Need tire help!
03-07-2012, 03:55 PM
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Need tire help!
So I currently have the Nitto 555 extremes on my 8 and as much as I loved the handling in both dry and wet conditions, I felt the tread life could have been better. Im now in the market for a new set but I'm still debating if I should go with another set of the Nittos or if I want something different. I was looking at the Kumho Ecsta and the Hankook Ventus V12 as potential replacements. Im hoping some of you have some feedback on the pros and cons of these or have any other recommendations. Im looking for mainly a summer tire that can handle well in both dry and wet conditions with really good tread life and is not so noisy. Thanks for the help!
03-07-2012, 08:22 PM
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03-07-2012, 08:36 PM
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I've only had them on a few days. I love them so far but the only other tires that I have ran on the car are kumho spts that came with the car. Search around on the forum and you will find most people like them.
03-07-2012, 09:57 PM
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Check out Eagle F1 GW-D3 & Continental ContiSport Contact2, both TW's are in the high 200's. Bridgestone's re760 sport are mid 3's but are in no way comparable are far as performance is concerned. I'm currently running Ps2's.
& BTW, there's no universal standard for TW, so each tire manufacturer defines their own treadware.
& BTW, there's no universal standard for TW, so each tire manufacturer defines their own treadware.
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03-08-2012, 04:19 PM
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Check out Eagle F1 GW-D3 & Continental ContiSport Contact2, both TW's are in the high 200's. Bridgestone's re760 sport are mid 3's but are in no way comparable are far as performance is concerned. I'm currently running Ps2's.
& BTW, there's no universal standard for TW, so each tire manufacturer defines their own treadware.
& BTW, there's no universal standard for TW, so each tire manufacturer defines their own treadware.
03-08-2012, 07:38 PM
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I just picked up some kook ventus V12's, 245/45/17's for $500 shipped with life time warranty from discount tire direct.
From what my research yielded, these are the unmatched as far as performance per dollar.
But if you want the best tire, go with the dunlop star specs.
From what my research yielded, these are the unmatched as far as performance per dollar.
But if you want the best tire, go with the dunlop star specs.
03-12-2012, 01:06 AM
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I just picked up some kook ventus V12's, 245/45/17's for $500 shipped with life time warranty from discount tire direct.
From what my research yielded, these are the unmatched as far as performance per dollar.
But if you want the best tire, go with the dunlop star specs.
From what my research yielded, these are the unmatched as far as performance per dollar.
But if you want the best tire, go with the dunlop star specs.
How did you get them for $500...Everytime I price them out they are well over $700 for these tires.
03-12-2012, 01:12 AM
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same tire i use and i love it 
Im on second set and i love the tire it has great grip dry n wet its not loud at all good road manners all around just a great tire and they arent expensive either. Around 150 a piece which isnt bad.
Im on second set and i love the tire it has great grip dry n wet its not loud at all good road manners all around just a great tire and they arent expensive either. Around 150 a piece which isnt bad.
03-12-2012, 06:35 PM
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Submit that link to discount direct for a price match.
Sketchy company's cheap price + reputable company's fulfillment = win for the consumer.
03-13-2012, 12:28 AM
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http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...10+99y+bw.html
Submit that link to discount direct for a price match.
Sketchy company's cheap price + reputable company's fulfillment = win for the consumer.
Submit that link to discount direct for a price match.
Sketchy company's cheap price + reputable company's fulfillment = win for the consumer.
03-13-2012, 09:49 PM
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03-14-2012, 12:13 AM
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So definitely got those ordered today...came out to be 130 per tire on the website so I'm guessing its because of the size difference, and so my discount matched 140 because of the shipping that the onlinetire.com has which is not bad at all. Saved about 40 bucks a tire at the end of the day so Im happy. Thanks again for the help
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