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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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Need Tire Recommendations

I am looking for input on a good VALUE tire. Currently I am running Firestone Firehawks S50ZEP. They have been real good to me as far as the ride and grip in dry and wet weather. I have gone through them though in a year (25,000 miles) and at $160 a piece it can get expensive to replace them annually.

So what I'm looking for is a tire in the $100 + $20 range that will give me a 25,000 mile use and have relatively the same performance as the Firehawk. From what I have read up on the Kuhmo and Yokes may not cut it.

Anyone have experience with tires I am looking for that can handle up to 25,000 miles???

All suggestions and input is welcome.

Thanks.
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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Falken Ziex 512's.
Old Apr 21, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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Edit, the tires I was recommending were just as expensive as what you have..

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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Virus
Falken Ziex 512's.
Good all season tires
Old Apr 22, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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The firestone's are best in there class for HP summer tires, the kumho MX are very close for about $30 less.
Old Apr 22, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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After looking at the specs, the Falken's are better in treadwear. Everything else is pretty much the same between the Kuhmo's and the Falken's. Looks like I might go with the Falken's.

Thanks for the recommendations!
Old Apr 22, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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I just orderd a set of the Falken's off of www.customwheelsmarket.com They were a good deal at $521.51 for the set with free shipping! Thanks for the recommendation Virus!
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