pleased with my BFG KDW2's - they bite pretty hard and, despite the noise through corners, they hold their grip. Though, I've had them on for three or four months and only put thirty miles on them - and I don't drive in the rain or the cold...YMMV.

Bridgestone Potenza RE01's are another good choice - but is less all-season than the KDW2's.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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no ill find the link for you

i got them when they were on sale for 114 but there now back to regular price but worth it , i got 235/40/18...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Super+Sport+A%2FS&vehicleSearch=false&partnu m=34WR8GFAS&fromCompare1=yes&place=2<

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=2

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by discofreak
I have been more than pleased with my BFG KDW2's - they bite pretty hard and, despite the noise through corners, they hold their grip. Though, I've had them on for three or four months and only put thirty miles on them - and I don't drive in the rain or the cold...YMMV.

Bridgestone Potenza RE01's are another good choice - but is less all-season than the KDW2's.
uh, wrongish. the KDW 2s are dedicated summer tires with specific warnings not to use in snow or extreme cold.

neither the re01s or kdws are going to be good in the snow. if you're looking for a tire for snow/ice/slop, you want many small sipes cut in the tire. the large blocks on the summer tires add stability for less greasy dry handling, but suck in the white stuff.

I got stuck in 1.5 inches of snow with my kumho ecsta spts last winter. if you can only get one set, i'd definitely compromise towards an all season tire.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MSHETZ
no ill find the link for you

i got them when they were on sale for 114 but there now back to regular price but worth it , i got 235/40/18...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=2
Sweet I like these a lot from what I can see
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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i loved my nittos triple 5s
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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trust me man you wont be disappointed, if yous are meetin up soon tell ish to call me an ill show em to you
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Will do man. Whenever we have a meet when it's not 16 degrees out haha
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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i hear ya i hate the cold
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Nitto neogens are badass!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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BFG KDW2's
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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if u want one that can also be used in light snow just incase then th bfg g-force super sports are a great tire
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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I have to second the BFG G-Force A/S tires, they are the best bang for the buck and provide pretty good performance as well for those snowy occasions in jerz, i'm going to buy these next month
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Looks like that might be the way I'm gonna go then. Thanks guys!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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225/45/18 Goodyear Eagle GT/AS = best bang for the $$$ They also have a nice aggressive thread pattern and an excellent rim protector.


http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/0...ong-the-cheap/


http://www.autofiends.com/index.php/...t-impressions/


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=24

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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dont get nitto neogens, my buddy has them and he burnt thru them really quick plus the traction was not nearly as good as my KDW2s, and the KDW2s are not winter tires, its hell to drive with them in the snow, but dont get neogens, i'd definitely go towards an all season tire, but if you are hooked on Nitto tires then i hear alot of great things about the NT555's
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Get a tire with a treadwear rating of 200 or less!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by stealthy1ss
Get a tire with a treadwear rating of 200 or less!

Why ????
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Stickier tire.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by stealthy1ss
Stickier tire.


Maybe good for a summer only tire but the OP was looking for an all season tire.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Asstyme
Maybe good for a summer only tire but the OP was looking for an all season tire.
He also mentions that the car doesn't even really see the snow so thats why I said what I said. According to his mods I believe that he would be much happier with a sticker tire.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by stealthy1ss
He also mentions that the car doesn't even really see the snow so thats why I said what I said. According to his mods I believe that he would be much happier with a sticker tire.

It also depends on how much coin he is willing to spend and how many miles he would like them to last.
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