TIRES questions
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TIRES questions
Ok so im pretty sure im getting 225 50 16 Hankook RS2
But i found these Sumitomo's on tire rack:
$61
TW rating: 160 A A
OR these Sumitomo's
$62
TW rating: 220 AA A
Any thoughts on these tires i found or
thoughts on Bay Area Tire shops for mounting and balancing (around south bay)
or good pricing on tires (since no shipping)
Where do you guys get your performance tires in the Bay Area?
americas tires stocks the RS2 and RT615 but OVERPRICED!
Thanks
But i found these Sumitomo's on tire rack:
$61
TW rating: 160 A A
OR these Sumitomo's
$62
TW rating: 220 AA A
Any thoughts on these tires i found or
thoughts on Bay Area Tire shops for mounting and balancing (around south bay)
or good pricing on tires (since no shipping)
Where do you guys get your performance tires in the Bay Area?
americas tires stocks the RS2 and RT615 but OVERPRICED!
Thanks
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If you go into the Wheel Works in Fremont and see Tony (short guy) and tell him Ryan that used to work with him sent you (pretend we go way back or something - I'll give you my number if you want) he'll make a deal on mt/bal. Ask them to make sure Adan does the work. The other monkeys... no bueno, compadre.
As for the actual tires... I don't know much about them. Just being honest. I know Wheel Works carries the Falken ZE-512s. They have a decent amount of room to move on them, too.
As for the actual tires... I don't know much about them. Just being honest. I know Wheel Works carries the Falken ZE-512s. They have a decent amount of room to move on them, too.
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Originally Posted by Unit 91
If you go into the Wheel Works in Fremont and see Tony (short guy) and tell him Ryan that used to work with him sent you (pretend we go way back or something - I'll give you my number if you want) he'll make a deal on mt/bal. Ask them to make sure Adan does the work. The other monkeys... no bueno, compadre.
As for the actual tires... I don't know much about them. Just being honest. I know Wheel Works carries the Falken ZE-512s. They have a decent amount of room to move on them, too.
As for the actual tires... I don't know much about them. Just being honest. I know Wheel Works carries the Falken ZE-512s. They have a decent amount of room to move on them, too.
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nice, i know its good to have friends in the tire business,except i DONT! i used to but that doesnt help
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Originally Posted by NorCalBugEye
yeah i bought girl scout cookies from them. 
Sorry to the OP about the hijack. After you get the mount/balance done you can drive down the street and meet me in person.
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Originally Posted by Unit 91
I want Girl Scout Cookies. Thin Mints FTW!!
Sorry to the OP about the hijack. After you get the mount/balance done you can drive down the street and meet me in person.
Sorry to the OP about the hijack. After you get the mount/balance done you can drive down the street and meet me in person.
1988 323 GTX AWD-T for sale $5000
1995 Miata for sale $4000
Mazda RULES
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Originally Posted by kYLEMtnCRUZr
awesome. what kinda mazda you have? cuz i have two, my older babies:
1988 323 GTX AWD-T for sale $5000
1995 Miata for sale $4000
Mazda RULES
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1988 323 GTX AWD-T for sale $5000
1995 Miata for sale $4000
Mazda RULES
LOL
I have a CX-7 for the moment.
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i've had kumho mxs on my car for about 12k miles and i can't complain. they performed well in the summer and are currently performing well in the rain. no track service on em but lots of spirited driving and their great.
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Originally Posted by mgb04
i've had kumho mxs on my car for about 12k miles and i can't complain. they performed well in the summer and are currently performing well in the rain. no track service on em but lots of spirited driving and their great.
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Originally Posted by kYLEMtnCRUZr
Experiences?
Kuhmo MX
Hankook RS2
Falken RT615
Kuhmo MX
Hankook RS2
Falken RT615