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Old 02-11-2011, 11:18 PM
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Any recommendations on tires? I have the stock 17" wheels. I'd like to get something grippy and fun. Any thoughts?
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Direzza Star specs or RE-11s
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My shop is gonna have a big sale on tires from 2/18-2/21. PM me the size and tire you want and I'll give you a quote on a set.
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Old 02-13-2011, 11:44 AM
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My shop is gonna have a big sale on tires from 2/18-2/21. PM me the size and tire you want and I'll give you a quote on a set.
Thanks for this. I'll go down to the garage and get my size.


I've read the reviews for the RE-11 and the Direzza Star Specs. They sound really good, Especially the Star Specs. Any thoughts about something that could handle a little bit of snow/cold? I don't do much skiing anymore, but I do drive up to some cold places like Yosemite. It seems like both of those tires don't do well once it gets cold.
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Old 02-14-2011, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by spine186
Thanks for this. I'll go down to the garage and get my size.


I've read the reviews for the RE-11 and the Direzza Star Specs. They sound really good, Especially the Star Specs. Any thoughts about something that could handle a little bit of snow/cold? I don't do much skiing anymore, but I do drive up to some cold places like Yosemite. It seems like both of those tires don't do well once it gets cold.
I wouldn't recommend using a performance tire like the star specs or the re-11 in the snow, not that it is harmful but it isn't at operating temps. Probably better off with All seasons for the snow. Oh wow wait you live in san Mateo too? So do I haha. Well I used to use star specs now I have RE-11s because of the better wet performance. So far I like them a lot!
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I've just started hunting again. All weather is what I'm looking for. I'm sad the re-11s or star specs won't work for me. They sounded sweet!
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went with these on my stockers love them
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Old 02-20-2011, 07:20 PM
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ExtremeContact DWS(Ultra High Performance All-Season)
went with these on my stockers love them
I have these also, very plush ride. Good grip in the wet as well; ten times better than the Yokohama S-Drives I had before (shudder). However, NO tire has ever measured up to my Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s - sadly, discontinued.
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I just ordered the Hancook Ventus RS-3s

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....um=44WR8Z222XL
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I just ordered the Hancook Ventus RS-3s

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....um=44WR8Z222XL


Originally Posted by spine186
Any thoughts about something that could handle a little bit of snow/cold? I don't do much skiing anymore, but I do drive up to some cold places like Yosemite. It seems like both of those tires don't do well once it gets cold.
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ExtremeContact DWS(Ultra High Performance All-Season)
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Prob. your best bet.
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LOL...guess I looked over that post.


Anyways, grippy fun and all-seasons have an indirect relationship.
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ExtremeContact DWS(Ultra High Performance All-Season)
went with these on my stockers love them


Mosdef, running these myself, very happy!
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