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Old 04-06-2004, 05:05 PM
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What kinda tires on your Max?
I just got 4 new BF Goodrich Traction T/A's for around $400 mounted and balanced this afternoon. Just curious as to what kinda tires the other .Orgers are riding on.
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Old 04-06-2004, 05:15 PM
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Falken FK451's, pretty nice grab, but wear pretty fast.
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235/45-Z17 Kumho Ecsta Supra 712
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Old 04-06-2004, 05:19 PM
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Yokohama AVS ES 100 225/50/16
Mounted on stock SE wheels.
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Old 04-06-2004, 05:35 PM
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Continental ContiExtremeContact 215/55-16 on stock SE wheels

Great tire so far
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Old 04-06-2004, 05:41 PM
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Bridgestone Potenza RE950s on stock GLE 15s. Handles great especially in the rain
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Old 04-06-2004, 05:42 PM
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i have some 235/40/18 kuhmos and i must say that i like em.
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Old 04-06-2004, 05:44 PM
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Old 04-06-2004, 05:46 PM
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Dunlop SP Sport 9000 .. very nice tire. Once they're nice and warm, the dry traction is excellent. Wet is average and I haven't tried them in the snow yet.
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Old 04-06-2004, 06:00 PM
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falken ze-512 which have been great
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Old 04-06-2004, 07:10 PM
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Falken Ziex-512 225/50/17 on SE wheels.
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Old 04-06-2004, 07:11 PM
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Sumitomo Sxrions (SP?) mounted on stock 15s. Pretty decent stick in dry weather, terrible in wet weather, especially snow.
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Old 04-06-2004, 07:45 PM
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. 255/40/18
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Old 04-06-2004, 09:40 PM
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Falken ST-115 and 512s
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Old 04-07-2004, 01:44 PM
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Winter: Sumitomo HTR+ 235/45/17
Summer: Nitto 555 245/40/18

Nitto's handle better, but seem to be a little louder as well. Ride about the same.
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Old 04-07-2004, 02:52 PM
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street:junkyard tires off of a SHO. $15 each with only 2000 miles on 'em

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Old 04-07-2004, 06:31 PM
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Just bought the Falken Ziex 512's. Quiet, Quiet, Quiet. I can't believe the difference in the ride. Bumps that normally give me problems are supple feeling now. I just got them today, so I'll have to see how they are over the long haul. I'm going to have to go back to the shop and have them rebalance.
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Old 04-07-2004, 10:06 PM
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Bridgestone Potenza RE92 225/50/17. Stock tires. Grip wise they've been decent in dry and wet conditions, but when I step on it it feels like I'm driving on ice the way they spin. I've put 32000 miles on them and they still have lots of tred left. As soon as I can afford it I'm going to get Falken Ziex 512's or Nitto 450s, or 555s. I can't wait. Those seem to be the 3 most recomended for the price.
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Old 04-08-2004, 12:38 AM
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Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, 245/35/19.
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Old 04-08-2004, 04:56 AM
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Nitto 555's 235/40/18. Don't know how they ride yet. I will be getting them Saturday. Decision was made after reading lots of reviews.
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Old 04-08-2004, 05:09 AM
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Falken Ziex 512 245/45/17 for summer
Continental ContiWinterContacts 215/55/16 for winter
 
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Michelin Pilot XGT H4's; 225/50/16. Grip is extraordinary, with no added Road noise. Treadwear is to be determined since I've only had them for ~200 miles.
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Old 04-09-2004, 11:04 AM
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Sumitomo HTR+ in 225-50-zr16 on 16x7.5 rims.

30K and still going strong.
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Old 04-09-2004, 06:51 PM
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Continental PremierContact 225-55-17. Great tire !
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Old 04-09-2004, 07:17 PM
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Continental ContiExtremeContact on roh rims
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Old 04-09-2004, 07:36 PM
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Toyo Proxes T1-S
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Old 04-09-2004, 10:21 PM
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Falken GBR 451K 245/40/19
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Old 04-10-2004, 12:44 AM
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AVON ZZ1 245-40-18 made in the UK real good tires.
check them out at Avontyres.com
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Old 04-13-2004, 03:10 PM
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Nitto NT-555's ........ 235/45-17
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Old 04-13-2004, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by happyricefob
235/45-Z17 Kumho Ecsta Supra 712

Ill second this ! good choice !
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Old 04-13-2004, 08:46 PM
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Yokohama AVS ES100 235/45 on 17 x 8 Momo Arrows
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Old 04-13-2004, 08:57 PM
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yokohama parada spec 2 225/40/18 real sticky when new but they wear fast and get slick once they hit the wear indicators
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Old 04-14-2004, 07:42 AM
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Pirelli P Zero Nero M/S 235/45/17 on 17 x 8 Mille Miglia MM11-3 5 Star Rims..........Cant say enough good things about these tires. By far the best All Season/Ultra High Performance tire on the market. Finally a tire that delivers on its promises.
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Old 04-14-2004, 04:09 PM
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dunlop sp sprt 9000 235/45 on 17x7.5 Kosei K1's
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Old 04-14-2004, 06:21 PM
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I just replaced 2 Kumho 712s with Continental Contiextreme Contact 225/50-16 on stock SE wheels. I should have done this a long time ago! I liked the Kumhos but the Contis are a far better tire in all ways. I am shocked. I have not driven in rain or snow yet (it won't rain in LA for another 7 months) so I can't attest to their grip in the slip, but I think the ride and low noise is great with as much grip as the Kumhos. I will replace the other 2 soon. No more squirly steering wheel on bumpy roads. It tracks straight and true. I highly recommend!
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Old 04-16-2004, 08:40 AM
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Goodyear Eagle RS-A 245/45 VR18
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Old 04-16-2004, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by sryth
Continental ContiExtremeContact 215/55-16 on stock SE wheels

Great tire so far
i have 235/45/17 contiextremecontact that i use in the winter, one hell of a tire rated number two after the michelin pilot and for the summer i have 215/45/18 bridgestone pole positions that that handle sick.
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Old 05-09-2004, 03:27 PM
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Kumho HP4 716 215/55/16 on stock wheels. I'm in the north and these performed very well in the NY winter. Trying to get 235/45/17 712s with new rims now...
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Old 05-11-2004, 06:12 AM
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Nitto-555 245/35/20.... love them... so much better than the RE92s.... handles very well in dry and wet.... i hear that it's not very good in the snow, but it never snows down here in GA, so i went with these...
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Old 05-13-2004, 08:41 PM
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17'' Konig Absolutes (winter)- 225/45/17 Continental Extreme's-focking awesome


18" MM Evo 5's - 235/40/18-Kumho 712's- brand new
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