New tires...THAT EXPENSIVE?
09-11-2007, 08:53 PM
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What's your price range? Personally when I got a nail in my stock Dunlops, I wanted to go all out, cost no object, max performance category only. The one that really interested me the most was the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3, in that it has an incredibly sick looking tread pattern, and also has a claim to fame of handling extremely well in wet conditions (I live in a very rainy city). I'm very, very happy with these tires, enough to buy it again and again. In general I don't have to drive all that much slower around corners and curves between dry and wet, and after 10,000 miles there's still quite a bit of tread left on them (AT, can't do burn outs which helps). I was expecting them to give out after 10,000 miles, but it's got at least another 5000 miles to go.
09-11-2007, 09:09 PM
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Sumitomo!
I bought a set of Sumitomos, 245/40/18.
They stick like glue, ride well and are pretty quiet -- I'm much more satisfied with the Sumitomos than the stock tiresw.
Added bonus -- bought a set of 4 from Tirerack for $394.00!
Beware, they can be a little slick in the corners on wet roads, but that's what DSC is for, right?
They stick like glue, ride well and are pretty quiet -- I'm much more satisfied with the Sumitomos than the stock tiresw.
Added bonus -- bought a set of 4 from Tirerack for $394.00!
Beware, they can be a little slick in the corners on wet roads, but that's what DSC is for, right?
09-11-2007, 09:32 PM
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You think tires are expensive, just be happy no one jacked up your car and stole your wheels. Did you know that the 18" OEM wheels on the 8 cost $500 each? Freakin insane.
09-11-2007, 09:41 PM
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If you want a good tire / and want to save money ... go with the Tire rack special on the Potenza s-o3 ... Insane cheap for a tire that good. Friggin no brainer. If they were at regular price I'd reccomend something else ... like the Kumho's or the Falkens.
09-12-2007, 10:07 AM
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those tires are not available from edgeracing in either 225/45, 225/40 or 245/40. I believe they are also on "back order" status at tire rack. It has been rumored for quite a while Kumho was on the verge of replacing this tire. Looks like that could finally be the case.
09-12-2007, 11:29 PM
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i hope you are right about being repaced soon.. that would be good, but here you go..
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=1
in stock.
beers
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=1
in stock.
beers
09-13-2007, 11:43 AM
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i hope you are right about being repaced soon.. that would be good, but here you go..
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=1
in stock.
beers
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=1
in stock.
beers
I hope they move forward with their next design. They would have one HELL of a tire on their hands. I know a few tires current models are said to be lesser quality, in terms of grip, than their predecessor. Even being an old design I wouldn't mind putting the MX's on my car. There are a few in the Chicago group that run them with much success. Seem to be a good tire.
09-14-2007, 09:01 AM
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+1 for Goodyear F1 GsD3. Great all around tire. Not usually a Goodyear fan, but they got it right on this one. Great dry, outstanding wet traction. Quiet, good wear qualities, react well to changes in psi, and damn sexy lookin too. Go with 245/40/18.
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