Which profile is better?
06-30-2007, 06:28 PM
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Which profile is better?
I just bought a kumho ecsta 245/40 for the stock 18" rim. It seems really "wobbly" It feels like the sidewalla are flexxing a lot. Is it because of the different profile. Would the same tire in a 225/45 not do this or is it just a bad tire?
06-30-2007, 06:43 PM
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well as an example, if i pull the wheel hard to the right and let go of the wheel it pulls back the other way and the wheel actually wobbles back and forth a bit. I can actually feel the tire flexing. Normal?
06-30-2007, 07:45 PM
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i wasnt in a turn. I was on an open road and id jerk the wheel as if to do a quick lane change. but thanks for your input, im gonna see if i can get the tires replaced since i just got them today.
06-30-2007, 09:01 PM
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I think it's less about the size and more about the brand of tire. I went from the stock Dunlops to a set of 245/40 BFG KDW2's and experienced the same kind of thing that you are describing. The sidewall was noticibly softer which caused a huge loss of steering response over the Dunlops. I voiced my displeasure to the tire shop that sold them to me and to my surprise they offered to replace them with another brand. I chose Fuzion (by Bridgestone) ZRi's in the same size (245/40) and they are every bit as responsive as the OEM Dunlops.
07-02-2007, 10:03 AM
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Good news, they said theyd take the tires back.
Can you guys recommend a few real good tires for around 150 or less. I know, cheap, but I can't afford more right now.
I want great handling with decent treadlife. like a 280 or better preferebly.
Let me know. Thanks!
Can you guys recommend a few real good tires for around 150 or less. I know, cheap, but I can't afford more right now.
I want great handling with decent treadlife. like a 280 or better preferebly.
Let me know. Thanks!
07-02-2007, 10:07 AM
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whats your setup mysql? I have read good things about the spt's thats why I got em. I think I'd be happy just switching to the 225/45, I just want to hear some other recommendations
07-02-2007, 01:18 PM
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07-02-2007, 10:07 PM
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You could start by playing with the air pressure, but that had no effect on the BFG's, even if Team does stand behind them. *shrugs* Maybe some sizes have softer sidewalls than others, I'm not the only one to complain about them.
Anyway, I'm quite happy with the Fuzions, and they are cheap. $122 at the Tire Rack, my shop had to order them but gave them to me at the same price.
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