Wan Li melts like ice-cream. What kinda tires are you running?

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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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they last forever


we ahve a forum here for that and i know luke checks them
i know that anus, but im helping kevin out... if it were francis....then i'd say use the search button...hahaha jk
Old May 23, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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why does he want snow and rain

its summer?
Old May 23, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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why does he want snow and rain

its summer?
because kevin thinks we live in seattle
Old May 23, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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when does he go snowboarding?

it never rains like teh year we had this year
Old May 23, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
when does he go snowboarding?

it never rains like teh year we had this year
When there's snow in the mountains
Old May 23, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
when does he go snowboarding?

it never rains like teh year we had this year
please direct questions to the proper person... how the hell do i know why kevin needs rain tires
Old May 23, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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try Falken ST-115 quiet, plenty of grip, cheap

my 205/55/16s were only $78
Old May 23, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Clint Torres
try Falken ST-115 quiet, plenty of grip, cheap

my 205/55/16s were only $78
i have these
Old May 23, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by laoba
i have these
i guess those are the "special ed" version?
Old May 23, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Clint Torres
try Falken ST-115 quiet, plenty of grip, cheap

my 205/55/16s were only $78
thanks.. i'm looking for 17s..
Old May 23, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hey1
thanks.. i'm looking for 17s..
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...%2FPerformance

215/45/17 only $101

BTW, I don't work for discount tire or anything, just where i bought mine.
Old May 23, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Clint Torres
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...%2FPerformance

215/45/17 only $101

BTW, I don't work for discount tire or anything, just where i bought mine.
i didn't expect u to hook me up with some discount on tires.. hehe..
Old May 29, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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Size - formulated for 17 x 7 GGB rim width 215-235 profile 40-45


Bridgestone RE011 - Treadwear: 140 - These are on GGB as stock tires.
215/45WR17 XL - $180 Each

Ratings:
Dry Traction: 9.7
Wet Traction: 7.7
Hydro Resistance: 7.7
Cornering Stability: 7.7
Steering Response: 7.0
Ride Comfort: 6.0
Noise Comfort: 4.5
Treadwear: 3.5


Bridgestone RE070 - Treadwear: 140 - GDB stock tires.
225/45WR17 - $189 Each

Ratings:
Dry Traction: 9.1
Wet Traction: 6.8
Hydro Resistance: 6.4
Cornering Stability: 8.8
Steering Response: 8.7
Ride Comfort: 6.2
Noise Comfort: 5.4
Treadwear: 6.3


Bridgestone RE750 - Treadwear: 340

Ratings:
Dry Traction: 8.9
Wet Traction: 8.5
Hydro Resistance: 8.3
Cornering Stability: 8.6
Steering Response: 8.7
Ride Comfort: 8.1
Noise Comfort: 7.9
Treadwear: 8.2

Pricing:
215/40WR17 - 83W - $154 Each
215/45WR17 - 87W - $141 Each
225/45WR17 - 91W - $148 Each
235/40WR17 - 90W - $150 Each
235/45WR17 - 94W - $154 Each


Bridgestone S-03 Pole Position - Treadwear: 220

Ratings:
Dry Traction: 9.3
Wet Traction: 8.8
Hydro Resistance: 8.6
Cornering Stability: 9.0
Steering Response: 8.9
Ride Comfort: 7.8
Noise Comfort: 7.6
Treadwear: 6.7

Pricing:
215/40YR17 - 83Y - $180 Each
215/45YR17 - 87Y - $182 Each
225/45YR17 - 91Y - $190 Each
235/40YR17 - 90Y - $198 Each
235/45YR17 - 94Y - $192 Each


Bridgestone RE050 - Treadwear: 140


Ratings:
Dry Traction: 9.0
Wet Traction: 8.0
Hydro Resistance: 7.9
Cornering Stability: 8.9
Steering Response: 8.6
Ride Comfort: 7.7
Noise Comfort: 7.8
Treadwear: 6.8

Pricing:
215/45WR17 - 87W - $165 Each
225/45WR17 - 91W - $220 Each


Yokohama AVS ES100 - Treadwear: 280

Ratings:
Dry Traction: 8.6
Wet Traction: 7.9
Hydro Resistance: 7.8
Cornering Stability: 8.3
Steering Response: 8.4
Ride Comfort: 7.6
Noise Comfort: 7.1
Treadwear: 6.7

Pricing:
215/40WR17 - 83W - $100 Each
215/45WR17 - 87W - $101 Each
225/45WR17 XL - 94W - $112 Each
235/40WR17 - 90W - $110 Each
235/45WR17 - 97W - $117 Each


BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 - Treadwear: 300

Ratings:
Dry Traction: 9.4
Wet Traction: 8.8
Hydro Resistance: 8.7
Cornering Stability: 9.1
Steering Response: 9.1
Ride Comfort: 8.0
Noise Comfort: 6.9
Treadwear: 7.9

Pricing:
215/40YR17 XL - 87Y - $135 Each
215/45YR17 RF - 91Y - $124 Each
225/45YR17 - 90Y - $125 Each
235/40YR17 XL - 94Y - $146 Each


Decision, decision...
Old May 29, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Bridgestone Potenza RE92 - Stock WRX Tires - Treadwear: 160

Ratings:
Dry Traction: 6.9
Wet Traction: 5.0
Hydro Resistance: 4.8
Snow Traction: 3.7
Cornering Stability: 6.1
Steering Response: 6.3
Ride Comfort: 6.4
Noise Comfort: 6.3
Treadwear: 5.2

Pricing:
205/55VR16 - 89V - $145
Old May 29, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Kumho Ecsta MX
Treadwear : 220 AA A


Ratings:
Dry Traction: 8.9
Wet Traction: 7.5
Hydro Resistance: 7.5
Snow Traction: n/a
Cornering Stability: 8.6
Steering Response: 8.4
Ride Comfort: 7.7
Noise Comfort: 7.2
Treadwear: 7.1


215/45YR17 $129
225/45YR17 $135
235/45YR17 $136



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