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Old 05-08-2009, 10:07 AM
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need advice on best canadian online tire retailer...

which canadian online tire retailer is best?;

i am looking to replace my stock dunlops on my 05 nordic green;

looking for a good selection of tires but mainly i want to get a decent tire which is priced asresonable as possible that fits on the stock rim;

any suggestions on a shop and/or tire?;

thanks
Old 05-08-2009, 10:20 AM
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I've always found the best deals locally since shipping is expensive.

Picked up a a set of 245/40/18 Falken FK452 last year for $800, including taxes and install.
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We can get your BFGoodrich GForce Sport http://www.bfgoodrichtires.ca/specs/...port/2964.html for $636.00 plus taxes for all 4!
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Originally Posted by 01Racing
We can get your BFGoodrich GForce Sport http://www.bfgoodrichtires.ca/specs/...port/2964.html for $636.00 plus taxes for all 4!
that is a great price; i am not in toronto tho;
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Originally Posted by miker2005
that is a great price; i am not in toronto tho;
You might not want to keep your location so secret. (Unless you are in witness protection or something.)

I'm sure Al will ship.

But, if that's not what you are looking for, I've had good luck with Tires23 out of Toronto (www.tires23.com) and they actually had a price that beat TireRack once you imported it.

I've had a few folks I know buy from tiretrends with good results, but no personal experience.
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I use Tiretrends.com. Quite well known. BC-based.
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lol; i am located in moncton;

thx for the advice, ill take a look at tires23;




Originally Posted by Redshift
You might not want to keep your location so secret. (Unless you are in witness protection or something.)

I'm sure Al will ship.

But, if that's not what you are looking for, I've had good luck with Tires23 out of Toronto (www.tires23.com) and they actually had a price that beat TireRack once you imported it.

I've had a few folks I know buy from tiretrends with good results, but no personal experience.
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Originally Posted by delhi
I use Tiretrends.com. Quite well known. BC-based.
just checked out the site;

thx;
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I just got a set of Dunlops from Tires23. I was very pleased!
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I purchased a set of Summer Z rated 245/40/18 Sumitomo's from Tires 23 last year for $620 taxes and installed.
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Originally Posted by Railton
I purchased a set of Summer Z rated 245/40/18 Sumitomo's from Tires 23 last year for $620 taxes and installed.
good price; ill check em out;

cute kid too!!;

whats the deal with 225 vs 245?; do they actually handle better if they are wider?; i dont wanna sacrifice too much fuel eceonomy;
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Originally Posted by miker2005
good price; ill check em out;

cute kid too!!;

whats the deal with 225 vs 245?; do they actually handle better if they are wider?; i dont wanna sacrifice too much fuel eceonomy;
Wider is usually better, within reason. The 245/40 size fits the original wheels just fine.
Fuel economy, in an RX-8, what's that?
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How are the tires

Originally Posted by TheWulf
I've always found the best deals locally since shipping is expensive.

Picked up a a set of 245/40/18 Falken FK452 last year for $800, including taxes and install.
How do you like them eg: noise ride handling vs. stock. I'm in the market for a new set.
Looking at also
Goodyear F1's
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Toyo T1R
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1
Thanks for any Feedback
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Go with KDW's
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I just bought a set of General Exclaim UHP 225/45/18 from TireTrend. Since I'm in BC, I saved the shipping charges and picked them up. They were $30 less per tire than the next best price I could find in town. And General has a $50 rebate for 4 tires, until tomorrow.
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I don't know.
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