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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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Good luck finding 2 NCT's thay have been gone for a while ..... and you should mix and match tires on an AWD vehicle .... we have not been able to test the fuzion tire line yet ... I will post as soon as we do
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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So the Fuzion's a Bridgestone... I never knew that since I rarely see a Bridgestone name or logo with it in the ads
I'd like to know more about them too!
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by Choku Dori
So the Fuzion's a Bridgestone... I never knew that since I rarely see a Bridgestone name or logo with it in the ads
I'd like to know more about them too!
Kinda...From what I know, That tire is an inexpensive 'entry level' HP tire - something that Bridgestone/Firestone lacked up until now (excluding Daytonas & other off brands). I assume that the marketing guys think starting a new line would be easier than making a lower price Bridgestone. (For instance, if BMW made a sub $20k FWD car, BMW purists would protest. But if BWM makes a small FWD car called & marketed as something else, all is well.) I heard that they will expand the brand next year sometime...
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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So it's kinda like the Mini Cooper to the BMW right?
Thanks for the info!
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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I just got a set today, 225/50/16 and they handle great, look good too. 340 tread ware, W (168) mph speed rated thats all I need.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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You means the Fuzions? Just curious -- what are the traction and temperature ratings on them, and could you keep us posted as to how you like them?
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 05:33 AM
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Originally posted by Choku Dori
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You means the Fuzions? Just curious -- what are the traction and temperature ratings on them, and could you keep us posted as to how you like them?
340 A A
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 05:35 AM
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Re: Tire Mix/Match

Originally posted by expwmbat
Would it really be that bad if they are mixed with the tire that replaced them--they ought to be very similar in tread, diameter and wear, right?
yes it would be a REALLY BAD IDEA especially on an all wheel drive car .... many tires have different rolling resistance which could cause major problems for your diffs
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Thanks for the info Luke!
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