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Old 05-18-2007, 01:44 PM
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Need help choosing tires

Guys,

I need new tires for my 2004 Manual 18in wheels rx8.
I need less noice/more performance ones.

Which ones would you recommend?
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You cant even spell the word *brake*

so I think you should focus on school more than your car.
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Originally Posted by nycgps
You cant even spell the word *brake*

so I think you should focus on school more than your car.
Maybe you should keep your mouth shut in that city of garbage.
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Originally Posted by climacus
Thanks. I'll check that out.
Old 05-18-2007, 05:30 PM
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No, no I agree with nyc... spelling is fundamental. (Thank god I have a built in spell checker)

And your mistakes:
1. No searching
2. Wrong sub-forum
3. Asked a question that has been answered many many many many many many many times.
Old 05-18-2007, 05:32 PM
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I hear plastic tires are good.
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Get the lavender scented Kumho's
Old 05-19-2007, 04:27 PM
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^ lmao
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Hey they come in orange and jasmine scented as well.

http://www.kumhousa.com/pressrelease.do?newsId=156




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Is that real? I was sure it was an April fools press release but its dated 1/19/07... too funky.
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Originally Posted by -=Zepplock=-
Maybe you should keep your mouth shut in that city of garbage.
You still need to go back to school, I dont think you can even work on your car, cause you cant even spell the word *brake(s)* right.

Your action shows that you're nothing but a 15 yr old loser who cant even spell the word *brake(s)*, got caught with ur hand in the cookie jar and start getting pissed.

Cant spell, cant Read, Cant Search ?

Now get lost moron.

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Maybe instead of writing offensive messages you should go and read more.
You may find out that there are people with different neurological conditions , for example Dyslexia that prevents from writing/typing properly.

It's people like you who make shortsighted decisions, think that they are smarted than others and create organizations that promote racism.

Shame on you.

Originally Posted by nycgps
You still need to go back to school, I dont think you can even work on your car, cause you cant even spell the word *brake(s)* right.

Your action shows that you're nothing but a 15 yr old loser who cant even spell the word *brake(s)*, got caught with ur hand in the cookie jar and start getting pissed.

Cant spell, cant Read, Cant Search ?

Now get lost moron.
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Originally Posted by nycgps
You cant even spell the word *brake*

so I think you should focus on school more than your car.

Holy ****. You of all people are correcting someones english? You really should STFU because you have the spelling, typing, and grammar skills of a second grader. Don't ******* make me quote your ignorance. We have been down that road before. Why don't you go fill out your I-9 form and STFU.

Here is an original quote from NYCGPS

Sorry but I dont feel like to proofread my stuff
Maybe zep "don't feel like to proofread"


Zep, don't pay attention to this tard. What price range are you looking at?

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Old 05-21-2007, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by -=Zepplock=-
Maybe instead of writing offensive messages you should go and read more.
You may find out that there are people with different neurological conditions , for example Dyslexia that prevents from writing/typing properly.

It's people like you who make shortsighted decisions, think that they are smarted than others and create organizations that promote racism.

Shame on you.
"Break ............... break ............. break ............... break ................"
"-Edit button-"
"Brake"

Wo000000000ooooo


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Holy ****. You of all people are correcting someones english? You really should STFU because you have the spelling, typing, and grammar skills of a second grader. Don't ******* make me quote your ignorance. We have been down that road before. Why don't you go fill out your I-9 form and STFU.

Here is an original quote from NYCGPS



Maybe zep "don't feel like to proofread"


Zep, don't pay attention to this tard. What price range are you looking at?
Come on big man. you're such a GREAT help, "What price range are you looking at?"

WOOOOOOOOOOO Im clapping my hands, IM SERIOUS!

This is a help :

Originally Posted by climacus
Yours? pssssssssh

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Yeah because price range is a useless factor in buying tires huh?

Why don't you keep clapping so you don't type stuff that makes you look like a ******' dumbass.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Yeah because price range is a useless factor in buying tires huh?

Why don't you keep clapping so you don't type stuff that makes you look like a ******' dumbass.
because I dont offer useless crap like you, price is a factor, but why didnt u post something more useful? like brand and price? You did pretty much the same thing as I did, which is

SEARCH ! Your question has been answered like 100000000000000000 TIMES!

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I bought some Michelin Pilot MXM4 All-Season tires to replace the original Bridgestone Potenza's. The Michelin tires are much, much quieter and now I can drive the car year around. No more fear of water, and the wear rating is fairly high at 300. I have driven the car for about 3,000 miles now with these tires and I am very happy with them. I highly recommend them. I bought mine at Discount Tires.
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hdh748: Poor choice in my opinion. You are cutting off your feet not having dedicated summer / winter tires. That is assuming performance is high on your priorities.

Hey Zep I'm dyslexic too. Switch to FireFox2 for web surfing Firefox.com. Built in spell checker and far more secure the IE. Also, just google words (using the built in google search box) you are unsure of. Or use Dictionary.com

You also might want to loot at Tirerack.com. Good selection / Prices.

Again, tones of threads on this subject will give you tons of info.
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I have been running Riken Raptor (bfg manufactured) 245/40-18's and they have been great for the occasional autox and for the 80+ miles I drive each day. We have had some torrential storms lately and they have performed great. No complaints at all and I think they are like $125 a tire but I'm not sure because I got them at cost.

Another low priced tire with good reviews is the General UHP. I really could kick myself because my last set were Toyo Proxes and they were not as good performance wise and were more expensive. Check out the reviews on www.tirerack.com to see what people who actually bought them think of the tires.
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Also in the tire forum is a link to a $500 tire rack raffle ANYONE can enter - go check it out, tickets are still available.
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