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05-21-2007, 11:34 AM

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I am about to purchase new tires for the first time for my 04 RX8. Any suggestions or any ones to avoid?

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05-21-2007, 12:04 PM

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Rotary , eh?

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What is the purpose of the tires?

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05-21-2007, 12:46 PM

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Avoid RE040
Check tirerack.com reviews

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05-21-2007, 12:46 PM

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Search tire forum. More 411.

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05-21-2007, 02:29 PM

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Rotary , eh?

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Avoid RE040
Check tirerack.com reviews

i have no problems with my stock potenzas.

That being said I am going to a different tire when i wear them out.

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05-21-2007, 03:14 PM

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i have no problems with my stock potenzas.

That being said I am going to a different tire when i wear them out.

I got RE050A pole position in the stock size. Pretty decent tires.
The RE040s were extremely noisy and only had good grip on warm dry roads.

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05-21-2007, 03:24 PM

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I've only really noticed the noise on concrete sections of the highway. The were fine on asphault at any speed.

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05-21-2007, 03:38 PM

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i have no problems with my stock potenzas.

That being said I am going to a different tire when i wear them out.

If you're happy with mediocrity the more power to you.

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05-21-2007, 04:41 PM

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Scroll a little further down on the front page C-Los friend. We've got a whole section on tires. Tirerack.com is a sponsor here and offer very good service. Their site also offeres lots of reviews for your to pick what fits you best.

I've had 2 sets of Khumo Ecsta MXs and love em. Great handling, better wear than stock, and way way cheaper.