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Old November-27th-2006, 06:24 PM
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Need tire recommendation

Hi all. I'm currently looking to replace my OEM GoodYear RSA tires ( 205/50/R17 ). I looked at tirerack but all tires that are that size are either a bit expensive, have low ratings, or N/A at local stores. Any suggestions on a good and not too expensive tires? 10x
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Old November-27th-2006, 07:02 PM
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bfgoodrich gforce sport ($96)
i dont know what kind of winters you have but these are summer tires and are great in the rain.
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Old November-28th-2006, 02:21 AM
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No winter here in Cali.
Thanks. Will look them up
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Old November-28th-2006, 02:26 PM
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Ive heard really good things about Kumho ASX, real sport tread and great all season tires
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Old November-29th-2006, 11:19 PM
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Just purchased the BFGoodrich gforce sport today. $500 out the door. They look great. Hopefully they perform the same way.
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I have 500 miles on new Kumho ASX and they're great. Just got a foot of snow in Chicago burbs and they're pretty good. I think I'll like them a lot. Quiet, also.
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I have Yokohama YK250's. About $118 each with a 60k mile treadwear warranty. Got them from discount tire as I've had good luck with them in the past.
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Goodyear Eagle F1's.

Well, a bit pricey. I have 215/45 on the stock wheels now... they grip VERY well.
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Old December-6th-2006, 08:25 PM
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I looked at the F1s but although a bit too expensive no one had them. I was told from 2 differend places (one was GoodYear store) that they were nationwide backorder with no date as when they'll be available again. The BFGoodrich g-force sport seem to hold way better than the stock GoodYear Eagle RSA. Haven't tried them in the rain yet so no comment about that.
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That's weird... I got mine off tirerack's closeout sale... got them for $88 each. Under $400 shipped for a set of 215/45. Try the Bridgestone S-03s for the stock size... they're on sale still I think.
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The Stock GY Eagle RS-A's make anything look amazing.
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Old December-7th-2006, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Olestra
The Stock GY Eagle RS-A's make anything look amazing.
If you have driven more than one car with different kind of tires... you'd know the difference.
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Err ok?
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