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Old 03-08-2005, 06:55 PM
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Picked out the rims, Now which tires??

Hey guys,

Ive chosen to go with some 19 x 8 rims for my 8.

Im looking into some tires 235/35/R19, but not sure which ones to get, and which one is the best buy.

Here is a link of some tires im considering.

http://www.wheelsdirectonline.com/tires/2353519.htm

am looking for the 180-200 range, and suggestions?

EDIT - How do the KUMHO MX run? Anyone have them?
The have a pretty good rating on tirerack.com

Thanks

-Bindon

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200 range.. hmm.. I guess Nittos? Or Falkens Azenis perhaps if you can find them in the 200 range. Push it to the 300 range and you're talking about some great tires :P
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What rims did you get?
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I would go with the Toyo Proxy T1's High Performance 235/35/19 if I was buying tires. But since they are $25 each over your price range its out of the question.
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For under $200 a tire for 235/35/19 for either the Falken ST-115 Azenis or the Falken GR-Beta FK-451's, you can take your pick. I have had experience with both tires, and they're pretty good. I mean, nothing like a $300 tire, but for the price I'd actually recommend the Azenis or 451's over Kumhos.
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Thanks guys, Im going to shop around and try to find the best prices.

Im going to get 19" NS Racing Cybers


They have a machined finish that looks pretty sweet



Off the car they look darker, but I think its just the light

If I am correct the +45 offset will fit?
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From all my research 18x8 114.3 bolt pattern stock offset of 50 so i assume 45 would be fine. I like those. How much and where? Don't worry, not going to get them just looking for every wheel resource i can.
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They were 780 from street dreams, pretty cheap.


I have a friend thats gonna get me them for approx. 580 though


Good deal!!!

Note - 780 for the 4 rims
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I have the Toyo T1S on my car now. I really like them a lot. Ride seems softer than the stock Bridgestones, but traction seems better. I have the 235/35/19's up front on my car. I got them for under $200 a piece over at www.edgeracing.com. They are a bit lighter than the Falken GRB-451's. I asked this same question here a while back & people were pretty universal that for the under $200 range the Toyo T1S was the best tire out there. Will caution you that probably within the next 6 months they will be coming out with the replacement called the T1R, & Falken will be introducing the ST-615 which I have heard some very good reviews on (but don't know if/what 19" size they will be coming out with).
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Thanks alot!!!

I figure the toyos are probably the best bet to go with.

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